Lion Man: Kevin Richardson | South Africa

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2013
  • Broadcast: 20 November 2011 on Today Tonight, Seven Network, Australia.
    Tim travels to South Africa to meet Kevin Richardson who truly dances with death. His love and obsession is lions and they love him back but they wanted to tear Tim apart ...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 20 тис.

  • @kanwarsinghgill1298
    @kanwarsinghgill1298 4 роки тому +4395

    This guy has planet size balls.

  • @joshuaxiong2790
    @joshuaxiong2790 4 роки тому +2987

    “I might piss one of em off and they may take my head off, but so be it”
    *Absolute Legend*

  • @adamdesanti6713
    @adamdesanti6713 7 місяців тому +44

    Kevin is like the living embodiment of the term: "Do not try this at home." He can do this because he's raised many of them from birth and has bonded with the prides for years. Truly one of the few people on planet Earth who can do this. Simply extraordinary imagery here. More than a metric-tonne of lions collapsing on top of him! Just incredible.

    • @deathchronicles6960
      @deathchronicles6960 4 місяці тому

      His compassion and courage is what most lionlovers failed to become true kindred spirit

  • @kdee8166
    @kdee8166 Рік тому +241

    This guy is truly amazing. He not only cares for the welfare of the lions and other Big Cats, but he actively strives to make the world a better place for them. I couldn’t admire him more.

    • @josephdonais4778
      @josephdonais4778 Рік тому +1

      Easily enough said from an armchair as a posed to stepping out and being eaten.

    • @kdee8166
      @kdee8166 Рік тому +4

      @@josephdonais4778 I said I admire him, how can that be criticised? I live in London too and there's not too many lions walking around the streets right now. I can't see how me praising his efforts means I think I could do it myself - of course I don't.

    • @carmenrodon1121
      @carmenrodon1121 8 місяців тому +1

      Courageous noble man

    • @markorollo.
      @markorollo. 7 місяців тому

      @@josephdonais4778 opposed*

  • @ammarkhan9812
    @ammarkhan9812 4 роки тому +7607

    This guy has lions as friends,
    And here i got some friends as snakes 🐍

  • @dharanisoundarapandian6587
    @dharanisoundarapandian6587 4 роки тому +5558

    It's cute how the Lions don't realize how big they are and try sitting on him lol

  • @novalong
    @novalong 8 місяців тому +28

    "Don't have any regrets, I live a no regrets policy in my life..." That really made me think, I wish more people felt that way. Kevin Richardson is legendary, just like Steve Irwin, they are animal heroes!

  • @rajputrajput2344
    @rajputrajput2344 Рік тому +61

    He is a fearless guy.He thinks nothing happens and so he grows more confident and the big cats likes his way of communicating with them. But I think it is really amazing and appreciating at the same time.

    • @Kado1609
      @Kado1609 Рік тому +1

      no hes not... you dont understand the man basicly bonded with them from youth they are basicly hes family hes part of the pack... its not about being fearless its about knowledge

    • @josephdonais4778
      @josephdonais4778 Рік тому

      Try it for yourself.

    • @isaacsmith6878
      @isaacsmith6878 11 місяців тому

      ​@@Kado1609 ahem....It's called a Pride

  • @carolynsevilla8255
    @carolynsevilla8255 4 роки тому +2442

    I pray that God will give him the longest life so that he will be able to care for these lions for as long as he lives.

    • @adityamittal8557
      @adityamittal8557 4 роки тому +24

      Lol lions average life span is 15

    • @thepizzashaverisen5631
      @thepizzashaverisen5631 4 роки тому +10

      aditya mittal rip

    • @caior5377
      @caior5377 4 роки тому +2

      So do I

    • @vinitasindhu5525
      @vinitasindhu5525 4 роки тому +3

      What if the lions kill him?

    • @carolynsevilla8255
      @carolynsevilla8255 4 роки тому +15

      @Vinita Sindhu Have you watched the videos? He only mingles with those he took care of since birth or very young age. How could you entertain such thoughts?

  • @czimano1749
    @czimano1749 5 років тому +23277

    Imagine you get into a fight with him and he brings his squad

    • @sarbinongteron4234
      @sarbinongteron4234 5 років тому +483

      🤣

    • @jk-jn6173
      @jk-jn6173 5 років тому +868

      LMAO you dead💀💀💀

    • @rodriguesmarieconcession4130
      @rodriguesmarieconcession4130 5 років тому +539

      @Wdbdb jsbd lmaoo imagine its a prank, you both get into a fight and he brings his squad, then before you tell him its a prank you get eaten by his squad lmfao

    • @cannotbeblankso5972
      @cannotbeblankso5972 5 років тому +268

      And also Imagine I have A rifle..

    • @carlosfh04_gamesyt70
      @carlosfh04_gamesyt70 5 років тому +214

      He like “hm you called my mum gay? GO GET’EM BOIS”

  • @naveedkhan8023
    @naveedkhan8023 2 роки тому +30

    I have been watching him for 10 years. It is amazing how much lions love him.

  • @marionfriedenthal7352
    @marionfriedenthal7352 Рік тому +32

    I have such respect for Kevin. His relationship with his lions is breathtaking.

  • @thiko9260
    @thiko9260 4 роки тому +5028

    This guy is slapping a lion, meanwhile I'm afraid of being alone in the dark...

    • @sarahtallest5950
      @sarahtallest5950 4 роки тому +25

      😂🤣

    • @luzi3161
      @luzi3161 4 роки тому +30

      same here bud
      lol
      im so lonly.....

