Are we that much different to animals ?? ( Archived) (32)

Oct 18, 2020 7:46 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
One2note
One2noteOne2noteLondon, Essex, England UK286 Threads 3 Polls 7,606 Posts
As a keen observer of animal behaviour, I’ve noticed many similarities between human behaviour and animals .
Animals can be territorial, protective of their offspring, but where mating is concerned, I’ve noticed similarities on that front .
Female animals will only mate with the dominant male specie. He usually gets to pick & choose who he mates with. Often zoos pair animals for breeding but to no avail, maybe due to lack of chemistry, or the male isn't the dominant force .
Do you believe animals are more intelligent and have human traces that we don’t give them credit for?
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Oct 18, 2020 7:57 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
One2note: As a keen observer of animal behaviour, I’ve noticed many similarities between human behaviour and animals .
Animals can be territorial, protective of their offspring, but where mating is concerned, I’ve noticed similarities on that front .
Female animals will only mate with the dominant male specie. He usually gets to pick & choose who he mates with. Often zoos pair animals for breeding but to no avail, maybe due to lack of chemistry, or the male isn't the dominant force .
Do you believe animals are more intelligent and have human traces that we don’t give them credit for?
I have always believed that we are very arrogant to be condescending about animals. Every living thing has a right to be here, and I believe there is more equitability than many people think. My new family member, a kitten, has an equal place in my life as anyone else. I hope this doesn’t sound dorky, or that someone out there will challenge it. Perhaps there WAS a time when I thought differently, but I can, with a very clear conscience, say that my cat is just as important as any other family member..teddybear
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Oct 18, 2020 8:01 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
tomcatty
tomcattytomcattyCoral Bay, Paphos, Paphos Cyprus368 Threads 6 Polls 6,885 Posts
rohaan: I have always believed that we are very arrogant to be condescending about animals. Every living thing has a right to be here, and I believe there is more equitability than many people think. My new family member, a kitten, has an equal place in my life as anyone else. I hope this doesn’t sound dorky, or that someone out there will challenge it. Perhaps there WAS a time when I thought differently, but I can, with a very clear conscience, say that my cat is just as important as any other family member..
For God's sake kittens aren't equal...... they are superior.snooty
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Oct 18, 2020 8:05 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
One2note
One2noteOne2noteLondon, Essex, England UK286 Threads 3 Polls 7,606 Posts
rohaan: I have always believed that we are very arrogant to be condescending about animals. Every living thing has a right to be here, and I believe there is more equitability than many people think. My new family member, a kitten, has an equal place in my life as anyone else. I hope this doesn’t sound dorky, or that someone out there will challenge it. Perhaps there WAS a time when I thought differently, but I can, with a very clear conscience, say that my cat is just as important as any other family member..
Hi Ro.
Animals have more emotions than we give them credit for.
You have an emotional connection with your feline & I’m sure the feeling is mutual .
There are many cases where animals, domesticated or not , suffer from depression when they are not in familiar surroundings or with other members of their species.
It’s a big responsibility to care for a pet . I’m sure you’re up to that challenge wave
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Oct 18, 2020 8:05 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
One2note
One2noteOne2noteLondon, Essex, England UK286 Threads 3 Polls 7,606 Posts
tomcatty: For God's sake kittens aren't equal...... they are superior.
Superior to who ?
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Oct 18, 2020 8:09 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
tomcatty: For God's sake kittens aren't equal...... they are superior.
hug

OK — an understanding heart! It’s Sunday morning here- about 7:10. What should I make for brunch? ( do you say “ brunch” in Camelot? laugh )
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Oct 18, 2020 8:46 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
ChesneyChrist
ChesneyChristChesneyChristManchester, Greater Manchester, England UK7,144 Posts
We take months to be born and spend years contributing precisely nothing so that we can grow up in a variety of extremely different ways.

What's common in humanity is getting eaten by a lion. You would find that many of our differences and our problems would simply melt away if we were thrown to the lions.
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Oct 18, 2020 8:46 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
Butin
ButinButinIngatestone, Essex, England UK17 Threads 1,900 Posts
Have you ever. Found yourself. Rubbing j up. The side of s man's leg...dunno rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Oct 18, 2020 8:52 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
Taralyn
TaralynTaralynFunk Island, Newfoundland Canada3 Threads 907 Posts
One2note: The consumption of animals is the circle of life .
Their energy is transferred into us humans .
I’m not sure if killing animals for profit is the way to go , but killing pests I’m in agreement with .
We don't normally interact wit h the animals we put on the supper table. I like rabbit but i would not be able to eat a pet rabbit that was in my house. Some communities in Newfoundland have "adopted" a stray baby moose, named it and made sure it was taken care of. When moose season opens, the moose is marked - signs are erected - warning of this particular moose that has no fear of humans due to the community interactions. I don't think that particular moose would taste as good as other "wild" moose just due to the thoughts of "who" he/she was.
We've all seen shows about a, animal behaviours, especially the mating habits. What is being shown?? The female waits to see which male is the strongest, fiercest, most colourful, provides best and has a mating dance all his own. So in that case, humans are like animals.... they want the best so that their offspring will have the best traits to carry on the lineage.

