GoPro: Lions - The New Endangered Species?

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  • @eazy1437
    @eazy1437 5 років тому +3012

    this is like heaven, paradise, walking with those beautiful creatures and loving them, its like a dream

    • @luigiweyrauch84
      @luigiweyrauch84 5 років тому +82

      Yeah man u say it. It seems so natural and beautiful

    • @zenggansangma4977
      @zenggansangma4977 5 років тому +56

      Yeah this is what heaven must be like, playing with every other creatures without any fear

    • @Tosty3
      @Tosty3 5 років тому +21

      I was crying imagining that

    • @crispr5260
      @crispr5260 5 років тому +1

      Careful the ambush in the bush ;;;

    • @lemonmelon3193
      @lemonmelon3193 5 років тому +2

      @@Tosty3 find the true religion, come to islam...

  • @jonathanelizondo980
    @jonathanelizondo980 6 років тому +1637

    him getting hugged by the lions in slow motion was the most majestic thing I have ever seen

  • @joelweisberg
    @joelweisberg 9 років тому +2035

    It's as simple as this: God bless you Kevin Richardson for the valiant effort you make to preserve the miraculous animals under your care.

    • @biguglystick
      @biguglystick 9 років тому +5

      +Joel Barry YES! The man is a #HERO.

    • @joelweisberg
      @joelweisberg 9 років тому +13

      +Sheryl Schroeder Yes Sheryl, he sure is a hero. Oh my goodness do I envy him. As a lover of cats big and small, I consider him to be one of the luckiest men alive. BTW, I have a severe cat allergy but I have good meds. I'd take a whole bottle full so that I could just pet those big cats under the chin like Kevin does. I also am fascinated by the Hyena.

    • @Kappa_420
      @Kappa_420 9 років тому +2

      +Joel Barry No

    • @joelweisberg
      @joelweisberg 9 років тому +1

      +Kappa Wrong, YES!

    • @Kappa_420
      @Kappa_420 9 років тому

      +Joel Barry It´s fine if you believe in miracles/god, I don´t. :)

  • @sero.4296
    @sero.4296 4 роки тому +183

    Man 7.5 years later and this is still one of my favorite videos on UA-cam ever

    • @kydroz
      @kydroz 8 місяців тому +2

      Is it still one of your favourite videos on yt?

    • @sero.4296
      @sero.4296 8 місяців тому +2

      @@kydroz probably not but I still fuckin love it

  • @XxBlackAngel141
    @XxBlackAngel141 5 років тому +2358

    That feeling when you're loved by animals has got to be the best feeling ever...

    • @GameOver._.
      @GameOver._. 5 років тому +28

      When you can just have a big cat with nice furr who isnt lazy likes cuddle but still gotta baby talk.. its just fantastic

    • @akemidryzz9387
      @akemidryzz9387 5 років тому +19

      especially with big cats

    • @fernandoblikstein9717
      @fernandoblikstein9717 5 років тому +12

      @@akemidryzz9387 especially with wild animals

    • @akemidryzz9387
      @akemidryzz9387 5 років тому +2

      @@fernandoblikstein9717 yeah

    • @MikeLitoris66
      @MikeLitoris66 5 років тому +3

      You can always have your cat

  • @patockaphilipp2037
    @patockaphilipp2037 5 років тому +502

    This must be one of the most beautiful animal-human interactions ever to be recorded.
    I‘m almost in tears of happiness by just watching the clip.

  • @callisto3605
    @callisto3605 6 років тому +633

    Getting accepted in an hyena clan is one of the most difficult tasks there is when we talk about human-animal relationship,i'm impressed,well done mister.

  • @prometheus4268
    @prometheus4268 3 роки тому +463

    2:05 is just absolutely breathtaking, this is without a doubt the best pro conservation video i've ever seen

    • @Oats_with_milk
      @Oats_with_milk 3 роки тому +21

      My eyes were wet

    • @tellmemorethx
      @tellmemorethx 2 роки тому +8

      @prometheus I took a screenshot of that hug. Bobcat's closed eyes, arms around Kevin, is the best ever.

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa 2 роки тому +3

      I believe that's BobCat. A huge black mane male. With his mate Ginny.

    • @xMaFiaKinGz
      @xMaFiaKinGz 2 роки тому +3

      Looked so damn majestic

    • @Nat1Ka
      @Nat1Ka Рік тому

      Honestly makes me happy cry every time. So beautiful.

  • @hampfrii2g406
    @hampfrii2g406 5 років тому +306

    Nobody says thank you GoPro for making such beautiful pictures possible. And of course, thanks to Kevin

    • @thutrinh2081
      @thutrinh2081 5 років тому

      Hampfrii 2G hE was he one who recorded them

    • @thompson3rd
      @thompson3rd 5 років тому

      @@thutrinh2081 no he wasn't the only one, there's 2 people caged outside the car

  • @TomLawson14
    @TomLawson14 5 років тому +473

    2:04 i have no clue in the world why but that slo-mo is so powerful.

  • @keitocuramite698
    @keitocuramite698 5 років тому +1582

    This man is completely alpha for being able to befriend a 'king' lion

    • @wolfemations2168
      @wolfemations2168 5 років тому +1

      Dont u mean an alpha

    • @keitocuramite698
      @keitocuramite698 5 років тому +4

      @@wolfemations2168 thats what I said...

    • @wolfemations2168
      @wolfemations2168 5 років тому +7

      @@keitocuramite698 i ment alpha lion i know what u mean

    • @dezient3816
      @dezient3816 5 років тому +3

      @@wolfemations2168 Give me some of that good stuff.

    • @boobyg9938
      @boobyg9938 5 років тому +4

      Yall dumbasses he meant alpha as in "For being able to befriend an ALPHA lion" not a king lion like OP said. Alpha lion is the correct word.

  • @colleenhouser2714
    @colleenhouser2714 10 місяців тому +11

    Those lion hugs have got to be the best!! I cannot think of anything better!!❤

  • @buddyromero87
    @buddyromero87 5 років тому +1409

    Most people aren’t as friendly as these lions and hyenas .. crazy world !