    • @sl9wdive
      @sl9wdive 4 роки тому +359

      Fun Fact : its not that we are afraid of being alone in the dark, rather we are afraid that we are NOT alone in the dark

    • @thonchol9595
      @thonchol9595 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @uselesssonaofabitch
      @uselesssonaofabitch 4 роки тому +4

      best comment so far

  • @djthevj
    @djthevj 4 роки тому +2396

    napping with lions must be the most protected feeling ever xD

    • @kamariyanelson3640
      @kamariyanelson3640 4 роки тому +241

      I wouldn't be able to sleep. Might wake up and try to have me for breakfast.

    • @rishabhpartap
      @rishabhpartap 4 роки тому +26

      But never dare to have a nap with a Mule..

    • @kacperwojton2372
      @kacperwojton2372 4 роки тому +16

      But they might get abducted by aliens and they the hyenas will eat me

    • @afenismama
      @afenismama 4 роки тому +5

      *nerve wrecking

    • @daphanemcconnell5662
      @daphanemcconnell5662 4 роки тому

      Rishabh Partap why not nap?

  • @prathameshbhambure
    @prathameshbhambure 2 роки тому +40

    For the first time in my life, I've felt love toward lions like never before. Thanks to Kevin. Kudos!

  • @morganbarfield108
    @morganbarfield108 Рік тому +67

    When he first got out there and they heard them were like “HES HERE! OUR BESTIES IS BACK!” And they started running towards him 😩😩😩 so precious

  • @tariq00741
    @tariq00741 4 роки тому +5576

    No amount of money or a rich lifestyle can bring this happiness.

  • @gdisla3879
    @gdisla3879 7 років тому +902

    I'm struggling training my dog and this guy slapping the lions when they're being bad, holy tits.

  • @mani-xc9rs
    @mani-xc9rs Рік тому +17

    It’s sad coming back and seeing how many of his furry friends have since passed away. RIP❤️

  • @cherylchaison6363
    @cherylchaison6363 2 роки тому +28

    God bless him there are countless people in the world that has no concern for animals. I wish there were more Kevin's.

  • @labism269
    @labism269 4 роки тому +2747

    if lions had accepted me as part of their clique i would never hang with people again!

  • @katharineforsyth1870
    @katharineforsyth1870 4 роки тому +11703

    They probably see him as the family pet

  • @AK-xj8lg
    @AK-xj8lg Рік тому +33

    There is none like Kevin Richardson. Incredible!

    • @libancheillini-im5dx
      @libancheillini-im5dx Рік тому +8

      The one and only DEAN Scneider

    • @imGhost07
      @imGhost07 Рік тому +3

      Dean also bro

    • @angelmurphy9262
      @angelmurphy9262 5 місяців тому +3

      ​@libancheillini-im5dx I agree, I actually enjoy Dean more. His relationship with his lions seem more genuine

    • @mabellazaro706
      @mabellazaro706 4 місяці тому

      So admirable indeed. He gets you feel his heartbeat just by watching his videos. He deserves a renown recognition for his exemplary works❤🎉🎉

    • @user-bl1tv9ld5l
      @user-bl1tv9ld5l 3 місяці тому

      Deam es el mejor porque les da mucho amor tiempo y respeto este Kevin es más frío con los gatitos pero están muy guapos todos sería genial que ce uniera a Deam con todos sus leones 🦁 wooooooooooo avefría como ce llevarían entre sí

  • @sostoney
    @sostoney 2 роки тому +12

    crying watching the part about kevin meeting two lion cubs who both changed his life, that was meg and amy :(( RIP amy

  • @yellow-_-toaster5627
    @yellow-_-toaster5627 3 роки тому +2491

    “I like living life, not just existing.” That hit me in the feels.

    • @vertshus7620
      @vertshus7620 3 роки тому +50

      Well, I am just existing :'^(

    • @prokopf-9332
      @prokopf-9332 3 роки тому +37

      Great words to live by. If these words hit you (like they hit me) there is a reason. I wasted some of my best years to comfort zone and psychological problems. Ive had enough time just chilling. Doing stuff ist good!

    • @TheLenny655
      @TheLenny655 3 роки тому +18

      Do I even exist at this point

    • @danas5846
      @danas5846 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheLenny655 fr

    • @matthewplaysgames4752
      @matthewplaysgames4752 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheLenny655 I was asking my friend that same question just now about myself. And about him.

  • @AlamBarzakh99
    @AlamBarzakh99 4 роки тому +5885

    While I’m struggling to make peace with my street cats

  • @halloweenallyearround4889
    @halloweenallyearround4889 Рік тому +20

    I'd love to be adopted by a pride. In the mean time this is giving me serotonin. Such beautiful beasts. They seem like the best cuddle buddies. Hats off to Kevin. Thank you for raising awareness about them and about other gorgeous species.

  • @PanjshirAfg
    @PanjshirAfg 10 місяців тому +8

    This guy has a such a great soul.. God bless him to keep doing what he does best...

  • @user-fm9ej4yt6y
    @user-fm9ej4yt6y 4 роки тому +2178

    This man: **plays with lion like a dog**
    Meanwhile me: **run away from a goose while screaming**

    • @foreverlookingforanswers222
      @foreverlookingforanswers222 4 роки тому +74

      I grew up on a farm. The goose and roosters and turkeys are extremely aggressive jumping on your head to attack you viciously. Same goes with hens that lie their eggs. We kept our hen inside the house. I had to tiptoe cause she was very sensitive to noise and any step I made was like walking around a bomb mine. Far more dangerous than a lion.

