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Old 04-12-2007, 10:08 AM
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Re: Applying Human traits to wildlife.

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Originally Posted by coasty View Post
I agree Doug , However I suggest we should start by agreeing if we feel non humans are capable of emotional responses. I for one beleive many animals feel fear, uneasiness, loss ie bereavment, loneliness and they are capable of interaction with others of their species and humans, But importantly should these traits be described as human in the first place?.
good post, I believe these things too - particularly for sociable animals as I think it is what drives them to stay in groups....

and no I don't think they are human behaviours I think they are behaviours that numerous species experiance......
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