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    2 months ago

    Aren’t kittens and puppies technically predators? What would be the difference between a baby lion and a baby kitten?

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        2 months ago

        Okay, but then there’s teddy bears.

        Everyone perceives them as cute and cuddly. But I wouldn’t want to cuddle with a bear in real life. Bears are much more dangerous than sharks just on account you’re more likely to encounter one.

        I guess what I’m wondering is: why are things clearly predatory not perceived that way?