How To Gain Respect From Lions | The Lion Whisperer
How To Gain Respect From Lions | The Lion Whisperer. Today’s video is filled with entertainment. We move around TWO groups, give you a health update on Grumpy Lion Vayetse, and talk about why the Lions at the sanctuary show Kevin Richardson respect when he’s holding food.
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The way Meg runs up to Kevin is so adorable. That really brought a smile to my face.
Isn't she sweet!
@@LionWhispererTV she's sweet, beautiful and she has you.
Meg is the best! We should get her some tires to bite!
@@LionWhispererTV How old is Vayetse? I hope and pray he'll be okay!
I love the way she follows him around too.
Every time I watch a documentary including wild lions, I just think about how well and healthy Kevin’s lions look-particularly the males. I completely understand that life in captivity is nothing to glorify-as this pandemic should’ve taught us-but despite the unfortunate circumstances having led these lovely creatures to captivity, Kevin tends to them so well and gives them the amazing quality of life ❤️
Yes, he's truly a lion angel in human form!
You mean house arrest.
He is my standard for how captive animals should be treated. He gives them as wild a life as possible, and gives them so much love, so much time, good food, thought, medical care everything. Amy's passing hurt me, I cried, and to see Meg still happy and ready to go walk with Kev just show's how well he treats them. We all know how hard it is to lose a loved one, and it's not different in the animal kingdom, yet Kev has managed to help Meggie through it and he is a role model for all people, as are his lions for captive animals.
@@Omgbbqhaxlolol I cried my eyes out also when Amy passed away. I still miss her. I was very attached to her personality. I finally got to see a Lion in person at a big zoo in September 2019. People who went to that same zoo in the summer told me that there were 2 Lions, but one passed away at the end of summer. When the zoo was closing, my friend and I walked back to see the Lion again. It's a natural looking habitat. So my pictures look like it was in the wild. This time it got up and was walking, then was Roaring. It was a thrill of a lifetime!
Kevin has great compassion for all the animals in his care. He's made it his life's commitment to provide the best quality of life for them. Bless him and everyone on The Lion Whisperer Team!💕
I'm glad to see Meg again, I always worry about her since Amy's passing.
Meg is my favorite.
@@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si Meg, Ginny and Bobcat are my favourites
@@crimsongamer2337 Bobcat is a super cute name for a lion and I love it 🥰
Does Meg live alone now?
@@brunonogueira7319 she does actually, that can't be helped too.
16 years ago in Portugal I got to know a family who had lions in a ten by ten meter cage. I only saw them one time and the impression it left on me lingers on to this day. They were heavily over weight and aggressive. Just a pure display token of their wealth and narcissism. Mr Richardson and the people he works with to provide a safe haven for these animals restores my faith in people somewhat. Thank you for that dude!
Kevin - How to gain respect from lions ? Lions - You dont have to do anything Kevin , we have carved your name on our hearts !!
Awww! That is sooo beautiful. Have a blessed day!
That should go on a mug or duffel bag 😁 w/ Kevin’s logo
Awww...lovely
Sashimi, what a wonderful comment!
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. . . That's easy . . . Leave 'em alone unless you're Kevin Richardson & his team - 🐾
That's what I wanted to say!👍😁😉
LOL! Or unless you are at least a millionaire.
@@jerryfleurival Um, no! These animals are rescued and unfortunately is the only reason why they should be around humans.
But I wanna PET the murder-kitties!
@@Ycekhold you have a death wish frfr :D
Because of Kevin, I learn how to love, respect and appreciate more my pets, stray dogs and cats, and all other animals. I believe there's a reason and purpose why God created them in this earth. We should learn how to value them.
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Kevin , would the lions attack Anyone who went into an enclosure WITH you ??? I’m Not wanting to test it out but just curious ?? Maybe explain this in a vid one time ??
@Steelerz Reign Supreme No need to point out the obvious...
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@Steelerz Reign Supreme isn't that crazy to think about? They were here first, yet we just kinda took over everything 😔
As a herdsman/farmer it is interesting to watch your vocal and body communication with the animals. I've always been very vocal with my cows, but always made sure that my sounds correlate with my body language and the cows are actually really quick to pick up on it. Once you learn their way of "talking" everything just becomes so much easier and relationships. Any animal will tell you anything and be very precise about it, they never lie. Might try to trick you though ;-) But that is something else and usually revolves around getting acces to something they want. Anyway. Kevin thank you very much for your passion with these marvelous animals and for sharing your life with them! Best regards from Denmark :-)
😩😩please don’t use the cows for meat :((((( please keep them as pets !
