I've written a number of previous essays about grief in animals (see also and) and now a new book called How Animals Grieve (for more details please see) by Dr. Barbara J. King of the College of ...

The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, ...

About 3 to 5% of mammals are known to be monogamous, meaning they select one mate for life. Still, many monogamous species ...

In an earlier blog post, I staged a debate between an advocate claiming that nonhuman animals have emotions and a skeptic arguing that there are simpler explanations of animal behavior. I did not ...

Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here’s how experts say you can help them. Hands gently petting a beagle’s face. Many movies, cartoons, and television shows often depict pets in a lighthearted ...

Have you ever wondered whether your dog or cat experiences feelings of joy and sadness? How about whether or not wild animals love and grieve? Barbara J. King, an emerita professor of anthropology at ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Do animals grieve the loss of those they love? Scientists have debated the ...

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Humans aren’t the only species that mourn their dead. Mother chimpanzees have been observed carrying their dead babies for months, continuing to groom them during this time. Giraffes, crows, and ...

These animals, mourn and feel deep grief, just like humans. Surprisingly, humans aren’t the only ones who experience such profound grief. Many animals also show signs of mourning when a member of ...