Human aspects of animals

Man is accustomed to always viewing himself as the highest being in the universe, seeing himself as the most beautiful, wisest, and most intelligent. He also uses his feelings as a measure of the feelings of others, describing them as humane, while the opposite describes them as animalistic. It is as if man characterizes himself as tender of feelings, and describes animals as harsh. Is this true? In this book, chapters from the book "Human Aspects of Animals," the author presents many anecd...