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In the Tohoku there is a ridiculous animal.
They are animals in the forests of the Northeast and have an interesting name, that is, silly roe deer.
When people think of silly roe deer, they think of its silly demeanor.
I hit my head against a tree to pick fruit, and when I met a hunter, I ran back and looked back.
He even buried his head in the snow thinking that he would not be able to see.
These naïve and ridiculous behaviors make silly roe deer the object of people's laughter.
However, when we look deeper, we will find that the stupid state of the stupid roe deer hides the wisdom of survival.
It relies on this seemingly stupid strategy.
in order to escape the pursuit of hunters in the wild and maintain the population.
This is a stupid and intelligent animal.
People can't help but smile and be impressed.
So why are they so stupid that they don't go extinct?
Silly roe deer, not stupid and strong to survive
The silly roe deer has a very special appearance.
The light yellow-brown fur covers the whole body, and the tail has a clump of white hair, which looks very cute.
Its ears are very large and can stand upright.
Male roe deer have small pointed horns on their heads, while female roe deer have no horns.
The character is docile and timid, and when in danger, he will not run away immediately, but will stop and observe the situation.
Once it is confirmed to be in danger, the white fur on its tail will suddenly explode to signal its companions.
After that, it will run for a while, stop and look back.
Run back and forth until it is safe to do so.
This kind of running may seem silly, but it is actually a strategy to save energy.
And the environment in which the silly roe deer live is also very complex and changeable.
The four seasons are distinct, with deep snow in winter and heat waves in summer, and dense vegetation.
In order to adapt to such harsh nature, the silly roe deer has evolved many special survival skills.
For example, in the cold winter, the silly roe deer will dig a small hole to keep warm inside.
It has to cut through a thick layer of snow to find food, which requires a lot of physical effort.
To prevent heat loss, roe deer tend to curl themselves up in a ball.
Once frightened, it takes quite a while to get up from the snow cave.
So it's often caught by hunters before they can react.
In fact, this is just a helpless move to save physical strength and protect against the cold.
Another example is that roe deer has a very keen sense of sight and hearing.
But when danger comes, it doesn't run away immediately.
Instead, stop and determine the other person's location.
What seems to be a silly move is actually observing the enemy's incoming situation to determine the best escape route.
Roe deer have limited physical strength and are easily exhausted after running for a long time.
In order to prevent being overtaken by predators, it runs intermittently.
Because most predators can't be tracked for a long time, you can run and stop to get rid of them.
If it can't run, the roe deer will bury its head in the snow and pretend to be dead.
This choice, which seemed stupid at the time, turned out to be its clever means of survival.
The silly roe deer often ran after the car curiously, completely ignoring the danger of crashing.
And they are not afraid of life, and when they see humans, they do not run away, but get closer to observe.
On one occasion a family fed a roe deer passing by.
Unexpectedly, the roe deer would bring the family to beg for food again the next day.
This kind of behavior is perceived as a lack of vigilance.
But in fact, roe deer are kind and simple by nature, and it is difficult to judge the good and evil of human beings.
Its innocent nature has helped it trust humans and get more food sources.
Therefore, these actions of the stupid roe deer are unreasonable in the eyes of human beings.
But they're just not very familiar with humans.
For wild animals, this habit is conducive to their escape from predators.
Because of this, despite the seemingly silly behavior.
But the silly roe deer managed to adapt to all kinds of difficult conditions.
Become one of the most widely distributed cervids.
And the stupid roe deer seems clumsy and simple.
But its clever and flexible survival skills help it survive in the complex and ever-changing nature of nature.
It has a soft personality and an intimate demeanor.
It also gives humans the opportunity to form friendships with such lovely creatures.
The silly roe deer uses its unique vitality to show us what it means to be resilient and wise.
So, they are all stupid to this extent, why haven't they become extinct yet?
Why are roe deer so stupid and not extinct yet?
The roe deer does look a bit silly.
When in danger, they often stand there in a daze.
The tail is cocked high, as if waiting for the danger to pass by itself.
However, if we have a deep understanding of the living habits of roe deer.
You will find that many of their behaviors have their own survival wisdom in them.
When the roe deer is at a disadvantage, it also has a set of life-saving skills.
For example, burying your head in a snowdrift in the harsh winter seems clumsy.
In fact, it is a survival move to store heat and escape the cold.
The fertility strategy of roe deer is also unique, which can control the implantation time of embryos.
Pick the best time to have a baby.
Roe deer can give birth to twins and will do their best to raise twins.
Even if the environment is harsh, a certain number of offspring can be guaranteed.
It can be said that many of the "stupid" actions of roe deer actually have their own survival wisdom.
Because of this, in places that humans can't see.