That's amazing to hear.
Early 1990's movie, ripping off Zen Archery, for a Snipper movie, " Match your breathing to the breathing of your target, make you breathing as one, feel and count your heart beats and release your killing shot between the beats of your heart." As a country boy I grew up around hunting dogs and will dogs along with bob cats. I learn to match my breath to theirs. Do to my Zen mix martial arts training I learn to reshape my breath control. But in all honestly, I breath like a dog and I have police dogs come up to me all the time. Reason, the dogs .. hear .. my breathing and it is different from all the other humans around them. I am what is different in their environment. I could control my scent of intent. And as a teenager I got into trouble a few times cause I .. moo .. like a cow in heat a bit too well.
@@LuvKitKatt Why? They're yummy :P
I talk to the cows near my house and I talk to a deer at night, he doesn't run away he stand there and listens.
There’s no other KZheadr that makes Friday’s amazing other than Kevin
I’m relatively new to this channel but I couldn’t agree more.
LOL
Magnificent lions. Love them so much
I agree!!
No there is Dean shnider
I hope Vayetse is going to be less grumpy in this inclosure..Happy news that he is ok..aww Meg 💕
Yeah, I missed seeing Meg. I'm so glad that she looks okay.
I have a domestic cat, and compared to a dog I already think that the level of respect you get from a cat.. i mean, you have to level up the relation, since they are so independent and self centered. I cannot imagine what it takes for a human to get respect from not only one, but a bunch of lions. So, for that, and for doing what he does at the sanctuary, Kevin has my utmost respect.
One of the interesting things about Lions is that they’re the only social cat. There’s far more to work with in terms of social behaviors and psychology than there would be with say, a leopard...or a house cat. People can get frustrated with their pet cats because they want them to be more affectionate and social, but they’re fundamentally not social animals. Imo it’s much more interesting to study Lion behavior for that reason than other cats.
Brings so much happiness to me to see your lions run to you for a hug, a scratch under the chin. Just the love you have for them & they return it. God bless you Kevin for all you do for your precious lions.
Another great video. I pray that Vayetse gets well. You are great Kev to this amazing cats.
Thanks Patricia
Can't you invite that famous RSA animal whisperer lady? Anna Breytenbach! She has a special contact with wild animals. She was not molested by a group of baboons, she was welcome as a guest. She calmed down an angry captive black leopard, and changed his name. You probably know her already? Maybe she can help figuring out, why grumpy Vayetse is so irritated. Maybe it is something that can be solved easily. Of course, you are not crazy, you know your lions. But maybe SHE wants to help you? Just a link to Anna: kzhead.info/sun/p85-mNGQbmZ6bHk/bejne.html
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I haven't visited this channel in a LONG long time but I'm glad Meg is doing great after Amy's passing. Love what you're doing with these lions and also thank you for educating us all ❤❤ hope Vayetse is doing great in his enclosure 🥰
Welcome back! 🙏
@@LionWhispererTV it feels good to be back for sure 😊 gonna bidge watch old and wait for new videos 😅 gotta get back for the lost time 😊
I love the way they rub their heads affectionately against yours x
The best part of Kevin's job is the frequency with which lions offer him friendly head rubs.
I've never really commented on this channel but have been watching it for a while now. You have really helped me through a bad time in my life and I just want to say thank you
So lovely to hear that, thanks for sharing! 🙏
That's awesome...........being close to animals is very healing.....thats the connection to the earth that many humans do not have....
It's so remarkable how deeply Kevin knows, understands, and is concerned with the welfare of the lions in his care. Subtle changes in Vayetse's behavior would probably be overlooked by most, especially considering how busy the sanctuary is, but not by Kevin! The genuine love and concern he has for all of his animals is touching. ❤️ I also love how much Meg lit up when she saw him, that's true love! 😍
I'm not sure why people keep suggesting that any other form of care of these animals would be any less than what this guy is doing
Absolutely amazing 💙🐾💛
@@garyp4374 They have the perfect care plenty of land to roam around, investigate or run, they even switch around to be near others they like, he sees them daily, great med care, good food, they almost live FREE but are not susceptible to be hunted.
Anything else would be ''less''.
I love the way Ginny was being so affectionate towards Kevin before finally getting out of the vehicle. Hope Vietsy is alright. 😊❤
Whenever I loose hope in the world, I watch Kevin Richardson and the Lions. Particularly, Bobcat and Tau.
