Human/Non-Human Animals

Humans are cognitively more evolved than other animals. We have a sixth sense which is "thought". It is strong enough to allow us reflection, contemplation, analysis and premeditation, plus some. Dolphins are cognitively advanced animals too, but they do not have as many biological advantages for say, organizing an underwater world-wide web, let alone walking the Earth above land where humans reside.

Non-humans often make up for their lack of a 6th sense with heightened awareness in other senses. Exhibit A: Canines have a strong and complex sense of smell. Just like any thing that is about the Earth, humans are evolved in one way more than another. As evolved beings we give complex reactions... A rock, however, will have a very primal reaction. If you hit a human being they are likely to cry or become angry; if you hit a rock, it is likely to erode or reverberate a sound/noise. In my opinion, and the thoughts of many cultures, non-human animals act as archival points-of-view for the human beings. In other words, Each non-human essence has an element or characteristic that can be expressed on a human level. Thus, seeing humans as a vessel to funnel multiple walks of energy.