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04-11-2013, 09:22 PM
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The only thing about these stories is that amateurs will think they can "tame" a wild animal and keep it as a pet and ultimately somebody gets hurt and it is usually the animal.
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04-12-2013, 03:27 AM
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Location: Southern New Hampshire
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That's really amazing footage. The bond that he has with the members of the pride is wonderful, although clearly he is exceptional.
Thanks for posting, NK!
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04-12-2013, 11:45 AM
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Location: Lafayette, LA
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Wow. But it kinda reminds me of the Grizzly Man.....
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04-12-2013, 02:39 PM
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Location: Orange County, CA
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Originally Posted by karen_in_nh_2012
That's really amazing footage. The bond that he has with the members of the pride is wonderful, although clearly he is exceptional.
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Exceptional? The man is demented. Playing and tusseling with lions? Male lions are notoriously grouchy and ill tempered. If one of those 400 pound cats becomes annoyed and delivers a couple of quick swats followed up by a bite, that gentleman will be history.
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Wow. But it kinda reminds me of the Grizzly Man.....
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My thoughts also. Tim Treadwell Part II. |
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04-12-2013, 04:28 PM
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Well the rest of the story is that this isn't some wild pride that Mr. Richardson became familiar with but rather a pride of lions that he has raised from cubs on a private reserve. That doesn't mean that they aren't dangerous or have been "domesticated" but the impression give by the video or the op isn't exactly accurate.
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04-12-2013, 04:34 PM
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Location: Southern New Hampshire
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Exceptional? The man is demented. Playing and tusseling with lions? Male lions are notoriously grouchy and ill tempered. If one of those 400 pound cats becomes annoyed and delivers a couple of quick swats followed up by a bite, that gentleman will be history.
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Um, yeah, and he knows it! As I said, he is exceptional. |
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04-13-2013, 11:15 AM
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He says he understands the possibilities, he doesn't worry about it and if he dies that way, "If I had the opportunity to do it again after dying, I would do it all the same."
A person must be prepared for a lot of wallowing when friends with lions.   Easy to understand since I would be doing the same if my domestic cats were that big!
Edit: I'm watching more of this man's fascinating life with animals. There's plenty on this page.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO1YO...481F30E3C06EB3
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04-13-2013, 01:30 PM
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In the prologue of his book, Part of the Pride, we read how he made a mistake with a rescued lion that nearly cost his life. The part we can read for free ends before we find out how he got out of that situation. I think I'll buy the book!
Part of the Pride: My Life Among the Big Cats of Africa: Kevin Richardson: Amazon.com: Books
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Easy to understand since I would be doing the same if my domestic cats were that big!
