Humans insult animals ..
To call somone a
rat signifies betrayal
a fox indicates sly behavior
weasels are said to be cunning
bovines stupid.. never mind that
farm animals destined for slaughter are bred for docility
a chicken is said to be a coward
sheep are obedient and go meekly to slaughter
pigs are said to be fat, greedy, dirty
a wolf: a rapacious womanizer