Another reviewer mentioned that the pattern includes 'animals attacking each other'. That's actually why I took a closer look - and ultimately wound up purchasing it. I've been a vegetarian for 20+ years. The rug hardly even matches the room. The unexpected pattern is just fun to look at!! In the large size (10X 13) the pattern isn't as crisp as the photos, so that's a little disappointing. But I like it nonetheless. I wish they had it in more colors.