Why Don't The Lions Eat Me? | The Lion Whisperer
In this video we look back at three epic lion hunts from the archives, and witness how these mighty predators successfully catch and kill their prey. As Meg pounces on a wild boar, Kevin reflects on how special his relationship is with the lions that they view him as family, not food.
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They still have all the instincts they would’ve had if they were in the wild. It’s eye-opening to see Meggie go from loving to a hunter in a matter of minutes, but it’s the natural order of things. It makes sense that the lions wouldn’t see you as food because you’re a part of their pride. It was good seeing Amy again ❤️
"Minutes"? A split second I think is more accurate. I'm happy for her, she caught herself some fresh bacon. Good girl and an excellent hunter:-)
@@AgentRafa he's not meaning actual minutes it's just a phrase people use if they can't think of the right word in the moment. Either way seconds to minutes still pretty much the same thing
@@AgentRafa organic grass fed bacon
Its called genetics. Its like flipping the switch. Exons and introns act like that switch.
@@AgentRafa I didn’t mean literal minutes - it was just a phrase as someone else pointed out. Seconds would’ve been more accurate!
"When humans were A PART of nature, and not APART from nature" was perfectly said.
People can't take it. They get paranoid that once an animal have a taste on a human meat, they'll continue to hunt humans. To me it's so what? What's the problem? People say we're animals ourselves and consider ourselves as apex predator so why is it we have a problem being part of the food chain which is allowing these predators to eat humans then? Why must we put them down?
A wonderful quote to use everywhere.
We only pretend to be "apart." We banish the brutal to factories and ignore where our food comes from.
Born to be wild and free ☝️💜💫
@@GeorgiaAndrea if you live in a small village in india, nepal and a tiger gets the taste for humans i dont think you would want that living around you.
I was so proud of meg that day. She got to be a real lioness for a moment and get a nutritional meal like she was meant too. Kevin takes such good care of his animals and let's them be their true wild self as much as possible.
😊 Everything they deserve.
@@LionWhispererTV I was wondering if you let them eat their meal right then and how long did it take? Not meaning to be crass, just showing my ignorance, if they leave any bits, do you bring them back for the others?
Thanks for the question Matrix because I was wondering the same thing.
@@16MedicRN I was thinking the same thing too. Maybe they leave what is left for other animals to scavenge on, like jackals and vultures like what's done in the wild. They eat their fill and leave what's left, especially if they're out in the open and by themselves. They don't want to lug the carcass around to draw attention from other predatory animals, including other lions. That's my guess. 🤷🏻♀️
@@JustTanya. yes, exactly! Any of those things are possible. I've followed him for a minute now, but honestly, this is the first one I've seen of them hunting on a walk. I did see him bring a freshly dead antelope or something to the cheetahs recently, but have never seen hunting. So, I'm gathering now (hopefully correctly) that this is a reserve where all the animals are protected from humans, but certainly not from each other. Also, I know that Meg has passed on, so what he does now may not be the same 🙏💔
That relationship with Meg is absolutely astounding. Even within Lion prides things get very dicey around a kill as they go into a feeding frenzy eating according to hierarchy. For him to be so intimately close and her just fully focused on what she was doing without minding him being there...its amazing. This video was a 10.
I think the relationship that Kevin has with the animals and the fact that they don’t see him as food is one of the things that make these videos so amazing and beautiful. What we get to see is that lions, like many of the wild animals that are on this planet, are capable of far more than the simplistic life they are often portrayed to have. They are thinking and feeling creatures who are far more dynamic in their relationships and views of their world than we give them credit for and that is why we should all work to ensure they are safe, protected and given the space and opportunity to thrive and continue to be wild.
Absolutely! I couldn't have said it any better. You said that beautifully and speak the truth! WE must all fight for the survival of these beautiful and amazing animals!
Wonderful wonderful words. Sooo very true! 💝💖💋
Yes!
Perfectly stated!
@@anthonyfabel8463 thank you for the compliment. I think most viewers recognize what a privilege and opportunity it is to get this intimate and close up view of these amazing animals. I know that my understanding and connection to the cats and hyenas has grown and broadened my perception far more than I would have ever expected and I think I’m a better person for it.
