Survival of The Fittest

There are only few species of the animal kingdom which eats their own kind. A recent study on Animal cannibalism, by few leading universities have revealed that the habit is nothing to do with hunger but predominantly a tactic of “survival of the fittest”, a very basic rule of the jungle. Removal of sick and wounded, eradication of competition to power, making sure best bread is remaining for reproduction are the main goals behind the instinct of killing own kind. Add to that, the recent study shows cannibalism leads to a startling fact, that own kind composes the best balance of nutrition, so a bite or two won’t go wasted anyway.

However, killing and eating other kinds is mostly determined by its positioning on the food chain and secondly to establish territory exhibiting sheer muscle power.

We humans are indeed a part of the same animal kingdom, whom have evolved through many years to master mind over basic instinct, which is also the clear demarcation between human and the rest of the animals.

Looking at the LTTE tactics over time makes an astonishing resemblance to the basic instincts of animals. LTTE happens to be the most successful terrorist organization in many ways. Leaving besides their pioneering destruction methods, global spread, financial and support networks, and ruthless achievement killing local and international leaders, the organization survived over 30 years and ruled 1/3 of Sri Lanka under one commandment. Needless to say, “eradication of competition to power” happens to be the beginnings of the success, proving basic instincts of raw nature surly works when put to work. Starting from Alfread Doreappa, the organization eliminated most of its rivals of own kind. This paved the way surfacing the group of few LTTE carders to a an army of thousands, whom declaring and remaining as the only group to lead the Tamils of North and East, including the Diaspora scattered around the world. Ruthless killing and elimination of the opponents, including civilians those who dare not to show loyalty is a sure call. Latest killings of innocent civilian tamils whom fled from LTTE human shield were became victims of this simple rule of the jungle.

Removal of sick and wounded may seems inhumane, but when it is observed within the basics of survival and dominance, nothing but adhering to the natural instincts of wild. In terms of a war tactic, it is proved to be effective too.

For the animal kingdom, remaining the best of bread for reproduction seems to be the ultimate goal, but when it comes to a militant group, same tactics are vital to reach their ultimate goal towards acquiring and dominating land and people, where human concepts such as democracy, respect and freedom is having little or no value on the face of dictatorship.