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Whac-A-Mole game

Whack-a-mole (Whac-A-Mole) game and saying is bad for animal welfare

Animal cruelty, Animal rights, Humans, language, relationship with nature, speciesism / By / / ,

I’m going to take a very puritanical viewpoint on this saying and game. It has always annoyed me and I’ve always felt that it should be not be used as it conjures up a vision in my mind (is it the same for others?) of real moles being hit over the head with clump hammers …

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Dr Arik Kershenbaum

Are sounds that animals use to communicate with each other considered to be “words”?

Communication, dolphins, language, Vocalisations, Wolf / By / / , , , ,

The answer to the question in the title is currently believed to be no, but please read on. There is one highly qualified scientist and author who is able to answer the question in the title with precision. His name is Dr Arik Kershenbaum. He a fellow, Director of Studies and tutor at Girton College …

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