I just finished the reading for January 19, which consisted of texts on animals and their feelings. While for the most part the readings focused on how animals do have feelings like humans, I still couldn't help but feel annoyed that people would even believe the contrary.
It seems incredibly obvious to me how full of emotions and personality animals are! It is no surprise that animals in the wild survive off of fear, intelligence, and loyalty to their fellow animals. Domestic animals live with humans and exhibit emotions that are similar to that of their family's. It honestly bewilders me that scientists can believe that animals have no feelings while still experiencing their pain and suffering.
What trouly touched me from the articles was the part on Alex, the communicative parrot, in When Elephants Weep. Alex is able to communicate his feelings and a number of other words in the english language. This parrot can express himself to the point that he can apologize and (seemingly) be remorseful. The fact that this parrot can express himself so well in a language other than his own is truly remarkable to me.
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