Proof Animals Show and Understand Empathy

[@TiffinyCausey-ij7re]

She dropped her almond when she mentioned the hospital where her former human died and then takes a deep breath, i cried its so beautiful

[@yourlifeyourrules2732]

awwww... you know she's truly sorry for her mama because she is mellow and unusually gentle with her words, not being sassy and silly

[@markjohnson4217]

That is not mimicry, Cosmo was picking up on what she was feeling for real. The line "So get a paper towel..."
THAT was the kicker..
Just like us, trying to help by giving advice or helpful suggestions? That's mind blowing. There was only one camera cut here near the end. Mostly one long genuine shot so there were no vocal cues or commands. More empathy from a parrot than from most human beings..

[@TheMariangel95]

Yeah, some human beings on the internet will tell you to kill yourself even if they know you're already struggling mentally

[@WarriorsSon]

The volume change down alone shows a unique intelligence. But the words .. just amazing.

[@rickwilliams967]

You understand it's just repeating sounds right?

[@erzahler1930]

​@@rickwilliams967No, it's not. A few sounds, maybe. Ornithologists studying African Grey Parrots have stated the average parrot has roughly the same mentality as a 5-year-old child. Yes, it does repeat some sounds, but the birb does have a rudimentary understanding of words and what they mean, which becomes better with practice.

[@carlabarnett2172]

You can tell Cosmo is truly worried about her Mama and is trying to think of ways to help her. Sweet bird!

[@WillieWeed]

That's the most amazing emotional interaction between two species ever recorded.

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

I would agree ☺️

[@JulesDior]

Isn’t it I never get tired of watching these videos such a amazing creature 😊animals truly are healing and a gift from GOD ❤

[@LeeJillian]

I for REAL got chills! You could SEE she was watching, thinking, assessing Mommy's words and body language. Simply AMAZING!❤ I'm GOBSMACKED in the best way. Cosmo, ur a gorgeous girl with a beautiful soul! "Mommy", it's obvious where Cosmo's level of empathy comes from.❤ Bless you BOTH!

[@TiffinyCausey-ij7re]

Between 3 species, the bird is calling the cat to comfort her mom

[@gayle9428]

I'm floored! 😅What an amazingly expressive bird. I feel so blessed to see this. Thank you for posting this tender interaction. 💝 I hope you're feeling better.

[@Axqu7227]

She was saying the things you say when she’s scared/ hurt/ upset to make her feel better because she knows those are the love and comfort words. That’s so cool. Do you use a paper towel to help clean up minor injuries of hers? Scrapes/ bumps/ broken blood feathers/ etc. If so that’s a doubly intelligent suggestion from her. She’s not only offering comfort, but trying to problem solve and fix your pain too. What a beautiful creature.

[@Stormcrow-dc3ez]

I thought that too - that the paper towel has some kind of symbolic meaning associated with first aid or caretaking…

[@MizzyG37]

Yes her mum uses paper towels for spills or mishaps she says it when she poops - go get a paper towel😂❤

[@user-tq5ff4ck1k]

Bird dropped what it was holding like she knew what hospital is. So sweet.

[@marysketch4772]

So cute the way he's seen a paper towel used before and it fixed things.

[@cookiedoughmonstertravels4469]

Her suggestion to get a paper towel is so precious. She doesn’t know how to help, but she wants to help and the look on her face and how she dropped her almond when she heard her mama was in the hospital… 💕

[@vrodriguez2259]

What a sweet gentle bird.❤ It made me emotional seeing this. She dropped what she was about to eat to tend to her mom. 😢

[@clairesteer8120]

Ah yes! I noticed that too. Cosmooo is such a sweetheart!❤xXx

[@amandacartwright5324]

It kills me when people dismiss animals abilities for emotional connections and intelligence. Animals have (some even more so) emotional attachment and empathy just like humans.
Bless you Cindy and Cosmoooo 💜
Sending love and prayers your way from Tennessee

[@Savedbyzero1]

But, do you eat them?

