Ask HN: How to show kindness to wild animals

2•apolloartemis•7mo ago

Here are some ideas from My AI to kick off the brainstorming:

Hey Jon! Showing kindness to wild animals involves respecting their space and needs. Here are a few ideas:

* Provide Water: In dry areas, leave out a shallow dish of fresh water. * Plant Native Species: Grow plants that offer food and shelter. * Avoid Feeding Directly: Direct feeding can disrupt natural behaviors and create dependency. * Respect Their Space: Keep a respectful distance from nests and young animals. * Support Conservation: Donate to or volunteer with wildlife conservation organizations.

Comments

apolloartemis•7mo ago

Whether or not earthworms feel pain is still up for debate. Some studies suggest they react to stimuli but don't process pain in the same way as animals with more complex nervous systems.

If you're looking to minimize harm to earthworms, here are some ideas:

* Avoid tilling: Tilling can physically injure earthworms. * Use natural fertilizers: Chemical fertilizers can be harmful to earthworms. * Maintain healthy soil: Healthy soil provides a good environment for earthworms to thrive.

WheelsAtLarge•7mo ago

Pain is fundamental. It's vital to an organism's survival. My suspicion is that all creatures feel pain or something just as uncomfortable so yes, earthworms and all creatures feel pain, from my view. So we need to be careful until we know better.

ThrowawayR2•7mo ago

> "...ideas from My AI..."

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apolloartemis•7mo ago

Would you consider that to be an example of racism?

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