Unexplainable

Do animals grieve?

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Jun 28, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Killer Whale Grief

  • A killer whale carried her dead calf for 17 days.
  • This unusual behavior garnered media attention and sparked discussions about animal grief.
ANECDOTE

Examples of Animal Grief

  • Several examples suggest animals might grieve.
  • These include a dog staying by its owner's grave, elephants visiting corpses, and a goose isolating after its mate's death.
INSIGHT

Defining Grief

  • Grief is not well-defined, even in humans.
  • Jennifer Vonk highlights the challenge of studying grief in non-humans when its definition remains ambiguous.
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