Barbara J. King: Grief and love in the animal kingdom

The video discusses the story of Tallac Wah, an orca who displayed grief after losing her calf. It explores the concept of animal grief, providing examples from various species, including elephants, ducks, donkeys, and baboons. The speaker argues against anthropomorphism as a barrier to recognizing animal emotions and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging animal grief to improve animal welfare and conservation efforts.

What were the observed behaviors of Harper after the death of his friend Cole?

How did Lena the donkey react to the death of her friend Jake?

What evidence do scientists have regarding the emotional states of baboons after experiencing loss?

In what ways can recognizing animal grief lead to better treatment of animals?