
She actually explained why, it was a form of population control. It is actually a really important thing. For example, I believe it was Yellowstone, MT got rid of all their wolves (because they were wolves, and killing livestock). But because they did that, the deer and elk population blew out of control and the lands vegetation suffered. As a result, they brought the wolves back in order to control the deer population (please feel free to fact check).

Honestly this chapter was dumb. If an animal has a high rate reproduction it probably has a lot of predators in the food chain to keep population under control already. The only thing that can mess this up is humans themselves. This whole idea of we must kill them to control their numbers is just a way cover up that they messed up by either invading their natural habitat or killing the predators. Also an animal with a concept of sacrifice is awful. Imagine giving one of your children to be killed off because you have too many. This chapter was made to pull some heartstrings, but I think its logic is so invalid and cruel.

Yup and why go after the small children, it would make more sense to go after the bigger ones. How many do they have to kill to get enough to feed the village if they are gonna hunt its obviously for food and meal purpose should they go after the adults
this chapter is unnecessary to the plot as well....
Why was a chapter like that needed why did the small babies have to die.... Human are soo selfish poor things.. My eye wont stop leaking