Believe it or not, that's the question which has turned into a full-blown debate not only on the internet, but also around the watercooler.
People have been passionately posturing over the hypothetical scenario. and even the Encyclopedia Britannica posted a study pack about this crucial issue.
To delve into this more let's hear from one of the world's best-known wildlife experts for his opinion.
Ron Magill from Zoo Miami talks Jesse through the science.
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