Those eyes look human: could anthropomorphism be used for conservation?

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisMar 28, 2014, 1:50 pm45 pts
It’s easier to relate to someone you have something in common with; that feeling of connection can turn strangers into friends. And if those strangers belong to an entirely different species, then attributing human qualities to that species – a process called anthropomorphism – may aid conservation…

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