    • @magictrick8833
      @magictrick8833 5 років тому +44

      They are aggressive towards others. They are calm around him because they trust him

    • @watappp
      @watappp 5 років тому +1

      Most people? You mean 80%

    • @karinthiebaud904
      @karinthiebaud904 5 років тому +6

      Hate and racism doesn't exist in the animal world, they compete for food , domination , right to mate but don't hate each other.

    • @velkylev4217
      @velkylev4217 5 років тому

      Another idiot posting this crap , go to Africa and play with wild predators, see how you'll like it . This guy in the video is stupid , risking his life , those animals can just go crazy and tear him apart anytime.

    • @yoloyeetboiii3983
      @yoloyeetboiii3983 5 років тому +3

      @@velkylev4217 if you don't like the video then go somewhere else

  • @berkekabir182
    @berkekabir182 5 років тому +20366

    imagine starting a fight with this guy and he brings his 'squad'

  • @brandtchepley459
    @brandtchepley459 8 років тому +7442

    Bad-ass: Chilling and playing up close with Lions in the African Savanna.
    Not Bad-ass: Killing a lion from several hundred meters away and then posing for a photo with the carcass.

    • @peppefrasca5179
      @peppefrasca5179 8 років тому +242

      true

    • @gimiklioptions
      @gimiklioptions 7 років тому +48

      But you need to understand that it is a sport and if the lion had a gun then he would kill your goldfish when you are at work so please understand that these bastards need to be put down.

    • @gimiklioptions
      @gimiklioptions 7 років тому +39

      I really thought that it was obvious with the fish remark but your right, next time i am sarcastic i will attach a link to a site containing all the information one would need to decipher the sarcasm i lay before you my Unknown Prince. Never again will I let my ignorance and pride hinder me from presenting myself in a matter that will please even the most humble of minds, for in this day and age, a man is only worth what he can present and the manner that that man chooses to present it in. For centuries we dueled in the mist of confusion that laid thick and dark over the lands and having this illusion divide the sanity of our fellow humans in a way that makes their brains function with abnormal characteristics, so it makes it in a way our duty to be there and always have the right arsenal of words to trigger and enjoy the effects of.
      www.livelifeincolor.freehat@explainer.msmbc.us

    • @briananderson2643
      @briananderson2643 7 років тому +15

      True

    • @gearlord816
      @gearlord816 7 років тому +46

      Brandt Chepley
      YEAH DUDE 👍 they are beautiful living beings like us, we have to be friends with them, not predators.

  • @kylieknight2365
    @kylieknight2365 2 роки тому +13

    I just love him. He adores these beautiful big cats like his children and working to make sure they are here with us for many more years.

  • @bomannnnn
    @bomannnnn 5 років тому +2130

    see you guys in 5 years when this is in everybody’s recommendations again

  • @seankennedy1377
    @seankennedy1377 5 років тому +750

    I follow Kevin. He is a good human. The Earth needs more people like him.

    • @mitul94
      @mitul94 4 роки тому +3

      Can u tell his insta id

    • @May16Joe
      @May16Joe 4 роки тому

      @@mitul94 lionwhisperersa

    • @user-vt5dh5zf3k
      @user-vt5dh5zf3k 4 роки тому

      Sean Kennedy yeo

    • @paulojose5631
      @paulojose5631 4 роки тому +3

      If the Earth had more people like him, the Earth would have less people. Yes, it is good

    • @sheikhsafwan1191
      @sheikhsafwan1191 4 роки тому +1

      Paulo José yeah that's why he is alive and well

  • @themayflowercompact
    @themayflowercompact 5 років тому +123

    2:05 - 2:45 this part is the most fantastic footage that I have ever seen on UA-cam... Amazing!

    • @willyrose19
      @willyrose19 5 років тому

      Go to Kevin Richardson Foundation Lion Whisperer channel. Lots of amazing videos. You can become a member for the cost of a cup of coffee per month and get all sorts of exclusive videos.

  • @tennyet2110
    @tennyet2110 3 роки тому +96

    Dear Kevin, I am your fan from the Czech Republic and cannot thank you enough for everything you do for animals, for us, for this planet...I truly wish your films are broadcast everywhere to everyone, esp.our children to be able to make right, sensible and driven-by-love decisions in their future, that´s what really matters... THANK YOU immensely from the bottom of my heart. Tenny

  • @GoPro
    @GoPro  11 років тому +2906

    Video of the Day!
    GoPro HERO3+ Adventure Series Episode Five: Lions - The New Endangered Species?
    Warning: Do not attempt what you see in this video unless the final item on your bucket list is, "Get eaten by lions."

    • @SamiLABED
      @SamiLABED 11 років тому +98

      good choice of music !

    • @yourdailymilk
      @yourdailymilk 11 років тому +30

      Honestly, looks like doing it. How is it possible?

    • @sneakySniper74
      @sneakySniper74 11 років тому +9

      Just so happens to be ;)

    • @KonJamo
      @KonJamo 11 років тому +31

      Video of the month at least...

    • @dracoyr
      @dracoyr 11 років тому +19

      He is sooooo lucky !

  • @ricepiratemick
    @ricepiratemick 11 років тому +389

    That hug at 2:05 ... amazing.

  • @thewilliamjrful
    @thewilliamjrful 9 років тому +398

    The lions love Kevin like their own father. They have a better relationship than any of us could, human to human.

    • @SohailJafar1
      @SohailJafar1 9 років тому +16

      I would say, I might be a little crazy, but I think they also see Kevin as a mother figure.

    • @hamzasharif619
      @hamzasharif619 9 років тому

      +The2012hungergames nah

    • @jonathanmeade1860
      @jonathanmeade1860 9 років тому

      +The2012hungergames it's possible but sadly right now we don't know how we see them

    • @jonathanmeade1860
      @jonathanmeade1860 9 років тому

      +The2012hungergames or how they see us

    • @Emptiness512
      @Emptiness512 9 років тому

      +thewilliamjrful Yes!! everything he is doing and sharing is all out of love, whether others want to see this or not...It takes a rare human being like this man to do what he does...Inspirational and well respected..

