This clever crow seems to be using the lid of a jar to snowboard on the roof. This shows some important elements of animal sentience. We see that the crow has a clear understanding of what to do to achieve his or her aim (snowboarding in this case!), and how to do it. The crow has ability to plan his or her actions, and use a tool (the lid). Last but not least – it shows that birds love to have fun!!
Posts Tagged ‘happy’
May
11
2010
A spring in their step
The signs are that dairy cows really enjoy being let out of their shed after a long confinement during winter weather. Our clip shows them enjoying their taste of freedom!
We have quoted broadcaster and farmer John Humphrys before but his remark is well worth repeating because this clip shows you exactly what he’s talking about:
“They tear about the field, kicking their legs into the air …For six months they have lived in sheds, slept in stalls, stood on concrete. Now, once again, they have the grass beneath their feet. They seem, quite literally, to be full of the joy of spring. It lifts the spirits to watch them.”
Jan
29
2009
In search of happiness
Farmer and award-winning journalist John Humphrys knows all about the importance of the sentience of farm animals. Describing the importance of kind treatment of farm animals, he says: “Good farming is about healthy and, yes, happy animals.”
Because farm animals are sentient beings, how they are treated is of vital importance to them.
Animals who are afraid of humans because they have been treated roughly or unkindly may be more stressed and suffer health and welfare problems.
Kind treatment is more likely to mean happy and well-cared-for cows. Now researchers have found that cows whose farmers talk to them by name are, perhaps unsurprisingly, more relaxed.
You can see the clip about the cows here.
Talking about dairy cows let out from the winter sheds into the great outdoors, John Humphrys says:
“They tear about the field, kicking their legs into the air …For six months they have lived in sheds, slept in stalls, stood on concrete. Now, once again, they have the grass beneath their feet. They seem, quite literally, to be full of the joy of spring. It lifts the spirits to watch them.”