Perhaps you should take in again the opening statements of the article, up to this key sentence:
‘”Oohs” and “aahs” filled the air as the children watched the goat being ripped limb from limb. Some started to clap silently with a look of wonder in their eyes.’
Nice, huh?
On the nature shows, sometimes I root for the prey, sometimes I root for the predator. Depends on what frame of mind I’m in and it’s all still reality.