B1 – Intermediate
There has always been a fascination with wild animals like lions and tigers. Some people’s job is to learn about their behaviors. Due to the risks associated, only a few dare to go near, more so, to live with these wild beasts.
Watch the video below and take a look at how one man is able to live amongst wild African cats.
Discussion Questions:
- How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
- Are you fond of animals? Why or why not? Do you/Would you like to have any pets?
- What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
- How would you feel being around lions?
- What are your thoughts on this, “The lions are his equal.“?
18 replies on “The Lion Whisperer”
How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
In my opinion humans having a close interaction with wild animals is a risk. They are animals and have a primitive instint of hunting and cannot differenciate it when you are with them.
Are you fond of animals? Why or why not? Do you/Would you like to have any pets?
I am not fond of animals. I haven’t pet and I wouldn’t to have them. To have a pet is a responsability, it’s expensive and you should have time to feed them, take them for a walk….I prefer to use my time and money for other activities.
What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
I think there are no so many dangerous animals in my country, maybe some snakes or small animals but there aren’t big animals considered dangerous like a lion.
How would you feel being around lions?
I would feel really scared. I am not a fan of animals and also I am afraid of them.
What are your thoughts on this, “The lions are his equal.“?
I don’t agree, they are wild animals and if you something they can consider it as an attach even if this is not your intention, they can injury you.
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1. I think it’s a good idea but with limits. It can be a dangerous situation in some occasions. It is not the same as a dog or cat.
2. I like animals, but not at home. I wouldn’t like to have a pet because I live in a flat and an apartment with an animal is not a good idea. I think so.
3. In my country the animals considered wild and endangered are for example: wolves, deer and donkeys.
4. I would feel a lot pf fear and panic.
5. I don not agree. The lion is a wild animal and were are not sure with his reactions.
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1)
I feel that it is a bad idea
this man will spend a lot of time
withe lions, he will share them his food
he would have taken care of them as a child
you don´t know behind the scenes
the wild animals don´t have a great memory
the most sure if you are not with the wild animal
the animal will forget you
2)
yes, but i think that the animals must be
in their ecosystem or the humans treat
with that animal that we can feed us
i have a dog, and my dog taught me that the
animals must be out of the houses, on the field
in their ecosystem. A city is not a
place for an animal even a dog or a cat
3)
In my country about wild animals you can find
flamingos.
Animal consiedered endangered, the iberic wolf
currently there is a great discussion about the wolf
because it is danger for the livestock
and the most famous the iberic lynx
only lynx live into natural reserves
the wolf may be found into the woods
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1. How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
I feel good, it’s amazing to see to the men and animals united and enjoying each other.
2. Are you fond of animals? Do you have any pets?
Yes, I am a big fan of the animals, but I don’t like snakes and I don’t like insects. I currently have a cat.
3. What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
In my country there are bears, Iberian lynxes, foxes and several birds and fishes that are endangered. In recent years there is more social awareness to protect these species.
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1. How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
I think that the people must respect the wild life, the animal aren´t objets or a way to express afective laks of the human. The humans have occupied their territories and limitated their freedom.
2. Are you fond of animals? Do you have any pets?
I love animals, so, I think that an animal cant be a pet, they need spacious and life like itself without human intervention except the historical utility in the countryside.
3. What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
wolfs, Iberian lynx, bears, many species of birds, etc.
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1. How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
I think that humans feel attracted to wild animals because they like this risk and also they want to proof that we can interactuate with them. However for me is scaring because I think we can’t control their primal instincts and they can injure us.
2. Are you fond of animals? Do you have any pets? I like animals but I don’t have any pets. I would like to have a dog but it’s a big responsability.
3. What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered? There are some endangered animals here like bears, lynx and some kind of eagles.
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1.How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
I’m afraid about that. I think that they take too much risk interacting with them. They are wild animals and you can never expect what they might do.
2. Are you fond of animals? Do you have any pets?
No too much. I respect them but I don’t like them.
No, I don’t have any pets.
3. What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
There are some animals wild and endangered in Spain, and they are Bear who lives in the mountains of northern Spain, Eagle and Seal who lives in the Mediterranean Sea.
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1. How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
I believe that the interaction of humans with wild animals must always be based on respect for their freedom and their territory. I believe that the policy of creating natural parks is a good solution to be able to maintain their freedom and way of life.
2. Are you fond of animals? Do you have any pets?
No not currently, in my opinion you must to have time to be able to take care of him and attend to his needs and currently I do not have this time.
When I was a child I had a dog that died after being hit by a car, I remember it as a bad experience.
3. What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
In Spain there are some wild animals in danger of extinction such as: the Iberian lynx, the black stork, the bearded vulture, the brown bear, the Cantabrian capercaillie, the European mink and the Mediterranean monk seal among others.
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Sorry to hear about your experience when your pet dog tragically passed away when you were little.
1. How do you feel about humans interacting with wild animals?
well, it’s awesome seeing how there are people interacting with wild animals. It’s difficult to explain it because when we thing in the relationship between animals and humans, we think in pets or farm animals but never in wild animals.
this relationship is strange because the wild animals behavior is very different comparing with pets for example. In case of dogs, the animals understand their role in a family or in a house. There is a hierarchy and it’s simple to manage.
in case of wild animals the situation is different. The animals belong to a herd, in case of big cats, and if someone wants interact inside the herd, he must be accepted and it’s a tricky and dangerous procedure.
2. Are you fond of animals? Do you have any pets?
yes of course. I’m vet. I love animals and I would like to have some pets but due to my current way of living I have to live in a small apartment and also I wouldn’t have many time to spend with them.
3. What are some animals found in your country that are considered wild and endangered?
Unfortunately, there are a lot of endangered animals. the most affected are the Iberian lynx, black stork, grizzly bear, a lot of amphibious.
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I love animals and I would like to have some pets but due to my current way of living I have to live in a small apartment and also I wouldn’t have many time to spend with them.