I just want to say, “Way to go, Meggie!” She is not a youngster anymore and it was thrilling to see her still so agile and skilled at the hunt. Thank you Kev and everyone at the sanctuary for all the work you do to keep these animals so happy and healthy. ❤️
I like to see that Meg is happy and fulfilled in her life with Kevin and the lions her kill was awesome..🎉
I find it amazing she is so calm around you when she has food in her claws. Most cats growl if you get around them when their kill is present.
1:26 Thats water. If thats what ya meant. I dont think he'd be there if it was meat. I thought the same at first.
They get aggressive when someone approaches them and their prey whom they do not know and trust and do not consider friendly. That's definitely making the difference here.
I'm sure they trained that behavior out of them when they raised them.
He used to give her food since she was little and stay close to her. He gives her food and don't take from her. So she knows that he didn't take food from her all these years and he's not gonna do it now.
Rather than being unsettling or upsetting, I find this video to be a reinforcement of the concept that these animals are highly intelligent and capable of discernment- that they understand the difference between family/friend and prey. And that it is a CHOICE that they can make. Also it is good to see Meg is still able to be the huntress she was born to be, even in her advancing age! That is pretty cool. I was surprised that Kevin truly felt safe to approach her while she was consuming her "kill". As always, thanks for posting!!
Ya most people don’t see that large cats are capable of discernment. Many cats on reserves are completely comfortable with the constant tour trucks following them around and lions simply don’t see humans as food.
Yes it depends on how a lion grows up as to whether or not it thinks the person is food. If people have been feeding the lion it's possibly seen as the bringer of food. Or in the case of Kevin, definitely family. Edited to add: there's several factors regarding behavior of a big cat. Kevin is an expert in lion behavior, and has a spacious property to work with them.
@@francescaa8331 But what about the other people who have been attacked and/or killed by their big cats? They raised and fed those animals and were attacked. I think the big difference is that Kevin lets them be what they are and gives them the space to be the animals that they are. Those other cats were kept in tiny cages/areas which can make them highly territorial of that small space. They are also behiolden to that person for their food and water, whereas with Kevin, they can hunt when they need to. When a person enters that cage, the cat also doesn't have a place to retreat to get away from them. Kevin isn't forcing his will upon the cats. They have a massive area to walk away from him when they've had enough and not be bothered. Yes, they don't see him as a threat but if they were caged, it might be a different story somewhere down the line. He also doesn't force them to interact with other people or crowds to put on a show, which is super stressful to any animal.
@@WastedTalent- those are good observations Absolutely, as you say, Kevin is an expert in animal behavior, and has a large property, and also takes them on walks out in the bush. My comment was pretty simplified. I amended my comment.
Its so cool that she actually knows how to pluck the porcupine, such smart creatures
i can also pluck a porcupine
@@lostpockets2227 But you can't catch one and crush it's skull. I know I can't.
I remember the original video of Meg and Amy capturing porcupines, and the lesson they learned from not plucking it and the wounds that follow. It's not unusual for a creature (including humans) to learn from a negative experience and how to better be prepared next time. Wouldn't so much put that down to intelligence, moreso awareness :)
I was also impressed by this. It's one thing to know "porcupines hurt so I shouldn't bite them", it's another to say "this is how I can not be hurt by a porcupine and still eat it anyways".
@@dirtywhitellama They're not brainless, being impressed by something so basic and natural instinct to them literally makes it sound like you're implying they're just numbskulls. There's a video a few years back of this same Lion suffering a lot of wounds from trying to eat a porcupine. Meg already learned it's lesson.
Wow! What performance! The predation instinct cannot be suppressed. A lion is a lion and Meg is an excellent hunter. Thank you for this very interesting and informative video.
I guess females are used to sharing their meals
She is an excellent huntress! ❤🦁❤💝
@@deniseyoung4494 ❤Meg❤ is a lion. 😉
It’s amazing to see how loving and cuddly Meg can be with Kevin then turn into a completely lethal predator.
Amazing footage of Meg as she is an incredible huntress! For those who think captive lions cant hunt, just watch Meg! I love how Kevin says "Just another boring day in Africa". All the best Kev and Much Love!
