Dogs show signs of mourning after loss of canine companions
published : 25 Feb 2022 at 09:11
Dogs exhibit behaviours consistent with grief after the death of a canine companion, a new study shows.
WASHINGTON: Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions, eating and playing less and seeking attention more following a loss, a large scientific study said Thursday.
Signs of grief have previously been reported across many species, including great apes, whales, dolphins, elephants and birds.
Among the canid family, there were some prior indications: some wild wolves have been reported burying…
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