And cats...... Cats are lovely, can be lovable.........
But a DOG??? Goofy, obedient (most times), loyal, protective, droolie (ok, don't like that too much), companions, side kicks.... and the Thelma to your Louise.
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Oct 18, 2020 9:10 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
Cranky_Geezer
Cranky_GeezerCranky_GeezerPatchogue, New York USA29 Threads 1 Polls 2,239 Posts
Opposable thumbs is about all. Dolphins can carry on five conversations at once. Most people cannot even manage one.
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Oct 18, 2020 9:19 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
We're the only creatures that try to find the meaning of life.

laugh
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Oct 18, 2020 9:20 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
germanspitz
germanspitzgermanspitzingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England UK18 Threads 2,111 Posts
Taralyn: We don't normally interact wit h the animals we put on the supper table. I like rabbit but i would not be able to eat a pet rabbit that was in my house. Some communities in Newfoundland have "adopted" a stray baby moose, named it and made sure it was taken care of. When moose season opens, the moose is marked - signs are erected - warning of this particular moose that has no fear of humans due to the community interactions. I don't think that particular moose would taste as good as other "wild" moose just due to the thoughts of "who" he/she was.
We've all seen shows about a, animal behaviours, especially the mating habits. What is being shown?? The female waits to see which male is the strongest, fiercest, most colourful, provides best and has a mating dance all his own. So in that case, humans are like animals.... they want the best so that their offspring will have the best traits to carry on the lineage.

And cats...... Cats are lovely, can be lovable.........
But a DOG??? Goofy, obedient (most times), loyal, protective, droolie (ok, don't like that too much), companions, side kicks.... and the Thelma to your Louise.
Hi Taralynwave

Love your last comment and so apt in my case except the names laugh

I've had both over many years and always found that a dog will respond when it's called, but cats are like "leave a message and I'll get back to you." grin
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Oct 18, 2020 9:21 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
germanspitz
germanspitzgermanspitzingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England UK18 Threads 2,111 Posts
Cranky_Geezer: Opposable thumbs is about all. Dolphins can carry on five conversations at once. Most people cannot even manage one.
Especially on here Crankywink
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Oct 18, 2020 9:21 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
Cranky_Geezer
Cranky_GeezerCranky_GeezerPatchogue, New York USA29 Threads 1 Polls 2,239 Posts
bodleing2: We're the only creatures that try to find the meaning of life.
Ahhh, but do we know that for sure? Maybe shrimp are wondering why they're not larger... laugh cheers
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Oct 18, 2020 9:35 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
Cranky_Geezer: Ahhh, but do we know that for sure? Maybe shrimp are wondering why they're not larger...
Or cows wondering why they taste so good....laugh

cheers
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Oct 18, 2020 9:44 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
tomcatty
tomcattytomcattyCoral Bay, Paphos, Paphos Cyprus368 Threads 6 Polls 6,885 Posts
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Orangutans are among the most intelligent primates. They use a variety of sophisticated tools and construct elaborate sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. The apes' learning abilities have been studied extensively.
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Oct 18, 2020 11:09 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
tomcatty
tomcattytomcattyCoral Bay, Paphos, Paphos Cyprus368 Threads 6 Polls 6,885 Posts
tomcatty: Orangutans are among the most intelligent primates. They use a variety of sophisticated tools and construct elaborate sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. The apes' learning abilities have been studied extensively.
But are better natured than most CS membersrolling on the floor laughing
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Oct 18, 2020 11:21 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
One2note: He sounds like a character.
I can see who the boss is in your household is
Yes. New career(s) for me—butler, maid, gopher, vet-tech, meal prep, janitor...probably a few more..laugh oh, chauffeur..teddybear
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Oct 18, 2020 11:25 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
Selenite
SeleniteSeleniteMálaga, Andalusia Spain59 Threads 1 Polls 6,299 Posts
rohaan: Yes. New career(s) for me—butler, maid, gopher, vet-tech, meal prep, janitor...probably a few more.. oh, chauffeur..
Just in case you get bored in your retirement doh laugh
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Oct 18, 2020 11:47 AM CST Are we that much different to animals ??
Selenite: Just in case you get bored in your retirement
thanks so much for the laughter...I’m not having a very good day talking with others, and it’s my fault... now I’m fighting off the old blues. And I live at the beach..go figure..*.better go down there and unload some emotional garbage...


* for what it’s worth, I wasn’t all that crazy about the internet in the first place..it was an “ acquired” tastelaugh teddybear
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