They’re probably more confused about why you aren’t participating in the kill.
IKR you can tell she’s confused looking at him like, “like your not getting in on this? you do this every time I take you out to eat” lol
And for making so much noise!
Been watching you for years. I love what you do for the animals in your care. It’s amazing and I always learn something new ❤️
Great to hear! 🙏
@@LionWhispererTV Kevin, I hope the rest of the lions have the opportunity to hunt like meg did. It would help them to be prepared for whatever. 🙏💕💝
Meg is very efficient but all get the same chance on an enrichment walk.
@@LionWhispererTV that is wonderful to hear. Thank you for all you do for these majestic creatures. Blessings 🙏💕
@Pᴀᴡɴ S𝜏ᴀʀ𝕤 ✯🇫ᴀɴ He has been doing this for a very long time. So it probaly will not happen. Bart the Bear(the original) and Jimbo the Kodiak were both over 20 years old and not once did they ever have any negative encounters. Bart was a trained bear. Jimbo spent almost his entire life in a sanctuary. Timothy Treadwell knew he had a problem bear and did nothing about it. Should he have done what he did? Possibly. But these animals are capable of so much more than what close minded folks like you want to realize
Meg is still a great huntress even without Amy being there, it's so moving. Proud of the Queen! 👑
Even when you were right next to her kill, she never growled at you once. To me, that says everything you need to know.
She wonders why her weird two-legged pride member doesn't come eat the meal she caught for the two of them.
@@akinpaws I would have been funny to see Kevin kneel down with a knife and fork.
It can be hard to watch but it is the circle of life. Appreciate you sharing these moments. I'm so glad Meg isn't alone anymore 🖤
They won't eat you because you are part of the pride. 😍🤗☺️🦁
I find it interesting that such a sweetheart like Meg apparently would've been a good candidate to survive in the wild. She's just amazing.
Meg is amazing and very capable!
I think we have a tendency to anthropomorphise animals - because Meg is so good with Kevin we tend to assume that she doesn't have her hunting instincts. You also have hunting instincts, it's just that a lot of the time humans redirect those instincts, so that the "hunt" may be for anomalous figures in a list (just checking no one has done anything untoward with their company credit card) or it may be for a car that has overstayed its welcome at a parking meter or a thousand and one other things. Desmond Morris made a very good program on the topic of humans "hunting" and how our hunts still reflect those that we see in modern chimpanzees.
I'm so glad you've made a proper video addressing this. Anyone with a smidge of knowledge about animal behavior would know that animals don't operate on an on/off switch. They have feelings and personalities of their own along with the capability to form relationships. Take both lions and wolves as example, relationship between parent and child or group member to group member. They don't see their unit members as food in the wild so why would they in captivity. Even between two different species such as you and the lions or the common person with their dog or cat. The amount of times I've seen stupid comments saying you'll be eaten is astounding. I've always said to people, that when someone gets killed by an animal there is something going on that people don't see: stress, abuse, ignorance, ego, etc. That's why I've always believed you'd be fine, you have respect for these animals and take the time to learn the individual personalities and behavior. You don't use force or fear, you let them make their own decisions. You've rescued, cared for, and loved them. You're awesome!
He's part of their pack and they treat him as such. Its a beautiful relationship.
Kevin, you are a trully legend! Much love from Romania! 💫
🙏
Wow. She got that thing all by herself. Just goes to show she isn't totally tame - she is a wild animal and instinct to hunt is powerful.
'that thing?'
@@fifisuki1876 it's a figure of speech in English, no one is disrespecting the Warthog relax lol
She is not TAME at all.
Thanks, Kev for once again pulling us back to the reality that...Lions are lions and they are gonna do what lions do. I remember when Meg and Amy went porcupine hunting and when Meg got the warthog. It's their instincts that kick in and they're off to the races, literally. As soon as prey run...that really triggers the drive. So great to see Amy with Meggie again. I miss her.
I'm surprised she let you anywhere near her kill... Seeing you as family is one thing, but the possibility of sharing a meal with you is another matter altogether, I'd have thought.
Females are less territorial about food in general. He probably would be farther away if it was a male or more than one lion since they might get aggressive with each other.
