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Xaccers · 22-02-2006, 07:24

Humans are predators, so are chimps.
We're pack hunters.
At some point in our past, our intelligence allowed us to realise that if we care for a sick member of our pack/tribe, we can prevent them dying, and thus prevent the loss of a valuable resouce.
Many other apes use "medicine" to care for sick members of their group.
I can't remember if it's chimps or gorillas who, when suffering from an upset stomach, eat a certain plant to treat it.

Tribal humans are still on the menu of beasts.

22-02-2006, 07:24	#10
Xaccers cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milling around Milton Keynes Age: 31 Posts: 11,693	Re: Predators 'drove human evolution' Humans are predators, so are chimps. We're pack hunters. At some point in our past, our intelligence allowed us to realise that if we care for a sick member of our pack/tribe, we can prevent them dying, and thus prevent the loss of a valuable resouce. Many other apes use "medicine" to care for sick members of their group. I can't remember if it's chimps or gorillas who, when suffering from an upset stomach, eat a certain plant to treat it. Tribal humans are still on the menu of beasts. __________________ When I was younger I used to pray for a bike. Then I realised god doesn't work like that, so I stole a bike and prayed for forgiveness.