I love watching those animal videos, and a lot. Especially wondrous are the lion ones. There is indeed something regal, royal, unique about these majestic animals. It has to be my perception, but I always get the feeling that these kingly presences are not just wild beasts, not mere apex predators.
There is something highly sensitive, absolutely intelligent about them. Luckily, I always get to watch videos that prove my point (of view). No wonder, next to doggo (especially, beagle) videos which give me the satisfaction of meeting Tashu by proxy, lion videos are my big choice.
This late afternoon, while eating that impossible concoction called rice n mug dal, one's inevitable fate when ill, I watched a great, a simply wonderful video about Elena, a lioness from the Savannah.
The video, a great tribute to mother love, was, moreover, inevitable proof that animals have strategic thinking, know the value of patience, and can use restraint to achieve their goals. It established, moreover, that they recognise each other as helpmeets, despite the cruel jungle laws of the evolution, and of survival.
Elena has lost her first litter to a terrible famine. Now she is guarding her twins all alone. Once when she goes hunting, leaving the vulnerable cubs, a hyena picks them up. The hyena is the boss of her cackle. She, too, is a mother though. The way Elena negotiates her cubs' rescue is a lesson in intelligence and patience.
Obviously, helping her on, once she recognises the underlying subtext of the lioness' behaviour, is the hyena who has to pay the price as her clan is irritated with her. Both of them forever maintain an awareness of each other, as far as animal friendship in the wilderness can go.
A lovely video that was a great addition to animal cognition, especially in the wild. Honestly, it made my bland lunch bearable, and absolutely made my day! Great weekend feel indeed!
Pratima@ The way most human beings behave, animals are much better, especially when it comes to emotional intelligence.
Quote of the day: "Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but to see quickly how to make them good," explains Bertolt Brecht, one of my topmost favourite authors.
Word of the day: acuity Acuity means sharpness or keenness, often referring to the ability to see (visual acuity), hear (auditory acuity), or think clearly (mental acuity). Basically, it describes the clarity and accuracy of perception, whether sensory or intellectual, indicating how well one can perceive fine details or complex situations.
It may, moreover, apply to the severity of a patient's condition in healthcare (patient acuity) or the precision of touch (tactile acuity).
Let us learn grammar: We meet on Monday as the week-end begins today.
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