  • @plaga9vive344
    @plaga9vive344 2 роки тому +7

    The greeting hugs are just everything you need to know.. what lovely beings..!!

  • @randyneuman3122
    @randyneuman3122 6 років тому +76

    you can almost make out a smile on the lion's faces when they make contact. So fortunate to be able to interact with mother nature in that manner. BEAUTIFUL!

  • @QuantumBraced
    @QuantumBraced 9 років тому +418

    All life on Earth is one. We are a family and we should treat each other with respect.

    • @MillenniumEarl014
      @MillenniumEarl014 9 років тому +20

      Not great white sharks, they're assholes.

    • @Eglantine9Lunar
      @Eglantine9Lunar 9 років тому +8

      +ali a Mosquitoes?

    • @alia-fl6hj
      @alia-fl6hj 9 років тому

      Exactly

    • @alia-fl6hj
      @alia-fl6hj 9 років тому +2

      Please shut up. Im asking you nicely :)

    • @ronisg2206
      @ronisg2206 9 років тому

      +QuantumBraced not unless you're black ;)

  • @brave.9560
    @brave.9560 5 років тому +65

    I don't know why but I just started crying at 2:07. It's so beautiful see how two totally different species that are great dangers to each other, can also be the complete opposite.

    • @Nat1Ka
      @Nat1Ka Рік тому +1

      100% same here!

  • @kirkian1828
    @kirkian1828 2 роки тому +26

    i've followed his channel from the very first video and have watched this specific gopro video dozens of times over the years, and i still think this is GoPro's best feature ever. the perfect music, perfect shots and timing, even the snippets of the guys behind the camera show how differently the animals react to them versus Kevin. and their interview's great too, really clear that they went in-depth on questions Kevin actually found interesting and relevant. brilliant work done! this will always be among my top inspirational UA-cam videos

  • @anthonycrowley5080
    @anthonycrowley5080 11 років тому +35

    GoPro this is the Most brilliant clip you have put together. This is nothing short of magical. Not only have the gopros caught this in the most stunning way, but you bring to the forefront the trouble our wildlife is in because of habitat loss. Thank you for this clip.

    • @joelleturbo
      @joelleturbo 11 років тому +1

      Was at a loss of words but magical pretty much encompasses my feelings about this incredible movie. Tears!

    • @anthonycrowley5080
      @anthonycrowley5080 11 років тому

      tony sheldon You've got that right Tone

  • @indra8188
    @indra8188 5 років тому +27

    My condolences for Amy, this video started it all for me 6 years ago. Thank you for everything you do for them.

  • @QuitMonkeyingAround
    @QuitMonkeyingAround 10 років тому +261

    Amazing!!! People like him are the heart of our world.

    • @PIlotrcm
      @PIlotrcm 10 років тому +6

      Why? Because he hasn't gotten eaten by lions?

    • @QuitMonkeyingAround
      @QuitMonkeyingAround 10 років тому +3

      PIlotrcm That's one good reason haha!

    • @kevin71127
      @kevin71127 10 років тому +20

      PIlotrcm No, because he promotes species preservation and quality treatment towards life outside of the human race.

    • @DIphone129
      @DIphone129 9 років тому

      I know I would love to go these lions and have a day with them like he does

    • @johnjackson431
      @johnjackson431 9 років тому

      ***** What? nonsense.

  • @andywiggs1
    @andywiggs1 6 місяців тому +2

    I don’t know why I teared up watching this. It’s just so beautiful to see how you are able to interact with them knowing how much you TRULY care for them and their happiness and well being!

  • @raging4771
    @raging4771 4 роки тому +45

    I've watched this over 100 times now, and it still blows me away how incredible this is, how this seeming ferocious beast is just giving you a hug.

    • @lildevil2319
      @lildevil2319 3 роки тому +8

      then 100% recommend checking out his actual youtube channel !

  • @lorenzoherbert7110
    @lorenzoherbert7110 8 років тому +2786

    now if only my cat was as affectionate as these lions.

    • @qwebl
      @qwebl 8 років тому +5

      Lorenzo Herbert lmao

    • @jdevilgamerdrjuciyfruit1348
      @jdevilgamerdrjuciyfruit1348 8 років тому +108

      Lorenzo Herbert the smaller they are to bitcher they become

    • @bennettfender1546
      @bennettfender1546 8 років тому +7

      Gothy Mel my cat is as nice.

    • @zKaRiisMa
      @zKaRiisMa 8 років тому +20

      LMFAOOOOO Home cats are LAME AF. Wild Big Cats Are the real CATS

    • @bennettfender1546
      @bennettfender1546 8 років тому +22

      Cruz BVJr um no house cats are actually descended from African wild cats.

  • @mrfaithandphysics
    @mrfaithandphysics 10 років тому +174

    As a cat person I was moved to tears. We cannot lose this magnificent being. OMG. Stunning footage.

    • @mrfaithandphysics
      @mrfaithandphysics 10 років тому

      hankookshave smallgochus :) Yeah. And if I may be so bold as to be sarcastic and cynical to a total stranger: Hey! What do dose' lyons this dis is!? They want prime real estate, eh? They wannit? They buy it like everyone else!
      Heh, I love this Bizzaro world we live in.

    • @owen9669
      @owen9669 9 років тому +2

      Same

    • @mrfaithandphysics
      @mrfaithandphysics 9 років тому

      I would like to thank everyone who has shown solidarity. I knew I couldn't be alone, and every plus of solidarity has brought a moment of happiness into my life.
      Since any solution to this problem will require that which makes the world go around, and since so few of us have it anymore, perhaps we should focus on developing and presenting a plea to those who do have money.
      My clear and present understanding over the last few years has been this: if it makes a buck, it will happen, like it or not, up to destroying our "nest". If it doesn't make a buck, it will never, ever happen, no matter how much we need it, right up to saving the world itself. It won't happen unless it's profitable to do so. This is what we have done to ourselves. And to the innocent creatures that had no voice in the game.
      This game is rigged. How is it not everyone has had enough? So many still root for it. Think our system gives everyone a fair chance. Perhaps, if you are human, white, male, and from a wealthy family to start with. These magnificent cats are none of the above.

