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12 artsy animals that paint

12 artsy animals that paint

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Pamela Anderson 05/02/2010 16:45 PM

that is animal abuse

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kim deal 02/24/2010 21:32 PM

Safety issue, just so you know there are alot of paints, markers and crayolas on the market that are non toxic. Most of what kindergardeners and pre schoolers use, are harmless, I would think the paints the animals use are non toxic as well. Look at the pictures, do any of these artist appear sick? Abused? Come on folks, Jack Hanna, allow any harm to any creature? Think not!

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Brandi 01/21/2010 14:05 PM

About how some of these animals could so easily ingest the paint they are using?

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quinn 12/14/2009 13:27 PM

now i will have to teach my pets to do art.

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Sean Roberts 12/14/2009 12:31 PM

but if the pig can make art, why not my dog?

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monica 05/02/2011 10:16 AM

For the same reason that Picasso could and we couldn't! Some are talented, others, not!

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Pamela Drake 12/14/2009 12:26 PM

These animals paint better than I do....

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Portrait of an artist

Scientists have heralded the capacity for art as a key feature that separates humans from other species. But that was before we ever gave an animal a paintbrush. Whether with paws, jaws, hooves or hands, the animal kingdom is filled with creatures able to express themselves through art. To prove it, here's our list of 12 animals that paint. (Text: Bryan Nelson)
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