The more I see elephant videos , how smart, funny, aware they are, the more it breaks my heart what some of the human animal does to them. Why they haven't pushed more of us off the earth is a wonder. They're too good for us
They're my favorite animal. So smart and empathetic. So so many animals are more intelligent and emotive than people think, look at pigs and cows and sheep and stuff. Even fish are way smarter than most ppl assume, they have some memory and are even known to play. I just love animals, I wish more people would take time to appreciate that we share the planet with them
I feel the same, but I'm also happy that every time there are videos of animals on Reddit that the comment sections are full of people worried for them. Knowing that humans are destroying the planet irreparably, for creatures that do not deserve it, is a heavy weight to carry. I'm glad that I'm not alone and that others see them and appreciate them the way I do. We are not worthy. The world needs more elephants and fewer humans.
Not too be that "vegan guy" guy as it's kind of a serious question that your comment made me realize : isn't that how most people become vegetarian or vegans ? Seeing loads of videos about how beautiful and intelligent a lot of animals are or spending time with some versus the cruel things humans do to them ?
I actually became that "vegetarian guy" because of the videos of factory farming and how livestock is treated. Theoretically I'm fine with free-range farms and hunting for food, because humans are after all by nature omnivores. Im not trying to up-end the natural order, I just don't like that millions of animals spend their entire lives in a disgusting nightmarish hell just so you can get a burger.
While I do tend to agree with you on a morality standpoint, I think there are far too many people now to support everyone who eats meat hunting for their food. I envision multiple species being wiped out, probably quickly.
I don't disagree, but the elephant is specifically trained to do this. There is no situation where humans can pose with an elephant for a picture that isn't ultimately some form of abuse.
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u/LikeIsaidItsNothing 12h ago
The more I see elephant videos , how smart, funny, aware they are, the more it breaks my heart what some of the human animal does to them. Why they haven't pushed more of us off the earth is a wonder. They're too good for us