But is it stupid to humanise them? Edgar is just one of the celebrity pet finalists of this year's Comedy Pet Photography awards. Some think we should be more careful in the way we relate to animals.
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Antiso-shell: This picture of Edgar munching on a dandelion wowed the judges of a photography competition. Glossary
Genesis - Origin or beginning. The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible, and opens with one of the most famous first sentences of any literary work: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Serpent - Snake.
Garden of Eden - The biblical paradise in which the first man and woman lived, according to several religions.
Roster - A list or register of people.
Deceptive - Misleading.
Precocious - When a child shows mental development or maturity at an unusually young age.
Sardonic - Mocking.
Conceited - Too vain or proud.
Temperamental - Often changing your mind or mood.
Anthropomorphism - Acting like objects or animals have human qualities.
Sensibilities - Feelings or the ability to respond to emotions.
Inhibit - Stop.