Friday, July 31, 2009

What makes animals disposed to be sociable with humans?

LIke cats, dogs, gerbils. Do they enjoy human company. Pysiological?
Answers:
Well, social animals (such as cats, dogs, gerbils, rats, etc) like to be around others. In the wild, they have social networks with creatures of their own kind, and some even have co-dependant relationships with other animals. Humans have become that social network for domestic pets - bringing food for them, caring for them, interacting, etc. I think it is in part pysiological, and in part evolutionary. Most domestic pets in todays worl would not live very long in the wild, as they have become co-dependant on humans to provide them with their needs.

TDK
For dogs, it goes back to their ancestors. Dogs are naturally pack animals, so therefore they need a family. Whether that family is with its own kind or with people, they need it. Psychology it's just a part of who they are. Cats on the other hand aren't always as sociable. This one really depends on the cat itself. Most cats just want their basic needs fulfilled and a little human contact, other than that nothing. I don't know about gerbils. Unless a rodent is used to being picked up, they usually just run away.
when a cat or dog or any other animal comes up to you, ya they are happy and they are wonting you to love on them. animals have feelings just like we do,and they wont people to care about them just like we wont some one to care about us.

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