((non-human animals))
If so, does this mean that cheating is natural?
If not, does this mean animals have higher moral standards than humans?
2007-12-18 07:08:36 · 10 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Many songbirds "mate for life".
Research has indicated one out of five hatchlings is not the biological offspring of his mother's "life mate".
Do the math.
2007-12-18 07:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by Hera Sent Me 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I surprised that nobody has mentioned this, but animals don't exactly come out of cookie cutters. Just as there are some humans who cheat and some humans who do not, the same can be said for any species that 'mates for life'.
This has been studied specifically in a number of animals. Below is a link to a good article that references prairie voles and neurochemistry. But the bottom line is the same - some do, some don't. There may be a biochemical basis for it, but that hardly means there is no decision-making involved either.
2007-12-18 17:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose there are some animals that do mate for life. And others that don't. So it depends on the species if yes or no. Humans beings have their own standards and definitions for morality. Any way we would not believe those animals either.
2007-12-18 21:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know. lol
I know that penguins stay with the same partner to mate. But gorilla males will have a whole bunch of other female mates at one time while the females themselves will just stay with that one male. Kind of like a male with a lot of wives. lol
I also think I have heard dolphins have the same mate too.
On the other hand I am sure I've heard cattle will have different mates though our their lives.
As for humans not having high moral standards: If you look at the divorce rate, but remember there are those of us who have stayed together many years.
My grandparents were married well over 60yrs! My parents have been married over 30yrs (but sadly not a loving relationship), my inlaws are an amazing loving couple though together over 35yrs. My husband & I have been together almost 14yrs married when I was just 18 & he was 26.
2007-12-18 15:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Faith 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some certainly have more commitment than humans. Natural? I'm not sure, humans are weird in that aspect that many do cheat and many stay committed. Humans are just about the most unnatural animal in my opinion.
2007-12-18 16:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by YOYO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they don't cheat. It is a proven fact that animals that mate for life do in fact mate for life. After one of the mates dies the other one ends up dying as well.
2007-12-18 16:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by SummerRain 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's weird, but not usually...
I don't think animals have moral standards.
2007-12-18 15:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by The Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the term "mate for life" would preclude mating outside of the relationship.
2007-12-18 15:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not--and some even grieve themselves to death if they lose a mate. I can't think of a thing I wouldn't give to have that kind of love.
2007-12-18 17:11:45 · answer #9 · answered by LadyBug 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they dont cheat, they know... they always know what is going on...
2007-12-18 15:18:33 · answer #10 · answered by Tututs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