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Woohoo! WMDs! by Kickstart2006-11-19 12:55:59
  There goes our main excuse for the war. (n/t) by micahrosenwolfe2003-06-06 12:26:27
    The oil is gone? by Naruki2003-06-06 12:36:36
      He said "excuse", not reason. ;-) (n/t) by BloodyViking2003-06-06 12:43:08
        Whew! I was worried for a second... by Naruki2003-06-06 12:45:34
          Now THAT's anthropomorphization. by LionsPhil2003-06-06 12:53:11
            Finally! by Naruki2003-06-06 12:59:59
              Whatever, 'ruki. by LionsPhil2003-06-06 13:02:47
                That's cause your complex, abstract by Naruki2003-06-06 13:17:34
                  What about this? by subbywan2006-11-19 12:55:59
                    What about it? by Naruki2003-06-06 13:27:09
                      It shows that non-humans are self-aware by subbywan2003-06-06 13:32:36
                        How does a study of chimpanzees show by LurkerMo2003-06-06 13:39:46
                          Proof of concept. by subbywan2003-06-06 13:46:29
                            Self-respect != self-aware. by Naruki2003-06-06 13:54:46
                              Yes. Already corrected myself there. by subbywan2003-06-06 13:58:33
                                Try this on for size: by BloodyViking2003-06-06 14:07:41
                                Not at all by subbywan2003-06-06 14:12:10
                                Law of the Jungle. by Naruki2003-06-06 14:20:34
                                I agree by subbywan2003-06-06 14:34:48
                                How so? by Naruki2003-06-06 14:43:11
                                Then they wouldn't live long. by subbywan 2003-06-06 15:00:04
You wrote:
"Survival of the Fittest - showing "unhealthy" teeth could have a negative impact on your survival ability. "

Granted, you never said that it referenced other animals.

So, if it only references same species, why do it in private? It's not just a yawn, but a boast. If they don't have self-respect, why would it matter to them to act like the alpha-male seeing as they know they're inferior (even if it's a learnt behaviour vs a cognitive one)?

If it does reference other species, showing a potential predator that you're not up to par makes you a target for them. It shows your not the strongest, or fittest and a good candidate for lunch. Even more reason to NOT want to show off your teeth. It's the bush. You don't know WHO is watching. Animals who forget that don't live long.
[ Reply ]
                                Why do you say it's a boast? by Naruki2003-06-06 16:42:55
                                Because I've worked in game parks by subbywan2003-06-06 17:09:49

 

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