    • @jazzyzackson7008
      @jazzyzackson7008 4 роки тому +8

      @@foreverlookingforanswers222
      hahaha.. it seems like i'm warching mr. bean😁😅🤣😂

    • @sorataev1272
      @sorataev1272 4 роки тому +2

      lol 😂

    • @Atzuyr
      @Atzuyr 4 роки тому +17

      😂 my sister over here running away from a 4 week old puppy

    • @jadynakistrife9884
      @jadynakistrife9884 4 роки тому +7

      Me: running away from a leech/maggot that was 5 feet away from me.
      Also me: cooed at snakes and spiders and lions.
      Everyone around me: wtf is wrong with this girl?

  • @samuelebaglio00
    @samuelebaglio00 4 роки тому +2580

    This guy slaps lions
    Nature: "Am I a joke to you?"

    • @xanqai8984
      @xanqai8984 4 роки тому +37

      samuele baglio you spell lions with y
      Teacher: “Am I a joke to you”

    • @samuelebaglio00
      @samuelebaglio00 4 роки тому +20

      @@xanqai8984 Sorry i am italian 😂😅

    • @xanqai8984
      @xanqai8984 4 роки тому +11

      samuele baglio oh no need for the sorry it’s ok

    • @3332221000
      @3332221000 4 роки тому +3

      So original!

    • @Kenneth-rh8xj
      @Kenneth-rh8xj 4 роки тому +1

      What part , im too lazy to watch yhe whole thing

  • @debragonzales5387
    @debragonzales5387 Рік тому +6

    I HAVE ALOT OF RESPECT FOR THIS MAN, HE IS DOING WHAT HE LOVES. I LOVE ANIMALS...BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, STRENGTH, RESPECT.

  • @btspavedthewaythefact157
    @btspavedthewaythefact157 2 роки тому +10

    People like him is rare, not every people can fo this
    It is amazing

  • @andy52709
    @andy52709 5 років тому +824

    Owning that much land and choosing to dedicate it as an animal/nature reserve is so phenomenally humble and respectable, bless this man.

    • @aasirhussain
      @aasirhussain 5 років тому

      Well said mate !

    • @garbanzobaen
      @garbanzobaen 5 років тому +18

      and he was actually having a lot of financial problems at that time. he really fought hard to keep the sanctuary going.

    • @drlil6110
      @drlil6110 5 років тому

      Owning ???no motherfuckrs you stool it .

    • @jesuskia4869
      @jesuskia4869 5 років тому +3

      @@drlil6110 is all for a reason bro some how it will work for nature and lions the past is the past and the present is the present,, live life bro cuz mfs with money don't care about any human being

  • @rabekahsan632
    @rabekahsan632 5 років тому +3054

    *No matter how cool you are*
    *You'll never be as cool as this guy.*
    Edit: whoa! Thanks for the likes guys.

    • @WadeWilson-
      @WadeWilson- 5 років тому +31

      At least I managed to pet a lion. Cuz I'm a vet ;)
      But she was heavily sedated

    • @alaottokie7486
      @alaottokie7486 5 років тому +2

      He just cant quite be cooler than the guy with an arctic beast he plays with. Polar bear pet

    • @damianmiceta4685
      @damianmiceta4685 5 років тому +1

      I was the 666th like

    • @rabekahsan632
      @rabekahsan632 5 років тому +3

      @@conorjhonson5222 anime profile picture? You're opinions don't matter.

    • @conorjhonson5222
      @conorjhonson5222 5 років тому

      @@rabekahsan632 Fuck you . Eat my green veggies of broccolis

  • @nicoleallen1077
    @nicoleallen1077 11 місяців тому +6

    This made me cry it's so beautiful just goes to show that just cuz there's so many different things in this world that doesn't mean they all have to be terrifying

  • @omidahmadzai2690
    @omidahmadzai2690 Рік тому +4

    I watched this whole video with a huge smile on my face, so beautiful to see lions actually can express love to a human.

  • @mustaphachekroun37
    @mustaphachekroun37 4 роки тому +3288

    This guy: touches lion
    Lion: sure no problem
    Me: walks past a dog
    Dog: SO YOU'VE CHOSEN DEATH

    • @bred.5991
      @bred.5991 4 роки тому +64

      SAME. I would love to have Kevin's Job but I wouldn't be able to hide my fear. Big dogs scare me let alone big cats

    • @mopholoshimabaso9966
      @mopholoshimabaso9966 4 роки тому +2

      Broken English

    • @mustaphachekroun37
      @mustaphachekroun37 4 роки тому +24

      @@mopholoshimabaso9966 where? Im from Netherlands so :P

    • @mdtufajol526
      @mdtufajol526 4 роки тому +3

      hahaha.......

    • @mouthbreather280
      @mouthbreather280 4 роки тому +8

      You copied this from another video.

  • @infinitygamer8525
    @infinitygamer8525 4 роки тому +1592

    Me cant talk to girls
    Him: talks to lions

    • @NotMyAccount
      @NotMyAccount 4 роки тому +67

      he teaches lions how to get the lioness xD

    • @akashchowdhury1786
      @akashchowdhury1786 4 роки тому +2

      U really think talking to lions is more difficult?

    • @faithlessgr
      @faithlessgr 4 роки тому +3

      oh boy just talking to girls is the easy part, the part that comes after that, that's a whole other story...

