I agree but it’s the most common one I hear brought up and that’s why I tried to go ahead snd mention that it makes plenty of sense that they are trying to hide something that may attract predators.
Though it’s also interesting that animals can register and feel sad over the death of someone in their tribe meaning they understand a bit of life and death and I am curious of by recognizing that if within their parameters they have any thoughts on what happens to them once they are dead and if not will that concept eventually evolve into some sort of religious or spiritual afterlife. I imagine something similar had to have happened with us.
But in general I’m interested in any fantasy development and emotional intelligence within other species. I don’t think I anyone, with the exception to some pagans, believe in animals experiencing spirituality.