Animal adoptions make no evolutionary sense so why do they happen?

Winder, Isabelle Catherine; Shaw, Vivien

Abstract

First paragraph:
Scientists used to think that humans are special because we have larger brains than other animals. However, some experts in human evolution have suggested that it isn’t how we think that makes the difference, but how we feel. They suggest that humans may have evolved to be kinder to one another, or at least to suppress their tendency to lash out in anger.

Citation

Winder, I. C., & Shaw, V. (2021). Animal adoptions make no evolutionary sense so why do they happen?

• Acceptance Date: Apr 25, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Apr 28, 2021
• Publication Date: Apr 28, 2021
• Deposit Date: Nov 21, 2023
• Publisher: Conversation Trust
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4448741
• Related Public URLs: https://theconversation.com/animal-adoptions-make-no-evolutionary-sense-so-why-do-they-happen-159722