The article explores the question of whether non-human animals grieve. It provides examples of animals displaying behaviors that suggest grief, such as an orca carrying her dead offspring for 17 days and elephants mourning the death of a member of their herd. The article emphasizes the need for more research to better understand the emotional experiences of animals and the implications this has for how we treat them.
The article discusses the discovery of Ötzi the Iceman, a mummified body found in the Ötzal Alps in 1991. It provides information about Ötzi’s life, including his physical characteristics, health conditions, and the time period in which he lived. The article also explores the circumstances of Ötzi’s death, including evidence of a flint arrowhead lodged in his shoulder, suggesting he was murdered. However, the exact identity of Ötzi and the reason for his killing remain a mystery.
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