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Animals' Understanding of Death w/ Susana Monsó

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

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Perceptions of Death: Animal Insights

This chapter explores the cognitive understanding of death in both humans and animals, emphasizing the differing learning processes involved. Through research on Goffin's cockatoos and various animal behaviors, it examines how animals may perceive death without the influence of language. The discussion raises critical questions about anthropocentric biases in interpreting animal behaviors while advocating for a broader understanding of emotional responses to death.

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