    • @ndronikusri1992
      @ndronikusri1992 4 роки тому

      @@vablo7198 actually he only raised 2 but he is with 39 lions now

    • @crucestown8677
      @crucestown8677 4 роки тому

      INFINITY GAMER 852 lion females are sexy

  • @leila6391
    @leila6391 2 роки тому +4

    I can’t stop crying this world needs 900,000,,000 of him

  • @lenziany
    @lenziany 4 роки тому +1484

    He EARNED their trust for years and years..
    No wonder he doesnt need any gun or weapon to be around them..
    Respect to this man, who dedicated his entire life...entire time for these amazing animals..
    I wish i could be this dedicated to my boring work behind desk.. 😂😂

    • @haneefullah9193
      @haneefullah9193 4 роки тому +1

      Hi

    • @eliteinventor
      @eliteinventor 4 роки тому +14

      I bet they would protect him also

    • @dazza944
      @dazza944 4 роки тому +5

      Amazing.
      I even questioned my own life after watching this......
      I wanna be a lion man 😩

    • @homesteadnewbie1905
      @homesteadnewbie1905 4 роки тому +2

      Echie LN oh my god You give me Laughing loud like Crazy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @aristotels_aristotals
      @aristotels_aristotals 4 роки тому +11

      He has pepper spray. And he was about to use it. 9:28

  • @dougcarden9663
    @dougcarden9663 4 роки тому +765

    This guy really risks his life to show how lions arent just monsters, out of his love for them what an absolute legend id have a drink with him any day

    • @damlybe7024
      @damlybe7024 4 роки тому +39

      Dude he is just a one in a million case.He probably raised and mouth fed all those lion and they probably think he is part of their pride.Nothing more nothing less.If it was you or me we woulb be dinner for them.They arent monsters they are just wild animals.We cant change the fact that they eat meat and by meat i mean every type of meat.They arent meant for petting .He is just a very proffesional man who happened to raise them when they were cubs

    • @ReformedWhiteKnight
      @ReformedWhiteKnight 4 роки тому +4

      Doug Carden - I never thought they are just monsters. What makes you believe people think they are just monsters?
      Most people would be afraid to get near a lion of course - but that’s like out of respect for the power they have.
      Most people adore lions as the ‘kings‘ of animals.

    • @damlybe7024
      @damlybe7024 4 роки тому +8

      @@ReformedWhiteKnight That doesnt change the fact that they are natural born carnivorous killers.They are cool to watch but thats as far as it goes.Lets not forget that lions are at the top of the food chain.They eat whatever animal they want without being eaten by another bigger animal

    • @ReformedWhiteKnight
      @ReformedWhiteKnight 4 роки тому +1

      @@damlybe7024 I understand this fully, but that doesn't make them monsters. Monsters and demons are a different kind altogether ;-)

    • @dougcarden9663
      @dougcarden9663 4 роки тому +3

      @@ReformedWhiteKnight well you know, a lot of people assume things, and i think its a fair statement to say that a lot of people think that lions and tigers and similar animals are just predators that kill everything that moves, although i dont i think that i know a couple of people who do and this video showed them otherwise you know?

  • @jasonjones6985
    @jasonjones6985 Рік тому +22

    I’ve always had a way to connect with animals, I can feel their energy and sentiment. This guy has that power level x50

    • @voiceofreezn8018
      @voiceofreezn8018 Рік тому +1

      Probably more like 50,000..just a guess 😅

    • @grace-shantif2073
      @grace-shantif2073 5 місяців тому

      Yes I've had a more empathetic understanding with - to and from , animals than I experience with most people ❤😊

  • @stevieanderson7281
    @stevieanderson7281 10 місяців тому +3

    I truly wish I had a life like this. Almost any animal can show love as long as you show it first

  • @flanker909
    @flanker909 4 роки тому +398

    "Let go of my leg or I'll pull your tongue out"...
    Lion:" oops sorry mate"

  • @user-ss1pw6oh1k
    @user-ss1pw6oh1k 9 місяців тому +7

    Невероятная любовь,это восхитительно,какое доверие человеку!

  • @scobe2812
    @scobe2812 4 роки тому +592

    This man is an absolute legend. Stay stay safe mate, the animal kingdom needs people like you.

    • @michaelahass2695
      @michaelahass2695 4 роки тому +10

      Like Dean Schneider...same passion for lions...

    • @goatedmofo1637
      @goatedmofo1637 4 роки тому +5

      michaela Hass love that dude too, these guys are awesome protecting these lions

    • @xDinomanx
      @xDinomanx 4 роки тому +4

      You should check out Kevin Richardson's youtube channel if you haven't already (The Lion Whisperer), he puts up videos of his interactions with the animals all the time and in very good quality too.

    • @wynzelsantiago6306
      @wynzelsantiago6306 2 роки тому +1

      dean schneider is the real legend.

    • @veroniquebovington8178
      @veroniquebovington8178 Рік тому

      So true ❤️💖

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 4 роки тому +370

    Kevin is such a very fortunate person. When he says there, 'I like 'living my life rather than existing', just how many of us can say that? RESPECT.

    • @wildjames
      @wildjames 4 роки тому +3

      anyone can say that, because everyone's definition of living my life is different. weirdo

    • @1wannabee1
      @1wannabee1 4 роки тому +3

      @@wildjames I stand by my comment. If YOU are incapable of 'understanding' what I said? THAT is your problem.(and you call ME the weirdo?) pmfpl. Oh and NO, MOST people can NOT say the same as what Kevin does here. THAT is simply FACT!!!!

    • @wildjames
      @wildjames 4 роки тому

      @@1wannabee1 sure I can. I like living my life rather than existing. There, I said it. You asked how many of us can say that? I just did. Dumbass.

    • @1wannabee1
      @1wannabee1 4 роки тому +1

      @@wildjames (lol). You really are something else.Pft

    • @1wannabee1
      @1wannabee1 4 роки тому

      @@alfatehrasyid3712 (thats easy for YOU to say) :)

  • @debragonzales4307
    @debragonzales4307 Рік тому +2

    WE MUST PROTECT THEM FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS....BEAUTIFUL

  • @kbc9340
    @kbc9340 9 місяців тому +2

    Omg, Meg and Amy are so cute as cubs. I have not watched the earliest stuff in forever. Kev is amazing. What he does for his lions is nothing short of saintly. Xx

  • @markuspettersen707
    @markuspettersen707 5 років тому +262

    he pulls the tail, give face slaps and pulls the tongue. What an absolute mad lad!