15:25 Neige instantly reminded me of Gabby ❤️👏🏼 Also Neige at 16:07 - “I’ll show you graceful..” 😂😂😂
It shows how Kevin really IS one of the pride that they don't cross him over meat bag! P.S. really hoping sweet Vayetse is okay, I've loved him since he was a cub 💜
I was re-watching Vayetse as a cub just this morning. I hope all is well also.
If he's getting grumpy in his old age like some humans do,perhaps he's watching the rolling news channels and reading the papers a bit too much.
Lol I thought the same thing!!!
Every time I see Neige I am struck by her beauty. So gorgeous. I mean, they all are. But she’s the supermodel of lionesses.
Because she's white?
@@cinnow Oh get over it
@@thiefonthecross7552 truth hurts
Kevin was the very first guy who I had seen interacting with lions. A massive respect to you Kevin for this wonderful job. ❤️
These beautiful lions are so lucky to have Kevin in their lives it's not just the care it's the love they get from him 💕
Absolutely. Lions in general are lucky to have him as their advocate.
When I finished watching kevin and his cats.....I go chase mine around the house. Now I can barely walk and the cats are exhausted😂
I haven't caught up with this channel in awhile, it brings me so much peace and joy, love all you do
Ah, it makes us happy to hear that! Welcome back! 😀
Hope Vayetse will be happier & stop being cranky. Love to all the Lions
I mean, can anyone even be mad that Meg gets the best enclosure? 😊👑 I'm certainly not! All the enclosures look wonderful anyways thanks to this amazing team!
Thanks Stacy!
Meg deserves the best! She's an old lady & by herself. This sweet girl should have a good life!
Oh Vayetsi 😭 hope he feels well . Also, Meg is special ❤️❤️ all the lions are, but Meg is special
Kevin, at 72 I get grumpier by the day - and I'm not even caged.
Your face definitely shows your age.
@@DjJokerr ha
At 29 I can confirm
I’m dying of cancer. Your channel really helps my spirit.
Nej really giving Gabby a run for her money in terms of appealing to us. She’s always up to something.
Since we saw Meg, now we need a Meg video again soon. Always wonderful seeing the Lions
Vayetse is my boy....I was in tears thinking he was ill!!!!
My heart stopped.
Aww you're so kind 🥺
I can't get over how they just come talking to you, Kevin. Full monologue.
I appreciate Kevin’s love and dedication for wild animals such as lions because they are nearly extinct due to humans please protect lions
hey wth thee thts my account
These lions are so beautiful... I’m in love with them all ♥️ Vayetse is so chatty today 😃
Silver hair and still going strong. I remember the first picture that I saw of Kevin Richardson hanging out with his lions. Priceless.
Meg deserves the best enclosure 🥰 . Fingers crossed vayetse becomes his cool dude self again 😎
A main thing is also the respect is definitely mutual between him and the lions
This place is a natural paradise. So beautiful.
It's not just taking care of all those beautiful lions in Kevin's care, it's the love they honestly share with each other. Truly admirable. Thank you Sir Kevin, you and your team are awesome heros ..
The best time of the day! Glad Vayetse is in good health. Hopefully his bad mood goes away and he becomes the sweet Vayetse again that you and Livy, Ginny and yourself have always known. Much love to all the inhabitants of the sanctuary.
I love being on time for these! Fave part of the week ❤️❤️
We do too! Hope you enjoy today's video
@@LionWhispererTV I won’t lie, my heart was in my mouth for the first part of the video worrying if something was seriously wrong with Vayetse, but I’m glad that the scans came back healthy and hopefully he’ll cheer up in the new enclosure. Great seeing Thor’s pride - they’re like the naughty kids 😄 Neige climbing that tree was something else too. It was good to see Meg too, hope she’s doing ok
@@Lightwood_AF me too 😬😔👍
« Its like a soap opera here! » 😂🤣😂 i must say: you are courageous to be around grumpy lions!
Lions are so magnificent, and I love all of the care and respect you show each other.
It's incredible how much they love him.
No doubt it's hard work, being responsible for the health of these animals in your care, but when they share affection with you, it's clear that you're just as lucky as the lions.
Sadly today in Riyadh a man got attacked by his pet lion and was killed and what is more sad that the lion had to be put down..Lions are Majestic and wild animals should not be kept at homes... I pray for your safety Kevin and the safety of your lions 🦁
If a lion killed Kevin, the rest of the lions would kill him or her, then mutilate and burn the body. They might then build Kevin a statue for a memorial.
I keep thinking that if any human tried to harm Kevin while he goes on these walks with these lions that they would protect him no question, because they think of him as one of their pride.
