There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Dereck Joubert: " One thing we’ve learned is that in order to understand how an ecosystem works, you need to look to the top predators – and here, that always means lions. They drive habitat dynamics in these grasslands to such an extent that investing in their conservation amounts to so much more than just single-species preservation: it’s a way of protecting entire wild landscapes that shelter countless species – and an opportunity to harness substantial economic benefits for local communities, too. (This clip is from ‘Big Cat Odyssey’. To find out more about the film, follow the link in the bio.) "