    • @markskalvans237
      @markskalvans237 9 років тому +1

      mrfaithandphysics If i was a billionare,i swear,i would spend lots of my cash on saving these beings.

    • @mrfaithandphysics
      @mrfaithandphysics 9 років тому +1

      jones marks I hear ya. I mean, just look at the thumbnail for the video. It says it all.
      I guess we have to leave it to the Africans and just focus on the wildlife we have where we live. They are all disappearing. The first mass extinction caused by human activity. And it is as bad as any in the past. Or soon will be, at the current rate of die-offs.

  • @michellechalmers8753
    @michellechalmers8753 4 роки тому +54

    Thank you GoPro for making possible all the images that Kevin shares with his subscribers. It is a privilege to watch him interact with these majestic creatures and if it were not for your products, we would have never seen it. Bravo to Kevin and bravo to GoPro!

    • @sammyn9345
      @sammyn9345 3 роки тому +2

      This is Kevin’s channel: ua-cam.com/users/LionWhispererTV

  • @leecisneros9773
    @leecisneros9773 6 років тому +232

    DAMN.........when you can have a bond with lion's and hyenas, your a boss!!!!

  • @Guitarfollower22
    @Guitarfollower22 8 років тому +240

    2:06 That may be one of the most breathtaking shots of all time

    • @sharspective
      @sharspective 8 років тому +2

      Guitarfollower22 I Agree It Was Beautiful 😩

    • @diamondback4467
      @diamondback4467 8 років тому +5

      Guitarfollower22 Hahahahaha your profile pic scared me a bit I was like 'oh shit' LOL😂😂. Clever

    • @gimiklioptions
      @gimiklioptions 7 років тому +3

      LoL you fell for it :-))

    • @henzzyo8384
      @henzzyo8384 7 років тому +2

      jessh i thought that was a spider ohhh thers is a fly now kill it

    • @suicidal.session
      @suicidal.session 7 років тому +1

      It definitely is, I've seen that shot evERYWHERE.

  • @abhijitroy1958
    @abhijitroy1958 5 років тому +297

    The Lions are hugging like ,I love you don't you know that 😍😍😍

    • @Doomguy-777
      @Doomguy-777 5 років тому +2

      As a lion, I love humans. But mostly for the meat when available and hungry.

    • @flavioflauzino7108
      @flavioflauzino7108 5 років тому

      Feio

  • @williamleeming4082
    @williamleeming4082 2 роки тому +5

    It's most definitely a gift and an honor which I truly could not imagine to be so close and excepted the way they are with Kevin.

  • @jehtlaggz8009
    @jehtlaggz8009 8 років тому +123

    Anyone else tear up a bit at around 2:10? Simply beautiful.

  • @Lachri
    @Lachri 11 років тому +36

    This was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a very long time!

  • @UncleBenjs
    @UncleBenjs 5 років тому +1055

    My favorite part was the humans in the cage with the animals looking in at them, it was like the animals were experiencing a human zoo lol

  • @sergioc.7910
    @sergioc.7910 3 роки тому +56

    I'm so jealous of Kevin. It's interesting to see the love these big beastly killas have for him. I've always been impressed at how affectionate lions are with their pride mates, then to see them be like that with a human is an even more awesome sight to behold. Lucky bastard Kevin.

  • @itsokay7989
    @itsokay7989 5 років тому +51

    Kevin is such an amazing guy. He's practically doing what Steve Irwin always wanted to do: buy land for animals so they can be safe. He's doing so much for lions and conservation it's incredible.

    • @danielgent7531
      @danielgent7531 5 років тому +1

      Yeh he's literally the African Steve Irwin

  • @dominic9028
    @dominic9028 9 років тому +85

    Amazing relationship with the Lions. I hope he can help their plight.

    • @biguglystick
      @biguglystick 9 років тому +9

      +Dominique Haupt #BanTrophyHunting!

    • @anyvideostuff1019
      @anyvideostuff1019 9 років тому +2

      +Sheryl Schroeder nah, ban trophy hunting of endangered animals specifically.

    • @davidholaday2817
      @davidholaday2817 8 років тому

      +Dominique Haupt Don't hope. DO. BE. Don't hope someone else is going to help their "plight". If we want to help their "plight", as we call it; we, ourselves, must do something about it. Don't talk about it unless your going to be involved.

  • @evilrose5922
    @evilrose5922 5 років тому +2940

    This man: lions come running at him *(starts laughing)*
    Me: a dog barks at me *(starts running and screaming)*

  • @kamahoangkang2706
    @kamahoangkang2706 3 роки тому +10

    I can't stop watching this clip I had watch how many times I lost count it's really touching what Kevin does with those cats were just incredible.

    • @sammyn9345
      @sammyn9345 3 роки тому +1

      This is Kevin’s channel: ua-cam.com/users/LionWhispererTV

  • @RandaMoody
    @RandaMoody 5 років тому +855

    See, this is a real man. You think you’re so tough with your lion head trophy on your wall? Go give a lion a hug, we’ll see how brave you are.

    • @nickivermillion
      @nickivermillion 5 років тому +25

      Couldn't have said it better myself! Lol

    • @RandaMoody
      @RandaMoody 5 років тому +58

      Shad-ï / ï-dahS well agree to disagree, but I think this is way more badass than shooting an animal from a far distance, hiding in a tree...

    • @wsluck7230
      @wsluck7230 5 років тому +1

      小姐姐

    • @adam007ize
      @adam007ize 5 років тому +24

      I entirely agree with your sentiment, but I don’t think it’s hugging lions that makes him a real man, I think that his passion and desire to defend animals and conserve wildlife it what makes him a real man (man/woman/person). We should maybe all do whatever’s possible to preserve wildlife

    • @ihatebugs8687
      @ihatebugs8687 5 років тому +5

      My dog name is lion and I have hugged him a million times

  • @Shamoun2
    @Shamoun2 5 років тому +8937

    Am i the only one who is extremely jealous?

