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Animals Can Feel JOY! Scientists Learn to Spot Happy Feelings

Thursday 30 April 2026 β€’Science News for Students
Animals Can Feel JOY! Scientists Learn to Spot Happy Feelings

Photo: Sydney Moore / Unsplash

Did you know that animals like dogs, dolphins, and even rats can feel happy and joyful, just like you do? Scientists are now figuring out how to spot when animals are having fun and feeling good, by watching how they play and behave. This discovery means we might need to rethink how we treat all creatures on Earth!
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