Your goal is to SURVIVE. Survival for most all creatures is to NOT draw attention to themselves lest they DO become pray for something/someone bigger, faster,stronger and with NO morals.

Now don't get me wrong, IF NECESSARY I will do ANYTHING to save guard the lives of my loved ones and myself, but only when a conflict can not be avoided.

This reminds me of what I have heard on TV about the Cheetah. They avoid conflict with other creatures that have the power to steal their kill. They instinctively know that an injury can mean death.