Particularly when pondering the behavior of the average family dog around food and sharing.
Lionesses share with their prides quite naturally. Makes sense to me.
It's only a matter of time. They'll always be savage, unpredictable wild animals.
It's so nice to see Amy again💙
Reminds me of watching wildlife documentaries when I grew up. One week, you were watching lions kill sweet innocent Impalas, and you were horrified about it, and wished the Impalas could have ran away from the lions. Then the next week, you were watching a documentary where an injured lioness couldn't hunt, and being told she and her cubs would slowly starve to death.
Most docs nowadays are fake
Reality! Once a lion always a lion. I love seeing all creatures doing what comes naturally to them. Seeing you sitting in the shade under a tree with them, having one of them head bump you as part of the pride or accepting you getting so close after a kill. I adore Meg, she is one special girl and Amy will always be in my heart. A sincere thank you Kev, love and blessings to you and the team.
Kev thank you for doing what you're doing. You always make my Friday 🥺
The shot of Meg running with camera on her back was awesome. The smooth movements, the level on concentration. Wow go girl👏👏👏. What an interesting video including Amy and Meg. I have learned a new respect for our iconic predator. Another Friday special. ❤❤❤ Thank you Kevin for the insight.
It was bittersweet seeing Meg and Amy walking and hunting together. 💔
I agree 😢
Me too 🫶🏼
Indeed
Ooohhh yes...😔
Do you know how Amy died?
It’s actually so reassuring to see them hunt like this. It’s a real testament to the way you have cared for them and the environment they live in. My only surprise is that they allowed you to approach their kill.
Kevin never liked seeing this when they hunt it upsets me alot. But this is nature and they have to survive or they will die. Thankyou Kevin for showing the video.
Love seeing Meg so active and healthy!
“Nature is not all happy homes and gardens.” Profound Truth, sir💯
Thank you for pulling archive footage. RIP Amy
You're too handsome to eat. :P Great thing about porcupines is that they have their own built-in toothpicks!
it's truely amazing you can get that close to them right after they made a kill this was a incredible vid
I am sure Meg would had been like "get in here and help me hold it down!"
@@oldmangreywolf6892 ye they are probably like "wtf didn't you help?" lol
Meg is such a skilled hunter, how good is she. I absolutely cringe at the porcupine though and those quills, I remember when that video came out years ago and cringed then too. Thank you Kevin for your beautiful relationship with these wonderful animals and for everything you do to educate people around the world.
As for the hunting aspect, it's amazing to watch wild Cheetah's hunt, the sheer speed and hair pin turns, with their tails acting as rudders, is truly seeing them in all their glory.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! LOVE Cheetahs!❤❤❤
Amazing footage of the hunts, especially with the go-pro on Meg's back - at first I thought it was just a stroll and run and then wham! What a perspective. Also, I didn't know that lions love porcupine and that they are so adept at plucking them! Thanks for the insights and another amazing video!
First and foremost, they're predators. But, they also have a huge capacity to love. It's a blessing when an animal shares its love, but people have to respect their natural tendencies. You have earned their respect and have been blessed with their love!
You get it!
Kevin, I love how you worry about the lions emotional needs. I love when animals get next level care. 🥰🙏😻 🦁
Great vid Kevin, really good to see some archive footage of Amy. The vid shows that no matter the type of relationship you have with the Lions, they are still very much wild animals with the killer instinct. Keep up the great work that you and all the workers at the sanctuary do.
I am so happy when I see that you are posting something and lions are beautiful creatures!
Don't bite the hand that feeds you . Because of the close relationship and bonds he has with his lions , that rule even applies on them ❤️
ok, but if he doesn't stay in close contact with them, future generations of puppies having never had anything to do with him could see him as a prey... (not that it should be seen as guilt towards anyone, much less towards lions...)
@@glaxb17 he doesn’t believe in having lions in captive he’s doing it cause they can’t be released back in the wild and he said this before that he doesn’t plan on breeding lions or having future lions to keep this going. once all of the animals in his care have passed on he will move on.
