9781584690047

DO ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS TOO?

Do animals have feelings? Until recently most scientists didn't think so. They thought that most animals behave instinctively - that they don't have feelings such as happiness, sadness, grief, vengefulness, or compassion.

Many scientists are now changing their minds. Close observation of animals is tending to show that animals may have feelings quite similar to human feelings. This collection of true animal behavior, witnessed by naturalists and others, is both heartwarming and thought-provoking.

"...This is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking for ways to initiate discussions with children about what qualities are important to us -- human and animal."