In Namibia, Lions Are King of the Beach

March 8, 2023 1:55 PM

As lions return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new geofencing project tries to keep people out of the way.
posted by Etrigan (9 comments total)

That was great, and thank you for introducing me to Hakai Magazine!
posted by Stonestock Relentless at 6:06 PM on March 8, 2023 [1 favorite]

This is great, thank you for posting it.
posted by Dip Flash at 6:49 PM on March 8, 2023

Having these virtual tripwires seems like a good compromise between watching them all the time and not paying attention to them at all.
posted by hypnogogue at 8:25 PM on March 8, 2023

Next step is obviously GPS-tracking shock collars for tourists. I approve.
posted by flabdablet at 2:48 AM on March 9, 2023 [5 favorites]

What did Mike say about half measures , you pick the ocean or you pick the land. YOu dither like this and you're catching Ls on both ends.
posted by Space Coyote at 6:27 AM on March 9, 2023

I feel like with her skills (dragging a seal 4 k) and being blamed for being the feistiest lioness, XPL-108 should get a better name.
posted by holyrood at 8:46 AM on March 9, 2023 [1 favorite]

XPL-9999!
posted by moonmilk at 1:41 PM on March 9, 2023

xpl-osion of awesomeness
posted by fantabulous timewaster at 5:59 AM on March 11, 2023

Thanks for linking this article. I've seen documentaries about the Namibian desert, really fascinating how grassland animals can adapt to the desert.

And thanks too for the reminder of Hakai magazine. What a brilliant read.
posted by philfromhavelock at 10:08 AM on March 12, 2023