10 Difference Between Animals and Humans (With Table)

What is the difference between Animals and Humans?

According to scientists, both animals and humans belong to the same kingdom Animalia. Humans came directly from animals. The same way animals evolved the humans did so.

The two share some similarities. Although there are some qualities that make humans refined hence appearing and behaving differently from animals.

The main difference between animals and humans is that animals are primarily driven by instincts but they cannot reason while humans yes, are driven by instincts but can reason.

Comparison Table (Animals vs Humans)

Characteristics	Animals	Humans
Classification	They cover a number of species.	They belong to the Homo Sapiens species.
What they feed on	Most animals are either herbivores or carnivores although animals like bears are omnivores.	They are omnivores.
Brain capacity	It depends on species with the largest one being 6.92 for blue whales.	The average human brain weighs 1.2 kgs.
What drives them	They are primarily driven by instincts.	They are driven by instincts but can also reason.
Movement	They are mostly quadrupedal.	They are bipedal.
Communication	They communicate with each other through sounds and signs.	They have a well-developed language they use to communicate.
Digestive system	Some have a ruminant digestive system.	They have a monogastric digestive system.
Survival strategies	They either adapt to the existing environment or die.	They can turn any environment in their favor.
Endangerment	They can be extinct since they only depend on nature.	They have several ways that can make them live on the planet for a long.

What are Animals?

Animals belong to the kingdom Animalia. All animals including humans belong to this kingdom. They evolved and many species came out of the kingdom. They are found all over the world.

Various species are involved among animals. They are either herbivores or carnivores. However, some animals like bears and raccoons are omnivores.

Most animals have small size of brains but a few have large brain sizes. Animals like blue whales have large brain sizes that can weigh 6.92 kgs.

Most animals do not have the ability to think logically and rationalize issues. A few are capable of expressing emotions.

Some animals like cows have a ruminant digestive system whereby they have four-chambered stomachs. This makes the food they eat to be completely broken down and absorbed in their bodies.

Most animals do not have a specific language they use to communicate. However, they can communicate through signs and sounds.

Animals reproduce differently depending on the species. Some may lay eggs and some give birth to young ones.

What are Humans?

Humans evolved from animals. The species Homo Sapiens came into existence after the animals had evolved.

Humans are found all over the world. They have the ability to move from one place to another. They move on their two rear limbs.

They are omnivores. They entirely depend on plant matter and meat for survival. They feed on various plants and parts of plants such as leaves, roots, and fruits.

They have the ability to think and rationalize issues. They can make a clear judgment over an issue and come up with a permanent solution.

Humans give birth to live young ones. Their gestation period is 9 months after which the child is born and both parents are responsible for taking care of the child.

Through their developed thinking ability, they can make the environment conducive for them to live hence they can live long on the planet earth.

Main Differences between Animals and Humans

Animals have a lot of species while humans only belong to one species; Homo Sapiens.
Most animals move on four limbs while humans move on two limbs.
Most animals are either herbivores or carnivores while humans are omnivores.
Animals do not have a specific language they use to communicate while humans have a well-developed language they use to communicate.
Animals do not have the ability to think logically and rationalize issues while humans are able to think logically and rationalize issues.
Animals either adapt to the environment or die while humans can turn any environment in their favor.

Similarities between Animals and Humans

They both belong to the same kingdom.
They both have a common ancestor.
Both are able to move.
Both are able to communicate.

In Conclusion

Animals and humans both share a common ancestor. The difference came in when the two were evolving. This made humans possess other features that animals do not have.

Animals move on their four limbs while humans move on their two rear limbs. Animals are either herbivores or carnivores with a few such as raccoons and bear being omnivores while all humans are omnivores.

The main feature that makes animals different from humans is what drives them. Animals are driven by instincts while humans are driven by instincts but they can also think.

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