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[–] 63 points 1 year ago (13 children)

I mean, the ability to run long distances without tiring is kind of what makes humans an apex predator. We can out-endurance just about every other creature. Most ancient human hunting techniques involved just wounding an animal, and then literally chasing it until it got too tired to keep going.

Wolves are very similar, which is what made us such natural hunting companions. The co-evolution of humans and dogs is an extremely interesting rabbit hole, if anyone is looking for one.

All that to say, the wolf would understand the need to run more than just about any other animal. A bear would work better here. A wolf would just see us running and think 'game recognizes game', just like they already did eons ago :3

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (8 children)

    involved just wounding an animal

    not even wounding. Just persistent tracking and following. Most prey animals can run away quickly, but need lots of rest.

    Humans can just keep going. And going. And going. Until the prey just is too exhausted to run.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    It's why the trope of an enemy that never stops/is endless is so terrifying, and thus common in media.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    That's why you can't take your eyes off the snail!

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