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Jul 25 at 2:33pmWeb
Show threadPetterOfCatsJul 25
@stux #MastodonSupport
Show threadAdam LeinJul 25
@stux Gotta keep the water from getting too dirty. :D
Show threadMike 🇨🇦 NuanceRhymesWithOrangeJul 25
@stux I like the built-in handles.
Show thread_maleficentgirlJul 25

@stux

🐘: GET OUT OF THE PUNCHBOWL!!!

🤣

Show threadAscendorJul 25
@stux christlicher als die CDU. Oder wie die CDU sagen würde: "Legt der Schlepperbande das Handwerk!"
Show threadDan JewettJul 25
@stux Won't be the worst thing if humans don't make it.
Show threadDan JewettJul 25

@stux I don't know enough about animal behavior to be sure I'm not anthropomorphizing the elephant's behavior, but I'm choosing to call what I see there empathy.

It is unlikely that even if managing to survive for the coming millennia, elephants will evolve to manipulate tools the way current humans can.

But, if they already have an intelligence that allows for empathy, how much more *Techne* do they actually need?

Show threadDan JewettJul 25

@stux Humans: incredible manipulation of wealth and technology. High anxiety.

Dolphins: Incredible athletes. All the fish they can eat.

Show threadBillJul 26

@danjewett @stux

Until humans kill them all with rising water temperatures.

Show threadUrban HermitJul 25

@danjewett @stux yeah, that is 100% empathy, in a deeply undeniable way. And shame on the zoo keepers for not making sure there was a gradual slope out.

There was empathy and intelligence. I would say there was specific care taken to NOT injure a smaller animal in the process.

Show threadThibault D.Jul 26
@Urban_Hermit @danjewett @stux There was an obvious care not to use more strength than needed.
Show thread🌼 Dagnabbit, Pascaline! 🌼Jul 25

@stux

This is so heartwarming, kindness is everywhere. The determination to want to help 💗💗💗

I never understood why people want to kill so many other species, and that they don't realise they can think, play, have fun, invent games, have a bad mood, have a crazy zoomies mood, et cetera. We, other animals included, are all intelligent enough to do these things, which, I always thought, implies we're creatures with feelings who deserve to live.

Show threadEm & future cats 🇺🇦🐈🏳️‍🌈Jul 25
@pascaline @stux
Yes, we have to keep reminding people and scientists especially (I’m a budding scientist so I hope to help create this change too!) about this fact. IT IS NOT anthropomorphizing , it is actually looking and seeing what is actually happening in the world 🩷🌎🌍🌏🩷 Jane Goodall has it right.
Show thread🌼 Dagnabbit, Pascaline! 🌼Jul 25

@em_and_future_cats

Oh yes, I so remember when humans told me I was anthropomorphising. I would say that it's weird and even haughty to think other animals cannot have the same, or similar feelings and qualities. It's a long time ago but this is still going on, sadly, so if you can help that would be great! 💗

@stux

Show threadEm & future cats 🇺🇦🐈🏳️‍🌈Jul 25
@pascaline @stux
I just took an “animal behavior class” this past semester and it drove me literally nuts when they kept “insisting” that animals can’t sense fear etc etc. and that the correct way to describe it is “elevated level of cortisol or adrenaline” which is definitely NOT what we describe when we diagnose humans. So yeah, I will continue to push for reform when it comes to scientific definitions and research!
Show thread🌼 Dagnabbit, Pascaline! 🌼Jul 25

@em_and_future_cats

It's sickening & anthropocentric pontification from a pedestal, and drives me nuts too. I feel so sad for all the animals. They also use cats and dogs. Beagles are among the favourite dogs for lab experiments because they are 'too sweet' to protest and have a high pain tolerance. Reading about this years ago made me sick.
There is an adoption organisation here for lab beagles. They require humans with a lot of patience & love to resocialise.

