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Edit 1. Wow I just realized this went viral! I’m a long time lurker. Today was the first day I actually started posting content. In honor of big cats send me cat pics!
Edit 2. https://imgur.com/a/IGfCM shamelessly promoting my last post, because it's my masterpiece.
HolyStalactite
Anyone got source?
Noooopppeeee
Im just saying. That maybe, just maybe! Extinction is a path of evolution. I understand it sucks. Maybe there is a reason for it.
PunnyTiger
more like "you are zero threat whatsoever. Ain't I cute?"
Discoduck
What's with all the simpleminded dinguses here thinking this man is being literal? Get over yourselves, you fucking twats
Gaiashining
Lol....indeed
Garfunkal
And behaving all friendly like that is why there's only 300 of your kind left...lol
SadSausagePlzHold
vineetnayak28
Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ0rkkbmgXQ
ReverandJoyce
Without the pictures, the subtitles makes him sound like a stalker.
TheOneThatGotBanned
@OP killing it.. ;(
ravishmered
Alternatively, she was a basic bitch and saw him pointing a camera her way.
nabacular
No she is looking at you and saying why did you let america elect Trump
poofitsagoner
Sauce for the video please
WhatsAJib
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ0rkkbmgXQ – Longer edition of the talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dFW04y9B6c
zipsline4
Some cats are out there living on the streets without top hats. Please make sure every cat has a top hat
iSoulend
NZSheeps
FFS. It's a female! At least give it a flowery hat.
iSoulend
NZSheeps
And you did very well.
WhatWaresWouldAWerewordWear
The cat probably likes people because of their tranquilizers. Gotta tranq em to move em. Cats like drugs
DidItForScience
That or the massive amount of latent pharmaceuticals we ingest produce some interesting highs.
somethingprofound
Khajit has coin if you have skooma
JustCallMeBean
What I was hoping to see.
gnovice
TheWonderfulWorldOfDickButt
No she's saying "come scratch my belly ya idjit"
smallskillerofhambino
They have been known to prey on the weak and stupid
Mustbeover4letters
What are NatGeo photographers supposed/allowed/ordered to do if an animal such as this becomes violent when they are takings pictures?
IOnceOwnedMoonMoonButOnceHeTriedToLickMyBallsAndRanAwayIMissHim
Exactly what any other ther sane person is meant to do.
ThaEnder
Shit their pants?
android419
Yep. It's in the contract. The "Brown Clause"
Fishworshipper
Die for the cause, of course.
AlcoholicsAnonymousBYO
Because cause.
Model506
They weren't calling for help, you just weren't a murder target for that day. Consider yourself lucky.
Undeity
It's actually pretty sad. When cats do that, it's a sign of surrender. She assumed the camera was a weapon. She's saying "Don't shoot me."
Model506
OH shit what?
Undeity
Yeah, I mean think about it. If your species is endangered by hunting, chances are you're relatively aware of the danger of an armed man--
Undeity
Further, if you are to put your stomach to the air, it is exposing vitals. You wouldn't do that unless you either feel safe or powerless.--
Undeity
It's like placing down your weapon with your hands up; it shows you're not a threat. Now, to a Lion a camera probably looks a LOT like a gun
TheGreatAnhey
"Yiff me daddy"
SexualConsent
Found the furry
TheGreatAnhey
SexualConsent
fourkingbaker
I think she was saying "pet my belly"
Flashthehoboflash
"Take a picture and save our species" this guy thinks way to high of himself
AlcoholicsAnonymousBYO
He's conveying an impression of an internal emotion, not a literal fact, you hobo
Flashthehoboflash
I know its not a fact, but still his "impression" of his work is too damm high. You tugginguru :P
AlcoholicsAnonymousBYO
tugginguru lolll
AstronautChicken
Hold up theres only 300 lions left? Do what? What happening.
FlysaMinelly
Is it a lion or is it a cougar? I’m not sure.
SalmonTheWise
Those fucking dentists, man...
OneFroToRuleThemAll
You had me dazed and confused for like 30 seconds until I remembered that story
SalmonTheWise
Those are the symptoms of a dentist on the prowl, so watch out, they are running out of lions.
ThawedCaveman
Probably a specific subspecies of lion, I think some of those are in very low numbers while the overall species is just in low numbers.
demonictofu
Asiatic lions, maybe? They're hella rare.
TheyCallMeJimmyButMyNameIsJames
Call me crazy but I don't think the cat was trying to "there are only 300 of us left".
