Monkeys & Leapards

[Zak]

Originally Posted by Meko

no it's not a joke. Didn't you know you could get tiger sized gum shields and huge mittens? they sell them in all the shops, even Asda..

You may say that but i wouldnt put it past some people. Just look at how people defang/declaw certain animals to make them 'safe'. Chinese zoo's file down tigers teeth so people can pose with them.

Im not implying you'd do this but you'd be surprised at what some people think you can get away with.

[brittone05]

I agree Zak - shan't comment on my feelings towards the moral and ethical feelings behind keeping don't want any more narks over it!!!

[Moshpitviper]

Originally Posted by linda.t

what a great job that must have been.

The interacting with the cats was fun, the feathering, gutting and cleaning of 2 wheelbarrows full of chickens and rabbits (especially in winter) wasn't so much fun.

[bradhollands999]

They can be tamed, just watch the program Lion Man and you'll find that out quickly!!

[BarryScott]

Originally Posted by bradhollands999

They can be tamed, just watch the program Lion Man and you'll find that out quickly!!

Ever see him without his top on?

There's a difference between a few very well put together post-production edited shots of a very knowledgeable guy interacting with a collection of wild animals.

[Mason]

Originally Posted by bradhollands999

They can be tamed, just watch the program Lion Man and you'll find that out quickly!!

Someone needs to be not so trusting of the TV.

A lion or other big cat is ever, ever, TAME

WILD animals always retain some degree of unpredictability.

[bradhollands999]

Yeah, but every animal has come from the wild and i think that if big cats are bred successfully in captivity over and over again, they too could become 'tame'!! Also tame in my eyes doesn't mean that it won't hurt you!! A tame cat can scratch when playing and leave a cut and have you seen 'Lion Man' play with the lions... just by playing with them they could accidentally hurt him.