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With man it is different. When he comes many of the larger…

“With man it is different. When he comes many of the larger animals instinctively leave the district entirely, seldom if ever to return; and thus it has always been with the great anthropoids. They flee man as man flees a pestilence.” quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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““With man it is different. When he comes many of the larger animals instinctively leave the district entirely, seldom if ever to return; and thus it has always been with the great anthropoids. They flee man as man flees a pestilence.””

Edgar Rice Burroughs

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Humans cause animals to flee, unlike other species that avoid humans.

In simple terms: Animals avoid humans more than other animals.

Key Takeaway

Respect wildlife habitats.

Themes

nature human impact animal behavior

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • wildlife conservation
  • urban planning
  • eco-tourism
  • zoo management

Key Concepts

ecology anthropocentrism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does human presence alter animal migration?
  • Can we design cities that coexist with wildlife?
A Different Perspective

Humans also depend on ecosystems; avoidance isn’t always protective.

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