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Daily Digest | Investigating the neuroscience between humans and pets - why losing a pet hurts

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Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Educational Pyshcologist, Katherine van Heerden about the neuroscience behind human beings and their pets. They also look into how people without pets can empathise with pet lovers especially after a loss, citing a recent social media post by Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton after losing his pitbull and the mixed reactions from fans. 
30 Sep 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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