Many people believe that animals possess a wisdom and awareness that can be difficult to explain. That’s because all living beings possess a spirit. A story in the Qiandongnan region of Guizhou, China, offers a striking example.
A natural instinct for compassion
One day, as a villager prepared to slaughter poultry for the Chinese Lunar New Year, a large goose suddenly stepped forward and appeared determined to protect not only itself, but also a rooster. The goose’s actions so moved the villager that he abandoned his plans and spared both birds — an extraordinary event that has since attracted widespread attention.
According to the Qianjiang Evening News, as the owner sharpened his knife in preparation for the holiday, the goose repeatedly approached him in what appeared to be an attempt to stop him. Unable to bring himself to kill the bird, the owner decided to continue raising it.
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