  • @NorthernGirl85
    @NorthernGirl85 4 роки тому +381

    02:07 - A truly incredible moment.

    • @ardaylmaz1692
      @ardaylmaz1692 4 роки тому +10

      I have been searching for this comment

    • @KCDisney1
      @KCDisney1 4 роки тому +3

      Ikr!!! Very Magical moment ✨😍🦁

    • @KroryykDB
      @KroryykDB 3 роки тому +3

      Seriously one of the most wholesome moments I've seen between man and animal.

    • @piamariaantoniafusco7777
      @piamariaantoniafusco7777 3 роки тому

      Infatti cita la scrittura il male non è in lui gli animali veri sono gli uomini

    • @Валерия-о4у-т5э
      @Валерия-о4у-т5э 3 роки тому +1

      Я плакала😳😢

  • @cheryl7785
    @cheryl7785 2 роки тому +3

    To be able to call for the beasts and they run up to you with love is incredible and extemely rare sighting. Wow

  • @megamind7532
    @megamind7532 5 років тому +1405

    Man: Had a privilege of playing with one of the most dangerous species on earth.
    Lion: Had a privilege of playing with the most dangerous species on earth, there are about 7 billion of them in existence.

    • @kieranbotting2764
      @kieranbotting2764 5 років тому +23

      I'm feeling just a tiny bit more woke now XD

    • @megamind7532
      @megamind7532 5 років тому +32

      @@kieranbotting2764A century in contrast, population of lions have decreased drastically mostly in the tropics while man's population has tripled. Who is the predator now?

    • @keithwilson9378
      @keithwilson9378 5 років тому +4

      lol like that very true

    • @FelFelCash
      @FelFelCash 5 років тому +6

      So true... *Deep*

    • @pam1070
      @pam1070 5 років тому +1

      Omg yas! Haha

  • @ethangraser9969
    @ethangraser9969 5 років тому +246

    Anyone else come back here every 6 months or so? Also, rip Amy. She was such a good lion and friend. Rest in peace.
    P.s. she passed away from cancer

    • @ivangamer8022
      @ivangamer8022 4 роки тому +10

      rip Amy. now she is in a better place

    • @tristiian500
      @tristiian500 4 роки тому +10

      even tho im late rest in peace

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa 2 роки тому

      It was a very sad time with losing Amy. It was so fast. Lions don't let on that they are sick. So when we notice it, they are already far along in their illness. It was like...what do you mean Meggie with no Amy???

  • @7orque
    @7orque 8 років тому +1080

    its a shame that people do not appreciate the life we have on this planet

    • @glassygamer5116
      @glassygamer5116 8 років тому +6

      I know right

    • @treshtalk88
      @treshtalk88 8 років тому +5

      True

    • @TankeS
      @TankeS 8 років тому +48

      said by the mutilated dead skinned chicken in you profile pic

    • @treshtalk88
      @treshtalk88 8 років тому +4

      TankeS LMAO

    • @7orque
      @7orque 8 років тому +14

      +TankeS He's got a ciggie he's chill a f

  • @christagibson4767
    @christagibson4767 2 роки тому +5

    This has me in tears because this is just such a beautiful thing to see

  • @watercolours9492
    @watercolours9492 8 років тому +409

    How the heck isn't he more famous like Steve Irwin? He should be invited to major talk shows. He is even more impressive than Steve imo because the lions really love him and consider him as family. That is amazing.

    • @amacuro
      @amacuro 8 років тому +26

      He is finally having some success. He should have a TV show, his channel should be Discovery Channel haha he had a few episodes like 10 years ago but he should be a world star

    • @mollyava7327
      @mollyava7327 7 років тому +9

      Water Colours He's AWESOME but there's no reason to put down Steve Irwin because of it.. sheesh xD

    • @jackleo4435
      @jackleo4435 7 років тому +5

      Water Colours Becuase Steve Irwin worked with killing machines that could crush a human skull with a single bite and that grew up to 20 feet long and weighed up to a ton and outlived the dinosaurs over 65 million years ago, and have been known to kill lions, that's why.

    • @MarcoCortex
      @MarcoCortex 7 років тому +1

      Jack Leo jJjjjAjaa omg that's definitely true

    • @tylerchapman3013
      @tylerchapman3013 7 років тому

      Id say 36 million views is a little famous right?

  • @ronaldquan8007
    @ronaldquan8007 8 років тому +1713

    "you want us to stay in the car?" .. "obviously" lmao

    • @Gigi-uc1jt
      @Gigi-uc1jt 8 років тому +82

      Ronald Quan 😂😂😂😂 my favorite part

    • @DeeFightingDreamer
      @DeeFightingDreamer 6 років тому +19

      Kevin is so sassy oh my god :D I love him

    • @Paapi_purush
      @Paapi_purush 5 років тому +1

      What time

    • @Lajosen
      @Lajosen 5 років тому

      Such a stupid question

  • @harleydavies6124
    @harleydavies6124 5 років тому +48

    Your bond with em is amazing I'm jealous

  • @jiiig8667
    @jiiig8667 Рік тому +5

    Probably the best gopro video of them all.
    I hope it and Kevin won all the awards.
    ❤🎉

  • @Thatdentalgurl
    @Thatdentalgurl 9 років тому +409

    I CRIED THREE TIMES WATCHING THIS.. THREE
    1) THE LIONS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL YET ENDANGERED
    2) I WANT TO BE FRIENDS WITH LIONS
    3) I CANNOT AFFORD TO GO TO AFRICA! :(

    • @Thatdentalgurl
      @Thatdentalgurl 9 років тому +4

      ***** I may have to go even more now Gray sweetie. Can i stay with you?

    • @georgipenkov8476
      @georgipenkov8476 9 років тому +1

      +Deri C Same.

    • @rizzajerusalem3768
      @rizzajerusalem3768 9 років тому +1

      Deri c am with you to

    • @gunnerneikoify
      @gunnerneikoify 9 років тому +1

      +Deri C You and I are in the same boat it seems.

