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"What Were Wars?" Don't Blame Other Animals For Human Violence

By Marc Bekoff, Ph.D. on January 22, 2012 in Animal Emotions

Human war is a choice and non-human animals should not be blamed for our violent leanings. Scientific data show clearly that other animals are predominantly peaceful beings and we must factor this into our attempts to justify war-mongering, but more importantly to stop it. We need to develop a science of peace and build a culture of empathy. Read More

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Marc Bekoff

Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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