Male lions sometimes kill the cubs if they aren't their direct descendants -- what non-cruel reason is there? How can that be anything other than domination? I believe some other animals also engage in similar behaviors, which go against propagation of the species and which some on this board view as a uniquely-human trait. Sadly, I think we are not better or worse, only more capable of inflicting greater cruelty due to our unique traits.

Absolute truth!!!

We are the only animal that kills and destroys itself and all other creatures on this planet mostly to suit ourselves to hold dominion over all other creature including others of our kind!!!

Animals are more loving and the kindest creatures of the planet.

I am convinced that human beings are the only cruel animal. While other animals fight for survival, we seem to do it mainly because we can; and we enjoy it.

And some are worse than others.

Sadly so very true.

I've been saying it for years. Humans are the worst.