I saw that elephant’s moment, too. Very interesting stuff… exciting!The evidence I’m citing… mostly comes from reading the way tests have been set up, and the wording of the results. To me, there has been clear evidence of a pre-existing bias against animals having anything approaching our “superior” emotional range.
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Did you read that there are people who want to completely dismiss the elephant’s “eureka” because it wasn’t “observed in the wild”…?
Lisa Lou Premium Member about 13 years ago
I think I must be part canine….
baileydean about 13 years ago
Dogs have long memories… they’re tied to their big hearts.
baileydean about 13 years ago
I fault the studies. Have to doubt the impartiality of the researchers.
Saucy1121 Premium Member about 13 years ago
My dog never forgets anyone who feeds her or pets her.
baileydean about 13 years ago
I saw that elephant’s moment, too. Very interesting stuff… exciting!The evidence I’m citing… mostly comes from reading the way tests have been set up, and the wording of the results. To me, there has been clear evidence of a pre-existing bias against animals having anything approaching our “superior” emotional range.
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Did you read that there are people who want to completely dismiss the elephant’s “eureka” because it wasn’t “observed in the wild”…?