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A focus on evolution emerges through stories of lions on isolated islands, growing massive to hunt the dense and dangerous buffalos, and the brutal competition that shapes animal forms. The notion is that natural selection pushes animals toward extreme adaptations—muscular lions that are practically humanoid in strength, and fierce tigers reigning supreme in their domains.
The Morbid Beauty of Nature’s Ruthlessness
Throughout, the narrative celebrates nature's brutality as a vital, unflinching part of life—crucial to maintaining balance in ecosystems. The disturbing sight of animals preying upon each other serves as a metaphor for human existence, reminding us that cruelty is an integral part of the natural order.