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Grief and love in the animal kingdom - Barbara J. King

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Scientists debate whether animals feel love and express grief for each other. In recent years, new evidence has come to light suggesting that animals as diverse as orcas, elephants, donkeys, and ducks may experience and express profound emotions. If this aspect of nature were better understood, how might we humans make the world a better place for other species? Biological anthropologist Barbara J. King explores this question.

An orca named Tahlequah is a good example of animal grief as she made news disrupting her normal routine and swam with her dead calf on her body for how long?

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