What Do Animals Think And Feel? | Carl Safina

Scientist Carl Safina explains the unique ways that animals use their natural intelligence to work together for survival. He explains that love is not unique to humans. We see many ways that animals feel connection with one another and will put themselves at risk to help others. But he raises an interesting question.. in their pursuit of the hunt, why don't they hurt human beings more? Listen to find out more about the interesting examples of animal intelligence and animal compassion that Dr. Safina's research found.
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0:00 - Are animals conscious?
1:22 - How do animals see us?
2:04 - Why don't animals hurt humans more than they do?
2:49 - The things that make us human
3:27 - Love is not special to us
4:07 - Why we paint animals on our children's walls
Transcript:
Have you ever wondered what animals think and feel?
There are capacities of the human mind that we tend to think are capacities only of the human mind. But is that true? What are other beings doing with those brains?
Octopuses use tools, as well as do most apes and they recognize human faces. Sea otters show their babies what to do, which is called teaching.
We have the same imperatives: take care of our babies, find food, try to stay alive. We see helping where help is needed. We see curiosity in the young. We see the bonds of family connections. We recognize affection. And then we ask, “Are they conscious?”
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