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Throughout history, animals have provided us with essential resources—food, clothing, labor, and companionship. The uncertainty looms large about what humanity could have achieved without these partnerships. Without animals as companions and helpers, the world would certainly reflect a far less complex civilization.
This dichotomy—humans perceiving themselves as separate from and superior to the animal kingdom—raises poignant questions about our identity. Are we defined by science, culture, or religion? Our understanding of ourselves is a dynamic narrative that evolves with time, with profound influences emanating from the natural world.