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Welcome back! This is the last blog in the 3-part series in which we explore various types of emotional senses that wild animals especially may possess. Do wild animals have empathy as we humans do? Yes, indeed, wild animals also possess empathy. But the way empathy appears in wild animals needs a bit of explaining. First, what is empathy? Experts define empathy in humans as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person by imagining what it's like to be i

Do wild animals experience “anger” as we humans do? Yes, indeed they do. But this “anger” in wild or even domestic animals needs a bit of explaining.  Grizzly bear anger. Source: unsplash.com/Mana5280 When we observe aggressive behavior in an animal, it is easy to assume they are feeling "anger" similar to a human. This is known as anthropomorphism. However, animal emotions differ in significant ways:  The Difference Between Animal and Human Emotion   Neurological complexity:

What is grief? Experts explain that grief is an emotional, mental, and physical response to loss, most commonly associated with death but also encompassing other life changes such as the end of a powerful relationship, prolonged illness, loss of personal belongings, or a combination of any of these. It is a natural reaction of our brain as a defense mechanism against a loss, is deeply personal, and can manifest itself differently for everyone. However, while intense, with the

In our last month’s blog, we looked at the 5 senses of predators. In this issue, we will describe these 5 senses, and more, for prey...