What are some examples of morality in the animal kingdom?

Female animals such as dogs, cats, and bears, fight to protect their young. Also certain male and female birds. A dominant gorilla will fight to the death to protect his whole community. Lions share food. read more

Female animals such as dogs, cats, and bears, fight to protect their young. Also certain male and female birds. A dominant gorilla will fight to the death to protect his whole community. read more

Peterson is presenting us with examples not of animal morality, but of Darwinian evolution selecting for behaviours that minimise conflict and strengthen social ties among group-dwelling animals. Take his examples of ‘you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' in the animal kingdom. read more