Shadowing Practice: How to Survive the Top 5 Deadliest Primates - Learn English Speaking with Video
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They have sharp teeth, strong muscles, and don't like it when you sneak into their territories.
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But what makes them even more dangerous is they are smart and more violent than other animals.
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Now you are safe from hacks, but that won't save you from some of the most dangerous mammals on Earth.
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But don't worry.
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Today, we'll reveal the five deadliest primates on Earth
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and show you how some lucky people survive being attacked by these terrible beasts.
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Do you think you could outsmart them?
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Let's find out.
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Here's how to survive the five deadliest primates.
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Primates are one of the most diverse groups of mammals with more than 500 species, including humans.
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In proportion to their body weights, primates have the largest brains among terrestrial mammals.
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And if you are wondering, other primates are as violent as humans they're considered the most violent animals.
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Primates kill their own kind six times more often than an average mammal.
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If they can kill their neighbors, what's stopping them from slaughtering you?
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Mandrills.
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These colorful monkeys live in Africa's equatorial forests, roaming the territory searching for food.
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Males can be more than one meter tall, with strong limbs and 5 cm canine teeth that can easily tear your flesh.
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The colors on males' faces get more intense as testosterone levels rise in their bodies.
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If they start beating the ground in front of you and their faces get more colorful, they are ready to fight.
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Don't run.
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They can chase you at 40 km per hour.
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That's more than six times faster than an average human.
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Instead, back off slowly, and don't make any sound.
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These unique primates live in the meadows of Ethiopia's mountains.
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They are fast runners, expert climbers, and violent attackers whose size is similar to mandrills and baboons.
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But galatas have a unique reddish area on their chests.
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and enormous, sharp teeth they use to defend their herd.
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If a galata looks at you and keeps rolling its lips fast and showing its teeth and gums, you're in danger.
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Don't try to run away, as they can run up to 45 km per hour.
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Back up slowly and don't lose sight of the galata.
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Baboons live in the savannah and other semi -arid areas of Africa and Arabia.
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When they are looking for food, they can be really aggressive.
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In 2011, the infamous baboon called Fred terrorized tourists and residents in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Fred learned to break into cars and homes, and he attacked people in his wild quest for food.
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When authorities finally put the animal down, they discovered it had been shot 50 times during its reign of terror.
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Yes, baboons can be dangerous.
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Never try to feed them, as they are opportunistic eaters and can get very violent when looking for food.
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If they chase you, give them what they want and walk away.
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Gorillas live in the rainforests of Central Africa and have climbed
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so high on our list by being the largest primate on the planet.
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They can be up to 1 .8 m tall and weigh up to 200 kg.
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Yes, some humans can be as tall and heavy, but never as strong.
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They can lift 900 kg and punch you with 450 kg of force.
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You don't want to start a fight with such a match, right?
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They react to hierarchy, so if the alpha male sees you as a threat, it will try to fight you off.
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Your only chance is to show you're not a rival.
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Make yourself smaller, kneel down, and don't look him in the eye.
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Welcome to the home of the most dangerous primate.
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Chimps live in Central and West Africa.
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And among the great apes, they have the widest range.
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They can be 1 .7 m tall and are really strong.
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But not as strong as many people think.
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For decades, scientists thought that chimps were five to eight times stronger than humans.
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It seems that was the result of a poorly designed study.
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Further studies confirmed that chimps are about 1 .5 times stronger than humans.
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That's still a huge difference.
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They share 98 % of our genes.
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And yes, they use weapons.
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Chimps use projectiles and use spears and sturdy objects to harm other creatures.
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But the weapon you really want to avoid is the mouth.
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If they attack you, they will try to maim you.
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In 2009, a woman was attacked by a friend's pet chimpanzee named Travis in Connecticut.
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Before the police shot him dead, the beast mutilated her hands and tore off her face.
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Fortunately, she survived.
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But if you find yourself in a similar situation, the first thing you should do is try to de -escalate.
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Showing your teeth together is a sign of submission for primates.
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But if that doesn't work, do what you can to get away from its mouth.
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But don't use your hands.
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It can easily cut them off.
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Oh boy, that was close.
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Fortunately, the 2 % of our genes that differentiates us from other primates saved you this time.
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But what happens if you're attacked by another human?
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Could you also survive being locked up with some of the deadliest people?
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Find out here on How to Survive.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 95 sentences and 1216 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:36. The speaker talks at a steady 141 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- password /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ (noun) — A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
- violent /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ (adjective) — Involving extreme force or motion.
- unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ (adjective) — Limitless or without bounds; unrestricted.
- fortunately /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ (adverb) — In a fortunate manner.
- sharp /ʃɑɹp/ (adjective) — Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
- defend /dɪˈfɪnd/ (verb) — To ward off attacks against (something or someone).
- sensitive /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ (adjective) — Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
- chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ (verb) — To follow at speed.
- gene /d͡ʒiːn/ (noun) — A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take several values and (in principle) predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form…
- tear /tɛɹ/ (verb) — To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
- beast /biːst/ (noun) — Any four-footed land mammal.
- colorful /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ (adjective) — Possessing prominent and varied colors.
- complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/ (adjective) — Difficult or convoluted.
- harm /hɑːm/ (noun) — Physical injury; hurt; damage.
- muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ (noun) — A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- live in (verb) — To reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.)
- find out (verb) — To discover, as by asking or investigating.
- look for (verb) — To seek.
- back off (verb) — To move backwards away from something.
- back up (verb) — To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
- break into (verb) — To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- run away (verb) — To flee by running.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sharp /ʃɑɹp/, flesh /flɛʃ/, publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/, proportion /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/, submission /səbˈmɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/, fortunately /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/, differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like password, violent, unlimited.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.