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Emotions in Animals
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Fear
A survival response to a perceived threat, often leading to escape behavior.
Joy
A state of happiness often seen in social bonding and play.
Aggression
Behavior intended to harm or assert dominance, often used in territorial displays.
Anxiety
A response to uncertainty or unknown threat, can result in stress-induced behaviors.
Curiosity
Engaging with unfamiliar objects or new environments, driven by learning and exploration.
Empathy
The ability to sense and understand the emotions of others, leading to comforting or helping behaviors.
Sadness
Emotion characterized by lowered mood and decreased activity, often seen after loss or failure.
Frustration
Occurs when an animal is impeded from reaching a goal, can lead to agitation or changes in behavior.
Grief
Deep emotional suffering caused by loss, particularly evident in the death of a companion.
Jealousy
An emotion arising from perceived threat to a valued relationship, resulting in attention-seeking behaviors.
Compassion
Understanding the suffering of another and the desire to alleviate it, may result in animals helping others.
Excitement
A heightened state of energy and enthusiasm, often seen before anticipated positive events.
Contentment
A peaceful satisfaction, may be seen when animals are in a safe and comfortable environment.
Disgust
An aversion response to unpleasant smells or tastes, leading to rejection of certain foods.
Loneliness
Feeling of isolation or sadness due to lack of companionship, which can lead to vocalization and seeking social bonds.
Anticipation
The emotional state before an upcoming event, can manifest as alertness or preparedness.
Surprise
A sudden emotion following an unexpected event, which may result in a startle response.
Trust
A feeling of safety and security with certain individuals, leading to affiliative behaviors.
Pride
Feeling of satisfaction following an achievement, can be observed as confident behavior.
Shame
Usually a response to social disapproval, might be seen as submissive behavior.
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