Humans are no different from animals.

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.