When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

Think moving to a big city is a simple way to escape “nature“? Well, you might want to think again! Humans have a tendency to think we can outsmart the natural world by paving away mud, and constructing concrete and metal buildings with airтιԍнт windows to keep out “wild animals.” But, nature has a funny way of telling us – or rather showing us – that we’re not as clever as we might think.

Now this is what we call a mega-win.

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

And they were like, “Yeah! Let’s build a warehouse next to the ocean … what’s the worst that could happen … *scoff*” 

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

You might want to reconsider leaving your house unattended when you go on vacation.

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

Miracle Grow? This tree prefers sheer power.

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

Sometimes you need a little more space that a tiny square of dirt. You definitely don’t want to text while walking in this walkway!

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

This is what we call an all-out rebellion against “landscaping.”

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

Some people say we treat the natural world like the toilet of civilization. Oh, the irony!

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

Some people enjoy looking at trees outside their windows. This tree is just making it easier for everyone involved.

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

Which came first: the building or the tree?

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

You say abandoned diving cage; nature says “home.”

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild

You can build up as high as you like; with the help of pH๏τosynthesis, these plants will make it to the top.

When Nature Strikes Back: The Battle between Civilization and the Wild