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YOU THINK YOU'RE SMART, DO YA? Maybe you're one of those who thinks man is the only critter who knows anything at all about empathy, compassion, and ... morals.

evidentialist 8 July 13
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The Capuchin monkeys apparently are smarter than trump voters.

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I have never felt that way.

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what surprises me is how humans are just beginning to learn these kinds of things about other animals

btroje Level 9 July 14, 2018

@btroje -- Right. I've known this all my life. I suspect quite a lot of folks know this, and knew this long ago.

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I'm always impressed by a man who does know much about empathy compassion or morals. Now let's talk about women.....

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Quite the opposite; some days I wonder if we know anything at all about empathy, compassion, and morals.

JimG Level 8 July 13, 2018
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One of my biggest curiosities is the research into ravens. Have you seen any of the videos of ravens using tools or playing games? It is incredible to watch.

Yes, I have. I have also been fascinated by the abilities of their somewhat more intelligent cousin, the magpie. Magpies are members of the Corvidae family. The Eurasian magpie is widely considered one of the most intelligent animals in the world and one of the only nonmammal species able to recognize itself in a mirror test.

And for fun:

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“Catching” a yawn is also an indicator of empathy demonstrated by other species!

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