Mama’s Last Hug

While pet lovers insist that their beloved critters have their own feelings, scientists often scoff at the prospect of assigning human traits to animals. But the question remains: Do animals really have the same emotional capacity as humans? In this Snapshot, you’ll learn about the emotions that both humans and animals experience, why the concept of animal intelligence faces resistance within the scientific community, and why it makes sense for animals to possess the same emotions as humans.