    • @deepalall647
      @deepalall647 5 років тому +14

      He has to put them in their place.Lions can sense fear,if he shows fear they will end his life in few seconds.He acts as one of them.

    • @alvarogaviellambestxd4188
      @alvarogaviellambestxd4188 5 років тому

      Who punya lion with DIS bulu bulu kalo punya gift me oke

  • @tonyo.r6585
    @tonyo.r6585 4 роки тому +243

    “I like living life, not just existing”... I felt that.

  • @lindacurrie2601
    @lindacurrie2601 8 місяців тому +1

    This is how I first met Kevin and his prides. On Nat Go, if I remember correctly. It
    has to be at least 13/15 years ago. I was totally enthralled than and still am watching him on Utube today. He's a special human and that is rare. ❤🇦🇺

  • @Aslam388
    @Aslam388 9 місяців тому +2

    I like living life, not just existing.” That hit me in the feels.

  • @ennob1
    @ennob1 4 роки тому +593

    This man is saving one of our natural Wonders. Respect

    • @mrbrightside7193
      @mrbrightside7193 4 роки тому +1

      🙏👏👏👏👏

    • @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642
      @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642 4 роки тому

      Wait. How?

    • @lukeb6341
      @lukeb6341 4 роки тому

      kattrinka barrett delongchamp by breeding them and letting them into the wild 😂 duh

    • @madjafa524
      @madjafa524 4 роки тому

      Check out dean Schneider (more recent) he is pretty amazing 🤩

    • @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642
      @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642 4 роки тому +1

      @@lukeb6341 Whichever way you look at it, releasing captive-raised/human habituated big cats into the wild is irresponsible and unsuccessful.. To learn how to survive, wild cubs undergo an 18 to 24 month apprenticeship under their mother’s tutelage. Even so, about half don’t make it to adulthood, succumbing to hunger, disease, natural calamities or aggression from other big cats. The challenges are even greater for cubs raised by human surrogate parents. A captive big cat that is released into an area inhabited by its wild cousins stands a high chance of getting into a territorial fight with a member of its own species. Such fights can result in severe injuries, or even death, to one or both contestants, negating any perceived benefits of the rehabilitation exercise. And unlike wild big cats, who give humans a wide berth and rarely pose any threat, hand-raised predators are extremely dangerous to humans because they not only have no fear of people, but in fact associate them with food. A hungry, ‘rehabilitated’ big cat will not hesitate to approach a human settlement in search of food, and kill livestock or even people, inviting retribution. Such retaliation, which usually takes the form of poisoning kills, may result in the deaths of many big cats in the area, including those that have never harmed any humans. Thus, rather than doing any good, releasing captive bred and born zoo and "sanctuary" big cats into the wild actually does a lot of harm to the species and it's numbers by increasing conflict and worsening community hostility towards the animals in general. Zoo breeding programs do very very little good and a lot of harm in practice.

  • @gachablox6936
    @gachablox6936 5 років тому +356

    The lions are like..
    "HE'S MINE HE'S MINE!!!"
    "NO HE'S MINE" 😂😂😂😂

  • @FrankyboyFloyd
    @FrankyboyFloyd 2 роки тому +4

    This guy is a true legend! He is blessed. A pure exemple that if you respect nature, you may have respect in return.

  • @BrainyAnimal
    @BrainyAnimal 11 місяців тому +8

    Kevin has earned the trust of these apex predators, allowing him to enter their world with a rare sense of harmony. 🦁

  • @fleuger99
    @fleuger99 4 роки тому +1401

    Many of his lions he has raised from cubs so they know and trust him.

    • @streakyanchovy
      @streakyanchovy 4 роки тому +98

      They're probably cubs that have been rejected by their parents or rescued from poachers

    • @emjay1249
      @emjay1249 4 роки тому +126

      Still no guarantee they behave like this wizh him tho. It takes a lot of patience and skill to live like Kevin Richardson

    • @mawarwati9224
      @mawarwati9224 4 роки тому +50

      this guy know what he is doing,he'll not jumping on to the field without any knowledge about the animal altho accident can happen anytime.thats how the grizzly man died,naivety.

    • @escapementalprison
      @escapementalprison 4 роки тому +26

      You are witnessing exactly what the ancients did.

    • @willysunata2529
      @willysunata2529 4 роки тому +9

      Actually lion behaviors is just same as my cat hahaha

  • @nou257
    @nou257 5 років тому +834

    i hope this man will never die because of lions

    • @hoodaffiliates13
      @hoodaffiliates13 5 років тому +3

      ZEUS v2 he is dead

    • @indians2237
      @indians2237 5 років тому +3

      Elisa shay love u

    • @boonxai
      @boonxai 5 років тому +6

      @@hoodaffiliates13 No.

    • @jamesking3654
      @jamesking3654 5 років тому +6

      He will. It's his destiny....

    • @loyscgodlike
      @loyscgodlike 5 років тому +92

      If he die one day, they need 2 coffins for him..one for him, one for his massive gigantic balls..

  • @Ariakamandanu.
    @Ariakamandanu. 2 роки тому +3

    This is called the power of love...
    Love can change everything....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @natevm7888
    @natevm7888 Рік тому +4

    Besides Kevin there's only one other guy in the world I've seen that can do this and that's Dean Schneider. Amazing to watch from the safety of my couch.