[@kylezo]

Right, humans are animals too.

[@skittlesskittles7577]

Hope you are on the mend and feeling much better. I know Cosmo is taking very good care of you. 🙏🏻😊

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you and yes she is looking after her mommy 🥰

[@RoxanneR8375]

Awhile back, I commented that Cosmo clearly shows that animals have souls because she was JOKING with her mom ("mommy has feathers"). Today she confirms it again with her compassion toward her mom's pain. God bless you both. ❤❤❤. And FEEL BETTER SOON!🤒🤕🥰🥰🥰

[@Sam-nb8ev]

Eastern religions like Buddhism have no doubt that animals have souls.

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Cosmo lloves her Mom and knows she doesn't feel well. That is so sweet. ❤

[@ghthz]

Awwww, Cozzy & Cindy! 😢😢Sending lots of hugs and healing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you so much, feeling better each day😊

[@zhappy44]

Aww! Cosmo you’re such a sweet baby! Hope momma feels better real soon! 💜

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank-you I'm getting better 😊

[@sandraferreira5500]

Me too❤❤❤❤

[@archiesmum8601]

She's so emotionally invested in how her Mom's feeling, she listens intently to every answer in order to guage what's going on & then responds accordingly...Cosmo shows perfectly what so many non pet owners just don't understand, that is whether or not they can verbalise it, our animals feel what we are feeling & it often shapes how this understanding on OUR feelings makes the bond between us & them strong, loving & mutually beneficial ❤❤❤❤

[@eh1702]

The way she's whispering sympathetically, too!

[@thiseuphoria1]

You could not have planned that peanut drop after you said you just got back from the hospital!

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

I know right, I noticed that too

[@lawo3917]

True

[@FOXTheCutestDogintheWest]

You are so good to your momma! I love you Cosmo 🤗👍🏻😁🥰🦊 2:05

[@annemcwilliams8535]

Cosmo seems to have empathy, not just “parroting” comforting and loving words and sounds.

[@missykowalewski]

They love. Just as we do. As a part of the family they become connected. There is no mistaking when a grey is surrounded by love. They give it right back. ( other birds probably do too but I only had a grey)

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Perfectly said my friend 🥰

[@susannasenti2871]

I just got to see this a year later. Cosmo is truly an amazing girl parrot! ❤

[@Shadoweknows76]

That squeek in the beginning is a serious emotion 😢, i know that squeak from my parrot.
I hope mommy is ok.

[@elyen1151]

🥰🥰🥰😘❣️ She is so smart. She missed you too. Get well quickly Cindy, take care!💕

[@karynbanksley7110]

I am brand new to this channel. What happened to Cosmo‘s mom to make her so sore? Surgery? Car wreck? COVID?😢

[@archiesmum8601]

She knows exactly what is going on, I love the way she Whisper's... Cosmo-o-o-o is definitely a very clever lady ❤❤❤

[@bethcushway458]

She is such a beautiful person. Her empathy and compassion just shine out. It's just astounding. Bless her heart🥰❤️

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

She is indeed☺️

[@heathersargent289]

Awh , she is very concerned about you and trying to make you feel better. What alittle angel 😇 she is so sweet. I hope you feel better soon .

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

She always looks after me,she is my angel 😊

[@elieenm4391]

Cosmo is wonderful and caring 😊

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Awwww thank you 😊

[@SE-ji2tj]

She was so sad for mommy she couldn't even eat her snack. She threw it on the floor. ❤

[@marionroffler2729]

Omg this is truly proof that animals have empathy. Cosmo is such a special birdie❤️ i loved her immediately when i first saw her🥰

[@mothermarie6057]

I hope you are healing quickly and I’m so glad you have the love of your precious girl to warm your heart 🥰💓☀️

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

I'm healing well thank you and Cosmo is looking out for me❤️

[@mothermarie6057]

@@cosmothefunnyparrot I’m so glad to hear that 🙏

[@cherylkinkaid6801]

She's so darling. Feel better soon.

