As far as I know, humans and wolves are the only long-distance running hunters. It's not speed, it's the ability to keep going for long periods of time that will wear out the prey. And it requires the ability to remain focused on the objective. It's been said that these characteristics are one of the reasons we get along so well with dogs. We're the same kind of hunters.
I think the reason we get along so well with dogs is because they are supremely tolerant of personal failings.
Shalom.
> It's been said that these characteristics are one of the reasons we get along so well with dogs. We're the same kind of hunters.
Well, back in the day, humans and wolves were very direct competitors (still are in many ways, but they don't compete well against rifles). We would have encountered each other a LOT, and likely saw each other as The Enemy. And one approach humans have always had with the enemy is to incorporate them into the tribe. We turned our worst foe into our best friend. I don't think there's a culture on the planet that has had dealings with wolves that does not have folktales about their version of The Big Bad Wolf.
Explaining cats, though...
"same kind of hunters" Good point never thought of that. I have not read the whole thread but have not seen sweat mentioned. Very few animals horses, humans and very few others that I don't recall sweat. Allows us to run in warm or hot temps without overheating. Dogs don't sweat except at the paws they mainly cool down by panting. Dogs and other pack animals usually hunt with a relay system one or more keeps up the chase while others rest. Humans and horses can cover lots of ground and can move away from predators (or to better food/water supply) unless the attack is very sudden.