  • @ash574
    @ash574 4 роки тому +1830

    The lions : *Humans are small funny and cute creatures*

  • @seilrang
    @seilrang 3 роки тому +533

    I couldn't stop my tears from falling watching this.. He was a volunteer and adopted the whole lion species.. What a heart he has..

    • @bmp2791
      @bmp2791 3 роки тому +7

      You should check his youtube channel the lion whisperer!

    • @numberone-kb2kh
      @numberone-kb2kh 2 роки тому +6

      Whole lion pride, not species

    • @jawick5150
      @jawick5150 2 роки тому +1

      ❄️

  • @Geraldine.kittens.cats.48
    @Geraldine.kittens.cats.48 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for your time and compassion.
    We need more cat lovers like you

  • @Morticia_Graveson
    @Morticia_Graveson 2 роки тому +10

    I literally cried watching this. ❤️

  • @ghostbanni6810
    @ghostbanni6810 4 роки тому +775

    Three male lions, together, cuddling up to one dude is just what I wanna se on UA-cam

    • @defencebangladesh4068
      @defencebangladesh4068 4 роки тому +3

      beautiful

    • @Saraa05__a
      @Saraa05__a 4 роки тому +3

      Brothers......

    • @CoolDevil
      @CoolDevil 4 роки тому +4

      pervert

    • @monicakasiwa4146
      @monicakasiwa4146 4 роки тому +2

      Follow his channel

    • @thomaschongs3456
      @thomaschongs3456 4 роки тому

      @Anarchist if you wanna know something it takes a real man to get gay with a lion, i bet you'll have a hard time finding that on the internet.

  • @SchneizelMDan
    @SchneizelMDan 4 роки тому +931

    "Literally *slaps* a lion and pull lion's tongue out"
    Nature and Evolution: am I a joke to you?

    • @brendaseigler3923
      @brendaseigler3923 4 роки тому +10

      Maybe that is what they understand coming from him.

    • @straytonox1492
      @straytonox1492 4 роки тому +48

      @@justinn7777 please go to school, male and female are SAME species

    • @straytonox1492
      @straytonox1492 4 роки тому +31

      @@justinn7777
      I am not English but I can easily say that you say bullshit

    • @shivavrd2154
      @shivavrd2154 4 роки тому +17

      @@justinn7777 you arrogant and ignorant being!

    • @SanilJadhav711
      @SanilJadhav711 4 роки тому +19

      @@justinn7777 Bro you dumb af, facts and logic don't care about your feelings
      Evolution is as real as you being alive right now

  • @rekhareddythirumuru7630
    @rekhareddythirumuru7630 2 роки тому +1

    Maximum people dream of having a living life not an existing life.Good to see people like this who can live not for riches

  • @tomknight4159
    @tomknight4159 2 роки тому +7

    Every interaction brings a little tiny tear to my eye nature is wonderful

  • @polosingerfire
    @polosingerfire 5 років тому +4241

    I can't even get a girlfriend but this man got 6 lion friends and he be kissing the lions girlfriends and rubbing their back...wtf

    • @void7790
      @void7790 5 років тому +58

      😂😂😂

    • @flyguy7764
      @flyguy7764 5 років тому +30

      marcos gerst
      Lmfao

    • @jefftheminion7484
      @jefftheminion7484 5 років тому +168

      The lion girls are cheating on there boyfriend lion with him and the boyfriends don't even see it

    • @peeksmarkiua
      @peeksmarkiua 5 років тому +9

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @VinceSyc
      @VinceSyc 5 років тому +8

      Lmao

  • @yburenyabal1447
    @yburenyabal1447 4 роки тому +530

    I know it's cliche but I really wanted to cry by just watching this animal hugging him, kissing him.......It's so sweet.

  • @jesusis4life1
    @jesusis4life1 2 роки тому +2

    Oh wow, my favorite cat the Lions. They are so beautiful! If you respect the animals and respect there play ground they will respect you. And of course you have to use your head that God gave you. Thank you Tim for showing this video of the lions I can watch them all the time. God bless you and thank you for caring for them.

  • @SpetsnazBear-3710
    @SpetsnazBear-3710 2 роки тому +2

    Im speechless. Nothing short of amazing. I feel better for watching.

  • @bradford2279
    @bradford2279 5 років тому +771

    Clearly he's been with these lions since they were cubs.

    • @lowfat_booger1929
      @lowfat_booger1929 5 років тому +121

      As he said.

    • @SATYAMSINGH-dq2pv
      @SATYAMSINGH-dq2pv 5 років тому +4

      Yeah bro

    • @janmichael2967
      @janmichael2967 5 років тому +16

      Not all of them ... Not when his just new at the zoo

    • @jdaza1987
      @jdaza1987 5 років тому +37

      Also they are heavily fed before he goes to join them

    • @Bodirogaj
      @Bodirogaj 5 років тому +92

      @@jdaza1987 not really, that group of lions just sees him as member of the group, they have accepted him. If he walked to another group he would be mauled to death.

  • @sadanandnaik9803
    @sadanandnaik9803 4 роки тому +324

    07:33 that group hug melted me man....

  • @jimscouten6092
    @jimscouten6092 Рік тому +1

    Simply amazing!! He has tamed the most wild beast on the planet!! Risking his life at every moment to do this. I love my domestic cats but couldn't imagine living with these with the strength these animals have.

    • @grace-shantif2073
      @grace-shantif2073 5 місяців тому

      I don't call it taming - he understands them and they respond to this ❤

  • @goldiekildea2924
    @goldiekildea2924 Рік тому +1

    That white lion that had his mouth around your leg is beautiful! The way that you handle them and they are for the most part are gentle and loving with you is amazing!

