Question #N1001

The author of the passage is arguing that humans should strive to be more empathetic in their interactions with other species. The passage suggests that humans should try to understand the perspective of other species, and the author uses examples of animals’ behavior to illustrate this point. What is the main idea of the passage?

The author’s primary purpose in this passage is to
A. present scientific evidence that animals can experience emotions.
B. argue for the importance of human empathy for other species.
C. describe the challenges of understanding animal communication.
D. explain how human behavior can be detrimental to animals.