Are Humans Superior to Animals

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Are Humans Superior to Animals

Take A Look at the Facts

Humans like to consider themselves superior to animals, but are they? The following comparison is certainly food for thought.

While circling in the air, eagles and falcons can spot a small animal from 2 miles (3.2 km) away. While their flying speed is about 30 mph (49 km) while diving for their prey they reach up to 100 mph (160 km). If you think that’s fast, the peregrine falcon puts them both to shame. This bird clocks a diving speed of 242 mph (389 km). Can you see that well or move that fast?

When observing the cheetah in the wild, this large cat has somewhat of a lazy walk. That is until he’s hungry and spots his prey. In hot pursuit of an animal, he reaches up to 68 mph (120 km). Once again, humans fail in comparison.

Ducks, geese, and swans are just three birds that can fly, swim and walk. While all abled-bodied humans can walk, not all can swim, and certainly, none can fly.

The whale song can be heard by other whales between 1,000 and 10,000 miles (1,609 km — 16,093 km) away. When the breeding time comes around, whales will travel 3,100 miles (5,000 km) to find their perfect mate. Some humans can’t be bothered to travel to the next town.

Where it comes to building, the beaver is considered the king of architecture. He’s not the only talented builder though. Spiders curl leaves to protect their young, termites not only build mounds but add air-conditioning, while birds build nests with only their beaks. If humans want to build a house, a bridge or a dam, they need computers, architects, engineers and a team of construction workers.

As for the common snails, these creatures carry their entire house on their back, while ants can carry ten times their own weight. You trying doing that.

Penguins on the south pole live happily in freezing temperatures. In summer the average temperature is -18 deg F (-28.2 C) while in winter the temperature reaches -76 deg F (-60 deg C). If humans were exposed to these weather conditions they would need a padded coat, a scarf, a hat or gloves.

Apart from their amazing abilities, animals are more beautiful than humans. Have a look at a sunset moth, a kingfisher, a tiger, an owl, and especially a peacock. Even the most stunning beauty queen can’t compete with them.

Now tell me, are humans really superior to animals?

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