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Do Animals Grieve?
The question of whether animals experience grief is back in public discussion. Observations of elephants mourning dead kin, dolphins carrying calves, and primates showing distress at loss have long fueled debate among scientists. Some researchers argue such behavior shows genuine mourning, while others caution it may reflect confusion or attachment without an understanding of death. Readers remain divided.
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- Do Animals Grieve? · The New York Times
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