You are absolutely right. Many of us, if we lived in such a hostile place, would die within a few days, others would perhaps adapt and learn to survive. I am completely useless. Never in all the years you have spent outdoors have you ever had an abnormal experience. the attack of an animal or strange thing.
I've had many strange and dangerous events occur when I've been out and about in the great outdoors...snakes, spiders, scorpions, hellish weather, people issues too...it's why I have worked so hard at building my skills to the level they are as it brings the confidence to get out there and tackle the challenges head on.