The third issue of the Southern African Feline Focus from Voice4Lions and Richard Peirce. To see the April Briefing please click the link below.
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IN THE STUDIO
I was in the Sound Gallery Studio in Exeter on Saturday being directed by Anton and Jasmine of Rockpool Media in South Africa recording the last bits of narration for the soon to be released film, SHARK TOWN.
BOOK LAUNCH THANKYOU!
My thanks to the 150+ people who defied a dodgy weather forecast to attend Thursday's launch of 'Ahead Of The Game' in Bude.
You bought lots of books, I hope you enjoy the read. Go well, and thanks again, Richard
RICHARD PEIRCE'S LATEST SPY NOVEL.
'Ahead Of The Game' is my new spy thriller. The action takes place in the Westcountry in U.K, and mostly in the North Cornwall area.
256 pages of fast action describe a plot by Putin's proxies to blow up vital U.K assets in the Westcountry.
The highly acclaimed multi-award winning documentary is now available for free view on the Ultimate Nature Documentaries YouTube channel.
You can now watch Lions, Bones & Bullets at https://t.co/7JQD4oRkSX
"We survived COVID, but we didn’t survive Rabies."
We’re deeply saddened to hear that Steve Benjamin from @animalocean, in Cape Town, is closing his seal snorkelling business following the confirmation of rabies as the cause behind the recent attacks on snorkelers by Cape Fur seals. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Steve on several projects including @lewispugh’s #CoralSwim in the Red Sea. Without a doubt, he is one of the most inspiring, lovely and talented people we’ve ever collaborated with.
In January 2022, Steve and his team observed Cape Fur seals at Duiker Island, on the West Coast of South Africa, exhibiting erratic behaviour and attacking snorkelers, resulting in serious injuries. The next season wasn't much better and the team's stress was mounting. Several guides were no longer willing to snorkel, and were overwhelmed with taking clients to doctors. The team felt that offering seal snorkelling had become hazardous, compromising the fun and excitement of the activity.
When rabies was confirmed, first in one case, then three, and eventually throughout a large part the entire seal population of about 2 million, it became evident that this would be an ongoing issue. This is the first outbreak of rabies to have been detected in a marine mammal population worldwide.
Steve and his team have dedicated 16 years to offering a unique ocean opportunity for people to connect with Cape Fur seals in their kelp forest habitats. But @animalocean’s work isn’t over. It will be shifting focus to new ventures, including ocean safaris, film support, the sardine migration, and other expeditions.
Please head over to Steve's channels and share your support and love 🌊🦭💙
SILVER AWARD for Lions, Bones & Bullets (LBB) at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa. Three years after its release Lions Bones and Bullets is still viewable all over the world, is still winning international awards, and is still fully relevant.…
Lions, Bones and Bullets will have its South African T.V. premier when it airs at 9.00 pm on Monday February 5th on SABC 3. If you are in S.A. please watch, and please pass the word on.
Go well, Richard.
Fats Domino, Little Richard, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and now Jerry Lee Lewis, the founders of rock 'n roll now all rocking upstairs.
Thanks guys for starting it!
The heat across the entire continent of Africa is incredible. Reaching 40C plus in the North and the south - with Augrabies Falls in South Africa hitting 41.7C - in springtime. There's little escape from thermal intolerance in any region.
LIONS BONES and BULLETS has now been released by ARTE TV, and can be watched in Germany, France, Lichtenstein, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Nederlands in French and German. Restricted to those countries but news re UK, SA and viewing opportunities!!
https://t.co/YOr1wUpZUr
‼️Those living in France, Germany, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium are very lucky to be able to watch Lions, Bones & Bullets on @ARTEfr via the link below. https://t.co/coxeF9xvbq