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.
(12-20-2022, 11:01 PM)Mapokser Wrote: so I was surprised to find rangers saying they weren't big.
Sorry to pick out your post in particular but it's simply as it's the most recent one of this nature. It always surprises me when rangers or guides who have actually seen these males, experienced their 'personalities' first hand for months or even years and have immense knowledge about the bush are questioned about their views.
Camera and video angles can be incredibly hard to judge; an animal even a meter closer to the camera than another at a relatively low angle will seem bigger. As an angler as well, I can tell you that this trick is used often enough to make a fish look bigger, haha.