Polar bear 'cannibalism' pictured

Jimbuna · 12-10-11, 04:25 PM

First I knew of this...how very sad

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Polar bears normally hunt seals but if these are not available, the big predators will seek out other sources of food - even their own kind.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16081214

Betonov · 12-10-11, 04:59 PM

It's not uncommon in the animal world actually. Even if we don't include insects

Jimbuna · 12-10-11, 06:03 PM

Still disturbing to see/learn of

TLAM Strike · 12-10-11, 06:43 PM

"Clarice? What did you see?"
"Polar Bears"

1480 · 12-10-11, 07:10 PM

puts the lotion in the basket....

It's gruesome to see, but a perfect example of Darwinism.

Kongo Otto · 12-11-11, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

It's not uncommon in the animal world actually. Even if we don't include insects

Chimpanzees do that also, its as you said not uncommon.

Betonov · 12-11-11, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kongo Otto

Chimpanzees do that also, its as you said not uncommon.

I once saw one of those farm cats, that used to dwel in our barn, eat her young. But couldn't quite understand why, food is usually abundant (mice, scraps, leftover dog food)

1480 · 12-11-11, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I once saw one of those farm cats, that used to dwel in our barn, eat her young. But couldn't quite understand why, food is usually abundant (mice, scraps, leftover dog food)

Black bears, the female will not ovulate unless there is enough of it's preferred diet in its system in the late summer. How is that relevant? Animals are a lot smarter than we give them credit for.

Takeda Shingen · 12-11-11, 02:55 PM

Pic is from the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. A tough, but excellent read.

Kaye T. Bai · 12-11-11, 11:25 AM

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Polar bears normally hunt seals but if these are not available, the big predators will seek out other sources of food - even their own kind.

All organisms resort to cannibalism when food is not available.

Takeda Shingen · 12-11-11, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaye T. Bai

All organisms resort to cannibalism when food is not available.

Book was better than the film.

1480 · 12-11-11, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Book was better than the film.

Whats that from?

Kaye T. Bai · 12-17-11, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Book was better than the film.

Agreed. But, I liked how the film was faithful to the book, moreso than most book adaptations these days. The film was pretty much how I pictured the book.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,825 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Still disturbing to see/learn of __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	"Clarice? What did you see?" "Polar Bears" __________________

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1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	puts the lotion in the basket.... It's gruesome to see, but a perfect example of Darwinism. __________________

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	It's not uncommon in the animal world actually. Even if we don't include insects

12-11-11, 02:55 PM	#9
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Pic is from the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. A tough, but excellent read.