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How do we know that animals in the wild are not traumatized by their experiences? Does he present evidence to support that claim?

Jessica Levine defines traumatization as a debilitating state of distress, lasting weeks to years which interferes with normal physical functioning. The evide…moreLevine defines traumatization as a debilitating state of distress, lasting weeks to years which interferes with normal physical functioning. The evidence for his observation that animals do not remain in such states would be in their observable return to normal activities moments after a life threatening event. I suppose his evidence is available to anyone who would like to observe wild animals.

Levine is not suggesting that he knows what is going on in the minds of wild animals. He is saying that it is clearly observable that they return to normal functions and activities within minutes of near death experiences. How they feel once restored to their physical faculties is not being discussed. Trauma is what happens when a person is unable to function due to prolonged mental/emotional anguish. Animals return to functioning and so are natural teachers in how to do that.(less)

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