The Emotional Life of Animals

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November 26, 2019 a project of ServiceSpace An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language. - Martin Buber - The Emotional Life of Animals Any animal lover knows how intelligent our four-footed friends are, and how many emotions they share with us--especially the positive ones. And now scientific research tells us they have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Elephants, whales, hippopotamuses, giraffes, and alligators use low-frequency sounds to communicate over long distances, often miles. And bats, dolphins, whales, frogs, and various rodents use high-frequency sounds to find food, communicate with others, and navigate. Read on for empathy among elephants and chimpanzee waterfall dances. { read more } Be The Change There are many stories about animals rescuing members of their own and other species, including humans. Their display of compassion and empathy for those in need is a lesson for us. How can you help someone in need this week? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News One Teacher's Brilliant response to Columbine Are You Walking Through Life in an Underslept State? Turning Rain, Ice and Trees into Ephemeral Works To Keep Company With Oneself Mary Oliver: Instructions for Living A Life 12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing 5 Core Practices for More Meaningful Conversations How to Unhijack Your Mind from Your Phone DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,996 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More