Anyone who has ever been to a zoo can recall the delight of watching majestic giraffes, playful animals like elephants, or gorillas with facial expressions that are strikingly similar to ours. You can observe their interactions and learn more about their communication and behavior. It also shows how much we share in common with our animal friends.
Danielle Clode, PhD is a biologist, zoologist, and author. Koala She is an animal expert and studies the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. This article outlines the unique relationship between humans and wildlife.
Five Fun Facts About Humans and Animals
Nurturing your child or grandchild’s appreciation for wildlife helps to foster their empathy for other life forms and makes clear how alike man and human actually are. The connection we have with wildlife, from cats to koalas is evident. Below are some fun facts from Dr. Clode.
- The fingerprints of humans and Koalas are similar. It is native to the eucalyptus forest of eastern and southeastern Australia. Your fingerprints serve the same purpose for koalas as yours, namely to improve grip strength and touch sensitivity. Koalas need to have a good grip because they live in trees and climb. Touch sensitivity is also important for them.
