[BITList] Fwd: [vsdh] Hunting with Cheetahs in 1939

[Michael Feltham]

 From John's other list.  Fascinating stuff !

Mike
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From: John Feltham <wulguru.wantok at gmail.com>
Date: 1 April 2009 07:31:24 BST
Subject: [vsdh] Hunting with Cheetahs in 1939

 From another list....

This is a segment from the film 'Life with an Indian Prince' -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NevenDIp95A.

In 1939 two young Americans traveled to India to experience the
falconry practices of Indian royalty and to photograph and film
wildlife for National Geographic. In addition to hunting with birds of
prey, members of the royal party used to hunt with cheetahs.

This sport and way of life has disappeared into history. This rare
footage is quite unique, and most probably the only of its kind.

ooroo

Bad typists of the word, untie.