We are animals, after all. And don’t let your housecat fool you into thinking that animals are nothing more than fuzzy, whiskered creatures who wish us no ill. Nature is bloody, and as a whole, it favors strength over compassion.
This is one of my favorite documents in the book. Some trivia: the name "Marwa Daud" is a nod to my friend Somaiya Daud, also an author (with a doctorate). The phrase "Nature is bloody, and as a whole, it favors strength over compassion" comes from watching a lot of nature documentaries-- my husband and I are big fans of David Attenborough, especially the older series, pre-Planet Earth. I particularly recommend Life of Mammals and Life of Birds.
I find that people who aren't actively invested in learning about nature forget how bloody it can be. I love the natural world and I feel we desperately need to do a better job of protecting it-- but everything is a fight for survival out there.
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