4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment. It’s not surprising that animals—especially, but not only, mammals—share many emotions with us because we also share brain structures—located in the limbic system—that are the seat of our emotions.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

From dolphins and dogs who are swimming buddies, playful cheetahs and puppies who are best friends, owls and kitties playing leapfrog and much more! Watch a clip of an owl and the pussycat: What about an adorable cheetah and a Labrador puppy? These friends show us the emotional power of animals to bond with other species.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

We returned home for a good dinner with friends, some wine and a night dreaming of raspberry coulis, puppies and ducks. My hosts could confidently tick off the species on their life list. Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat. Our goal was the usually very busy Staunton State Park.

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