An
Extraordinary Story
Kevin Richardson, zoologist and animal
behaviouralist, raises and trains
some of the most dangerous animals
known to man. To do this he does not
use the common methods of breaking
the animal's spirit with sticks and
chains, instead he uses love, understanding
and trust.
With
this unusual method of training he
has developed some exceptionally personal
bonds with his students. He sleeps
with lions, cuddles newborn hyenas,
swims with lionesses. |
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Kevin
can confidently look into their eyes,
crouch to the their level and even
lie down with them - all taboos in
the normal world of wild animal handling
- yet he has never been mauled or
attacked. Some call him crazy; others
shake their heads at his unique method
of interacting with the animals. And
Kevin's secret - get to know the particular
personality of each animal, what makes
them angry, happy, upset, irritated
- just like a mother with a child.
In this one hour special Kevin's secret
is revealed, and certain myths dispelled
- animals do have individual characters,
they do show feelings and most of
all they can develop a special bond
with a man. |