[@annetteboyd8940]

That is so beautiful how sweet Cosmo is to momma when she is having medical troubles.❤ speedy recovery to you Cindy.

[@kitt765]

That's just beautiful! Before she spoke she took a deep breath and you could literally see her little brain thinking and she looked very serious🙄. Some people might think that's rubbish, that birds don't have facial and body expressions like that, but they do; as you would well know, being a mummy with feathers. She SO loves you! I could see it all over her wee beakie😍

[@elizabethwall8063]

Aww, what a sweet bird! ❤️ I hope you feel better soon!

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank-you 😊

[@ironrooster3539]

Shes such a sweetheart

[@ChaoticCats455]

Wow,i do blv animals understand when we are sad or happy.Some,like parrots can vocalize it and some will try to tune in or comfort with actions.Anyway,this parrot is a genius and an empath too.

[@Aliciasilverw]

Me gustaria darlw un besito a Cosmo.Es tan dulce y buena❤

[@hollysquires5185]

Awwwww the way she wants you there so she can make you feel better! ❤️‍🩹 what a sweetheart!

[@diandoxlee7346]

brought tears in my eyes,,, love you, cosmo!!! take care of each other mommy!

[@bethb7965]

Cosmo is just the sweetest girl❣️🦜 Such a love ❤️

[@patriciadelguidice8529]

Cosmo is such a sweetheart luvs mommy feel better❤

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

She is and thank you 😊

[@JTRocks4Ever]

Cosmo loves her momma...what a sweet girl. ❤❤❤❤

[@Sunny_ro9ve]

Oh my God ! What a moment so touching she was so worried about you ma,she even moved away from the camera so sweet you're blessed indeed !,💞

[@Jane-gx2qz]

The love❤

[@katiefrecks]

That brought tears to my eyes. I love Cosmo so much, I hope you feel better soon! ❤❤❤

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

I'm doing much better thanks. Cosmo is the sweetest ❤️

[@kristinenelson7342]

Cosmo is the SWEETEST bird ever put on this earth.. .also the smartest❤

[@danitasheree]

Awww, that was Really really sweet and tender hearted!!! 🫶🏽❤️

[@ashleymarierael]

Wow your bird is amazingly smart and very cute! She was comforting you. I love how she understands feelings. 🩷

[@user-A1957]

Bless her, she actually understood that her mum wasn't well and as the video said, she really empathised. I'm amazed. What a beautiful relationship cosmo and mum have ❤❤

[@lynnbagat9995]

What a sweetheart! Hope Mom feels better soon.❤️

[@alisonpendlebury-brown7885]

Awww this is amazing. 😢🥰🥰. What a darling girl she is.

[@miguel-556--]

Aww she such a sweetheart!! ❤️🦜 Hope you feel better 🙏

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you😊

[@s.heilman5308]

Cosmo is such a good little soul.

[@Anijuva]

These parrots are amazing IMHO! So smart, have their own personality, they have feelings and they do understand so much. Mine is same as Cosmo but a girl and she is almost 3 years old.❤

[@tammybaugher3448]

Cosmo sweet baby that cares so much for her mommy. Such sweet interaction. ❤❤

[@MimifromChicago]

So sweet. Cosmo loves mama and wants to help her feel better.

[@kingneutron1]

That is an incredible bird

[@poms_beats]

"i don't think a paper towel can help" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 lolololol that had me rolling. But that conversation, omg ❤❤❤

[@gypsigrl30]

Awww! You can tell she missed you because she looks like she plucked while you were gone. Cosmo loves her mommy ❤❤❤

[@TheLadyPonders]

Wowwww...... So precious.
And hope you're feeling MUCH better!!!!

[@casinorevelers]

Oh so much love from Cosmo ❤️. Feel better soon!

