Human Planet

I agree...There's a guy in Human Planet that creates a tight rope when the river is low, then uses it to get to a little island when the river is raging, just so he can catch a couple of fish to feed his family. At this time of year, the river puts out twice as much water as Niagra Falls. One little slip and he's dead. He's not a thrill seeker looking for some attention, he just wants something for dinner for his family.

And I often think about why so many people focus on things that might be, like UFOs, Big Foot, and ESP, when there are so many awesome things we know are REAL. The photgraphy of Human Planey is spectacular and there are so many things we know exist that are truly wonderful that I think people should spend a little more time appreciating what is, instead of wondering what may be...

Watch Human Planet Online.

Take your pick Sal....:p

Seems like a worthwhile show.


Thanks Kurt...hadn't seen that yet.

I don't think ANY adult lion ALONE is likely to simply be intimidated by a man. Of course a loud shot from a gun, or something else, may make them flinch or even leave. Still, I think I would be hesitant to try. It is said that if you encounter a male bear that is alone, you can maybe scare them off by stretching your arms out and yelling. and I HAVE seen bears treed from similar things. Still.... WANNA TRY? They HAVE been known to rip people apart. BTW I said ALONE. They HAVE been known to seem fearless if they are with their mate and/or cubs. I think most animals know about man, and tend to have a second dose of consideration. After all, bears and lions DO easily rip bigger animals apart. So I think they often keep their distance. STILL, don't leave food out in the forest, or an open car!

And yeah, THAT is supposed to be the reason for money! We can learn to do one thing well, and get paid money for it. A person can learn to refine/forge metal. A talent that alone might not seem worth much. Another person can learn to make lures, and use the metal to create hooks. Another person can fish.... And eventually a market can buy the fish or whatever and save them so we can just go in and buy. You see EVERYONE does something different, EERYONE may need something different, and money allows everyone to pay the same thing to people that want something different. Some people go after money simply like those bears go after food. They trespass and may kill you, and only care about what THEY want.

Steve

In the full episode, the 3 men are shown actively tracking the lions. They are looking for signs of a lion kill and do this regularly. They do intimidate the lions by acting boldly and confidently, which is really the only "weapon" they use.

The oldest man of the 3 survived a lion attack doing the same thing, so it doesn't always work and there is real danger.