or is it instinct for desirable traits in a mate or freshness of food.whatever is desierable or fills a need? I think you know what I mean.
Is it the same for us? think about it, what is beauty to you?
2006-06-20 15:06:48 · 12 answers · asked by Red Yeti 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
On a whimsical note, I think animals are simply born with the expectation of beauty. They live in it, nature, totally connected to God. So maybe they don't appreciate beauty like we do, because beauty is a constant to them. Wrap your noodle around that! Having said that, I work in an animal shelter and I see the effects of humanity at one of it's lowest points. People can't seem to appreciate beauty because of our search, where we look, what we expect. That we expect at all. I've heard some sickening stories at the shelter, I've seen the effects. Yet those animals, if not completely destroyed by their circumstances, are still able to extend their unconditional love to the next person to walk through the door. Not just because they want out of their pens, but, I believe, because at the worst of times they never lose their connection to God, and in us, for some reason, they see beauty. Animals just are, something we need to learn to truly see the beauty of this world and it's inhabitants.
2006-06-20 16:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It will probably never be known for sure by humans, but I would say yes. They and recognise bad situations, so surely they can appreciate good ones. For example: If a man came into my house shouting, chances are my dog would know he was a threat. So if a man came in smiling, being charming and bubbly, surely he would see that? This is what I think, but different people have different opinions. As for your rabbit query, why not? If it is a scene of beauty and peace, I would say an animal would know.
2016-05-20 07:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I hate to do this to you, but yes, I saw a program on Discovery channel and I do'nt remember the name of the type of bird that did this, but the male bird would construct the elaborate "arbor", laying up tall strands of grass in a semie-tunnel like structure, and then creating a bed to display various trophies, such as bottle caps, string, buttons, whatever prizes the bird could find, and the female buird would choose a mate based upomn the elaborateness of the display. Yeah, humans are animals too. Check out my pad, baby!
2006-06-20 15:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by UCSteve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat loves jazz music but leaves the room for other types. Cats enjoy a good sunspot and a well placed toy. I do think they appreciate beauty. Their senses aren't so confused that they would not. Humans have changed their minds to only accept big beauty and often miss the little things that are truly beautiful.
2006-06-23 15:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, animals below the great apes neither think nor feel in any way comparable to humans. Everything in their lives is controlled by instinct, pre-programming, or simple learned behaviour. So they have no sense of the aesthetic at all.
2006-06-20 15:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by missinglincoln 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"beauty is in the eye of the beholder."..beauty is just a concept. based on the studies regarding sexual attraction, it's instinctive when it comes to looking for a mate. it's been ingrained in our(and animals) dna for thousands of years. it's a subconscious drive to find the best partner. not everyone believes the studies but i think they make a good point.
2006-06-20 15:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Kismet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a vague memory of having to watch a documentary about male birds that dress up there nests with colors to attract a female bird. I'm sure beauty exists in all creatures...there is just no way of finding out what they think that is...besides the bird thing...that's kind of obvious...
2006-06-20 15:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by how dare I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
frankly, i think animals are more concerned with food and mating than beauty.
i don't think most animals have the capability to appreciate beauty, at least not the way we do. even if they had the brainpower, i don't think many animals would have the time to sit back and say, "how pretty that sunset is," or whatever.
2006-06-20 15:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do.
Beauty is based upon truth, and animals can discern that.
Not the way we do, but they can.
And don't forget that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
2006-06-20 17:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by Aritmentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - Take peacocks for example: the more colorful their plumes the more attractive they are to mates.
2006-06-20 15:24:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