As someone who has owned and loves pets, I have no doubt that animals have feelings and distinct personalities. I hope that at least some of my pictures convey this sense also to the reader, and I do not apologize for any anthropomorhism someone may detect in my approach: There is a mounting body of research supporting what I have felt for a long time, and I hope my photos will encourage readers to think along the same lines.
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No apologies needed for anthropomorphism. The prohibition of this in the study of ethology was an aberration of science. I would go further, when we assume that our species is a special creation, thus unrelated to those beasts for whom God placed on the earth for our domination-- then we are led away from understand both other species, and worse, our own.
At my volunteering at our zoo with a Bonobo exhibit, I see what should be described as anger, bonding, and also a sensitivity to another's suffering that in every way except the superficial is shared with our species.
And the affection can cross the glass barrier at times. I guess I am guilty of "bonoboism" and proud of it.
Al: I'm glad we're in agreement on this.
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