http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/03/0307_060307_human_prey.html

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/human_evolution/2012/10/evolution_of_anxiety_humans_were_prey_for_predators_such_as_hyenas_snakes.html

of all of the backwards legacies of religion, this idea that we are separate from nature and have a responsibility to take care of the earth that god gave us is one of the most pernicious. we evolved as a prey species; we have natural predators, most specifically large cats. other animals do not have an aversion to eating us, when it is opportunistic for them to do so.

we are not above nature, but contained within it. and, understanding that point is crucial if we want this thing we call civilization to be sustainable.

sea lions exposed!

they're huge, huh?

still think it wouldn't have eaten that kid?

feeding sea lions breadcrumbs is less like giving a bear a ham sandwich and more like giving a lion a salad.

sea lions are carnivorous; they don't eat grains, they eat meat. and, no - it didn't think the dress was a fish. that's ridiculous.

these people did not seem to know that. because seals are cute, right?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sea-lion-drags-girl-into-water-off-steveston-docks-in-richmond-b-c-1.4126203

you know, i've had guys follow me around in their cars and bug me on the dance floor all night and drive me around town drunk and even pull out their penises in front of me on park benches, but before tonight i'd never had anybody try and randomly french kiss me on the dance floor.

i'm extremely passive. a lot of girls would have gotten really mad. that's not usually a good idea, guys.

but, i'll take it as a continuing validation that i look hot as a blonde :P