@@tamarjnbaptiste9829 well, he probably will have to name a successor since captive cats, whatever the race, easily reach 25 years old (with all the cubs he has I don't think he can provide for all those years alone) for example I saw that he has many cheetah cubs.... What else to say, Africa is a paradise also for these beautiful cats, certainly an honor and a source of pride for Africans to share their space with these magnificent creatures ... (it would be wonderful if we could all live only showing others the beauty of our land)
That's not the reason, they are capable of acquiring food. They see him as one of their own their pack, friend, etc. Proof of this is the fact these guys often for long times without seeing them then re uniting and its the same effect.
I’m sure he goes in there with them after they’ve been fed. They are still wild and can be unpredictable.
That was an amazing capture with the GoPro. Lions are hunters. It is what they do.
Being raised on a ranch where we had to kill our cattle for food for the house and family and having done this myself I am fully aware that today the process of killing to eat is sanitized and I noticed that you sanitized your video for the viewers and I understand why. I thank you for sharing this part of nature as we are still omnivorous creatures on the planet.
Tbh I find it disappointing that he contributes to the concealment of nature. I like to see the animals as they are. Predators are important, without them herbivores overpopulated and destroy the landscape and then suffer from starvation and disease. Humans have an important role considering that we are the primary large predators left on the planet and must accept the importance of our position in this cycle if we are to continue with a functioning world.
@@sadrien The animal rights groups would flood his channel and wind up getting him demonitized and kicked off youtube. Dingo made a small mistake and they terminated his channel.
@@sadrien well yes predators are important and have a direct correlation to their prey. That being said, food source is pretty much the largest contributing factor to population control for herbivores by quite a bit. There are plenty of herbivores in certain lands with no predators that are kept in check because of this and it’s not detrimental to their environment.
@@keyton1928 Animals that have no predators have a dramatic impact on their land. Elephants prevent forests from developing, just as an example, and the introduction of an herbivore without any prevalent predator is extremely damaging to most ecosystems.
@@sadrien I mean you’re right but wrong lol. Introducing a herbivore to an ecosystem with no predators is destructive because it’s not natural so yes of course you’re right. When it is natural is where you’re wrong. In fact elephants are arguably one of the most important herbivores to their ecosystems on the planet. Especially because they’re migratory animals. Elephants dig up water holes, are essential for spreading seeds from plants, and their trampling of forests and dense grass allows for smaller species to co-exist increasing diversity.
Meg may be a grandma Lioness, but is still able to act on her instinct with incredible success! What an amazing display! Thanks for sharing that Kevin!
Its very impressive how close you can get when they are with their prey. When I see how a dog can get cranky if you approach him while he eats, I’d be crazy nervous around a lioness !!
Hi to Kevin of The Lion Whispers and all others too. Those beautiful and lovely lions. Happy Friday everyone and enjoy your bless weekend. Thanks for sharing these enjoyable videos. God Bless You all. Mr.Kevin and these lions will keep smiles on your face. 😄😄😄😄🐱
I was not ready for that kill-cam! 😵💫😬 Absolutely wild
Incredible footage of Meg suffocating that hog! She's amazing !!! How is she so capable of loving Kevin so much & then become the natural killer she is? I am impressed how their nature doesn't change and yet they can bond with Kevin so deeply & how they are fed without hunting on regular basis ! Amazing hearing her breathe with difficulty while holding the hog! - thank you so much for sharing !
It's really fascinating how Meg is totally cool with Kevin approaching her when she's on a kill. Lions are notoriously possessive of their kills, but Meg doesn't even react. Just goes to show their connection. On a side note, I just love Meg's little white tuft over her eye brow.
this has got to be my favorite video by far!!! a lioness being her wild self!!! the beauty and majesty of it!!! I actually cried tears of joy watching Meg!! You have raised wonderfully balanced cats!!
Everyone was proud as punch when Meggie did that 🤩
Amazing how their nature kicks in at the right moment, they know exactly what to do and above all, how to do it!
Amazing! Amazing Meg and amazing you! Giving thanks to both predator and prey.
I love how she's looking all proud and smug 6:40
Fantastic video. I am so happy you aired this video. It is so great to see Meg and Amy hunting and then to see Meg on her own hunting was a beautiful thing. When they killed their prey it was quick and swift no suffering for the animal. ❤️
Time and patience has made you part of the pride Kevin, it’s simply fabulous to see Meg go from loving pride member to hunter in a split second, her psyche is so apparent.
