All living things contain a measure of madness that moves them in strange, sometimes inexplicable ways. This madness can be saving; it is part and parcel of the ability to adapt. Without it, no species would survive. Whatever the reason for wanting to escape, sane or insane, zoo detractors should realize that animals don't escape to somewhere but from something. Something within their territory has frightened them-the intrusion of an enemy, the assault of a dominant animal, a startling noise-and set off a flight reaction."
( Yann Martel )
[ Life of Pi ]
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