Topic: TAR 27 Ep 5 LIVE SHOW Updates & Commentary!

[georgiapeach]

Which makes me even wonder if they watched the episode, with a part of the edit given to explain what was the point of the lion encounter and how they breed the lions so as to repopulate the specie... omg, i just can't deal with some so called "animal activists"... go be a vegan and survive on veggies then.

There is great truth in what they are saying. The "front" is that the cubs are repopulated but in reality they are sent out on "canned kllls" for trophy hunters.

I need to research this particular group further but it doe not look like it was a wise choice,  particularly coming right after the Cecil debacle.

[georgiapeach]

This article seems to have a clear picture of the Lion Encounter site used:

http://matadornetwork.com/change/is-zimbabwes-lion-encounter-a-misdirected-conservation-program/

May be a case of good intentions with poor implementation. Apparently, not ONE cub has been released thru this program.  It is not clear where their older lions are sent.

I spent a long time in East Africa, I know that there is often miscommunication if not frank lying about the tourist wildlife events. We can all read and decide for ourselves, but caution is advised. Do your research, learn, be aware. TAR has taught me SO much about the locations thru the years, we can all learn and grow from every episode.


This too is an excellent article, with  great info:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://africageographic.com/blog/walking-with-lions-good-conservation-probably-not/

[Marionete]

The latter was posted on facebook several times.

Thanks for going into detail, Peach!

[theschnauzers]

Just so there's no misunderstanding, btw. The Cecil trophy kill was after TAR had filmed these 2 and a half episodes in the Victoria Falls area. And I seriously wonder what TPTB would have done had they been filming after rather than before that sad incident.

It is one reason why we have to keep such things in their proper context. (And a reason why I was leery about the Race going to Zimbabwe in the first place. Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe is not a place I'd stay in any longer than one has to.)

[serendipity]

This article seems to have a clear picture of the Lion Encounter site used:

http://matadornetwork.com/change/is-zimbabwes-lion-encounter-a-misdirected-conservation-program/

May be a case of good intentions with poor implementation. Apparently, not ONE cub has been released thru this program.  It is not clear where their older lions are sent.

I spent a long time in East Africa, I know that there is often miscommunication if not frank lying about the tourist wildlife events. We can all read and decide for ourselves, but caution is advised. Do your research, learn, be aware. TAR has taught me SO much about the locations thru the years, we can all learn and grow from every episode.


This too is an excellent article, with  great info:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://africageographic.com/blog/walking-with-lions-good-conservation-probably-not/

Thanks for the details Peach! Really give me more thoughts about this lion conservation operation.

[Keepcopz]

This is one of the leg that I wish I can race in. <3 Every single tasks is so much fun. <333

Thanks to the mistake made by the last 3 teams or else it's gonna be super obvious who're gone. Since all the tasks are so linear. Waiting at RB, then waiting at Croc detour (Although it's OK since Croc is so much faster than the rowing side I think) then wait again at the walking. Like, seriously. And this happened after they just bunched up at mid-leg resting last leg.

The fruit balancing task before the Pit Stop is good. It shuffled up the position and I always love a little prep task before the Pit Stop. So gj for the production on that.

Also, lol at the editing of Tiffany and Cindy & Rick at the RB dancing and laughing about not being last then cutting suddenly to Krista's awkward face looking at sternous Logan & Chris. BEST MOMENT EVER.

[stekay]

This leg was actually pretty good! I loved the team developments we got, I wish more teams done the rafting! Overall a pretty solid leg and the athletes deserved to go for the several blunders they made...

Logan & Chris having their breakout episode being OTTN <3