Do insects have emotions?

As we mentioned earlier, a second aspect of emotions is the expression of emotional behavior that allows other individuals to be aware of our emotions and respond to them. As such, in order to detect and understand those emotions we have the ability to empathize and respond in kind. read more

Charles Darwin once wrote in his book The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals that insects “express anger, terror, jealousy and love.” That was in 1872. Now, nearly 150 years later, researchers have discovered more evidence that Darwin might have been onto something. read more

Emotions are important to humans, and wings are important to insects, but we do well without wings just as they do well without love and happiness and sorrow. Plus, considering how many people are sufferring from psychological disorders, perhaps emotion isn't all its cracked up to be. read more