On Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:49:10 -0700, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> It's not logic. They aren't equipped by evolution to recognize the
> threat involved.
>
> Nor are they equipped to recognize the inherent threat in something
> moving 70 mph.

The instinctual 'logic' is that whatever caused my blindness (usually
lightning) has caused similar blindness in any other animals present. So
it's best to use my ears & nose to identify threats.

I quote 'logic' because evolution is not a deductive process. From the
animals subjective point of view it is also not a logical process. The
original threat, plus fear after going blind releases adrenaline. The
animal is now operating on instincts triggered by mortal fear. The best
defence is to stay still and lash out with maximum force against anything
that gets close enough to ascertain its position.