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Originally Posted by RobotElvis
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"That is my point, what is being called morality in the animal kingdom is simply instinct."
I would say in order to have morality you would have to be capable of abstract thought. Empathy and compassion are both shown in the animal kingdom. Humans base morality on these same instincts.
"But does it display the full range of human love?"
I am not sure why it matters. I dont think anyone here is trying to argue that birds possess a morality like humans do. As I said above...morality is something that requires both empathy and a mind capable of abstract thought. They most certainly possess empathy but lack something else.
"Would a male wood duck take a bullet from a hunter for his mate?"
Would a bee die for it's queen? Not sure what your example is suppose to prove other than you like to cherry pick.