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Research suggests that pets, particularly dogs and cats, exhibit basic elements of morality, such as empathy, fairness, and altruism, though not full human-like moral reasoning.Studies show dogs display a sense of fairness in play and social interactions, reacting negatively to unequal treatment. Primatologist Frans de Waal's work on primates highlights shared moral precursors like reciprocity and empathy, extending to mammals including pets.Evidence from animal behavior research indicates pets can act prosocially, comforting distressed companions or sharing resources.For more: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/morality_animals and https://www.ted.com/talks/frans_de_waal_moral_behavior_in_animals.

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