We are all the same Did you know that animals and humans are alike in many different ways? It has been proven by many universities and scientist. In a recent article I just read in the LA Times Newspaper is called “A Change at Heart about Animals” by Jeremy Rifkin. In this article he has shown us that animals have a sense of self, emotion, and the ability to learn languages. Those are just some of the things showing how we’re alike. There are probably so many more ways people haven’t discovered yet or haven’t been announced. I agree with Jeremy Rifkin that our fellow creatures are more like us than we ever imagined. Animals are more like people because they have a sense of self. According to researchers at the Atlanta Zoo, “an orangutan named Chantek used a mirror to groom his teeth and adjust his sunglasses” (Rifkin 19). This quote shows that Chantek the orangutan used the mirror to make sure he looked good and to brush his teeth which humans do almost everyday when getting ready to go out or go to work or school. It
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According to researchers at Purdue University, scientist, “have found that they [pigs] crave affection and are easily depressed if isolated or denied playtime with each other” (Rifkin 18). According to the information above animals and humans are alike because we both crave affection from loved ones or just anyone in general. This also shows that animals and humans can both get depressed if they don't get the attention they need. The German government, “is encouraging pig farmers to give each pig twenty seconds of human contact each day and to provide them with toys to prevent them from fighting” (Rifkin 18). This quote shows that the German government cares about animals and their feelings. It also shows that the government took into consideration that the pigs have feelings as well as humans. Not only do animals display emotions but they also posses the ability to
According to researchers at Purdue University, scientist, “have found that they [pigs] crave affection and are easily depressed if isolated or denied playtime with each other” (Rifkin 18). According to the information above animals and humans are alike because we both crave affection from loved ones or just anyone in general. This also shows that animals and humans can both get depressed if they don't get the attention they need. The German government, “is encouraging pig farmers to give each pig twenty seconds of human contact each day and to provide them with toys to prevent them from fighting” (Rifkin 18). This quote shows that the German government cares about animals and their feelings. It also shows that the government took into consideration that the pigs have feelings as well as humans. Not only do animals display emotions but they also posses the ability to