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What is the consensus on places that offer experiences like petting an otter or kangaroo?

Reddit Animals

Somebody told me about Barn Hill Preserve of Delaware where you can pay to "swim with otters" and pet a kangaroo. So is this type of experience something I should consider or is this just a shady practice and we should stay away from it? submitted by /u/likeabaws69 [link] [comments]

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When birds attack!

10,000 Birds

It’s an unnerving experience and not at all pleasant even if the bird doesn’t connect often, and I am no stranger to bird attacks. A young bird contemplates a future of attacking humans in a funny field. Some birds seem to specifically have it in for certain people; I once knew one that had it in for me.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. In many ways, human emotions are the gifts of our animal ancestors. Waterfall Dances: Do animals have spiritual experiences?

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