Meaning of the word "the caribou feeds the wolf but it is the wolf that keeps the caribou strong" in English
What does "the caribou feeds the wolf but it is the wolf that keeps the caribou strong" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the caribou feeds the wolf but it is the wolf that keeps the caribou strong
US /ðə ˈkɛr.ə.buː fiːdz ðə wʊlf bʌt ɪt ɪz ðə wʊlf ðæt kiːps ðə ˈkɛr.ə.buː strɔːŋ/
UK /ðə ˈkær.ɪ.buː fiːdz ðə wʊlf bʌt ɪt ɪz ðə wʊlf ðæt kiːps ðə ˈkær.ɪ.buː strɒŋ/
Phrase
An Inuit proverb suggesting that while predators consume individuals, they benefit the species as a whole by culling the weak and maintaining the health of the population.
Example:
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Ecologists often cite the proverb, 'the caribou feeds the wolf but it is the wolf that keeps the caribou strong,' to explain natural selection.
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In business, competition can be seen through the lens of 'the caribou feeds the wolf but it is the wolf that keeps the caribou strong.'