A Cruel Mother

It is hard not to be shocked and appalled by things that people do,but perhaps the original architect of cruelty is Mother Nature. The designs and purposes of some plants and animals seem to be specifically to eliminate other species. One example is the sheep eating plant. A native of Chile,the plant grows to a height of 10-15 feet and takes 15-20 years to bloom. The base of the plant has razor sharp,hook shaped spines that ensnare sheep,birds and small animals. As the animals slowly starve and decompose they supply the nourishment for the plant. I would like to say they give their life blood,but that wouldn't be entirely accurate as they give their flesh as well. It helps to remain objective about life cycles,but not much!