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Desire Paths
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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path
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Every now and then while walking to my local grocery store I find one grazing near the apartment complex nearby, and since I am already on my way to the store, I invariably bring it back to the herd.
I assumed this was the correct course of action as it was one of the smaller ones, I figured it got lost from its parents.
But now I wonder if I’ve been bringing an escapee back to its prison! 🥺