Or we could find out that they are not capable of complex thoughts or emotions. Hell, we could find out that cows are yelling "I wanna be prime meat!" All the time. Who knows! 🤷
Y'know, this here door? Ag'in? You absolute litter-clump. And that spot right there? That's mah spot, furball. Best mosey on, or I'll show y'all what 'hissworthy' means 'round these parts. Bless yer heart.