7 animals that behave surprisingly like humans, according to science
Published on: June 22, 2026, 2:11 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Have you ever watched an animal do something so familiar that it made you stop and stare? Maybe it was a dog looking guilty after knocking something over, an elephant gently comforting another member of its herd, or a crow seemingly holding a meeting with its companions.While scientists tend to be wary of equating animal behavior with human emotions, many years of studies have shown that many animals exhibit surprisingly sophisticated social behavior, emotions, and even problem solving abilities and in some instances their behavior is very human-like. Here are seven such animals.(Photos from Shutterstock)
