Madagascar c.1958 - river in Madagascar. Caiman hunting.

The video describes a journey to Marouet for a caiman hunt. It highlights the challenges of spotting caimans in a calm river and the decision to leave the caiman skins to the locals. The hunters return home as the water hyacinths begin their evening promenade.

What is the main activity the friends are invited to participate in at Marouet?

• Bird watching in the forest

• Camping by the river

• Fishing on a calm river

• Caiman hunting on a calm river

What makes the river at Marouet particularly deceptive?

• Its grey waters and sandy beaches concealing dangerous reptiles

• Its hidden waterfalls

• Its clear waters

• Its fast currents

What skill is emphasized as crucial for spotting caimans?

• Strength

• Keen observation

• Speed

• Patience

Why do the hunters leave the caiman skins to the locals?

• They are not interested in caiman skins

• They are afraid of the locals

• They are not traders and prefer to leave the skins to the locals

• They do not know how to skin caimans

What marks the end of the hunting adventure?

• The sound of distant drums

• The water hyacinths' evening stroll

• The arrival of a storm

• The setting sun