TheyCallMeJimmyButMyNameIsJames
*say
android419
The photographer had an agenda and used the cat picture to project his feelings. Just as he stated "I felt".
AtheistNotAntiTheist
Highly doubt she was thinking that. More like "I play all cute. human is put into a false sense of security. BBQ ribs back at home tonight!"
ThirdCoastPauly
Belly scritches!
LadyIJustWorkHere
Is this a cry for help? Because you would totally die.
DoorbyTheHouseShelf
I've seen what my cat does when I reach for his belly. You're a braver man than I to try that on her.
KipperCatSnack
It's a trap! An adorable trap!
smallskillerofhambino
Good luck with all that. We'll miss you
SharkDoctor
My mom has this gross black cat who loves to have his belly rubbed. I've seen him get so into it that he's rolled right off the couch w/ joy
FULLSCALERIOT
Would play out differently than what you’re picturing in your mind & escalate quickly as the murder floof cradles your head in it’s paws
bart2pl
i wouldn't be able to stop myself
PoorSucker
OptimisticDownvoteLover
Thought that was a seat back for a sec
NotQuiteEntirelyUnlikeTea
No helmet. Shame.
LordOfThePenguin
"Deal with it"
NotThe
silentjay01
"There may only be 300 of us but while you take my picture, one of the other 299 is flanking your dumb ass." - Big Cat, probably.
superanth
Clever photogenic girl.
jimmyhowlett
If that happened I really don't think he would have made it out alive.
iSoulend
nah it was just a big kitten fluffy hug assault
Rips4w
Well, obviously neither upside down cat or flanking cat did a damn thing to him.
Mockingbirb
This! On the other hand, the big cat was very lucky, that he was one of the few friendly humans.
ironjudas
Clever girl
PeeterGrant
I'll take "reference that will never die" for $1000 Alex.
HibiscuitsTea
Hahaha my exact thought! +1
Vonanka
johnnysinswastaken
" AGGG AHHH OH AHHHH -slashing sounds, ripping- AHAHHH " - next 5 seconds
BahamutBBob
Bouree
You take that back. 12/10, they're all good fluffs.some of us are good treats :>
3825
obviously is a joke. It doesn't take 300 to take down a human...
rbudrick
SomebodyStoleBothOfMyBigToes
The comment said one of the other 299. Not all of the other 299
3825
ah sorry
thor0486
This is what the cat was ACTUALLY thinking "Is that a Threat? Nope not a threat. Am I Hungry? Nah. Should I kill it? Too much work.
Whopraysforthedevil
That's pretty much what my house thinks. "I could kill you, but then I'd have to get my own food. Whatever, you can live I guess."
childenthusiast
What kind of house do you live in sheesh
Whopraysforthedevil
The worst kind, but you wouldn't believe the rent. I actually meant house cat.
thor0486
Did you mean cat? Otherwise it sounds like you are the main provider of a household of sociopaths.
definitelynotanarc
I think he meant "house cat" but assumed we would assume the "cat" part
Whopraysforthedevil
I just missed the word cat.
thor0486
ahh, I've never heard of a cat referred to as a house before, but that makes sense when you put it that way.
theitinerantnaturalist
Lions are in trouble but do we really need to anthropomorphise? She was just resting or playing there
Jocktopus
That's why he said "I felt". He knows that she can't actually have complicated thoughts.
Undaftiness
Doesn't mean a person can't have a "moment" and tell about it
Gaiashining
The problem with humans is they don’t care if you can’t make them feel something and they won’t feel something if you don’t express it in <
Gaiashining
> human terms. If you want them to give a shit they have to relate.
theitinerantnaturalist
That is a problem in itself and should be eliminated, not accommodated.
IWentToImgurAndAllIGotWasThisShittyUsername
I'd love to hear your plan on how we eliminate human herd psychology and refocus to a purely logic based instinct and society.
etcnotect
selective breeding
Gaiashining
Good luck with that. Humans can only truly understand from a human perspective because that’s what they are. No human can perceive the <
Gaiashining
> world as a lion. Most humans have trouble understanding other humans perspectives, let alone other species.
theitinerantnaturalist
http://blog.whyanimalsdothething.com/post/139835165182/is-it-badwrong-to-anthropomorphize-as-long-as-you
theitinerantnaturalist
Humans can understand the behaviour of other species without knowing to know exactly how they think, and thus avoid anthropomorphism
Ssssssssssss
I have a strange feeling the animal is not quite aware of the state of its species as a whole, or else it might have killed him to get-
Discoduck
Of course. Everyone knows the lion isn't that cognizant. The statement was for the benefit of the listeners' knowledge. JESUS. CHRIST.
joshenfrance
National Geographic is not a scientific magazine, just remember these guys are story tellers, and what’s wrong with that ?