Life eats life, that is the very nature of nature. It's amazing that Meg, a lion raised in captivity, can stalk and kill her natural wild prey - in her old age. It's true that you can't domesticate cats, they stay with us because they choose to.
Meg wanted a bite to eat on her walk with Kevin, that was really cool. Because ber age js just a number. Kevin, your furry sweethearts love you, they see you as family, that just makes my heart happy. I hope Meg and Amy didn't get a porcupine quill stuck in their mouths, that looks risky (ouch). Thank you Kevin, for another wonderful video, I love videos of ALL your furry sweethearts and you. ❣❣❣
you are so lucky Kevin to have the ability to be able to interact with all your wonderful, majestic animals. you are doing an amazing job bringing awareness to the world that they are not just predators. I have always had a special place in my heart for lions and really enjoy watching your clips. Thank you for being the amazing person you are.
Thank you, so much, for your amazing videos! I must admit I was a bit (no, make it ‘a lot’!) concerned for your safety when you approached the lion right after its kill! I couldn’t believe the intelligence of the lion pulling the quills out in order to eat that unlucky porcupine! Great photography! 🇨🇦
Thanks Elaine!
This is beyond awesome to watch! Such a special bond you share with these lions, Kevin!
It's really something to see when the lions perform a skill that is so natural to them yet untouchable to us. I admire them and feel very proud of their abilities and achievements🤩
6:40-6:45, I know she's panting from the exertion of killing the warthog but to me Meg looks like she's smiling, like she's proud of herself for what she accomplished.
It’s just amazing that he can get that close to that cat with a kill in its mouth. Your relationship is astounding
What a blast from the past seeing Meg and Amy hunt together. It's so cool that ol' Meggie still has all her predatory skills and speed to get her some snacks during walks!
Mr. Lion Whisperer, Meg has one of the cutest faces of a female lion that I have seen on your channel. She has Beautiful Eyes. Wow, to watch the hunt ......... and then to interact so lovingly with you............. very interesting.
Whatta truly amazing experience to have shared…much gratitude for nature being nature. Many, many thanks for allowing us a small peek into yours and their world…utterly fascinating 🐾
Beautiful animals are the black leopards. Such a pleasure to watch your videos Kevin. Thank you for caring so much for your wild animals & sharing your experiences with them. The more you teach about them, the more I can't help but love them more. Bless you.
Has Meg been the best/most successful hunter on the walks?? Seems like it! I remember Ginny catching something once, then Vayetse stole it! 🦁❤️
The way Meg caught that Warthog 🐗 was amazing 👏 I didn't even see it until she was on the animal and for a captive lion who has got a better quality of life and different life to most captive lion's.The dispatching of the Warthog was just brilliant 👏.
Amazing that you can be company, with these Majestic Hunters You are definitely part of her Pride
The intelligence of those cats are amazing! God love you Kevin
I love watching these videos, it’s a nice insight into other places on the planet. It’s also really nice to see lions in places where there not kept in cages and such.
What a wonderful enrichment for meg. Just goes to show all the natural instincts are still there x
Thank you for this understanding Kevin .... good to get perspective from you who has created such a unique relationship with Lions and other animals. It comes with a large responsibility and you do it so admirably, thank you!
Meg is a true hunter! She gets the job done fast and clean. 💕
That was exceptional viewing, thank you for the video. It must be very unique footage you’re able to capture. Seeing Meggy break out into hunt-mode is rather a proud moment. Bit breathtaking, too.
I love that these animals still get to do these things at the sanctuary. They should be acting like wild lions and not lions that get meat delivered in a bowl to them! Well done Kevin for your amazing work! It's the circle of life everyone. Just because some might not like it, it doesn't change life.
I know you know how incredibly privileged you are to be a part of this ! And as a being living on this amazing planet we all need to understand something must die for something to live. Planted animals it’s all the same and we all made of the same thing just fuel for life.
I'm really curious how Kev's heart rate is during the encounters.