https://www.shhh.nl/bent-beagle-proof/
@stux

Bent u Beagle proof ? – Stichting Hulp en Herplaatsing Huisdieren

Show threadEm & future cats 🇺🇦🐈🏳️‍🌈Jul 25
@pascaline @stux
Awww poor babies! 😿
Thank you for sharing 🩷
I will keep this for when I’m able to adopt a doggie 🩷 (And yes I will be extra sure of taking care of them WELL before I adopt 🩷)
Show thread🌼 Dagnabbit, Pascaline! 🌼Jul 25

@em_and_future_cats

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I was sad when I heard about it, but there are good people like you to give them a forever home 😊

@stux

Show thread6GJul 25

@pascaline @stux
RE
I never understood why people want to kill so many other species

That #Elephpant saving the small #Impala in the water is proof they are thinking, like ALL animals

But, this reminds me of the "intelligent" way #Kangaroos like to grab an attacking dog and with one arm, choke it and kill the dog

Also, angry male #Zebras will sometimes drown young Zebras of a future new mate, similar to male #Lions

Show threadShiitake ToastJul 25
@stux OMG. I will never eat elephant again
Show threadOlivierJul 25

@ShiitakeToast again? 😰

@stux

Show threadlin11cJul 25
@stux
Amazing. God I adore elephants!!
Show threadEdith Mair 💙💛Jul 25

@stux

Whenever I see a video like this, I hope it's not staged.

Show threadEstarriol, lucozade dragonJul 25
@stux elephants are too good for this world....
Show threadMaddad ☑️Jul 25

@stux

Very cool 👍 😢

Show threadRupert ReynoldsJul 25
@stux I can't help it. Every time I see a heffalump, I hear the "Pachyderm Parade" song from the film Jungle Book :-)
Show threadMerry ChristmasJul 25

@stux

Wonderful.

I wish humans were as kind as that to all peoples.

Show threadF100Jul 25
@stux fucking elephants have more empathy than conservatives...
Show threaddadubeJul 25
@F100 @stux That's no elephant, it's a RINO! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_In_Name_Only)
Republican in name only - Wikipedia

Show threadMason Loring BlissJul 25
@stux Alternate caption: "Get out of my drink."
Show threadDarwin WoodkaJul 25

@mason @stux

One does not want dead Elands in their drinking fountain, for sure

Show threadan actual busJul 25
@darwinwoodka @mason @stux except in the notable case of making eland soup
Show threadStoneBear Jul 25
@stux thanks, I needed that.
Show threadChad McCulloughJul 25
@stux ❤️
Show threadBig RobJul 25
@stux Yay, helpy elephant!
Show thread`Da ElfJul 25
@stux Awww. This is completely different than the horror I just saw (Ukrane).
Show threadMikeJul 25
@stux I like how it goes over afterward and checks in with it.
Show threadmillennial falconJul 26
@stux elephants find other species cute asf with their little noses. arent they wonderful.
Show threadBoorJul 26
@stux “Not the horns, bro, NOT THE HORNS!”
Show threadDebbie BelairJul 26
@stux 💓
Show threadDJ EnnoJul 26
@stux 😍
Show threadFlominatorJul 26
@stux Sometimes, they also only call for help and let the humans do this:
https://www.newsweek.com/elephant-calls-humans-help-save-drowning-antelope-1707336
Watch As Elephant Calls for Humans To Help To Save Drowning Antelope

The Asian elephant can be seen pacing around the pool and trumpeting, calling for help, as the antelope struggles to stay afloat.

Newsweek
Show threadPierre JijiJul 26
@stux
Kinda chiropractor!
Show threadMeniouJul 26

@stux In a related way, is it creepy if I just stand at the foot of the subway stairs and offer to carry suitcases all day long for free ? Specifically thinking about line 6 at Montparnasse-Bienvenüe. I never fail to see people in need of a lift but don't know how weird that would be, giving it for everyone.

#Montparnasse

Show threadAlan HartleyJul 26
@stux the cruel struggle for survival in the wild
Show threadKaren E. Lund 💙💛Jul 26
@stux Good gnus!
Show threadSaupreiss #Präparat500Jul 26
@stux „Hey, you over there: Get the hell out of my Drink!“