201st Birthday Bonanza - Mel Giedroyc, Deborah Meaden and Nish Kumar
The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Understanding Animal Grief
This chapter explores the emotional lives of animals, particularly focusing on the concept of grief and how it manifests in their behavior following the loss of companions. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, the discussion highlights the multifaceted nature of emotions in animals, especially in pets like dogs, and questions whether these emotional responses signify true sadness. The chapter also examines anecdotal and observational evidence of grief-like behaviors in various species, prompting reflections on the evolutionary relevance of grief as an emotional response.
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