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Why do animals sometimes nurse the offspring of other species?

Asked by Captain_Fantasy (11447points) May 1st, 2010

You’ve read stories about cats nursing puppies, dogs nursing cats or sometimes pigs, and recently a housecat nursing some wild bobcats which is so adorable my head might explode. Is it only instinct, or do domesticated animals have a genuine sense of empathy for other animals in need? That would denote a fairly high level of emotional intelligence.

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