    • @Legion12Centurion
      @Legion12Centurion 9 років тому +1

      +Deri C Pls dont go and wander out in a national park on your own if you dont want big risk attached to that, there is a big difference between these lions and this man and completely wild lions. Doing what he does is not something one can just do. Howver do visit Africa its amazing. :)

  • @joeybaggs7855
    @joeybaggs7855 8 років тому +217

    you can tell they love him

    • @cheesychaza
      @cheesychaza 8 років тому +7

      What gave it away? Them not ripping his face apart?

    • @ProStateExaminer
      @ProStateExaminer 8 років тому +7

      Dude, I would not know if it wasn't for you saying this, I think you might be a lion whisperer.

    • @joeybaggs7855
      @joeybaggs7855 8 років тому

      oh you guys...... you got me....heh heh

    • @joeyk3134
      @joeyk3134 8 років тому +2

      such a weird transition that humans went from fighting these for survival to neck scratches and hugs

    • @nvan10
      @nvan10 8 років тому

      for fur****

  • @ASTXREA
    @ASTXREA 10 років тому +72

    its my dream to do this some day like i get so emotional just seeing how close of a relationship he has with those lions its truly amazing

    • @olyodeklein5393
      @olyodeklein5393 10 років тому +2

      Me too :')

    • @Gon97x
      @Gon97x 10 років тому

      go to a chanel called jon watson he goes to a volunteering park with all this kind of stuff he expalins it very well and thers a link to the park webpage.
      and he has great videos.
      :D

    • @drakorb123
      @drakorb123 10 років тому

      yea that is almost impossible saying it took him 15+ years to earn his spot. and remember he didn't use internet or phones so throw all your shit away and live off the stuff that isn't electricity.

    • @5winder
      @5winder 10 років тому

      Give him a call.

    • @discriminationisavirus
      @discriminationisavirus 10 років тому

      Animals are animals, keep your distance
      The most knowledgable animal lovers have been killed by animals, we need to learn from our past otherwise we could be the next meal
      The world is much safer without animals some people included lol ....

  • @Yetipfote
    @Yetipfote Рік тому +4

    10:52 that's exactly the same with my dog and other people!
    They look at him, scream and run, he chases and becomes very alert. If you ignore him, he looses interest or calms down.

  • @livebright7437
    @livebright7437 5 років тому +322

    First video with millions of views without ads. Wow.

    • @TheDrago114
      @TheDrago114 5 років тому +52

      the whole video is a gopro ad...

    • @frdsmu
      @frdsmu 5 років тому +11

      GoPro is the ad bro😅

    • @APDN24
      @APDN24 5 років тому +2

      @@frdsmu Indeed

    • @SILVERK4RN4GE
      @SILVERK4RN4GE 5 років тому +3

      I forgot ad existence years ago with Adblocker, this comment is funny to me.

    • @frdsmu
      @frdsmu 5 років тому

      @@APDN24 maybe the meaning is adsense..

  • @lyndafowler9254
    @lyndafowler9254 5 років тому +63

    “ I lie down next to them and just think you’re so beautiful... what would I do to make you better? I can’t” tears 😭

  • @antoniolei516
    @antoniolei516 11 років тому +25

    OH MY GOD!!! this might just been the most beautiful thing that happened on Earth...!!! Seriously deep from my heart this is the most beautiful thing ever with human history...imagine how great how wonderful is it to be with all those wild animals and not to do anything just sitting down there, enjoying and listening the voice of the nature...how great is that...

  • @ruebze
    @ruebze 4 роки тому +134

    Back again here today, just wanna say Rest in Peace dear Amy... we all missed you.

    • @أخباركرةالقدم-ت6غ
      @أخباركرةالقدم-ت6غ 4 роки тому

      انت توك فاكر

    • @ElusiveLion741
      @ElusiveLion741 3 роки тому +17

      @köyün muhtarı Amy is one of the lions in the video, she passed away from leukemia.

    • @adayush4464
      @adayush4464 3 роки тому

      @@ElusiveLion741 yuppp😭😭

    • @anandreddy23
      @anandreddy23 3 роки тому

      @@ElusiveLion741 animals too get cancer?

    • @ElusiveLion741
      @ElusiveLion741 3 роки тому +4

      @@anandreddy23 yes animals can get cancer. Humans are also a type of animal so of course other animals can get it.

  • @Su_Nes
    @Su_Nes 10 років тому +2872

    I want to apologise about the things I did in Far Cry 3 :(

  • @CliffJumpingProd
    @CliffJumpingProd 8 років тому +2226

    amazing how tame that human was.. and how brave of the lions to just cuddle with the most dangerous animal on the planet :O lolololol

    • @liverpool6058
      @liverpool6058 8 років тому +240

      Actually so much truth behind this comment

    • @AllucB
      @AllucB 8 років тому +101

      I know right. They're known for killing anything pretty much.. Very brave lions

    • @Zt890-w7e
      @Zt890-w7e 8 років тому +96

      the most dangerous animal on the planet is the human,

    • @JoeJacksonGT3
      @JoeJacksonGT3 8 років тому +36

      "anything pretty much", name something us humans haven't killed? It's a sad world we live in, if I'm honest. So much hate towards our own species, yet animals always find something in some of us that they admire, trust and love unconditionally, like a dog :).... or in this case, a Lion.

    • @AllucB
      @AllucB 8 років тому +12

      JoeyandLindsay You do realize I was referring to our own species right?

  • @fadird6905
    @fadird6905 6 років тому +573

    This man is the real king of the jungle xD

  • @armandspravasts9448
    @armandspravasts9448 4 роки тому +10

    This is incredible.There is something so pure and real in this.

  • @TK-uf1vd
    @TK-uf1vd 5 років тому +46

    The moment when the male lion hugged you was beautiful, just that moment is worth spending an entire lifetime with these animals❤️ So incredibly beautiful.

  • @forward_minds
    @forward_minds 8 років тому +124

    Oh, i nearly started to cry! That was amazing!

