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Moral Behavior in Animals

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of animal morality in this thought-provoking TED talk by renowned primatologist Frans de Waal. Discover surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, fairness, and reciprocity in primates and other mammals through captivating behavioral tests and video demonstrations. Challenge your assumptions about the uniqueness of human morality as de Waal presents compelling examples of animals caring for the well-being of others. Gain insights into the evolutionary roots of moral behavior and the shared traits between humans and our animal counterparts in this enlightening 17-minute presentation filmed at TEDxPeachtree.

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Moral behavior in animals - Frans de Waal

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