Noisy and energetic flocks of olive and brown baboons are an iconic sight on the African savanna.
It is also the best group to use to find water.
After placing some plant seeds in the hole, Bifang pretended to leave as if nothing had happened. In fact, he took Harley to avoid the sight of the baboons and hid behind a big tree.
The drone stayed silently in mid-air, capturing an unobstructed view of the scene within a hundred meters. The audience could clearly see every baboon's movements.
A baboon squatting on the slope looked around, tortured by curiosity in its heart. It couldn't wait to know what the huge two-legged ape had put in the cave.
Why is it so mysterious and hidden?
Harley lay panting under the shade of a tree. It was the first time for him to see so many baboons, and he felt nervous.
Bi Fang patted its head, comforting it and signaling it to be calm.
Then, one person, one leopard and one rat in the backpack rested behind the tree.
On the grassland, sunlight spreads across the land, elongating the figure of the baboon.
A full ten minutes passed, and Bifang's figure disappeared without a trace. Finally, this "curious" man couldn't help it anymore, and he had to go and find out.
When the first baboon took a step, it headed towards the slope on all fours at a very fast speed, looking around constantly, as if it was nervous with a hint of eagerness.
【Come on, come on, the monkey is out】
【Move, move!】
[Then what, then, let it dig things away? 】
【Do seeds have any magical effect? 】
[It must have been the "Take me to the source of water" curse cast by Lao Fang! 】
At this time, Bifang, who was observing carefully through the branches, smiled.
"I said that the seeds actually have no function. They are just some wild melon seeds picked up randomly on the ground, but the baboon doesn't know. Its curiosity drives it to just get them."
"It's just that my soil cave is not just found casually. It is about the same width as a baboon's arm. It should be left by rodents. The caves of these animals have one characteristic, that is, the passage is narrow, but the inside is large. It is used for
Guard against natural predators, such as some snakes, and the drought has made the entire cave very hard."
"Baboons can put their hands in such a passage to obtain seeds, but it is impossible to take them out."
"At that time, while its hand is stuck, we can step forward and catch it. It is a natural trap."
【Ah this】
[I suspect my IQ has been insulted]
[Isn’t this too crude? If you let go, won’t you break free (face covering)]
"You are just bystanders, and you have overestimated the intelligence of animals and underestimated their stress responses."
"As a baboon, when it grabs a handful of seeds and finds that it can't pull them out, the first thing that comes to mind is not letting go, but extreme emotional fear."
"It will only feel that its hand must be bitten by something in the hole. Out of its instinctive body protection, it will never let go of its hand and expose its soft palm."
"Especially when we who have just left us come back, the fear in his heart will be amplified to the extreme, and it is almost impossible to think of letting go of this operation."
"Remaking traps is troublesome and time-consuming, and is far less useful than natural caves like this."
"Besides, as I just said, this is a method invented by the indigenous African Makara people. It is definitely practical. Just take a look."
Hearing this, the originally skeptical audience suppressed their confusion and watched the baboon getting closer and closer to the cave entrance. They couldn't help but hold their breath and their hearts were beating fast.
They wanted to know whether Bifang's so-called method could work.
The shadow moved on the ground, and then came to the waist of the slope little by little.
When the baboon held up its hands and strode to the front of the cave, it stretched its neck and looked into the cave, but it was pitch black and could not see anything clearly.
In just a moment, the baboon decided to reach in and take out what the two-legged monkey had just put in.
The slender arms covered with black hair stretched into the hole, and the audience's nerves were stretched to the limit.
In the hole that no one could see, the baboon's palm suddenly touched the seeds that Bifang had put in before. The baboon became excited when he really touched something, but when it grabbed a handful of seeds and tried to take them out
, a huge force jammed the wrist.
In an instant, the excitement disappeared, leaving only the fear of being caught suddenly.
The baboon, unable to free itself at the entrance of the cave, let out a howl. As soon as he heard the cry, Bi Feng rushed out from behind the tree. From a distance of tens of meters, he rushed there in a breath, pulled out the rope, and tied it to the baboon.