The roe deer has evolved a set of laws that are endless.
so that it did not become extinct in the cruelty of nature.
Further, roe deer have accumulated a wealth of survival skills over millions of years of evolution.
On the one hand, they have a well-developed olfactory system.
Hundreds of scents can be easily distinguished, and natural predators are detected in advance.
On the other hand, roe deer's eyesight is not as good as that of felines.
However, it has strong night vision and can forage in low-light environments.
And the hearing range of the roe deer can reach 8000 Hz.
Much higher than the human rate of 20 hertz.
It can be said that no wind or grass can escape their eyes.
The reason why the roe deer has survived in the wild so far is also related to its superb escape skills.
The roe deer runs fast, reaching speeds of up to 60-80 kilometers per hour.
The limbs are well developed, the jumping power is strong, and it can easily jump over 5 meters.
Rich topographical memory and family concept.
This allows roe deer to use the forest terrain to escape and dodge.
Sometimes, they will use the false and the real to surprise the enemy.
The ears of the roe deer are erect and their hearing is sensitive.
The enemy's whereabouts can be judged in advance by sound.
It has a sensitive nose and can distinguish the distance of enemies by its scent.
These advantages help roe de deer detect threats in time and make escape judgments.
The presence of white hair on the roe deer's tail also plays an important role in improving the survival rate of the group.
It can guide each other as the roe deer get separated.
It is also possible to provide a visual warning to a companion in case of danger.
Therefore, the cooperation between individual roe deer is also an important factor for their survival.
So the reason why the roe deer has not become extinct so far lies in a series of survival instincts and advantages that it has evolved itself.
It has a keen sense and a superb ability to escape.
Flexible evasion strategies, unique fertility methods, and inter-group cooperation.
It is these skills that enable roe deer to obtain a sustainable population.
Avoided natural and man-made trapping.
Standing proudly in a cruel living environment for millions of years.
And why do roe deer run away when they see people?
This phenomenon is very puzzling.
Analysis of the reasons why roe deer are afraid when they see people
Roe deer are very brave in the wild, but they become cowering when they encounter people, which is often puzzling.
In fact, roe deer are afraid of people because of the following complex reasons.
On the one hand, roe deer are naturally timid.
As herbivores, their instinctive reaction when confronted with predators is to run away.
This makes it easier for timid individuals to survive in the long term of natural selection.
The roe deer has a keen sense of hearing and is sensitive to the sound of dangerous footsteps.
They also have a sensitive sense of smell and can smell human scents.
These innate sensory conditions make it easier for roe deer to be wary of people.
In addition, human activities have had a profound impact on roe deer.
Industrial civilization has led to the continuous expansion of the urban area.
Ploughing is also becoming more frequent.
This has led to severe destruction of the roe deer's habitat.
They are forced to leave the forests and come into frequent contact with humans in the suburbs and in the fields.
This invisibly increases the chances of roe deer meeting humans.
According to statistics, the number of roe deer accidents in Northeast China has shown an upward trend in the past 10 years.
This is also associated with habitat destruction.
Human hunting is also an important factor.
It is reported that in the 70s of the 20th century, roe deer were hunted on a large scale, and their numbers dropped sharply.
Poaching still exists in some areas, albeit in smaller numbers.
But it left a memory of fear for the roe deer.
Interestingly, roe deer did not see humans as enemies.
They are very curious and have taken the initiative to approach human settlements.
But after being hurt, they realize that they need to avoid humans.
It can be said that the fear of people in roe deer is the result of acquired learning.
However, in recent years, roe deer protection has also been strengthened.
In 2015, the roe deer was listed as a protected species in the world, and a number of protected areas have also been established.
In some parts of the Northeast, roe deer are used as a characteristic tourism resource, which also promotes conservation.
With the improvement of people's awareness of wildlife conservation, roe deer habitat is also recovering.
Therefore, roe deer are afraid when they see people.
On the one hand, it stems from their instinct for self-preservation.
On the other hand, it is also the result of the negative impact of human activities on them.
We should further strengthen protection and reduce human interference, so that roe deer no longer have unwarranted fear.
Realize the harmonious coexistence of people and wildlife.
epilogue
In general, although the roe deer looks silly.
But they're not stupid, they're just surviving in their own way.
We humans are at the pinnacle of evolution, and we owe it to embrace and protect other species with a generous mind.
But are we really more advanced than roe deer?
We tend to despise life forms that are different from our own, mutilating other species to satisfy our needs.
Who is the master of this planet?
Are we entitled to look at the way other species live?
Maybe one day, when we finally realize our arrogance and ignorance.
The roe deer will stand there and stare at us with its innocent eyes for a long time.
Then he turned around and walked away from us.