[quote]but they are more complex than an animal could ever be, and they are capable of pain and suffering beyond anything an animal could experience. Their lives are longer, the bonds they form are more profound...[/QUOTE]
I didn't know we were that vastly superior. All those fantastic human emotions which lead us to experiencing deep pain and connections come from the mammalian brain, meaning all mammals have it. It could be argued that anything below a lizard is incapable of experiencing pain like we are, but anything above a rat is. Dolphins, whales, primates, and even dogs display high levels of intelligence and communication abilities.
Your statement is highly speculative. Animals can suffer depression from loss just as a human would, a lifespan varies per animal, and we *are* what animals could ever be.
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