While humans are generally considered to be the only animals that shed tears, some animals too can experience a plethora of emotions
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Here's a list of 8 animals that are known to grieve and cry just like humans
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Dogs, often considered man's loyal companions, express sadness through whining, whimpering or even shedding tears
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Elephants are well-known for their strong social bonds. They have been observed to produce mournful sounds and shed tears when experiencing loss or stress
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Dolphins produce a series of sounds that can resemble crying, especially when they are separated from their pod or in distress
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Chimpanzees are the closest living relatives to humans. They show grief and mourn when they lose someone. They might refuse to eat and sit in mourning with the body
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Gorillas are the second closest living relatives to humans. When a member of their troop dies, they have been observed to sit quietly next to the body
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Cows have been observed shedding tears, especially when separated from the calves
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Like dolphins, whales are highly social and emotional creatures. When a whale dies, others in the pod have been observed to stay with the body
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Wolves are extremely loyal to their pack. When someone from their pack dies, they have been observed to show visible signs of mourning by howling mournfully