A Blog Zoochat will love (especially Davidbrown)
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Well, I found a new way to waste my time!
Thanks so much for the link ZPM!
Thanks so much for the link ZPM!
"Things I Learned as a Field Biologist #822
Lions.
They eat people.
More frequently than you think.
Do not get out of the truck."
and,
"Even well past childhood, and even - or perhaps especially - when tempered by an extensive knowledge of biology, poking at dead things remains immensely satisfying."
Lions.
They eat people.
More frequently than you think.
Do not get out of the truck."
and,
"Even well past childhood, and even - or perhaps especially - when tempered by an extensive knowledge of biology, poking at dead things remains immensely satisfying."
"If you come across a large kudu buck sprawled out on the ground with its hoof caught in a wire fence, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
1. It is probably not dead.
2. It can leap over a small house when it’s not dead. Which is isn’t.
3. It will freak out when its released from the fence if it’s not dead, which it isn’t. And kudu that freak out leap. High. In any direction. Including towards you and the windshield of your truck.
4. Get back inside the truck.
5. Slam the door upon re-entry to the truck: that sound will make the freaked-out-mid-leap-towards-totaling-your-car kudu shy away by doing a truly awesome full-body twist in mid-air, thus avoiding serious wounds and major insurance pay-outs.
5. Park farther away next time the veterinarian wants to help a felled beast."
1. It is probably not dead.
2. It can leap over a small house when it’s not dead. Which is isn’t.
3. It will freak out when its released from the fence if it’s not dead, which it isn’t. And kudu that freak out leap. High. In any direction. Including towards you and the windshield of your truck.
4. Get back inside the truck.
5. Slam the door upon re-entry to the truck: that sound will make the freaked-out-mid-leap-towards-totaling-your-car kudu shy away by doing a truly awesome full-body twist in mid-air, thus avoiding serious wounds and major insurance pay-outs.
5. Park farther away next time the veterinarian wants to help a felled beast."
Thanks for introducing us to this blog Zooplantman. It is fun and true-to-life. Your really don't want to get out of the truck around lions.
I remember once being in Kenya and watching a lovely little stream and thinking it would be a nice place to dip one's feet on a hot day - until a minute later when a Nile crocodile went gliding down it.
I remember once being in Kenya and watching a lovely little stream and thinking it would be a nice place to dip one's feet on a hot day - until a minute later when a Nile crocodile went gliding down it.
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Oh, that's brilliant! There are gems on all four pages!
In a similar vein, I can recommend ant of peter Allison's books; he worked as a Guide in several game Parks in Southern Africa in the 1990s. The books are titled "Whatever You Do, Don't Run", "Don't Look Behind You, But..." and most recently "How to Walk a Puma"
Hix
In a similar vein, I can recommend ant of peter Allison's books; he worked as a Guide in several game Parks in Southern Africa in the 1990s. The books are titled "Whatever You Do, Don't Run", "Don't Look Behind You, But..." and most recently "How to Walk a Puma"
Hix
Especially in Namibia-apparently Man-eating was quite common back in the day.
But Asian lions you can almost walk among them(I've done it) genetically they seem (largely) to be non-aggressive and allow reasonably close approach on foot as long as they aren't messed with.
Once in India I took a short stroll down a forest track from the resthouse we were staying in. Then I suddenly felt I was being watched and remembered we had heard Tiger roaring in the night. I quickly and quietly retraced my steps....
Thank you. I look forward to plumbing its depths.
Quote: "you really haven’t lived until you’ve been stalked by a major predator…"
The old Anopheles in the bedroom scenario is not nearly as scary as trying to teach anything to a sink group of 14 year-olds on a Friday afternoon
Alan
Edit. I am thinking of ordering a Sanicare Travel Bidet, or perhaps half a dozen for family Christmas presents.
Quote: "you really haven’t lived until you’ve been stalked by a major predator…"
The old Anopheles in the bedroom scenario is not nearly as scary as trying to teach anything to a sink group of 14 year-olds on a Friday afternoon
Alan
Edit. I am thinking of ordering a Sanicare Travel Bidet, or perhaps half a dozen for family Christmas presents.
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