HAVE YOUR SA:
Do you believe animals have feelings similar to humans?
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03 February 2025
Many studies suggest animals experience emotions like joy, fear, and sadness. Observations of pets and wildlife often reveal behaviours linked to emotional responses. What’s your view?
Yes, I do believe animals have feelings similar to humans. Just like us, they can experience emotions like loneliness and sadness. They also express their feelings in ways that are strikingly similar to humans, such as through body language, vocalisations, and other emotional behaviours. Dillon James, Rustenburg Yes. For example, dogs frequently display behaviours that closely resemble human emotions such as happiness, excitement, and affection. They wag their tails, offer loving licks, and develop deep, meaningful connections with their human companions, all of which suggest they experience emotions similar to our own. Boipelo Nxeba, Rustenburg
PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Do you believe animals have feelings similar to humans? NO: 11% YES: 89%
