Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I assume that is sarcastic?

Only humans can "self-identify". True whether you think this is good or bad.

Farmers are to blame for sex changes in frogs. There may be other effects, but we do not know. It may well be harmful to humans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrazine#Mammals

Personally I also think something shown to have such effects on wildlife should be banned, and definitely should not be in our food. It is banned in some countries.



We think only humans can self identify.

Other animals that observably have language and culture may have social identities that include how they feel about themselves as well. Perhaps.

But at any rate, I’m relatively sure frogs are not a part of that potential group lol.

Frogs are a bit smarter than I used to give them credit for, though.

I live on the edge of a jungle, and I’ve had to transport frogs out of my house. First 20 meters, came back. (The frog in question had an identifiable scar or deformity)

Then 100 meters.

Then 250 meters to a nearby stream…. Back in my sink within a week lol.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: