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[RabbitEducation]

I've recently read this article and I found it to be very interesting, I'd recommend you check it out.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/07/28/hamster-mood-angry-study/30803989/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

[orangeinehamster]

I've recently read this article and I found it to be very interesting, I'd recommend you check it out.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/07/28/hamster-mood-angry-study/30803989/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

Didn't we already know this as we are hamster owners and figure out if our hamsters are depressed etc.?? Like say if a robos friend dies they go into depression just like a guinea pig or human does (I say guinea pigs as I own them and they get unbelievably sad when their friend or sibling dies.)

Edited by orangeinehamster, 05 August 2015 - 10:02 AM.

[RabbitEducation]

Didn't we already know this as we are hamster owners and figure out if our hamsters are depressed etc.?? Like say if a robos friend dies they go into depression just like a guinea pig or human does (I say guinea pigs as I own them and they get unbelievably sad when their friend or sibling dies.)

Hmm, I didn't think about that. Thanks for the point.

[~Black Bitter Tea~]

That's a very interesting article indeed  I like to think that most mammals, even rodents, have a certain emotional levels like humans that can vary in complexity, of course more studies would have to be done.   It's is cool to think that some hamsters are more optimistic than other, just like humans  

[MamaRat]

All animals have varying degrees of emotions. That's right. Reptiles, birds, fish, bugs, cats, dogs, and all them other critters feel things. While they might not be as aware of this or deal with as complex emotions as our own, every animal does experience one basic emotion. That is fear. While more complex beings such as cats and dogs who have been abused remember and react to certain stimuli throughout their life, others like insects make do this mostly out of instinct to not get eaten by predators. Many animals do not outwardly express emotion unless they are social beings by nature, being able to communicate feelings through body language makes sense. That way the other animals can react accordingly. Many others don't show emotion to hide evidence of being sick, injuried or vulnerable. Prey animals especially do this. This is why I feel like anyone who says an animal doesn't have feelings or thoughts is ignorant, why would we be the only animals to experience these things? (not that you are, just people like that). Anyway that's my thoughts on the matter. I could go on for days about this.

[~Lizzie~]

That's a great article! Thanks for sharing it! The only thing I question is, what if the hamster was just not thirsty?

 

Edit: Nevermind, I now understand. This article helped my confusion.

Edited by Lizzie07, 05 August 2015 - 11:08 AM.

[Hammypickle]

this is so cool!!!!

[Poofthecat]

That's a good study to show people that refuse to give proper care to their hamsters... But wasn't it a given that all animals have emotions? Humans aren't super special creatures who get emotions and feelings while other animals don't. ALL living creatures have emotions and everything.

[WackyPineapple]

They very easily proved Orcas have feelings in the movie Blackfish. Like how when the baby was separated from the mother, the mom sent out long distance calls and sounds for a very long period of time. This shows worry/longing, in my opinion.

[~Forrest]

Amazing!!  Now i know why sometimes Juju wants to murder me and other times she was to be my BFF!  

[okayy]

Hm, who knew, that's pretty cool.

[Calamity]

Cool!

[addipets]

This is an awesome thread! Very interesting... . I've always believed all living things have the same emotions as we do, I guess I just assume this because their brains are the same (yet a little smaller) as ours. I've never looked deep into this subject but here I go, I'll post here if I find any interesting theories or articles, Thanks for bringing this up!