Injured male Canada goose has injured foot repaired at veterinary clinic. Staff hear tapping at window, see female goose peering in intently. She later greets her mate when he is discharged. Canada geese are wild and normally avoid humans. But this goose overcame her fear to stick by her companion. And we call them bird-brains! No, it’s we who are fools
Perhaps the diploma-heavy State Department and the medal-heavy Pentagon could take lessons on loyalty from these creatures. You don’t need diplomas or medals to be loyal to your companions. You just need a heart. I guess that’s where the problem is.