  • @pcprincipal345
    @pcprincipal345 4 роки тому +1515

    Who is here during quarantina days?
    I wanna live the life!!!

  • @bbmeechi
    @bbmeechi 4 роки тому +441

    He's actung like anyone can walk up to a lion and say wassup😂😂 we are 100% going to die

    • @josephxavier8636
      @josephxavier8636 4 роки тому +11

      🤣🤣🤣🤣 110%, with the canine I saw? One bite and you'll be history

    • @germanmartinez4212
      @germanmartinez4212 4 роки тому +3

      Joseph Xavier not even history 🤣

    • @Archetype77
      @Archetype77 4 роки тому +7

      @Josip Yes he is, he tries to pretend like they aren't vicious monsters in the beginning, he'll say you can't walk up to them, but then go on a rant about how misunderstood they are lol. They aren't misunderstood, people don't think they're scary because of nature documentaries, people know these are wild killers.

    • @youwantmyname9208
      @youwantmyname9208 4 роки тому +5

      @@Archetype77 he is professional and part of those lions groups

    • @z00ko
      @z00ko 4 роки тому

      Louis Martinez more like a mystery

  • @Leo_612
    @Leo_612 Рік тому +10

    Kevin Richardson is someone I look up to 🙏🏽

  • @dewifatima1968
    @dewifatima1968 Рік тому +1

    What an unconditional love and a genuine bond/tie Mr. . Kevin Riichardson has .Only God may know

  • @cdjhn
    @cdjhn 4 роки тому +2028

    Whos watching here july 2019?!

  • @kaeceel9043
    @kaeceel9043 4 роки тому +249

    this dude must be strong to be able to stand up still when the lion like hugs him lol

    • @tonkinjeezus6626
      @tonkinjeezus6626 4 роки тому +1

      Kaecee L very

    • @abosalti4642
      @abosalti4642 4 роки тому +7

      Have you seen how thick his calves are?

    • @Pulsonar
      @Pulsonar 4 роки тому +13

      Kaecee L I noticed that, a hug and greet like that would break any other grown mans bones. This bloke definitely knows how to break the impact because of his long association with them

    • @tonkinjeezus6626
      @tonkinjeezus6626 4 роки тому +9

      Pulsonar it wouldn’t break a grown man’s bones, maybe of a child’s. Human bodies aren’t as fragile as you think, it’s our skin that is pretty fragile compared to these animals

    • @xdadev
      @xdadev 4 роки тому +8

      @@tonkinjeezus6626
      Not really.
      A leap from lion can break the bones of a full grown buffalo.
      The lions here are just not using any force as they see him friendly.

  • @Adriano.lessa66
    @Adriano.lessa66 Рік тому +2

    How much love do you have for animals! You are a great person, you are an envoy from God!

  • @patc1871
    @patc1871 Рік тому +2

    Love this and follow Kevin and watch all videos ...he and his lions ...hyenas and leopards are incredible 😍

  • @roshnelson4346
    @roshnelson4346 5 років тому +555

    Did my guy just slap a damn lion? 9:36
    Balls of vibranium

    • @saskiax2642
      @saskiax2642 5 років тому +16

      Rosh Nelson HMMM maybe because the MALE lion who can bite down with 3000 pounds of Force has his hand in his mouth

    • @roshnelson4346
      @roshnelson4346 5 років тому +13

      Saskia x oh yeah yeah

    • @dudeno9899
      @dudeno9899 5 років тому +2

      @mr deathspeaker10 everything exists to die

    • @roshnelson4346
      @roshnelson4346 5 років тому +2

      mr deathspeaker10 yes

    • @Avlt1100
      @Avlt1100 5 років тому +2

      LMAO WAKANDA 4 LIFE!!

  • @diobrando7774
    @diobrando7774 4 роки тому +734

    I think the lions tought: he didnt kill me when i was little then i am not gonna kill him when his is little

    • @abhijitsalunke4526
      @abhijitsalunke4526 4 роки тому +61

      They still haven't killed him ,2020 and he still has the same bond with them

    • @tamashikira5336
      @tamashikira5336 4 роки тому +2

      Aha, Typos.

    • @bandit7447
      @bandit7447 4 роки тому +1

      Jotaro Kujo Hey Jotaro.

    • @athulyasusanjoy1390
      @athulyasusanjoy1390 4 роки тому

      Cutyyy

    • @FieldMarshalYT
      @FieldMarshalYT 4 роки тому +7

      Lions won’t kill for fun, they will only kill if you’re afraid and you provoke them. Or if they are very hungry, but I think Kevin feeds them quite well.

  • @ramakumarjones758
    @ramakumarjones758 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful-Kevin Richardson is a true lover of animals and hence of world peace and eventual human solidarity and international cooperation.
    Many thanks to you, Kevin Richardson, for living as a proof that love conquers all-that even the deadliest of enemies can become friends and allies. Much love and long life to you and to all others who are living the same message,
    Rama Kumar, Fairfax, CA

  • @robinriverabaker4473
    @robinriverabaker4473 5 місяців тому +2

    Incredable I pray for you !!!how beautiful to see the lions with you

  • @stormst9195
    @stormst9195 5 років тому +5039

    If he suddenly stops uploading videos we all know why

  • @shitleshyadav6162
    @shitleshyadav6162 5 років тому +214

    I just hope, this man never gets attacked by any one of those. And their friendship lasts till eternity

    • @saraf5414
      @saraf5414 5 років тому +6

      He won't get intentionally harmed by these lions. They have a bonding, the lions are gentle with him. But yeah, there's always a risk that they might accidentally harm him while playing.

