I saw that animals were important. I saw that plants were even more important. I was also to learn that compared to many of the other species, we weren't important at all except for the damage we do. We do not rule the natural world, despite our conspicuous position in it. On the contrary, it is our lifeline, and we do well to try to understand its rules. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
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There are certain species that rule the natural world. They occupy a place above species that are living beings, even though they are not as important as the natural world. In fact, compared to many species, we are not important at all except for the damage we do. We do not rule the natural world, despite our conspicuous position in it. On the contrary, it is our lifeline and we do well to try to understand its rules.

Source: The Hidden Life Of Deer: Lessons From The Natural World

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