I hear the argument made very often. Humans are not animals. Humans are not animals is often used to justify all sorts of things done out of a purity and not biological mindset. I think that humans that recognize biology and instinct are better humans. The Nazi's were very adamite that they were not animals. I believe the more apposed to animals people and cultures are the worse they treat each other and others. Not only are humans animals they are often the worst animals.