The Fulcrum of Courage

The Fulcrum of Courage

Historical Fiction

Can the courageous be manipulated?

The origins and journeys of warnings.

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Andrew Nuttall
Mar 05, 2023
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The Fulcrum of Courage, Part 12

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When a beaver notices a predator, it slaps its tail on water making a loud clap.

The sound immediately alerts the predator to the beaver’s location.

The rest of the colony learns instantly that a predator is nearby, and gets a clue as to where it is going. This enables them to take s…

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