The Indonesian islands are inhabited by an interesting creature called deer porpoise. They have two long, outward-curved tusks that resemble a hybrid of a wild boar and a deer, hence the name "deer porpoise".
Among them, the fangs of the male deer dolphin are particularly eye-catching, there are four in total, two of which are curved upwards from the upper lip and stick straight into the door of the brain. These two fangs are extremely sharp and fragile, rendering them useless at first glance.
However, long-term observation has found that these two upper fangs have actually become an important "equipment" for male deer and dolphin courtship. In spring, the male deer dolphin displays its fangs and competes for the right to mate.
Doe dolphins tend to choose strong male deer dolphins with intact upper fangs. Therefore, the upper fangs become the pride of the male deer dolphin and also represent its superior genes.
But it also breeds hidden dangers. The upper fangs continue to grow, and one day they will pierce the skull of the deer dolphin and puncture the brain, causing a ridiculous accidental death. This seems to be completely contrary to the survival of the deer dolphin.
Perhaps it is its cruelty that has played a natural effect of elimination. When food is scarce, the upper tusks can remove some of the old and weak deer dolphins, freeing up resources for young individuals, so that the overall population can achieve a balance between environmental resources and abundance.
Although the process is painful, it has become an important mechanism for the deer dolphin to adapt to the environment and survive.
How can we judge the death of the deer and dolphin? Each individual is struggling to survive in the whirlpool of natural selection, and all of them play a necessary role in maintaining the whole.
When we let go of our prejudices, we may understand that all suffering is the miracle of life continuity. This also makes us see that life and death, instrument and use, are inseparable and coexist.
The argali, with their huge swirling horns, are their natural pride. When spring blossoms, the argali will use this wrestling to decide who will win the favor of the mate.
At that time, the sound of horns crashing into the valley is vivid. Argali's tendency to prefer those with larger horns makes this a powerful weapon for argali's courtship.
However, there are also a very small number of argali sheep who have lost their way in this fight, and their horns do not grow outward, but curl inward. This became a hidden danger, and over time, the misshapen horns would eventually aim at its owner's cheek, piercing mercilessly into the flesh.
These unfortunate argali, pierced in the face by their own horns, were unable to eat, and could only wait in despair for death to come.
This is absurd and sad, but not without reason. The growth of horns is commanded by genes, and the purpose of genes is to pass on the self. In order to pass on the genes, the argali did not hesitate to strengthen the strength of these horns.
But some individuals' genes went in the wrong direction and contributed to this tragedy.
When food and resources are limited, this may be the way for groups to weed out the old and weak. If the frail argali, they will take up too many resources, which is not good for the whole herd.
Although cruel, this mechanism of self-exclusion ensures the survival of the group in the face of environmental stress.
It's hard to judge these seemingly cruel designs. But all life struggles to move forward on a cruel evolutionary path. With humility and compassion, we can understand that all suffering is pregnant with amazing miracles of life.
The bull shark, a ferocious shark, can move freely between rivers and seas, which is terrifying. They are strong, with flat noses and sharp teeth, like bulls in the water, hence the name bull sharks.
Few creatures dare to provoke, and they rely on their strong bite to prey on any prey.
However, these ocean killers also have an unexpected weakness – gluttony. Bull sharks have large stomachs that contain bacteriostatic substances and can preserve food for a long time. This allows them to continue to feast until their stomach tears, even if they are full.
Bull shark carcasses have been found, and their stomachs are stuffed with various objects.
Bull sharks do not seem to be able to distinguish between food, and they will devour anything in their mouth, regardless of the load on their bodies. This deadly gluttony most likely stems from a genetic defect that leads to a decrease in the perception of fullness.
It made the dramatic end of the death of these sea powerhouses at their own hands.
We can't help but laugh. Strengths and weaknesses are always inseparable, just like a coin that is inside and out. The powerful bite force that the bull shark gains also creates an unconscious appetite, a ridiculous design that ultimately stops their life.
This may remind us that survival wisdom also needs to focus on inner balance and avoid being overly inclined to one aspect.
When we hear stories of animals killed in an absurd way, we can't help but feel puzzled and sorry - they have saved the day, but they still can't escape the nightmare of fate.
It may be difficult to understand why.
However, it also reminds us that there is so much more to the animal world than we know. Each of them perceives and experiences life in a unique way, following its own evolutionary logic.
It is difficult for us to judge other life forms holistically with the human mind.
The mysteries of life are far beyond our imagination. We need to be humble and open to accepting and understanding those who are out of the ordinary. We must not let prejudice hinder our insight into the survival instinct of every living being.
When we look at each fragile life with compassion and tolerance, we may be able to find a window to connect all things and understand the commonality of life. We are all part of the miraculous creation of this universe, and we are all performing the music of life.
When we look back at the absurd ways of death of those animals, in addition to regret, we should also see the mystery of the continuation of life.
The predicament they go through is part of how the world works. The seemingly cruel self-elimination mechanism allows the scarce resources to be better allocated and maintains the entire population; It also weeds out the weak and allows individuals with stronger genes to thrive.
We can't simply define it all as good or bad. Because in this long experiment of survival, evolution has woven a variety of paths. We need to use a positive perspective to understand that every life form is a miracle of this world.
It also makes us understand that every fragile creature struggles with this trial, experiencing confusion, despair, and pain. But every individual is also diligently pursuing the meaning of life.
We are all playing the music of life on this planet. When we listen to all the notes of life and feel the resonance with our hearts, we will be able to better understand the magic of this world, so that life will not end in pessimism, but find meaning in the endless life.