Well it depends what you mean. Yes an animal exists. There are thoughts and feelings and behaviours present. All of these things are present and all a part of nature.
But does my life exist? No Carla there is no you to own anything.
All there is is nature.
It's easy both to stay with the pack and belittle those that wonder aloud and take a position but it shows balls to say this is how I'm thinking and it's different than the crowd.
I just want you to know that for me at least you are a great addition to this thread.
I appreciate that! And likewise! Thinking aloud is how ideas get kicked around and vetted. I could well be wrong about everything, and that makes it fun.