Do Animals Grieve?

NYT World Monday 02 November 2026, 10:02 UTC By Emily Anthes 1 min read

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The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider.

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