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To: ElkGroveDan

Humans were born to run and evolved from ape-like creatures into the way they look today probably because of the need to cover long distances and compete for food, scientists said on Wednesday.

If true, why is every medium to large predator able to easily outrun a human?

121 posted on 11/17/2004 1:56:33 PM PST by fso301
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To: fso301

> why is every medium to large predator able to easily outrun a human?

Humans are pack animals. More importantly, pack animals with pointed sticks and fire. Ain't a predator on the planet that can take down a prepared pack of humans. Consequently, our need to outrun them is minimal.


123 posted on 11/17/2004 2:02:14 PM PST by orionblamblam
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