“Man
is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem
which
he has to solve,” Erich Fromm, stated.
“Every
animal has his or her story about his or her thoughts, daydreams and
interests. All feel love and joy, pain and fear. All deserve that
the human animal afford them the respect of being cared for with
great consideration for their interests and needs ~ or left in
peace,” wrote Ingrid Newkirk.
Mark Buber's observation: “An animal's eyes have the power to
speak a great language”.
Doris Day said, “I've never met an animal I didn't like ~
and I can't say the same thing
about people.”
Ellen Generes states, “I am a person caring passionately about
equal rights.
I care about human rights and I care about animal rights.”
Famed deduction from Anatole France: “Until one has loved an
animal,
part of one's soul remains unawakened.”
“When you look into the eyes of
an animal you've rescued,
you can't help but fall in love,” observed Paul Shaffer.
“It
is believed in religion, that soul takes body according to our
character or changing nature. Indian epics and Puranas contain
stories where the same living entity, the soul is born as animal,
plant, man, etc. But, yet the human body is considered superior
because only with his body, can one attain a higher body. It is all
about Knowledge! Spirituality!”
Ty
Watson questions,
“How would understanding the animal's nature, differ from
understanding the nature of a natural disaster? Neither can explain
the actions, yet, both can be perceived as functioning in a common
matter. Consequently, humans associate animal intellect with
tame-ability.
But, a great question is this:
What is a genius who loses all five senses ~ and how would you
know?
My answer is: the Animal.
About feline purrers, Lloyd Alexander opines, “Perhaps one reason
we are fascinated with cats, it is because such a small animal can
contain so much independence, dignity, freedom and spirit.
Unlike the dog, the cat demands acceptance on its own terms!”
Your
Dog Dreams About You
According to Harvard University's psychologists, when dogs dream,
they dream about their owners because their REM cycles and brain
patterns are similar to ours. Cats probably dream about hunting
prey. This was based on sleep observation where a scientist 'turned
off' a part of the cat's brain that restricts movement during REM
sleep. When they were dreaming...and movement was not restricted...
they'd get up...arch their backs...hiss...and pounce!
Facts
That Will Put a Smile on Your Face
There are times when the world can seem like a fairly negative
cynical place.
This big, beautiful planet with animals will raise your spirits.
Sea
Horses Get Married:
They tend to be 'monagamous' and will intertwine their tails to
stick together while moving through the ocean. But, is it becuse
they're loving? The truth is that seahorses are pretty bad swimmers
and spend a lot of time hiding from predators. So, in finding a mate
for life, it boosts their chances of successful reproduction.
Male
Puppies Let Female Puppies Win Play:
In the canine world, chivalry is dead. Adorable male puppies will
pretend to be more vulnerable and allow female puppies to win, in an
effort to keep the game going longer. This will also enable them to
get closer to the female. Studies have found that when female
puppies play with females ~ or mate with males, every one plays to
win!
Penguins
Propose and Stick Together for Life:
Male Penguins search for the smoothest pebble to court a female
penguin. Should she accept, this will be the first stone that builds
the nest in preparation for the eggs that will lay in it. If male
penguins have trouble finding their own, some will steal from other
males.
A
Group of Bunnies is Called a”Fluffle”
Baby bunnies are called kittens and when a rabbit jumps and squirms
in the air, that move is called a 'binky'. So, when you are at a
'rabbit-jumping-event' you could find a'fluffle' of bunnies and
kittens working on their bunky skills.
Cows
Have Best Friends:
Did you know that cows have dedicated friends they spend day in and
day out with? When they are separated, they get stressed. But, once
reunited with their 'bestie' ~ their heart rates significantly drop
to normal levels. These findings could greatly benefit the dairy
industry. In addition, it has been proven that happier cows make
more and more nutritious milk.
Studies of these animals (and birds) ~ we as 'humans' can learn
much!
The
Test of Heaven
Three nuns who had recently died, were on their way to heaven. At
the' pearly gates', they were met by St. Peter. Around the gates
there was a collection of lights and bells. St. Peter, stopped them,
telling them they would each have to answer a question before they
could enter through the 'pearly gates'.
St.
Peter: “What were the names of the two people in the Garden of
Eden? 1st
nun: “Adam and Eve.”
The lights flashed...the bells rang...and she went through the 'the
pearly gates'.
St.
Peter: “What did Adam eat from the forbidden tree?” 2nd
nun: “An apple.”
The lights flashed...the bells rang...and she went through the
'pearly gates'.
And, finally it came the turn of the last nun.
St. Peter: “What was the first thing Eve said to Adam?”
After a few minutes, thinking she said, “”GOSH, that's a hard
one!”
The lights flashed...!
With gracious thanks, to readers who submitted all the foregoing!
Assembled by Merle Baird-Kerr...May15, 2019
To comment: mbairdkerr@bell.net
