Imagining that wild animals have the same feelings that we do is anthropomorphism and widely regarded with contempt and a curled lip. It's arguable that they do not 'think' at all but that their consciousness simply enables them to respond to events and associations even if they don't discuss politics over a pint leaning against the bar. But that's not quite the same as believing they might not actually relish the constant dampness we've been having. Nor that a bit of a spring might come into their step if we had a couple of bright warm days. Though the blackbird has been singing away in a downpour; just to make sure no competitor tries to take an opportunity to gain an advantage?
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