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank-you 😊

[@CatGold5047]

Cosmo is saying what makes her feel better when she hurts. If im getting this right, shes offering to cuddle to help her human feel better. Sweet dear.

[@mzrobbinzoriginalz7239]

Cosmo is more empathic than most humans ♥️

[@siam5579]

Awww…what a sweetheart. She’s so concerned about you ❤ I hope you’re feeling better

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Cosmo is a sweet angel, I am feeling better, thank you☺️

[@siam5579]

@@cosmothefunnyparrot I’m so glad to hear that!!! I bet she has you laughing all day 😂 have a blessed day ❤️🙂

[@SachelleCambria]

She’s getting more compassion and love from the bird than I get from my 17 year old son son 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@OkayMaybe-vq4yr]

Cosmo showing empathy and sympathy to your Mom. That's so nice Cosmo very sweet! Cosmos Mom? I hope you feel much better very soon. Keeping you in my thoughts! Hospitals aren't fun.

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you so much, I feel much better now😊

[@OkayMaybe-vq4yr]

@cosmothefunnyparrot I'm very happy to hear your doing better. 😊

[@biancad4154]

The best 👍💞

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

☺️☺️☺️

[@greendragon4058]

Ocosmo you're so sweet hope Mom feels better soon

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you😊

[@jeskac209]

O my gosh!!! Sweet bird i love you💖

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

What a sweetheart ❤

[@mylifesunnysideup6850]

❤❤❤ what a gorgeous bird!

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you, 😊

[@conniemartinez5116]

Cosmo is so cute muy linda

[@Idge68]

Talk about tugging on the heart strings❣️✨🥰💫😘🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@gelipanameno]

My parrot does the same thing. He looked very sad when I came back from the hospital after a surgery

[@annetteboyd8940]

Best bird ever ❤️

[@ryanratliff9620]

You have Done Amazing with Cosmo! Thanks For Sharing! She is Something Special!!! ❤️

[@rondashelton6561]

Awww it don't get sweeter than this, she loves her mama ❤

[@lynneableyburton3845]

Touched my heart 💕

[@user-ki3io8cx3e]

I love Cosmo and her relationship with you. She is a gift from God!

[@ajvintage9579]

This, right here, is why I’m vegan. What a sweet, heartwarming video.

[@sandraferreira5500]

Hope you are feeling well now, Cosmo and Mamy are so special ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SunflowerEyes252]

Cosmo is so caring!❤
I love when she whispers

[@ElleTee-gm5ed]

Beautiful Coz amazing ❤❤

[@SharenVanFossen]

We don't give animals enough credit regarding their intelligence, comprehension, & emotions like empathy & love.

[@franzenmusic]

Very special love. ❤

[@NYandAZ]

She is so precious. Wow. My grey would not care. LOL. You have an angel to protect and watch everything you do. I hope you are feeling better. Sorry to hear about the hospital. 🫶🏼

[@harleylogan6636]

What a caring qnd lovely bird you are Cosmo. You will take good care of Mommy. We ❤ love you. Have a wonderful day Cosmo and Mom.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ghosty_Grey]

Such a sweet girl 🥰🥰🥰

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Awww thank you my Fren🥰

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

❤☹️cosmo is a treasure

[@lisascheunert7688]

So Sweet. 😢❤

[@samblasco2359]

It always amaze me the capacity of these parrots to form whole conversations and even use different tones

[@kymmckeag471]

I hope your ok...Cosmo loves her mummy,❤❤❤ it's the best record

[@lawo3917]

Awww. Cosmo is so sweet!

[@wendys5949]

Amazing bird

[@carolynrobinson6110]

Animals are such a beautiful blessing

[@cathiwim]

What a cool parrot!!

[@patriciaschuster1371]

My Gray was so sympathetic when I was going through cancer treatment. He asked why I had no head feathers. Told him I was sick and medicine to help made them fall out. He looked at me a moment, then shook his head and said My poor mommy is sick. She doesn't have her headwaters. He was like that the entire year.