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00:00Hey there, animal lovers!

00:01Welcome back to another interesting episode from Simply Awesome Planet.

00:05Ever wondered if animals can cry like humans do?

00:08Let's dive right into it and find out!

00:10So, we all know that humans shed tears for various reasons.

00:14Sadness, happiness, and even when we chop onions.

00:18But what about our furry and feathered friends?

00:21First off, let's talk about the difference between tearing and crying.

00:25All animals with eyes produce tears.

00:28These tears help keep their eyes moist and free from debris.

00:32Think of it as nature's built-in windshield wipers.

00:34However, this is not the same as crying due to emotions.

00:38Now, here's where it gets interesting.

00:41Scientists have found that some animals do show behaviors that resemble crying, but it's

00:45not always clear if they feel emotions the same way humans do.

00:49For instance, elephants are known to shed tears when they're grieving.

00:53There's even a touching story of an elephant named Raju who reportedly cried when he was

00:58freed after 50 years of captivity.

01:01Heartbreaking, right?

01:03Moving on to our pets at home, dogs and cats.

01:07Many pet owners swear they've seen their pets cry.

01:10While dogs and cats do produce tears, it's usually due to irritation rather than emotion.

01:15However, they do express emotions in other ways like whining, yelping, or purring.

01:21Birds, on the other hand, don't have tear ducts like mammals.

01:24So no tears from our feathered friends, but they do grieve and show distress in other ways.

01:29Fish, well, they live in water, so shedding a tear would be pretty hard to spot, right?

01:34But jokes aside, fish do release stress hormones when they're in distress, which is their way

01:39of showing they're not happy.

01:41So can animals cry like humans?

01:43The answer is, sort of.

01:45They may not shed tears of emotion like we do, but many animals do show signs of distress,

01:51grief, and even joy in their unique ways.

01:54Understanding animal emotions helps us connect with them better and ensures we treat them

01:59with the care and respect they deserve.

02:01Next time you see your pet looking sad, remember, they may not be crying tears, but they sure

02:06do have feelings.

02:08Thanks for tuning in to Simply Awesome Planet.

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02:20See you next time, animal lovers!