Life of pi chap9
I think now the real and intresting story is begun because for the previous chapters i really used to get bored reading the same thing about their past, his studies and about his name,but now i think the story is cathing the real shape.
Pi discusses territoriality at greater length, explaining that animals are fiercely defensive of their particular area. They also respect the territory of other creatures, which is why lion tamers enter the cage first, establishing their dominance before the lions are brought in. Pi shifts into an explanation of why socially inferior animals omega animals—tend to be the most obedient, loyal, and faithful to their masters. They have the most to gain from a good relationship with an alpha creature.
This chapter also explains another aspect of being a zookeeper is getting the animals used to having humans nearby. Pi believes that it is an art to be able to reduce the animals’ flight distance or the minimum distance they need from a human before they flee. The flight distance varies from animal to animal.
