2006-09-26 14:58:15 · 9 answers · asked by slingshot 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Dont know if they fall in love but many species mate for life, some even to the point of giving up living when their mate dies. If that's not love then what would you call it?
2006-09-26 15:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by roamin70 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the phymphatic system has got to do with love, but do human beings really fall in love anyway? Are we capable of unconditionally loving someone else (who isn't our child?) If the argument extends to include children, I am sure animals are better at childcare than most humans are.
2006-09-26 23:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by boo! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I cite "Call of the Wild" by Jack London.
Buck (the dog turned wolf) fell in love with a man, John Thornton. He lifted an extremely heavy load for his approval and when Thornton was killed by Indians, Buck went after them and killed them too.
I know it's literature, but literature has the greatest truth. Also, I think Call of the Wild may actually be based on a true story.
2006-09-27 08:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by happy inside 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are animals that are monogamous. The goose for one, the swan for another. They find a mate, love, and they live out their life with them or without them, never to mate again. They actually usually die very shortly after their mate should one be separated from the other.....of a broken heart.
2006-09-26 22:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you the bloke who married his horse?
Some animals form deep attachments to a partner (particular if they tend to mate for life) and to humans too. They will pine if they are separated and show relief, joy and contentment when reunited. When humans respond in a similar way we say it is because they are in love. You may draw your own conclusions.
Hi ho Silver.
2006-09-26 22:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mammals are closer than reptiles to being capable of love. Because or the "linfatic system"(?) in the brain (not sure that's the term).
2006-09-26 22:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by OrtegaFollower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is love?
if its just a chemical reaction of the body, then animals can fall in love too.
if its a matter of decision thought of thoroughly, then animals cant, because animals act according to instincts.
2006-09-27 00:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by grifter_xiii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. My sons' dog is in love with my neighbors' dog. They don't eat until they each are next to each other. Too damn bad i had to tell my adult son that his dog is gay. Really.
2006-09-26 22:16:09 · answer #8 · answered by gormom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohh yes...dogs,horses,elephants yes...cats absolutely no
2006-09-27 00:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by abhijit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