[Intro]
[Animal]
[Jungle]
Did you
Did you
Did you
Go to the zoo?
Hominidae
Day-ah
Hominidae
Day-ya
[Verse 1]
That’s a whole different animal, Man
Man, oh, man
A different animal, criminal
Ban on Man?
[Verse 2]
That’s a whole different animal, Man
Man, oh, man
A different animal, Subliminal
Sometimes sublime
I’m, I’m, I’m
[Pre-Chorus]
Hominidae
Day-ah
Hominidae
Day-ya
That’s why I ask you, did you
Go to the zoo, did you?
[Break]
[Chorus]
At any rate the prime primate
The carrier behind the barrier
Carrier of All’s fate
The prime primate
Coming to think, going extinct
Overate
Prime primate
[Bridge]
I don’t exaggerate
Ate, ate, ate…
Have you been to the zoo?
Have you?
[Verse 3]
That’s a whole different animal, Man
Man, oh, man
A different animal, Animal
Animal born of man
I am, I am, I am
[Pre-Chorus]
Hominidae
Day-ah
Hominidae
Day-ya
That’s why I ask you, did you
Go to the zoo, did you?
[Break]
[Chorus]
At any rate the prime primate
The carrier behind the barrier
Carrier of All’s fate
The prime primate
Coming to think, going extinct
Overate
Prime primate
[Outro]
Hominidae
Day-ah
Hominidae
Day-ya
Day-O
Day-O
Daylight come and me gotta go home
[End]
[Silence]
A SCIENCE LESSON
Yes, humans are classified as primates. Primates are a group of mammals that include lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans. Humans belong to the family Hominidae, which also includes great apes such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. Within the family Hominidae, humans are classified as the species Homo sapiens.
Humans are often considered the most dangerous animal on the planet due to their unique capacity for causing widespread harm and destruction to the environment, other species, and even to themselves. Here are several reasons why:
- Environmental Impact: Humans have a significant impact on the environment through activities such as deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and overexploitation of natural resources. These actions contribute to climate change, loss of biodiversity, and degradation of ecosystems, threatening the stability of the planet’s life-support systems.
- Technology and Weapons: Humans have developed advanced technology and weapons capable of causing massive destruction and loss of life. Nuclear weapons, chemical warfare agents, and other weapons of mass destruction pose existential threats to humanity and the planet as a whole.
- Conflict and Violence: Human history is marked by wars, conflicts, and acts of violence that have resulted in millions of deaths and widespread suffering. The propensity for aggression and conflict is a dark aspect of human nature that has led to countless atrocities throughout history.
- Disease and Pandemics: Humans are susceptible to infectious diseases, and our interconnected global society facilitates the rapid spread of pathogens. Pandemics such as the COVID-19 coronavirus demonstrate how human activities and behavior can exacerbate the spread of disease and endanger public health.
- Overpopulation and Overconsumption: The sheer number of humans on the planet, coupled with high levels of consumption and resource exploitation, strain the Earth’s natural systems beyond their capacity to sustainably support human life. Overpopulation and overconsumption contribute to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality.
- Indifference and Ignorance: Despite being aware of the consequences of their actions, humans often prioritize short-term gains and convenience over long-term sustainability and ethical considerations. Indifference to environmental and social issues, coupled with ignorance or denial of scientific evidence, hinders efforts to address pressing global challenges.
Overall, humans possess the cognitive abilities and technological prowess to shape the destiny of the planet, for better or for worse. Our actions and decisions have far-reaching consequences, making us both the most powerful and the most dangerous animal on Earth.