👆 "Empathy is the glue that holds society together and makes everyday life personal and human. Is it not, therefore, a good candidate for a trait that separates humans from other animals? Are there any other animal species that show empathy?

[Studies showed:] … Yes, rats exhibit empathy, although it differs gradually from that of humans …"

Me: I assume most animals with higher brain development exhibit empathy. Social media has let us see animal behaviour. (Well, until the curse of gen-AI.)