    • @chumincoomim
      @chumincoomim 7 років тому +1

      Samuel Eskilander thats so bitchy but i wont hate on you you have a point for crying 😂

    • @NewAgeWorkout
      @NewAgeWorkout 6 років тому

      Freak Freerun lol why would you cry

  • @BALROGization
    @BALROGization 9 років тому +143

    I cried, this is so beautiful ♥

    • @samantharobertson2980
      @samantharobertson2980 9 років тому +2

      I see but this is not a sad video it's awesome ☺

    • @BALROGization
      @BALROGization 9 років тому +13

      i cried because it's too beautiful, i couldn't content all these feelings doe, the relationship that they have, the way he handles those lions. you can feel a strong bond between them.

    • @celsocars2235
      @celsocars2235 9 років тому +2

      I know I sort of tear up a little bit

    • @Omaha555
      @Omaha555 9 років тому +15

      "I lie down there next to them and I just think, 'you're just so beautiful. What would I do to make you better? I can't.'"
      That part really gets me :')

  • @skatman3609
    @skatman3609 4 роки тому +12

    6 years later and It’s still my fav video on this planet! ❤️

  • @PTTY100
    @PTTY100 5 років тому +111

    2013 video recommended in 2019 !!! But WORTHY

  • @VijayKumar-tq7sm
    @VijayKumar-tq7sm 10 років тому +98

    what this guy does is awfully dangerous and risk laden venture but so is mountain climbing, i suppose; but, what he is doing is raising awareness about these wonderful creatures of nature; i wish him well and hope he remains safe; a breathtaking video;

    • @dodgersrock9209
      @dodgersrock9209 10 років тому

      He worked with them for a long time.

    • @Kevin-gf1yk
      @Kevin-gf1yk 10 років тому +10

      everyday when one gets in a car to drive, it is putting ones life at risk. I would rather be with lions than some drivers I encounter.

    • @drewhardy4925
      @drewhardy4925 10 років тому +1

      He raised the lions after the mother abandoned them.

    • @nasershala29
      @nasershala29 9 років тому

      ***** 4tggvj1h1kqqqkkkklaa0

  • @dreamEnd
    @dreamEnd 8 років тому +682

    They're just like a oversized cats. So cute

    • @rubenschmid17
      @rubenschmid17 8 років тому +34

      SpectreAmazing but they can kill you if they want... but still, awesome video

    • @NorthProductions
      @NorthProductions 8 років тому +20

      They don't want to! Only if they are threatened! You have to build bonds.

    • @Namonness
      @Namonness 8 років тому +4

      North Productions if they are hungry you are death

    • @NorthProductions
      @NorthProductions 8 років тому +3

      SemiH PB No that's like saying if a lions hungry he eats his pride.

    • @thenomaic
      @thenomaic 8 років тому +17

      That's because they are basicaly oversized cats.

  • @brendalee831
    @brendalee831 3 роки тому +6

    I never get bored of watching these videos over and over again, and for all the people who are thinking about joining do it I promise you will never be disappointed, infact it will just amaze you

  • @chiefingbluntz
    @chiefingbluntz 6 років тому +1046

    I would kill to be able to have this relationship with a lion

    • @utopi3727
      @utopi3727 6 років тому +86

      So, it's why you don't have any relationship with anyone...

    • @jhibbitt1
      @jhibbitt1 6 років тому +2

      u certainly would. they wouldn't let u in the pride unless u helped out in the hunting xd

    • @dmitrymikhaylov4885
      @dmitrymikhaylov4885 5 років тому +5

      Well, there is one lion park in the world, in Russia, it has more then 80 lions, there you can go and get very close to the lions and they don't kill you :D it recives hundreds of tourists everyday, they may even hug if you are lucky enough :D and you don't need to kill for it, it is only 60$ or something like that so go ahead
      ua-cam.com/video/JYb19ox9sLQ/v-deo.html :D

    • @humanoide7076
      @humanoide7076 5 років тому +4

      My sister wants this relationship with her cat but he aint having it, he hates everyone xd we are just his servants, even the dog is scared of him

    • @planbee1919
      @planbee1919 5 років тому

      But would you die for it?

  • @BobbytheDeer165
    @BobbytheDeer165 5 років тому +795

    He: Here comes the lion
    Lions: Here comes the massager

  • @mary_mae928
    @mary_mae928 4 роки тому +45

    I like that lions know how to hug. It’s the sweetest thing. 🥺

    • @mohamedwaititi6192
      @mohamedwaititi6192 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah don’t forget when hunger kicks in ur easy meal 😂😂😂

    • @Tate525
      @Tate525 4 роки тому +2

      @@mohamedwaititi6192 Tigers don't do that and almost all felines don't do that, lions are the only exception because they live in social hierarchy like us humans, greetings other members of the pride is part of being lion.

    • @Tate525
      @Tate525 4 роки тому +1

      Lions are the only social felines, all other felines no matter what size are solitary or prefer solitude strictly.

  • @robinemx
    @robinemx 2 роки тому +8

    I cant describe how awesome this is

  • @amacuro
    @amacuro 8 років тому +143

    Guys, go support Kevin at LionWhispererTV youtube channel. It helps pay for their food, vet bills, maintenance, etc. He needs a lot of donations to keep it running

  • @zaymitchell
    @zaymitchell 9 років тому +166

    It's funny how the two guys are in the cage and Kevin is just chilin with the Hyenas :)

  • @pantunsihombing2439
    @pantunsihombing2439 5 років тому +1810

    *kevin comes
    lioness : thats my husband
    lion : thats my wife

    • @RSR423
      @RSR423 5 років тому +71

      Kevin comes, lioness and lion, "That's our saviour."

    • @canalanimeiro4441
      @canalanimeiro4441 5 років тому +14

      No feminism

    • @lylevillanueva8624
      @lylevillanueva8624 5 років тому +23

      That's our husbando.
      That's my waifu.

    • @thienlac1992
      @thienlac1992 5 років тому

      Yes

    • @zzlpx
      @zzlpx 5 років тому +8

      lion son: thats my grandma

  • @Ariath77
    @Ariath77 Рік тому +4

    clanking, cronk, clash and blang at 8:40. Camera team moving in on the hyenas with a portable cage while Kevin just laying there having a cosy time :) That made me smile.

