• Question: What makes us different to animals?

    Asked by hannahdixonn to Charlotte, Jo, Kevin, Louise, Valeria on 15 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Kevin Mahon

      Kevin Mahon answered on 15 Jun 2012:

      Depends on which animal you mean?

      But if there is one thing that seperates us from all other animals it’s out highly developed brains that allow for abstract thought and cogniton and advanced functions like speech, problem solving etc.

    • Photo: Joanna Cruden

      Joanna Cruden answered on 17 Jun 2012:

      Sometimes I think we could learn a lot from animals, but the main differences (aside from the physical ones) is that we also feel guilt and greed, we have a conscience and morals, we can reason and empathise with others, including other species. I think our ability to communicate through speaking is what sets us the most apart from the animals

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