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"Critics have argued that those who see emotions in animals are guilty of anthropomorphism - the attribution of human characteristics to animals. But Dr Bekoff said emotions evolved in humans and animals because they improve the chances of survival. 'It's bad biology to argue against the existence of animal emotions.' he said."

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July 6, 2011 • 74 notes • mothernaturenetwork

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mothernaturenetwork:

Pigeons recognize human faces, despite change of clothes
Untrained pigeons can recognize individual people’s faces and are not fooled by a change of clothes.

they can also recognize themselves and other pigeons. one of the only animals to pass the self-recognition test that isn’t a mammal.

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pigeons are my FAVOURITE.
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other pigeons. one...the only animals to pass the self-recognition test that isn’t a...
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This is just another reason why pigeons are fucking awesome.
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