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[–] [email protected] 139 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (31 children)

Pursuit predation/persistence hunting has to be one of the most metal characteristics about humans.

[–] [email protected] 80 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

https://ourworldindata.org/quaternary-megafauna-extinction

The timing of megafauna extinctions was not consistent across the world; instead, the timing of their demise coincided closely with the arrival of humans on each continent.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] [email protected] 31 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (6 children)

You're missing a \.

There have been many extinction events in Earth’s history. There have been five big mass extinction events and several smaller ones.

There have now been many studies focused on the question of whether humans were a key driver of the QME. Many suggest that the answer is yes. Climatic changes might have driven an initial decline in large mammal populations — small population crashes — but human pressures are likely to have thwarted their recovery. Large mammals survived previous periods of climatic change, but the arrival of humans put pressure on already-depleted populations.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 4 days ago (5 children)

That thing does look pretty tasty.

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[–] [email protected] 106 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Humans' ability to sweat is something outstanding.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 4 days ago (5 children)

The other advantage we have while running is that we're not constantly slamming our intestines into our other vital organs and lungs because we're upright.

Humans can out-distance a horse. A fucking HORSE. Incredible animal the oul' human.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Humans can out-distance a horse

Speak for yourself, I cannot out distance a hamster lately.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Oh I am most definitely not speaking for myself. Neigh. Not one bit.

I think that's mostly down to our comparatively sedentary lifestyle though. Skinny AF, fit because I've had to run down a horse once a week and mid-20's me could hopefully out-distance a horse. A small cow anyway.

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[–] [email protected] 62 points 4 days ago (3 children)

That what I keep saying, but people still seem thoroughly unimpressed by my ability to sweat profusely the moment I get a little hot!

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Sweating is such a powerful ability for humans when compared to the animal kingdom. I mean, not only does my sweat keep me cool, I can clear out an entire room with it if it's a little too hot!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

Unless it’s a 100% humidity day with a heat index above what is typical

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[–] [email protected] 190 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Imagine being hunted and killed by a team of power walkers.

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[–] [email protected] 155 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (14 children)

You know, this is actually the type of fear that the zombie horror genre really reverses back on us. Classic zombies are not fast. They're not smart. They can't run, climb, or plan elaborate traps. They have no sharp claws or terrifyingly large teeth. You can outrun them at a brisk walk.

But what makes them so dangerous is that they're relentless. If they get your scent, they'll follow you and keep following you. Blow their legs off and they'll crawl towards you. Remove all their limbs and they'll slither like a snake towards you. Only destroying their brain can stop them.

If you're on foot, it is virtually impossible to escape them, as they'll just keep on coming. And while you need to sleep, they don't. They can just keep right on shuffling towards you 24/7. If on foot being chased by a zombie, your best bet is probably to find a river you can swim across that will sweep them away. Oh, and of course, they are rarely alone.

Zombies are predators that turn our species's natural hunting strategy back upon us.

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