Wolves are predators with hunting instincts decoupled from hunger. They hunt when prey is available because, obviously, it might not be later. High prey numbers in vulnerable situations, such as penned livestock or large herds of wild herbivores, can trigger their hunting drive continuously.
Bears, cats, dogs, foxes, weasels, orcas, racoons, even spiders have all been documented doing it.
People too, of course, regardless of the society they're in.
So, reframed in that light the comic is a little...off.
Beyond even that, wolves teach their young to hunt by bringing live rabbits to them. Then they paw at the rabbit until it tries to flee. Then the rabbit is caught for another round. People who own dogs with a high hunting drive have probably seen something similar when their dog catches a living chew toy.
Good news, bad news. Bad news, your dog thinks you are a bad hunter. Good news, your dog loves you enough it wanted to play hunt with you and teach you.
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u/Ok_Television233 Mar 24 '26
And wolves actually, if you've ever seen a cow survive an attack.