Abstract

It is a fact that all the mammals share same basic brain anatomy, & much is shared with vertebrates more generally. Neurological similarities between humans and other animals also suggest commonality of conscious experience. Conscious experiences characterized primarily by psycho-physiological expressions, biological reactions, & mental states give rise to animal emotions. Higher brain centres in the cerebral cortex are usually associated with the control of these emotions. From a logical stand point consciousness is subjectivity, sentience, and the ability to perceive the relationship between oneself and one’s environment. As far as religious perspective is concerned it also insinuates that animals are conscious and are strictly to be dealt ethically.

Keywords: Mammals; Brain anatomy; Neurological; Animals; Hypothesis-driven; Scientific approach; Chimpanzees; Gorilla; Dog; Whimpers; Humans; Biological; Species; Harmon; Magpies; Photographs