  • @samidcarlos9434
    @samidcarlos9434 2 роки тому +4

    Une émotion terrible pas seulement pour vous monsieur , pour nous aussi télé spectateur. Merci à vous monsieur

  • @saltwell80
    @saltwell80 Рік тому +1

    Kevin raised and has been with these lions since they were young pups and they know him that's why he can walk among them and not be seriously injured,he could never do this other wise.

  • @LjubicaP
    @LjubicaP Рік тому +2

    Planeta bi bila mnogo lepša kada bi bilo više osoba kao Kevin.
    Hvala mu na svemu sto radi za spas ovih kraljeva afričke svane....

  • @racheltania4498
    @racheltania4498 5 років тому +228

    He's a beautiful man. Lions are lucky to have such a friend.

    • @jacobfisch1935
      @jacobfisch1935 5 років тому +3

      I think he's lucky to have such great friends

    • @helco2856
      @helco2856 5 років тому

      Silence

    • @RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks
      @RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks 5 років тому

      *beautiful* is used for female 😥😂😂

    • @OldSkoolWax
      @OldSkoolWax 5 років тому

      @Muhammad Mujahid Khalil creepy prick

    • @again7pyms
      @again7pyms 5 років тому

      @@RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks well, but beautiful you can also describe a SOUL ;) whereas handsome is only for the look so.. ;)

  • @karizun1275
    @karizun1275 4 роки тому +860

    him: *vibin with lions*
    my Chihuahua: *breathes*
    Me: this is the end

    • @kavulinyali81
      @kavulinyali81 4 роки тому +17

      Chihuahuas are dangerous!

    • @bakudeku5169
      @bakudeku5169 4 роки тому +13

      😂😂 honestly I'd rather be friends with big dogs than small dogs.. Small dogs aren't chill😂

    • @ffffgttr3149
      @ffffgttr3149 4 роки тому

      بطل الاسود وضواري

    • @cam6186
      @cam6186 4 роки тому

      kari zun lol

  • @grace-shantif2073
    @grace-shantif2073 Рік тому +2

    Tears of pure Joy that you exist and Shine such A Light on HOW to truly Care About Animals - wild and otherwise. Been following yr fab vids and supporting this Amazing Foundation for a year or more now and first time I've seen Kevin looking this young. Hope u realize Kev you are getting more handsome as you get older! 😉 as always Thanks for YOU and all you are achieving! Brings HOPE

    • @grace-shantif2073
      @grace-shantif2073 5 місяців тому +1

      Oh My Sir Kevin SO amazing to see you Back Then - fabulous to hear your story again and it's truly Wonderful to support KRF and your Team. LOVE how your perspective & UNDERSTANDING IS Transforming our We see animals ❤😊❤ BLESS 😇

  • @rajeshv4068
    @rajeshv4068 2 роки тому +6

    Love you and respect you so much sir❤️. Love from India. People who is having good heart donating to the NGO who are working for poor. I think it's time to donate and join hands with those who are trying to save animals, Birds and Nature.

  • @africanviolet7817
    @africanviolet7817 5 років тому +643

    So sad that lion numbers are plunging because of human greed and violence. Please support the Kevin Richardson Foundation so we can save these majestic animals.🙏

    • @calicoc1335
      @calicoc1335 4 роки тому +8

      Farmers kill them because they are worried about the safety of themselves and those they love. They are worried about them killing their livestock, the farmers' livelihood. It's not just about greed and violence.

    • @africanviolet7817
      @africanviolet7817 4 роки тому +13

      @@calicoc1335 as land that was once the terrain and territory of lions and other wild animals is urbanised as well as utilised for farming, lions and other wild creatures have less and less habitat. Throw that into the mix along with greedy hunters and the ilk that enable greedy hunters, I think I can safely say human greed and violence are contributing to declining lion numbers. The recent case in the US of wild mountain lions being killed for coming into urban areas is a prime example.

    • @pattniiqbalbhai8508
      @pattniiqbalbhai8508 4 роки тому

      I LAIK

    • @infj555
      @infj555 4 роки тому +1

      @@africanviolet7817 They're not sacred animals to the farmers and families that live amongst them in the country - they're just a threat to their livestock and their family. It's not all poaching and greed - some people are just trying to survive and they'd rather kill a lion than risk their livestock being taken and lose the chance of not having money for food or water. The human species is growing so fast that the space between us and wild animals is inevitably becoming smaller and smaller. It's really sad but part of their decline was always inevitable

    • @africanviolet7817
      @africanviolet7817 4 роки тому +5

      @@infj555 I did not say they were sacred. However, they are endangered. I've lived in Africa most of my life and there is nothing that beats the thrill of seeing these majestic animals in the wild. I'd like to see them protected and saved as there's no disputing they're endangered. There must be other methods to protect livestock rather than just pulling a trigger, which is where education and conservation needs to intersect. I really want to see lions and all other endangered species saved and preserved for future generations, including the habitat to sustain them.

  • @DaretoCross956
    @DaretoCross956 3 роки тому +605

    Kevin: *cuddles both lions and the hyenas*
    Lions: Wait, that's illegal!!

    • @hanzcabrivzski2111
      @hanzcabrivzski2111 3 роки тому +19

      Under appreciated comment 🤣

    • @sundaySEC
      @sundaySEC 3 роки тому +4

      😂 😂

    • @sathishjagan5296
      @sathishjagan5296 3 роки тому +5

      😝😝😝

    • @allahji5243
      @allahji5243 3 роки тому

      Whatever

    • @hey_its_travis
      @hey_its_travis 3 роки тому

      He actually has episode on his channel about how the lions will turn away another lion that smells like hyenas but allow him back in after watching him with hyenas