@@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289 Lion or human, you mess with Kevin, you mess with his pride of lions,
@@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289 for sure
@@broadstreet21 they would surely do that no doubt
Wait, am I too high or did I not learn anything about gaining a lions respect? I'm just gonna say I'm too high and keep watching more videos because I love this dudes work.
the way they seem fully comfortable in and welcoming of the humans' presence is a testament to how strong their social bonds are, they trust him completely
I'm glad he's still getting the recognition he deserves, whilst spreading awareness.
Kevin, How lucky you are to spend so much close up one on one time with these magnificent cats. It has been my childhood dream to be that close and loving to my all time favorite wild animal, i.e. the lions. But I guess for 99.9% off us it will never happen. At least I have these videos to live vicariously through you! Thanks and all the best to you and what you do!👍
I am worried about Vayetse. He has a special place in my heart. 💕
Always the best KZhead videos to watch... can't get any more primal than watching a guy interacting with - and caring for - lions.
Awesome to hear! 🙏
Kevin be like: how to gain respect from the lions!!! Lions be like: Kevin your family and give us a good and happy live, how to give Kevin all the love in the world because we respect him more than anything !!!! Great video again!!!! Thank you !!! One love
Vayetse is being,as we say in Scotland, “crabbit” which is grumpy. Hopefully it’s just an age thing and nothing else. Lovely to see Meg and also a great demo on how lions climb trees 😆
One of my favorite words....up there with "numpty" 😄 Cheers
@@LindaC616 You’re welcome 😁
@@katieorr2195 😆😆
I appreciate a man such as yourself thank you for loving those beautiful creatures my friend 🙏🏿💙☮️
Kevin, You are truly the LION WHISPERER!!! You truly deserve this title ? To me you never Lapse on this title ? You know each one of them ? Love watching your Videos !!
The best notification of my day!❤️
Bro i truly miss amy😭😭😢😢!! I really feel sorry formeg cuz she is feeling lonely...
Time heals for lions , and Meg is a happy lioness, that had and has a good life , she might be a bit lonely at times but she's a happy lion thank you kev ❤👑🙏
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@@daviroza4700 oh, why did you name yourself that and put his picture up with your post? Isn't there something more positive you could name yourself?
She's not lonely. Kevin spend extra time with her since Amy died.
@THISIS THEGIRL you must be a nasty person attacking me like you did. I live in the USA. Osama bin Laden had our country attacked and killed thousands of our people. It was a terrible tragedy. So it's painful to have to see his picture and that name, let alone on such a positive, uplifting site about Lions. You must have been living under a rock for the last 20 years to not realize how painful this situation still is to the American people. Maybe you are related to him or was a fan of that evil 😈 one. Your remarks tell who you are.
Maybe Vayetsi needs Prozac like Yame did. I wish you could take Meg home with you to live. I so enjoy moving day! 🇺🇸😍
I was thinking the same thing, Prozac for Vayetse - but he's always been a sweetheart 😒
Seeing how wide those mouths are and the power they have, so close to you, could so easily kill you, but they would never. You display a real mastery over Lion psychology and I'm pretty sure your lions would never betray you. You don't see this with others that interact with hand raised Lions. The wild underlying instincts are seemingly never posing a risk to you. You treat these particular ones so well and they look amazing.
I love the closeness of your bond with all your animals Kev. I would love to be so close to these guy. I realise that this takes years to establish and even if I went in with you they would see me as prey. I'm glad your looking into his issue if he has one. I know from having house cats all my life (59years) they can hide illness very well and even until it's too late for medical interventions. Your AWESOME Kev xxx
I honestly don't know how you do it. I would be in therapy if I lost one of them. I can only imagine what it's like to lose one of them.
Of course, I never saw those Lions in person. But if any pass away, I am crying my eyes out. I lost it when Kevin found Ishka had serious cancer and had to put her down. I think that was over 2 years ago. Then when Amy passed, it terribly upset me. When Kevin brings us in with these videos, I feel like I get to know the different animals. I grow attached to them.
It's hard to imagine cats being so huge. They are awesome
Hope Vayetse gets back to normal again soon. He's one of my favourites. I named my big white boy cat after him a few years ago. He can be a bit of a grumpster too ❤
Put that pic. on a t-shirt! Meg's cuddling up to Kevin is adorable 💞☺️
It's totally mind blowing to see the size of the lioness' heads beside Kevin's. And their massive paws. Yet know their limits and power when playing with Kevin.
