Team Minotaur-Melisa

Animal Minds

I do agree that the pure goose excludes humanity, but I don’t necessarily agree that the human-animal interactions is an inherent loneliness. First of all this would be a case by case basis. I have never had the experience of raising geese or even observing them. I do have dogs and have raised a few cats. How can an animal be lonely if it doesn’t know any other way of life? There is nothing to be missed if the animal has never needed, experienced it or understands it. They have a much simpler lifestyle than humans. The basic of food, rest and survival are the necessities and while some don’t require the love and companions like a dog or cat does they seem to be quite content. Paul Nicklen seem to experience something quite extraordinary. I didn’t hear the story as though the Leopard Seal was lonely, it just appeared to be taken by Paul’s presence and luck was on his side that she grew fond of him for a short while unlike the woman that was killed by the same species of animal.

 

Serpents of Paradise

I think it could be beneficial for someone to live as Abbey does in this story. We need people who are able to learn from other animals and species to advance our own knowledge and to share it. I personally would not be able to live as he does but we need to allow nature to take place without disturbance in order to expand and understand diversity. He has a respect for nature and rightfully so. Humans have an instinct to destroy the things that cause us fear, to be able to see the beauty and allow the nature a chance must be an amazing thing to witness if you have the courage to do so.