For beings who routinely stalk and kill their prey in group settings, every new meal introduces some level of potential social risk.
As an example, let’s say you’ve been invited to dine at a neighboring flock’s home.
You arrive, view the spread, spy your chosen prey, and proceed to begin stalking.
Here, you are hoping for a best-case scenario – your prey dies quickly and politely, permitting you to continue to dine and chat without any awkward pauses.
Worst-case scenario, of course, is that your prey decides it isn’t in the mood to be digested that day and proceeds to put up a fight.
This prey looks tender and tasty. I’ll go ahead and quickly stalk and kill it so I can socialize.Okay, let me just explain to you how this is going to go.First I will stake my claim with a small bite. Then you will politely lay down and die.What do you mean you don’t feel like being stalked and killed today?That wasn’t stalked – I’ll show you stalked.Feeling dead yet?How about now?Sorry, Mom – I know that got a bit socially awkward. But look how dead it is now!
Author: Shannon Cutts
Co-Author: Pearl Cutts
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And we love it. And you tell us you love it. Yay!
But if you would like to “pass the waffles” (or the mealworms, or the salmon) and gift your favorite flock member with a tasty treat, our beaks are wide open and grateful! 🙂
I must say that I think it is deader than dead! It was a little horrifying but job well done Pearl!
From what I saw, I would have to concur with you (on both counts!)