As hard as it is to watch, I've always found it fascinating to watch predators hunt. So many people believe captive lions can't be released into the wild because they haven't "been taught how to hunt", but they definitely know how to. It's in their DNA. Just look at Meg 06:39 , she looks so happy 😍 Edit: captive bred lions can hunt just fine, that's not the only reason they cannot be released into the wild as many people seem to think
a lot more go into it than just hunting. they would need to integrate into the wild, with other predators, lions and prides in the region. It can be very tough for them.
Still in this video the lionesses hunt under supervision. They're well fed and not hunting under stress of hunger, for survival. The ability to live in the wild is not just about hunting.
@@bern9642 I'm fully aware of that. but many people seem to think that's the only reason. Captive bred lions can never be released into the wild no matter what, I may have just worded it a bit wrong.
@@danteana5316 I'm fully aware of that. but many people seem to think that's the only reason. Captive bred lions can hunt just fine, but they can never be released into the wild for many different reasons.
There is a guy similar to Kevin who developed a system of rewilding captive lions. He's in another African country, not SA. There's KZhead videos following the whole process but I can't remember the guy's name or country at the moment. He seems to have a lot more resources, personnel and land than Kevin though. Captive lions are trained to hunt and moved to a semi-wild area where they must fend for themselves. Their offspring will eventually be released into fully wild national parks. Their hunting training just consists of the guy taking them out into wild or semi-wild areas until they figure how to bring down live prey on their own. If captive bred lions are allowed to develop hunting skills, they can be released into at least a semi-wild environment and take care of themselves. The guy has demonstrated it can be done in a real world scenario.
They feel your loveing vibrations Kevin. They are beautiful animals.... and its natural for those animels to do what they do.... its a balancing of mother nature.....🤗
Kevin,your videos showing the honest truth about how nature is in the wild,are always teaching us more and more about wildlife,and your Lions,especially, and your bond with them,and how they "see" you as part of the pride,its amazing to watch,but when they're out in the bush,and see "prey",their natural wild instincts kick in,and off they go! I abhor to see any creature hurt or killed by any means,my stomach cannot handle it,but I do understand the circle of life. Thank you always for your wonderful,insightful videos! You are and will always be a positive inspiration to everyone who follows you. God bless you and the very very compassionate hard work you do 24 hours a day! You are a wonder to me!👍🥰💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
It's not fun to watch, but this is who they are! Beautiful, majestic and apex predators! And yes it makes sense they see you as part of the pride. You've raised most of these lions from cubs. But one has to admit you have a VERY unique bond with them especially Meg and Amy (who lives on in all our hearts!!!).
Thank you for this video Kevin 😊 It's always nice to see Meg and she is a very good huntress !
Yet another beautiful video showing the reality of Africa! Thank you so much Kevin! 🦁♥️👏🏼👏🏼
Meg likes her bacon fresh! 😁 She is so beautiful. Thank you sharing this with us Kevin.
I’m glad they don’t eat you. I’m very happy about that. I love what you do and why you do it. The world needs more people like you Kevin. Love the video as always!
Kevin Your an amazing person to have on this earth today for animals all over the world, teaching as many people that see your channel that there is still hope for lions and all other species across the world, keep doing what your doing, I watch every video you post and learn a ton, all good of course and very valuable, wish there was a lot more people like you
Just discovered your channel and this was the first thought I had 🤔😁
Meg did a great job. Being a natural lion. I love it when she is being herself. Love it Meg .
It is fascinating to watch. I've never seen Lions hunting so up close on film as I have with your videos. Especially with the Go-Pros strapped to their backs.
I love how cats know exactly where to bite in order to kill. So awesome.
I just watched your 360 video doing dentistry I didn’t realize how it worked and then was amazed at your tech! Your personal acquaintance with the lion is beautiful!
Thank you! Here are some more 360º videos to enjoy! kzhead.info/sun/fKlsnJt9f6OEdWg/bejne.html kzhead.info/sun/pcWMYtaJo2mnqIU/bejne.html
I love that your relationship with the lions also means that you don't need to go through the dangerous and stressful procedure of putting them under to help them (like darling girlie if she had a quill). Also on a tech note, your audio had gotten better and better over the years!