In Jeremy Rifkin’s article, “A Change of Heart about Animals”, he argues that animals have feelings and emotions and are more similar to humans than expected. This claim is true and Rifkin has strong evidence that proves his claim including how animals show a sense of self and are very intelligent. A study by the Washington National Zoo reports that “orangutans given mirrorrs explore parts of their bodies they can’t otherwise see, showing a sense of self” (Rifkin 10). This study supports Rifkin’s claim because this qualified study proves that animals have a sense of self. Animals are curious about their bodies and looks; when given the opportunity to see themselves, animals often inspect and groom their bodies. “...Koko, the 300-pound gorilla