Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50
Cours gratuits > Forum > Exercices du forum || En basMessage de here4u posté le 01-03-2026 à 18:54:28 (S | E | F)
Hello dears,

Another easy exercice that everyone can do! Let's write together...
Comme l'Expression libre est la compétence la plus difficile à bien acquérir dans l'apprentissage d'une langue, il nous faut nous y entraîner, même si c'est notre langue maternelle, d'ailleurs...

Certains m'avaient dit être gênés d'exprimer des idées personnelles ( - ils avaient l'impression - souvent fausse - de les exprimer maladroitement ). Dautre part, vous savez que je ne vous demande pas de " raconter votre vie " si vous ne le désirez pas... Je souhaite juste vous voir vous exprimer sur tout sujet aussi " librement " que possible.

De plus, je pense que vous aurez maintenant compris que pour moi, toute expression, même maladroite, est intéressante et a de la valeur. Elle nous stimule tous à " trouver mieux " !
Voici les questions auxquelles vous pourrez répondre :
1) What's your favourite occupation?
2) Are we threatened by individualism?
3) If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
Vous pouvez répondre à 1 ou 2 questions au choix en mp en notant bien les références - et développer celle(s) que vous voulez, jusqu'à atteindre en tout un maximum d'environ 150 mots.
Envoyez-moi vos réponses en mp et je publierai une première série que vous 'corrigerez' (en bleu d'abord pendant deux jours, sans donner 'votre solution') puis en vert. Une fois le premier texte 'corrigé' au mieux, je publierai ensuite la deuxième série... (sans changements donc !
) Vous gagnez de la liberté (celle de ne pas parler de plusieurs sujets, ceux qui ne vous " inspirent pas "... Vous écrivez la longueur que vous voulez, vous pouvez choisir d'inventer, de plaisanter, ou de répondre avec sérieux... Nous vous suivrons !Cet exercice sera pour vous un
ou
en fonction de la qualité de vos écrits et des difficultés (surmontées) dans la prestation...Cet exercice sera corrigé le jeudi 12 mars 2026 ! Go for it! with THE FORCE.

Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 03-03-2026 à 23:15:20 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Here is our first ANSWER:
ANSWER A: Topic 3 please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you.
If you were an animal which one would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, knowing how to use the tools. Remaining, however, gentle and sensitive and sociable, I would feel and still express emotions like joy,
empathy, anger. I would live in a family, altruistic and supportive.
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
for your help! 

Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 04-03-2026 à 13:11:58 (S | E)
Hello dears!

No inspiration?



Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 05-03-2026 à 10:52:53 (S | E)
Hello!
ANSWER A: Topic 3 please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you.
A very good text.
If you were an animal which one would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, knowing how to use the tools. Remaining, however, gentle and sensitive and sociable, I would feel and still express emotions like joy,
empathy, anger. I would live in a family, altruistic and supportive (word order?).
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 06-03-2026 à 10:46:00 (S | E)
Hello!
ANSWER A: Topic 3
A very good text.
my indications.
If you were an animal which one would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, knowing how to use the tools
. Remaining, however, gentle and sensitive and sociable, I would feel and still express emotions like joy,empathy, anger. I would live in a family, altruistic and supportive (word order?).
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
A very good text, indeed!


Green required.

Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de magie8, postée le 06-03-2026 à 11:34:14 (S | E)
ANSWER A: Topic 3
.THANK YOU GEROLD and HERE4U FOR YOUR HELP
my CORRECTION.
If you were an animal which one, would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, I would know to find (the appropriate tools and tips to help me in difficult tasks. ( I would be still gentle, sensitive and sociable, feeling and expressing emotions like joy,empathy, anger. I would live in (an altruistic and supportive family.
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 06-03-2026 à 14:14:12 (S | E)
Hello!
MagieANSWER A: Topic 3
If you were an animal which one, would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, I would know to find (the appropriate tools and tips to help me in difficult tasks. ( I would be still* gentle, sensitive and sociable, feeling and expressing emotions like joy,empathy, anger. I would live in (an altruistic and supportive family. Altruistic and supportive, I would live in a family. (Do the adjectives qualify the elephant or the family in the original text?))
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
* I'm not sure I understand what "still" would mean here (toujours, encore, aussi, cependant?), and in the original text: I would feel and still express emotions ...
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 06-03-2026 à 15:54:21 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Merci à vous de ce bon travail. Nous y reviendrons en fin de quinzaine.
ANSWER B: please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you.
If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why ?Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I do those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful super-beings, or rather as ridiculous and presomptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, while they're just ridiculous and presomptuous fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom ? »
for your help!

Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 06-03-2026 à 18:16:33 (S | E)
Hello!
ANSWER B: please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you.
If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
A very ywitty text.
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why ?Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I do those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful super-beings, or rather as ridiculous and presomptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, while?? (I would use another conjunction, but I'm not sure) they're just ridiculous and presomptuous (avoid repetition if possible) fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom ? »
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de peggy06, postée le 07-03-2026 à 08:17:08 (S | E)
If I were an animal I would want to be a tiger living in the savanah _It represents strengh an flexibility
It is a beautiful animal that fascinate me _ In the jungle , very few animals approached him
Living often apart from the other animals he is protective of his family
Yes he is wild and feed himself with life animal preys but it's the law of the jungle
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de happynutmeg13, postée le 07-03-2026 à 15:44:22 (S | E)
Hello!
Je propose, avec l'aide de gerold :
Hello!
ANSWER B: please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you.
If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
A very ywitty text.
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why ?Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I do doing those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the no article weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful super-beings all-mighty beings, or rather as ridiculous and presomptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, while?? (I would use another conjunction, but I'm not sure)whereas ? they're just ridiculous and presomptuous (avoid repetition if possible)overbold ? fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom ? »
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Modifié par happynutmeg13 le 07-03-2026 15:44
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Modifié par happynutmeg13 le 07-03-2026 15:45
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 07-03-2026 à 17:56:14 (S | E)
Hello!
HappynutmegANSWER B: please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you.
If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
A very witty text.
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why'? Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I am doing those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out
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Modifié par gerold le 07-03-2026 17:59
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 10-03-2026 à 22:51:37 (S | E)
Hello Happy!
If you fancy it, you may have a go at the text, in green. Don't hesitate if you have questions or objections too.


Edit:
Though peggy didn't respect the rules, as we have time, and no other text in the waiting line for now, you may consider peggy's little text.

Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 11-03-2026 à 11:29:28 (S | E)
Hello!
Peggy's text.
If I were an animal I would want to be a tiger living in the savanah _It (choose between he or it) represents strengh an flexibility
It is a beautiful animal that fascinate me _ In the jungle, very few animals approached him
Living often apart from the other animals (punctuation) he is protective of his family.
Yes he is wild and feed himself with life animal preys but it's the law of the jungle
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de happynutmeg13, postée le 11-03-2026 à 19:39:00 (S | E)
Hello all!
Concerning Answer B, I'm ok with gerold's corrections!
I can't see what I could add
Would you add anything, dear Here4U?
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 12-03-2026 à 21:49:19 (S | E)
Hello!
Peggy's text.
If I were an animal I would want to be a tiger living in the savanah. He represents strength and flexibility. (full stop!)
It is a beautiful animal that fascinates me. In the jungle, very few animals approach
Living often apart from the other animals, he is protective of his family.
That's true, he is wild and feeds himself with
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 13-03-2026 à 09:29:11 (S | E)
Hello dears,
Here are your corrections!

ANSWER A: initial text!
If you were an animal which one would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, knowing how to use the tools. Remaining, however, gentle and sensitive and sociable, I would feel and still express emotions like joy,
empathy, anger. I would live in a family, altruistic and supportive.
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
[A very good text !]
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ANSWER A: Topic 3: gerold’s indications:
A very good text.
If you were an animal which one would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, knowing how to use the tools. Remaining, however, gentle and sensitive and sociable, I would feel and still express emotions like joy,
empathy, anger. I would live in a family, altruistic and supportive (word order?).
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
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ANSWER A: Topic 3: my indications.
A very good text.
If you were an animal which one would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, knowing how to use the tools
. Remaining, however, gentle and sensitive and sociable, I would feel and still express emotions like joy,empathy, anger. I would live in a family, altruistic and supportive (word order?).
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
A very good text, indeed!
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ANSWER A: Topic 3.THANK YOU GEROLD and HERE4U FOR YOUR HELP: Magie’s suggestions:
If you were an animal which one, would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, I would know to find (the appropriate tools and tips to help me in difficult tasks. ( I would be still gentle, sensitive and sociable, feeling and expressing emotions like joy,empathy, anger. I would live in (an altruistic and supportive family.
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
TB corrections.
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ANSWER A: Topic 3: gerold’s suggestions after Magie’s.
If you were an animal which one, would you like to be? Why?
If I could turn into an animal, I would see myself as an elephant in the African Savannah.
I would be tall, enormous, imposing as a symbol of strength and power.
And especially I would have a phenomenal memory and be able to solve complex problems, I would know XXX to find (the appropriate tools and tips to help me in difficult tasks. ( I would be still* gentle, sensitive and sociable, feeling and expressing emotions like joy,empathy, anger. I would live in (an altruistic and supportive family. Altruistic and supportive, I would live in a family. (Do the adjectives qualify the elephant or the family in the original text?))
My body language, as much as my voice, would be very expressive and comprehensible.
Without being a dominator, or a predator, I would be respected because even the lion king would not approach me.
I would live in freedom, in the open air, in vast spaces. I would not have any enemies, except human beings who are wilder than the animals of the Savannah.
* I'm not sure I understand what "still" would mean here (toujours, encore, aussi, cependant?), and in the original text: I would feel and still express emotions ...
‘I would feel and still express emotions like joy’ : dans cette phrase, je ne comprends pas : je ressentirais et exprimerais encore des émotions comme… [Pourquoi le fait de ressentir des émotions t’empêcherait-il de les exprimer ? …Dans cette phrase, je mettrais ‘still’ en ‘facteur commun’ pour les deux verbes à la fois…
- Dans la correction de magie :’ ( I would be still gentle, sensitive and sociable, feeling and … Il y a, à nouveau, un problème d’ordre des mots…
- I would live in (an altruistic and supportive family : … est parfait. Like gerold, in the original text, I had understood that the adjectives referred to the elephant, while they’re clearly referring to the family in the final sentence. You are the only one to be able to choose !!!
C’est un très bon texte ! Bravo.