Harley, who was novel about everything, jumped up and followed Bifang driven by his hunting instinct.
"Baboons have very sharp claws, and because they eat meat, their teeth are also very sharp, so you must be careful when binding it to avoid being bitten or scratched by it, which will be very troublesome. If the wound is deeper, it will definitely become infected in the wild.
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"By the way, there are also legs. The feet of baboons, monkeys, and orangutans are very flexible, almost like hands. They can not only kick, but also catch. You have to be careful about this."
Bi Fang held the rope in his hand, and the audience didn't know how he did it. Facing the frantically struggling baboon, he strung the rope around his body in a few passes, and then pulled it and tied it tightly.
After the binding was completed, the baboon remembered to let go of his hand, but it was already too far away.
"This is a very clever way for the local indigenous people to catch the baboon. If it had known to let go earlier, it would not have been caught by us, but now it is too late."
[Psychology of online game planning]
【I am a baboon】
[You translated it for me, but I didn’t understand it]
[Smart humans drew inferences and modified the plan to find the whereabouts of the female baboon... But the baboons also knew that humans were eager to find water (looking for the female baboon), so they led humans into an ambush when they were looking for water sources (looking for the female baboon)
In the circle - cactus jump (dog head)]
[In the latest version, the bug of baboons grabbing seeds and not letting go has been updated]
[When ordinary people catch baboons, their arms may be chewed to bits]
[So what kind of seeds did Fang Shen put in it? 】
【You will know when you put your hand inside and grab a handful()】
【Do you think I am a baboon (dog head)】
Bi Fang lifted the baboon up. The baboon was not very big, probably only a little over half a meter in length. It was considered a minor among prairie baboons.
Maybe it's because he's underage that he's so curious. If it were an old baboon, it's not sure whether he could succeed.
Bi Fang lifted the baboon to a dead tree with almost no leaves and tied the baboon directly to the tree.
"It's not enough to catch the baboon, we also need to make it talk."
"After the local natives catch the baboon, if they want to find water, they will throw some salt blocks next to it. Out of instinct, the baboons will lick the salt blocks and eat them like candy."
"The more we lick, the thirstier we become. Basically, after an hour or two, we can untie the rope and the baboons will take us to find water."
"Unfortunately, we don't have salt blocks now. In order to shorten the time, we can only find a dead tree without shade and let the baboons bask in the sun. Maybe by the afternoon, we can achieve our goal."
[Why do baboons like to eat dry salt?]
[Baboon: I need to drink water]
[Just marinate it to taste, right?]
[The face of the car power giant]
[You can also warm it over the fire]
【Be a human being】
"Because animals are different from us humans, they supplement salt by not adding salt to their food. Carnivores drink blood, and herbivores lick rock walls. But this method can only meet the most basic needs."
"Actually, if we want to eat delicious food, the amount of salt in our daily meals is basically more than the healthy standard, let alone for animals."
"So their bodies will have a 'salt thirst' due to lack of minerals, which is similar to a physiological instinct, just like a goat climbing up a rock wall to risk licking the salt in the cracks of the rocks. It cannot be controlled."
[By the way, this is what Fang Shen said to teach the cheetah. Can the cheetah really learn it? (Funny)]
[Harley: Have you ever misunderstood my ability to understand? 】
[It’s too difficult, it’s too difficult]
[Cheetah: What method B]
[Until one day, people discovered a cheetah on the grassland that could use seeds to trap baboons and tie them up]
[Talking about whether this is animal cruelty (dog head)]
【Animal protection is furious!】
【Despicable Foreigner】
Bi Fang laughed when he saw the speech in the live broadcast room: "It is of course impossible for Harley to learn to trap baboons and eat salt cubes in the sun, but that is not the focus of the matter."
"The whole point is to follow some animals and eventually find their water source. That's the key."
"Whether it is exposure to the sun or feeding salt blocks, they are all methods we use to shorten the time. It is like a catalyst in a chemical experiment, which can speed up the reaction. But without a catalyst, it does not mean that the reaction will not happen, and the final result will be different.
Already."
