In article ,
Roger wrote:
[specifically about V. vulpes - but generally about all animals except H.
sapiens]

They can learn from experience but much of their behaviour is driven by
instinct.

As arguably is much of yours - including, as an example, the acquisition of
grammar. Foxes are social animals and much of their behaviour is based on
learning rather than instinct alone. Much like yours.



To claim they can reason to any meaningful extent is ludicrous.
Sticking "H. sapiens on the list of 'vermin'" would be a uniquely human
action.

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