  • @blueee77
    @blueee77 5 років тому +922

    Okay in general he is a Tarzan.

  • @DRChevalier
    @DRChevalier 11 років тому +32

    Absolutely stunning. I certainly never got this close to lions when I toured South Africa, this footage is brilliant made more so by Kevin Richardson's passion for lions. Invest 15 minutes of your life to watch this video, shot entirely on a GoPro.

    • @GabrielBhappy
      @GabrielBhappy 11 років тому

      I used to take care of two Siberian Tigers and was able to pet, rub up against and pet the older one, but never anything like this! Amazing!

    • @DRChevalier
      @DRChevalier 11 років тому +4

      I got to hold and play with lion cubs at Lion Park just outside of Pretoria no adults. Even the cubs were at the point where people weren't going to be allowed in after a couple more weeks.

    • @BryanWeiss
      @BryanWeiss 11 років тому +3

      I was in AWE watching this. Ive never seen them so... cat like. Playful and caring. Awesome

  • @worldeater1498
    @worldeater1498 5 років тому +631

    I feel like the day that the Lion goes extinct, the human race has truly ruined this planet. Imagine a world without lions. Imaging having to explain to your kids or grandchildren one day what a lion once was and where the saying “courage of a lion” comes from. I feel like the lion is the most sacred animal on this planet when it comes to legend and spirituality. Once it goes, so will the rest of the animal kingdom. Like many have said: “out with the king, long live the King”.

    • @xoctanex2252
      @xoctanex2252 5 років тому +23

      World Eater It’s estimated that in the next 100 years, all our beloved animals will go extinct. Polar bears, rhinos, elephants, lions, tigers and pandas, and hundreds more

    • @coop-nr6nm
      @coop-nr6nm 5 років тому +2

      This is one of the most sickest, retarded and low comment i have ever stumbled across. Lions arent special at all, period, there are many other animals better than lions.

    • @Justin-on8fi
      @Justin-on8fi 5 років тому +64

      paul cooper your comment really makes me wish UA-cam had a dislike button

    • @KaptnGrayBeard
      @KaptnGrayBeard 5 років тому +86

      Paul Cooper isn’t special at all. There are many other people better than Paul Cooper.

    • @jor_ixsintaxx1238
      @jor_ixsintaxx1238 5 років тому +24

      paul cooper there are many people better than Paul Cooper stfu

  • @Sar-k8d
    @Sar-k8d 3 роки тому +6

    I watched a white lion Charlie movie today. During the movie, Charlie made me laugh and cry. In the caption after the movie, I heard that you were teaching with a lion. I learned your love and affection for animals through UA-cam. I wish there were more people like you in the world. I am doing a small job of caring for street cats in a small country in Korea, but I hope everyone in the world will not abuse animals. I'm rooting for you!

  • @newengland66
    @newengland66 5 років тому +51

    Imagine raising them from birth and seeing them grow and never forget you❤️

  • @Nuntikanm
    @Nuntikanm 9 років тому +145

    2:05 BEAUTIFUL SHOT! .... I cried ; ;

    • @panupanu188
      @panupanu188 9 років тому

      T T

    • @MrGindota
      @MrGindota 9 років тому

      +Nuntikan m It's like a dream...

    • @squiddersmcsquid9400
      @squiddersmcsquid9400 9 років тому

      Me to

    • @stefanomorandi7150
      @stefanomorandi7150 9 років тому

      +Nuntikan m so did i. give me a hug NOW, bro

    • @stefanomorandi7150
      @stefanomorandi7150 9 років тому

      RabbiRan
      i think brohugs are as manly as it can get; i also french-kissed some male friends in front of their girlfriends... no hjobs thou!

  • @dark_pepper2054
    @dark_pepper2054 4 роки тому +273

    2:06 this touched my heart 🦁❤🤗

    • @ardaylmaz1692
      @ardaylmaz1692 4 роки тому +8

      Finally someone noticed it

    • @Dead1yCool
      @Dead1yCool 4 роки тому +8

      If you watch the claws on the male lion, he never once brings them out so he doesn't accidentally scratch him.

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa 2 роки тому +1

      That is a HUGE black mane male named BobCat with his lioness Ginny.

    • @LoneWolf-me1
      @LoneWolf-me1 2 роки тому

      @@yvonaamariaa It's Bobcat and Gabby. Ginny is different lioness who stay with her sister Livy and lion call Vayetsi

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa 2 роки тому

      @@LoneWolf-me1 I know!!!! I simply named Gabby, Gabby, GABBY!!!! Ginny by mistake and boy I've gotten many people pointing that out to me!!! I've seen all these lions and lionesses for years and I'm a member!!! I've followed Kev for a very long time and I just made a mistake! I think I'll go delete my comment bcs I'm sick of having to redeem myself. Anyway thanks for pointing out my error, I guess!!!😩

  • @KO-dz2zj
    @KO-dz2zj 4 роки тому +12

    Love watching these videos, it's amazing to see wild animals up close and personal like this, it's so amazing when these animals are treated and loved like pets, without any force and just by being kind and loving, the way the lion whisperer plays and the lions run to him is so beautiful to watch.

  • @LeserDrac333
    @LeserDrac333 6 років тому +72

    Im so jealous of Kevin :( . My cat does that to me too, the lovey dovey cuddlings...but when I see this, it makes me feel that I also want to have cat of THAT SIZE to hug and cuddle me :(!!

  • @funkie5120
    @funkie5120 5 років тому +433

    Two Lions: *Two Lions running at him*
    Him: *STARTS LAUGHING*

  • @PepBrain
    @PepBrain 5 років тому +1083

    *Me:* Fights a battle for supremacy with mosquito
    *Him:* Uses a lion as a pillow
    ...... *:/*

  • @marshalldannon5593
    @marshalldannon5593 2 роки тому +4

    That is just amazing. I’m very happy to see these animals take a liking to a human like this, and he treats them very well.