I'm concerned about Vayetse. He's been a sweet lion his whole life. I remember when his brother died, he mourned so much that Kevin got Livy & Jinny as companions for him. After the initial awkwardness, which last only a few days, the three of them have lived together contentedly. Vayetse has always been an even-tempered cat. I noticed right away that his chest looked thicker than usual when he first appeared on screen, even before Kev said anything. It is noticeable. I was thinking heart disease, which can result in fluid retention. I think Kevin's correct, and it is advisable to continue searching for a physical reason for the change in behavior. Kevin truly loves the creatures under his care, and if he says there's a problem I trust his judgement. Kevin: please keep us posted! 💕🦁💕
Thanks for your message Katherine! It's wonderful Vayetse has so much love from the LW community! 💛
@@LionWhispererTV Vayetse is part of the LW family. Love and concern is natural for a family. I'm hoping he's ok and it's just old age. I can understand. I'm getting older and saltier everyday! 😆 Much love to everyone there in South Africa. 💕
I don't know what is cuter, the lions reacting to Kevin or Kevin reacting to the lions.
Life with this man is so much better than struggling in the wild.
i really like how you can tell this man loves the animals and does all he can to make them as happy as possible. what a legend!
I wish all lions were as loved and cared for as Kevin's are. Wouldn't that be wonderful.
I understand it's not all fun and games all the time, but man, you have the best job in the world.
Those pathetic lion hunters could NEVER reach this level of awesomeness. PREACH YOUR WORK !!!!
Kevin has taught me so much about lions and hyenas and I appreciate him so much. As someone who is getting their degree in wildlife biology I love learning as much as I can and Kevin is the best teacher!! Thank you for everything you do! ❤️always looking forward to your videos!
🙏 Amazing to hear that! Wishing you well in your degree.
Aww I am so jealous. The love they show you is amazing. You cannot compare that kind of love to anything else. They trust you and feel safe and happy with you🦁🦁♥️
It fails me with hope when I see a person respectfully caring for animals, and animals lovingly receiving him.
I have loved animals for a long time and I am so glad I subscribed to you 🦁💙
We're happy to have you here
They really respect you a a friend! Awesome, Kevin!🤗💞 Thank you for sharing this respectful video~👍✨ 🔆AniFam〽️
I think its wonderful that you have this relationship with these beautiful and magnificent creatures that God made and I truly believe they can love, but their still dangerous. And as usual man thinks he understands something he did not create. Only God understands the true natural of all aniamls, not man. "So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall"
Kevin, thank you for giving these gorgeous animals a life they deserve with care and love and dedication. They are happy kiddos
Literally I’m searching for wallpapers and as soon as I see a Tiger wallpaper you upload....
Means you should get a Lion background clearly :)
The somber way you were talking about Vayetse at the beginning made me really nervous and on edge until you said his results came back fine. I hope he starts feeling better soon! Thank you for taking such good care of these animals and being ever watchful over their health.
Love these majestic beautiful kings and queens 💚💛💚💛
I can never get over how gorgeous they all are in their own way 🖤
Love the big cats I always enjoy your videos and you always have such great information about the big cats and what’s going on with them and their behavior thank you again for sharing sending love and prayers your way ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈🌈
Thanks Laura, glad you find them informative! 😁
🐾 It is amazing how you know every single one of your lions good enough to see any little change in their behavior and therefore are able to take care of them. It shows your love and the special bond you have 💕
I love Kevin Richardson and his relationships with the animals and this wonderful KZhead channel. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and supporting us! 🙌
I can finally justify my grumpyness to getting old, I'm relieved.
These lions are so beautiful that’s it almost hard to believe how dangerous they are.
I really hope Vayetse is 100%. He's my favorite male. "The surfer dude."
I don't think I've ever waited so long for a man to finish a sentence. In every other aspect, this guy is awesome :)
I don’t like this kind of things being a business simply because it can lead to the owners to put money before the animals, but your animals clearly love you and they show it in video, and that’s because you love them too and take great care of them, as you have showed us through the years, Congrats to you and all your co-workers, You’re doing a great job for public conscience and education, and sure for the lions too! Keep it like that!
10:52 man gets swarmed by 6 lions and lives to tell the tale 😊 Lovely video, always one of the best moments of my Friday evening
I will watch all the adds. Long live the lions and lionwhisperer 🦁 love you Kevin 💜
lions are so intimidating. even through glass. when they roar you can feel the vibration. must feel extra strong when they growl / roar so close to a person. this guy is amazing
I have a lion 🦁 that often visits me in my dreams. He roams free in my dad’s large backyard, and is my dad’s pet. My dad passed away many years ago. The lion looks something like Bobcat. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful work you do! 🦁❤️