The expression “our little ones” is widespread in everyday life. Where it came from is not exactly known. But there are indisputable facts proving the similarity in the behavior of animals and humans.
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Now in many literary publications and even on the Internet, one can find mention of animals as "our smaller brothers." But few people thought about where such a definition first came from, and why exactly it is used in relation to animals.
Step 2
The first such metaphors can be found in the Gospel, but it is very problematic to determine who exactly the compiler of the Scripture had in mind by this phrase. One of the first such a metaphor in a more specific definition is given by Sergei Yesenin in his poem. Its expression was quickly picked up by other famous poets and ordinary people, so that over time it became a household name for all possible species of animals.
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But is this only the interpretation of the poets? It is necessary to understand this issue in more detail. There is a widespread belief that animals are completely different from humans. According to many people, they do not have many feelings inherent in humans and even morality, so it is difficult to compare people with them. But is it really so?
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Many consider animals to be extremely unreasonable and note their inability to solve problems in non-trivial ways. But in fact, in the animal world, this is met all the time. Many species of primates use primitive tools, most advanced species are able to use stones for their own purposes.
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Animals constantly use their intelligence to solve the most common problems. Human capabilities in this regard are much higher, but based on the above facts, it is difficult to call animals unreasonable.
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Animals have a sense of aesthetics, just like humans. Many bird species love to collect shiny items. These objects cannot be eaten or used in any way, the birds simply admire them. The bowerbird builds its nests in the form of huts and decorates its house with flowers, strengthening them between the elements of the nest. They change flowers every day according to the degree of their wilting, and this is a clear fact of craving for beauty.
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Animals have their own morality, albeit simpler than that of humans. Predators almost never kill each other during the struggle for resources, one of the animals gives a sign of defeat, after which the winner allows him to leave. Many species of animals try to help their fellows in case of danger or injury, rescuing them from trouble, even risking their own lives.
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Animals have many senses that allow them to be like humans. That is why they can be called “the lesser brothers of man”, who, although they are inferior to him in many respects, have signs of humanity.
