Don't be a scaredy-cat!

(Embedding was not allowed for this video, so I have provided the link instead, below) The content of this video is astounding. It relates the efforts of two men who are attempting to raise awareness of the plight of the African lion and gather support for their protection. The astounding part is how they go about doing this. Watch the video http://youtu.be/MNQcogZAMAY *********************************************************************************** Comprehension questions: 1. What is the main difference between the two groups (aka prides)of lions? (you need to watch to whole video to answer this question) 2. In the beginning of the clip (in the studio) what does Jay Schadler (the reporter - the guy with the grey hair) cite as reasons why viewers are going to like this story? (give at least three) 3. What unlikely species of animal is sleeping among the lions in the first scene? (What synonym does Schadler use for sleeping?) 4. How does Richardson achieve this up-close relationship with the lions? 5. According to Richardson, what has happened to the lion population in the last decade (what adjective does he use before the word 'amount'), and what is the popular misconception about Africa? 6. What is Dave Salmoni trying to accomplish with the wild lions in Namibia? Why are these particular lions in danger? 7. What kind of dangerous game is Salmoni playing? ('a game of _______ and ______') 8. Back at the studio, what does Schadler say is the final objective of Salmoni's project? ********************************************************************************* Discussion questions. 1. Human beings are capable of some pretty amazing things. In the beginning of the clip (in the studio) Schadler says these two men are 'treading a very, very thin line between courage and hubris.' Which of these two attributes do you think best describes their behaviour. 2. Salmoni seems to suggest that the survival of lions is closely linked to eco-tourism. Do you agree? 3. If Richardson accompanied you, would you walk up to the lions and pet them? Why or why not?