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Baby Gorilla Rescued from Smugglers

Critter News

A baby lowland gorilla was rescued from smugglers on Sunday, April 24. How can you feel no frigging compassion? Tags: wildlife crime smuggling trafficking congo gorillas endangered species. There has unfortunately been an increase in smuggling attempts in the Congo. Here is an article about it.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment. Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead. Animal Rescues: Feeling Compassion for Those in Need.

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On "Pets" and "Its"

Animal Person

Here are some observations: When reading a book about gorillas to/with a seven-year old, I was struck by the mixed messages the book sent. Here 's the book, and in the preview you can see that in the beginning when the gorilla being described is male he is referred to as "he." So far so good.

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