Do animals think the same thoughts as us?

Answer 1

You can not think the same thoughts unless you have had the same experiences. So, yes, no and sometimes is the answer

Answer 2

Well, this is an exhibit that’s very unique for a zoo. We are looking at the subject of animal cognition, animal thinking, and the exhibit is as much about the subject as it is about the process, the scientific process of investigating thinking. And what we’re really hoping is that we narrow that gap between us and them, and really get people to see that other animals have the ability to think.
What does thinking involve?
our definition, it involves three things. It involves image, which is the ability to make a mental picture of something. Intention, which is basically a goal, and flexibility. Now, flexibility is really important because that’s the aspect of the definition that one can look at by looking at animal behavior. So, if an animal has an image and an intention, and it sets out to accomplish something, if the first plan fails, this ability to come out with maybe a second or a third plan, Plan A, Plan B, is what’s really the critical part of our definition.

Now, we have lots of examples of behavior in Think Tank. We look at a broad range of behaviors, and it’s really important to discern what behaviors are based on instinct, or are genetically hard wired from trained behaviors from innate, flexible thinking behavior. We’re looking at thinking behavior in three areas. We’re looking at tool use, language, and social behavior here in Think Tank. These are the three areas that traditionally scientists have used to gain insight into thinking behavior. And we’re looking at a variety of species, not only orangutans; Sulawesi macaques, a type of monkey; hermit crabs; archer fish; and leaf cutter ants.

Answer 3

well, if all you think about is food and running away from foxes, then yes, of course they do.

But i doubt they think in the same way, as they are not as emotionally developed. Also, they will think in pictures, not words, as they have none as we do.

And small animals have such limited brains, i guess they would pretty soon forget what they were thinking about. They act far more on plain instict, without much thought, which explains why they will run away from a fox, and go into a car on the road or something.

Answer 4

recommendations like human beings? I doubt it for that would desire to intend that animals could might desire to have human language. Do they sense issues? particular they do. They sense discomfort, sadness, aloneness, excitement, and extra. yet without human language, animals do not think of of those feeling in those words. A dogs does not say to itself - Gosh i'm satisfied. A dogs in simple terms ...is satisfied at that 2d. And "satisfied" is our word and hence a human label. yet watch a team of domestic dogs play, and there is sheer excitement interior the journey. So no, animals have not got the comparable recommendations as human beings - thank goodness!

Answer 5

Your thoughts are a product of your body, your mind, your education, your friends, your culture, and so on. Animals don't have your body, your mind, your education, and so on, so ... no, they don't have the same thoughts.

What thoughts they DO have is an entirely different question.

Answer 6

Which animal? There are sea slugs and I don't think they think much at all. Gorillas? Now they might have something going on upstairs. My cat seems to think but only on a limited range of subjects- How to get me out of bed to feed her, Why the other cat needs to get out of her yard, How to get my attention. And so on.
There is something going on but just how much and what about is a mystery

Answer 7

They think (dream) about their own lives while they are sleeping. Perhaps they reminisce about the day or people they are with or foods they like. When they are awake, they are just watching everyone and everything happening, and yes, thinking about what they see - perhaps anticipating a situation to either respond to or anxious for a walk or biscuit.

Answer 8

Maybe some thoughts. For some reason when I look into my puppy's eyes,I sort of feel like I know his feelings. Hes really smart...except the times he crashes into the walls or screen door.

Answer 9

I doubt it. I think my cat is thinking "feed me" but I've never said that to him. We do think the same thoughts about dogs though and both run the other way.

Answer 10

Yes, at this very moment I can sense that there is a horse thinking 'What shall I do for my girlfriends birthday party?' which is exactly what I am thinking. We are all too similar.