"Moreover, although Harley cannot understand or learn what we do, it can strengthen his memory and deepen his memory of tracking baboons."
"As for whether it is animal cruelty, I can only say that it is, and I will not deny it, but if it were not to teach Harley, I would not use this method, and I can also guarantee that this matter itself is not
What irreparable physical damage will be done to the baboons?"
"For me, there are at least ten ways to get water on the grassland."
【I believe this】
[Others who say this are definitely bragging. When Fang Shen said this, I just thought he was keeping a low profile and must not have counted carefully (funny)]
[It has to be Lao Fang]
【Is this Versailles? I love it.】
[Persecution from Big Brother Primate]
[What bad intentions can humans have?]
After wrapping the rope around the tree several times to ensure that it would not loosen, Bifang left the spot.
Although the rope is just twisted out of trees and may be chewed off, it depends on who made the rope. Bifang is still very confident in the rope he made.
"The next step is a long wait, which may have to wait until the next day. I don't want to move at night."
"We can't see clearly at night. The lighting range of the torch is limited, so we may lose sight of the target. It's also not safe because there are predators out there."
Bifang took Harley to find a shade of tree and began to rest, waiting for the time to pass little by little.
In the distance, the baboons of the same kind had no intention of coming forward to help. Perhaps because of the presence of Bifang and the cheetah, the baboons could only watch their companions tied under the tree and receive the influence of the sun.
Occasionally, a baboon tied under a tree will howl.
Seeing this, Bi Fang also explained.
"In fact, animals on the African grasslands often come into contact with some indigenous humans, and they have an idea of the degree of danger to humans."
"Just like baboons, some African natives will catch and eat them. Although they are both primates, this behavior is difficult for ordinary people to accept, but this is Africa."
"Just like the Maasai, three Maasai with spears can drive away the entire pride of lions and take away the prey. Many times, animals on the grassland will take a detour when they see humans."
"If I didn't invade the territory and take away the resources, but I just lost a companion, the baboon king would not easily choose to go to war with me. Of course, that won't necessarily happen if I hang around in front of them for a long time."
Among monkeys, baboons are also the only higher monkeys that live in large groups in camps. Sometimes they even form large groups of hundreds, and each group is composed of several families.
Each family is led by the experienced male who is the strongest, tallest and most beautiful in the group. In particular, the size and sharpness of the male's canine teeth are important criteria for whether he can serve as the leader.
At the same time, the baboon group is also a very united group. The baboon group is led by a strong male baboon, and there are specialized baboons responsible for warning of the coming of enemies.
Baboons have a rough temperament and often fight in groups. If they encounter an intruder in their territory, the leader will often take the lead and rush to the front, followed by the other members. They all look like fierce and tenacious soldiers, roaring loudly together to attack the intruder.
Some throw stones or bite with sharp canine teeth.
Being attacked by dozens of baboons, if you escape early, there may not be any danger, but if you want to resist, you will be in danger.
As time went by, the sun gradually set in the west, and soon the baboons under the tree became languid.
Bi Fang began to search for dry branches nearby to prepare for the first night's bonfire on the prairie.
Several branches were set up, and a groove was cut out of one of them.
There is no moisture in these dry branches.
Under Bifang's quick rubbing, a wisp of green smoke soon rose.
As the tinder was covered and blown, the sparks scattered, and finally a bright bonfire rose on the grassland.
The arrival of night has caused the ambient temperature to drop a lot, and the baboon, which was originally depressed, cheered up a little.
When Bifang looked over, the baboon tilted its head again, avoided sight, and hid behind the tree.
The starry sky is bright, the burning firewood crackles, sparks splash onto the loess, and the howls of baboons fighting can often be heard in the darkness in the distance.
Bi Fang sat on the stone and added firewood.
The backpack was leaning against the stone. The Gambia rat poked its head out curiously and looked around. When it saw the cheetah next to it, it retracted its head and got back into the bag.
The tired and hungry cheetah had no spirit of teasing. It lay down at Bifang's feet, yawned and closed its eyes.
The orange firelight illuminated the surrounding area, and the shadows swayed slightly.