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:" In the predator-prey arms race, lions often have an edge on their quarry – their superior muscles deliver more power, higher speeds, more brute athleticism. But prey animals have important advantages too, including their unpredictability. Speed up, slow down, turn abruptly – this is often their best bet for winning the race. For the young feline hunter, the predatory life lessons are clear: power must be coupled with the manoeuvrability needed to react to prey decisions in the split seconds in which the outcomes of the race are decided... "