Really,
now?
To start
off, let me tell you something about myself. I am neither a biologist nor a psychologist. I
am a mere observer of this strange world we live in. Though I am not much of a charismatic
person nor am I loquacious when surrounded by people, I am meticulous to the
little details of events that occur in my surroundings; which in turn, makes me
an observant and contemplating person.
I have
sensed some distracting, irrational thoughts these days. It has been recurring
ever since natural disasters constantly take place in my country. I couldn’t
shake off the thought that maybe, or just perhaps, we’re no different from
animals.
I wouldn’t
like to destroy the common belief that humans are the best species in this
world. I very much respect the variety
of beliefs that exist. However, here I am to present you some things I would
like to consider as a subject of a third person, impartial and unbiased to any
(if existing) pride of the H. sapiens species.
First of
all, what is the primary and basic need of humans that is common to animals?
The answer to that, is of course, food. Food is anything that when eaten, gives
nutrients to the organism. This applies to all. When food is not met, hunger follows.
When hunger is not satisfied, outrage materializes because of the need of the
body to be supplemented. An example of which is a cat. A cat will attack
another one with food in order to survive. That cat had no other choice but to
kill the other because it needs to survive. If no solution is given to the
problem of hunger, the organism will die.
We can
now go to the next step which is surviving. All organisms strive to survive.
They do their best to get what they need. Animals, like humans, look for food
every time. The only difference is that humans cook, while animals don’t. But
it’s still the same thing – both eats. If one is not able to eat, that organism
will not survive, and obviously, not reproduce.
Every
species is capable of reproducing in many ways – whether by binary fission,
budding, regeneration, egg laying or live birth, it’s still all comes up as one
idea: to reproduce; to multiply.
Though
there may be some odd, disturbing ways on how animals behave in an intercourse,
or in predating another organism to satisfy their hunger, be that as it may, it’s
the same thing with us humans –only we have a better manner of doing it in
terms of etiquette.
When a
calamity such as earthquake hits a certain area, only those living in that area
would be affected. The others will learn from what happened there and can
prepare for next time, like what we do. I believe that no one’s lucky, and no
animal’s lucky. A certain creature living in a stable environment and condition
will most likely survive compare to those who are in contrast – vulnerable to
death. Every single creature die everyday due to the circumstances they are in.
Those that lived longer must had have a much safer condition and must have had
lived their normal, ordinary lives as a being in this world compared to those
that were unfortunate enough. Though whether you like it or not, whether you
pray for it or not, all of us are fated to die. It’s a kismet that was forged since
we were born. Same applies to animals.
Although
creatures have to bear the unforgivable pain and suffering earth disasters
give, from these can they learn to adapt to a better condition, making themselves
stronger. In comparison to viruses, mankind has learned to prevent such through
vaccine. But because of vaccine, viruses was able to detect what prevented them
from attacking its host, and thereby something new is forming in their DNA,
making themselves stronger, more powerful to attack their hosts, by exploiting
our cells and mutating to a completely new type of virus.
Remember,
just because animals are animals, doesn’t mean it isn’t smart enough to be
fooled. As humans move on forward with finding out ways to maintain its healthy
life, so does the other organisms and microorganisms get on with their life to
look for new ways to prey on their host.
Animals
also feel. Especially dogs. They can almost feel the same thing humans does. When
it whines, it’s sad. When it howls, it warns something. When it’s mad, it
attacks another dog. When it’s craving for something, it will keep on barking.
So what
can we say about this? We’re just the same as animals! Though they cannot judge
knowledge the same thing humans can do, they act the same way as we do through
physiological means. We shouldn’t look down on them. We should treat them as
our common fellow, our common living being.
