I know we have our intelligence which enables us to create weapons,But do we as a species have any natural weapons.If we didn't have man made weapons hw would we survive against all the other lower animal forms that could rip us to shreds in minutes.Do we rank among some of the weaker animals.Why is our brain our only weapon.
2007-11-24 06:51:24 · 5 answers · asked by upside 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Aside from intelligence, working in groups, and man- made tools, not much. Without weapons, humans would be easily caught and overpowered by most larger predators. Since humans cannot run very fast, they would also have a hard time catching most animal prey.
2007-11-24 08:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by Greg C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, we do have an opposable thumb... Not a straight out weapon, but it does help in taking a snake by the tail and bashing it to death. Would that qualify? Also strangling other animals is easier if you can properly grip...Oh, and I could hit pretty hard if need be? But that's more training than a natural weapon.
I think how we're survived so far is 1) cooperation (the brain thing again). 2) Varied diet. 3) And the ability to walk, swim and climb... not many predators beat us in all 3 abilities, a lion will run you down...but there's no way it'll swim you down.
2007-11-24 07:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brain is our only weapon because we evolved that way.
No sharp teeth, no claws, not even great speed or great strength. Without weapons, we are extremely weak.
An animal the size (weight) of a human is many times stronger because they don't have technology to survive like we do.
2007-11-25 00:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of us do. I know this guy who can knock you flat with his stinky breath.
2007-11-25 05:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by Hillclouds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we can bite and our fists and feet can deliver powerful blows.
2007-11-24 07:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