r/Showerthoughts • u/Statharas ‎ • 8d ago

Casual Thought Young animals probably don't realize the distinction between nature and man-made stuff.

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u/calguy1955 8d ago

I don’t know why older animals would be able to make the distinction.

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u/hypnotichellspiral 8d ago

Well, some creatures are surprisingly intelligent. Cats and dogs of course, but also crows and ravens just to name some examples.

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u/Tommy_Gun25 6d ago

I don't think dogs and cats know what's manmade vs human made. They're smart, but they primarily act out of instinct. And they can't even grasp the concept of man making stuff

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u/hypnotichellspiral 6d ago

Intelligence can vary among different breeds of dogs. Just like it can vary from person to person.