PartiallyShavedSasquatch
Anthropomorphizing subjects is common among those who deal with wildlife.
SnugglesaurusRex
I trust their instincts over people that don't deal with wildlife. Our brains on an emotional level, are not very different.
PartiallyShavedSasquatch
Instinctual, not emotional. Not to say animals don't have emotions, but I find them vastly different from humans.
SnugglesaurusRex
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/09/dog-brain-feelings-mri-gregory-berns/
Ssssssssssss
revenge.
MickeyMonstrous
I bet you're a blast at parties
AIRBORNEALLTHEWAY
To the delicious meaty center that is the human lollipop.
wlfman
I mean, I like the story - but yeah, seems like it's projecting human emotions onto a creature that probably just wanted to play
chaoticgoodhero
You must be great at parties.
wlfman
I don't go to parties, no one ever invites me! D:
Devious11
theitinerantnaturalist
This
wlfman
that?
TheKenM
No. The other.
TheAdventuresofStealy
What it seems like is two people trying to feel superior. He obviously knows the cat doesn't understand, and even started with, [1/2]
TheAdventuresofStealy
"I felt". He's just rhetorically linking the story to the picture's usefulness for conservation. JFC, don't take everything so literally.[2]
wlfman
you make a valid point and I will concede the point to you
Krogs322
I mean, it's a nice sentiment and we should probably help out, but the whole "help me, you specific human!" seems kinda pretentious to me.
Discoduck
How dumb do you think he thinks you are?
Krogs322
Shh.... settle down, friend. There's no need to be upset. People are allowed to think and believe things you do not think or believe.
Discoduck
I mean, they are so obviously wrong about the intention behind the man's statements, from any remotely objective point of view...oh well
Thekindofkindlyman
Thank you it’s so pretentious. This guy seems pretty douchey
Discoduck
The guy's a professional photographer trying to raise awareness about an endangered species. You sound like a shallow, judgmental douchebag.
Krogs322
You sure are getting upset about an opinion on the internet, Disco.
Noyoudontknowmefromsomewhere
can you imagine the motor on that kitty?
lifeofabaddog
Big cats can't purr. Kitties can either roar or purr, none can do both.
myProfLooksLikeMatthewMcConaughey
I want this so bad.
Xioncyrus
Am i the only one but i feel like i would need to pet the kitty at that point
Th3Lionheart
300 kPur at least
Krogs322
I misread that as "can you imagine motorboating that kitty". I feel dirty now.
Xioncyrus
E621 will fill your fapping needs
NZSheeps
Well now I'm just imagining burying my face in its fluff (it would be brief, fatal but worth it)
elucidatefurther
I bet she's got a stellar vag, too
AIRBORNEALLTHEWAY
Uhh.. I'm not sure, but I think that violates some kind of international law aside from the law of nature and Darwin.
elucidatefurther
mistakes were made
elucidatefurther
wait
Polygrammar
I don't think big cats can purr, sorry.
paulpounder
I thought lions roar and not purr.
pyrrhlis
Cats can either purr or roar, not both. House (domestic) cats are the only ones that can breath while purring (I think).
OneAngryAssCanadian
Cheetah's Purr! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drq_ww7Ytzw
celestedrake
D'aww. I want to cuddle them...
LjubljanaJeNajlepseMestoNaSvetu
They can. However they cant breathe at the same time like house cats
Nyoibo83
Tigers whiffle
CE1Pirate
They can but I think it's either only savanna lions or Bengal tigers can and the others dont. Another big cat species also can meow
Izanami95
cheetahs I believe can purr as well even though in many ways they're are kinda similar to dogs. correct me if I'm wrong.
RocknRootRanchcuzallwegotisrocksandrootsandafewtrees
Mountain lions. Those are the only ones who can purr.
theacidtest
Cheetahs purr
saleenowner
Correct, they are the biggest cat that can purr
mimomisu
trueb, the biggest. but so can cheetahs
EdgiestofEdges
Username checks out
CE1Pirate
I think leopards or panthers
Popstarkiller33
Cheetahs.
OneAngryAssCanadian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drq_ww7Ytzw oh golly they can!
RocknRootRanchcuzallwegotisrocksandrootsandafewtrees
Cheetah's don't even roar. They kinda...chirrup.