Can animals cry tears of sadness?

We often talk about the cry of animals, like wolves or eagles, but I assume you mean shedding tears. Lots of animals do this to clear debris from their eyes. But surprisingly, there’s no good evidence that any of them do this as a sign of unhappiness (our close relatives, chimps and gorillas, use vocal noises).

What animals cry actual tears?

Baby animals that are separated from their mothers sound a cry, but humans are the only ones who shed tears. (Stone/ Getty) Pet owners often claim their dogs cry. Darwin thought monkeys and elephants wept. But modern scientists believe the only animal to really break down in tears is us.

Do dogs cry tears?

A new study says dogs produce emotional tears similar to how humans do A new study says that dogs produce emotional tears similar to how humans do.

Do cows cry tears?

Contrary to stereotypes, cows are not mindless creatures. They’ve been shown to feel and process complex emotions. They even cry, complete with shedding tears just like humans.