r/AnimalsBeingStrange • u/DarkfireEclipse • 6d ago

Funny animal The turtle get scare.

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u/Total-Improvements 6d ago

How people can question whether or not animals have consciousness is beyond me

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u/DenkJu 5d ago

Nobody questions whether animals are capable of detecting threats. That doesn't mean they are conscious in the same way humans are.

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u/Quillback_Tarponino 5d ago

Sentient vs sapient

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u/mustbefelt 3d ago

I just learned sapient is a word! Thanks!