Part of the Lion Pride - Dean Schneider living with lions

Summary

The video offers an intimate look into the life of a lion pride, emphasizing the importance of body language and respect in their communication. The narrator, who has learned the lions' language, explains how they socialize, maintain boundaries, and express their needs. He shares personal experiences, including imitating lion behaviors to gain acceptance and using physical cues to avoid conflict. The video also highlights the role of the cameraman, who has become part of the pride, and the deep bond formed over years of interaction.

Takeaways

• 🦁 **Understanding Lion Communication**: 90% of lion communication is through body language, with only 10% involving vocal sounds.
• 🤝 **Becoming Part of the Pride**: The speaker emphasizes the importance of learning the lion's language and communication to be accepted into their pride.
• 👑 **Respecting Hierarchy**: Lions have a clear social structure; understanding and respecting their rules is crucial for coexistence.
• 🔍 **Observing Body Language**: Paying attention to狮子s' head movements, paws, tail, and eye contact is essential for understanding their messages.
• 🙅‍♂️ **Setting Boundaries**: Respecting a lion's need for space and privacy is key to maintaining a peaceful relationship.
• 🗣️ **Vocal Warnings**: Lions use vocalizations to warn when personal space is violated, which is a precursor to physical responses.
• 👐 **Physical Communication**: Physical contact, like imitating licking to clean, is part of social bonding within a lion pride.
• 🚫 **Enforcing Boundaries**: If a lion's warning is ignored, physical enforcement like slaps or bites may follow to establish dominance or set boundaries.
• 👥 **Building Relationships**: The cameraman, Noi, is also part of the pride, demonstrating that building relationships with lions is possible for humans.
• 🌐 **Consistent Interaction**: The relationship with lions requires consistent, daily interaction, regardless of weather or conditions.
• 📚 **Learning Opportunity**: The speaker invites viewers to learn more about living with lions through subscribing to their YouTube channel.

Q & A

What percentage of lion communication is non-vocal according to the script?

According to the script, 90% of lion communication is body language, which means only 10% is communication through vocalism.

How does the speaker describe their relationship with the lions?

The speaker describes their relationship with the lions as being part of the lion pride, having learned their language, and following their rules.

What does the speaker mean by 'lion language'?

The 'lion language' refers to the way lions communicate through body movements, eye contact, and specific sounds, rather than spoken language.

What is the difference between being respected by a lion and being part of its pride?

Being respected means the lions acknowledge the speaker's presence without objection, while being part of the pride implies a deeper bond, where the speaker is considered family.

How does the speaker demonstrate respect towards the lions?

The speaker demonstrates respect by giving the lions their space, not overstepping boundaries, and following their rules when interacting with them.

What does the speaker do when a lion communicates discomfort through body language?

When a lion communicates discomfort, the speaker respects the signal and steps away, maintaining the lion's privacy and space.

What is the role of the cameraman, NOI, in the lion pride?

NOI is part of the lion pride as well, having moved to South Africa with the speaker and built a relationship with the lions over time.

How does the speaker handle a situation where a lion uses its claws inappropriately?

The speaker uses their knuckles to give a smack on the nose or paws to communicate that the lion has crossed a line, without causing serious harm.

What does the speaker mean when they say 'they are their own police'?

The speaker means that lions will immediately communicate and act upon any discomfort or harm they experience, without waiting for external intervention.

What are the three fundamental things needed for the speaker to be part of a lion pride?

The three fundamental things needed are understanding lion body language, respecting their space and rules, and building a relationship over time.

How does the speaker describe the process of becoming part of a lion pride?

The speaker describes the process as learning the lion's language, thinking and acting like a lion, and following their rules, which requires intensive work and time.