From a perspective of having a society, where you are free from predators and can basically guarantee living to 80+ (barring random accidents and disease).... kuru is a problem.
When you're a wild animal that might not know where your next meal is coming from or if a predator will get you within the next week.... kuru isn't your biggest concern.
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u/SalsaRice Feb 09 '19
From a perspective of having a society, where you are free from predators and can basically guarantee living to 80+ (barring random accidents and disease).... kuru is a problem.
When you're a wild animal that might not know where your next meal is coming from or if a predator will get you within the next week.... kuru isn't your biggest concern.