Clyde: Then the animals lit fires to keep us away.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clyde states that animals used fire as a defense mechanism against humans.
- In plain terms
- Animals made fires to keep people away.
- What can you take from it?
- Fire can be used as a deterrent or protection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do animals understand fire?
- How do animals defend themselves?
Another view
It attributes complex tool use to animals without evidence.
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