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ANSWER B : topic 3 : initial text !
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why ?Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I do those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful super-beings, or rather as ridiculous and presomptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, while they're just ridiculous and presomptuous fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom ? »
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ANSWER B: gerold’s indications: If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
A very witty text.
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why ?Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I do those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful super-beings, or rather as ridiculous and presomptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, while?? (I would use another conjunction, but I'm not sure) they're just ridiculous and presomptuous (avoid repetition if possible) fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom ? »
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Happynutmeg's suggestions: Je propose, avec l'aide de gerold :
Hello!
ANSWER B : Happynutmeg’s suggestions helped by gerold. And my indications.
A very witty text.
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course (no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why? Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I do doing B those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the no article weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful super-beings all-mighty beings TB , or rather as ridiculous and presomptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, while?? (I would use another conjunction, but I'm not sure)whereas ? they're just ridiculous and presomptuous (avoid repetition if possible)overbold ? fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom ? »
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ANSWER B: gerold’s suggestions
If you were an animal, which one would you like to be? Why?
A very witty text.
If I were an animal, no doubt I'd like to be a cat. Any cat? No, of course no... For I'd really like to be my own cat! And why'? Because I would see my familiar world through her eyes, and I am very curious about this. Sometimes, looking at her, I wonder: « What is behind this quiet and mysterious stare? What does she feel, what does she understand, when she looks at me while I am doing those strange things like hanging out the washing, or pulling out the weeds, or arranging flowers in a vase ? What does she understand about our lives at home? Does she have an opinion about us humans? Does she see us as all-powerful (or almighty (one word)) superbeings (usually written in one word), or rather as ridiculous and presumptuous creatures, figuring they're masters of the world, whereas I would use "whereas" too, is "while" acceptable?? they're just ridiculous and presomptuous) overbold fools knowing nothing about Feline Wisdom?»
- Still: Lien internet
premier paragraphe.
- Une objection : la reprise négative du début : Any cat? No, of course no... (nobody ?)
- Pour le ‘while’ ou whereas’, je préfèrerais ‘while’, car il n’y a pas d’opposition de personnes.Il s’agit toujours des 'ridiculous creatures'… Ce n’est pas un contraste sur les personnes mais du ‘temps’ – une attitude exprimée à deux moments différents.
- Lien internet
Très bon texte très bien corrigé.


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ANSWER C: initial text
If I were an animal I would want to be a tiger living in the savanah _It (choose between he or it) represents strengh an flexibility
It is a beautiful animal that fascinate me _ In the jungle, very few animals approached him
Living often apart from the other animals (punctuation) he is protective of his family.
Yes he is wild and feed himself with life animal preys but it's the law of the jungle
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Gerold's suggestions:
If I were an animal I would want to be a tiger living in the savanah. He represents strength and flexibility. (full stop!)
It is a beautiful animal that fascinates me. In the jungle, very few animals approached him.
Living often apart from the other animals, he is protective of his family.
That's true, he is wild and feeds himself
- living prey/ live prey/ prey still alive.
J'ai cherché : la plupart des carnivores dévorent leur proies mortes. Ils les tuent avant le festin qui est ainsi plus confortable et moins dangereux (risque de blessures défensives). Ils ne dévorent vivantes que les petites proies.
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au mélange du présent et du passé. S'en tenir à un "temps". -
après recherches 'prey' est indénombrable. Un grand
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à vous qui avez rédigé et corrigé ! Bravo ! Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de gerold, postée le 13-03-2026 à 16:41:34 (S | E)
Hello here4u
Living preys or simply preys?
Au fond, les proies sont toujours vivantes tant que le prédateur ne les a pas attrapées. Les animaux morts dévorés par les charognards ne sont pas des proies.
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de happynutmeg13, postée le 13-03-2026 à 18:24:09 (S | E)
Hello!
Any cat? No, of course noT?
Réponse : Let's suggest 104/ Taking it easy 50 de here4u, postée le 14-03-2026 à 17:41:37 (S | E)
Hello dears!


I’m no specialist in predators, of course…
but during my research, I read quite a lot about lions, tigers, and their cubs, and always found ‘live’ prey, or ‘prey that were alive’ .Therefore I do think that for a lion, Nec plus ultra is catching a prey, killing it, and eating it « fresh » , or feeding their cubs on fresh meat…If the different kinds of prey ( uncountable) are not devoured right away, they become carrion or carcasses. The animals eating them are scavengers.

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