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There is a boundary between humans and animals that can either result in growth or disaster. The human and animal species are connected because both are dependent upon each other for survival. On a trip to Bali, Abram was a witness to the way Balians interacted with insects in their homes. They offer food to insects to prevent invasion and disruption. Abrams stated that “the offerings seemed to establish certain boundaries between the humans and ant communities (10).” By offering food to the community, the Balians protected their boundaries. Doing so allows both species to live in harmony. Contrary to Abram’s view on boundaries, Siebert discussed a more a forceful attitude. On a trip to Kyambura, Siebert saw a “long orange gash in the earth between the planted fields and the forest: a 15 foot deep, 25-foot-wide trench that had been dug by the wildlife authority around the perimeter of Kyambura in the attempt to keep the elephants at bay (529).” His view of the situation was aggressive and hostile like. According to OED, a gash is defined as “a cut, slash or wound, relatively long and deep; a cleft in any object.” This gash is a representation of the relationship between humans and animals. As humans continue to ignore the cries of the elephants, they continue to display more violent behavior, thus deepening the gash. Abram and Siebert demonstrate that there are two boundaries between humans and animals, one of mutualism and one of exclusion. By bridging the gap between the human and animal species, a clearer boundary can be established. Humans and animals can then prevent disaster