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You are a different animal, nothing less.

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

The rain elapsed, followed by a slight sunshine. Having been home all day due to the reduction in job demand by the company I currently work for, I was among those laid off till further notice. Cold and jittery, my mind took the greater part of me. It has been raining all through this month, to the surprise of everyone. Where does the hall of mountain sunshine seem to be suddenly becoming a cold water forest? Maybe it’s climate change. Madrid, the center of Europe, has monotonous weather. 

What again is this topic about? * Which animal would I compare myself to and why? 

I quickly stepped outside the gate to grace the noon sun, which pelted my spirit and soul and had me in the same position with my body fighting over the best position, which was most enjoyable. Putting my face up directly to the rays of sunlight, eyes closed, wishing that I could be made to lie down in my position for a long period of time, though I was only in front of my house building, resting partially on a parked vehicle. Many passersby understood the importance of the sun to me, judging by their looks towards me, of which I paid no attention. Suddenly there was a bird noise, which reminded me of a particular bird back then in my hometown, usually heard early afternoon and evening, a unique one though. However, that is not the type of animal I am or like to be compared with, but I love its gentle and peaceful nature. 

Irrespective of your kind,no animal survives alone.

Even as the memories of hunting them for food in the past resonated in my mind, something I frown at currently because I believe that every animal has the right to life. There sit two birds of the same feather, like the usual words (they flock together), but something stood out that had me in awe, even to the point of taking my mind away from these golden rays of sunshine. I looked furiously towards the birds sitting on telephone cables; it appeared that they were young couples or friends of opposite sexes. It was my first time seeing such intimacy between such animals, even in humans. At first they spoke to each other in their language, then kissed passionately. I became confused because I never believed my eyes. Then they mated, after which they caressed each other by picking each other’s feathers, even to the extent of laying their heads on each other. I froze at my position, not realizing how long I had been gazing at these wonderful birds. Maybe the universe was talking to me indirectly about how life, courtship, friendship, and marriage should be, or maybe I am lost in my own thoughts. I quickly ran inside, having enjoyed the sun and the birds’ companionship… 

As humans, we are nothing less than a different animal, but whichever you choose to be, or compared with! Let it be with love, openness, and tolerance for one another; For irrespective of your kinds, no animal survives alone.

There are things We all share!

What are your favorite animals?

We all have lives and family.

I was drawn to domestic animals such as dogs and cats until I came across parrots and birds and began to admire them. I had never liked rats or frogs, though I developed an interest in frogs later in life. Perhaps the way their owners behaved with them influenced my perspective or my direct touch with them.

One life

My affection for animals has increased significantly.

In my early years, I went on a few bushmeat hunts and appreciated the food they provided, but most of the time I considered their lives and rights to life as well. Even as my conscience struggles to accept it. However, nothing beats hunger, which is the reason for my early hunt activities without guilt. But in my early adulthood, my overall perception of animals broadened. I became disgusted at our direct and indirect participation in this carnage.

Though I am not a vegetarian, whether for fun, business, or consumption, of which many of us are guilty, it is time we changed our attitudes towards animals. Observing the delight of my small children upon meeting pigeons, cats, dogs, even insects and ants makes me happy and increases my respect of them.

We should all do more to safeguard and protect animals. Seeing how well these creatures coexist with humans and follow animals equally helped me realize and appreciate life and every animal’s right to life as well. My favorite animals may be dogs, cats, and parrots, but I also enjoy lions, eagles, hawks, tortoises, sharks, and wolves, among others, even bugs and ants, because we all share things in common.