Lion Man: Kevin Richardson | South Africa

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 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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  • @joshuaxiong2790
    @joshuaxiong2790 Před 4 lety +2997

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

  • @kanwarsinghgill1298
    @kanwarsinghgill1298 Před 4 lety +4401

    This guy has planet size balls.

  • @adamdesanti6713
    @adamdesanti6713 Před 7 měsíci +48

    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 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @kdee8166
    @kdee8166 Před rokem +243

    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 Před rokem +1

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

    • @kdee8166
      @kdee8166 Před rokem +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 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Courageous noble man

    • @markorollo.
      @markorollo. Před 7 měsíci

      @@josephdonais4778 opposed*

  • @djthevj
    @djthevj Před 4 lety +2399

    napping with lions must be the most protected feeling ever xD

  • @ammarkhan9812
    @ammarkhan9812 Před 4 lety +7614

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

  • @novalong
    @novalong Před 8 měsíci +30

    "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!

  • @naveedkhan8023
    @naveedkhan8023 Před 2 lety +32

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

  • @dharanisoundarapandian6587
    @dharanisoundarapandian6587 Před 4 lety +5565

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

  • @carolynsevilla8255
    @carolynsevilla8255 Před 4 lety +2444

    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.

  • @marionfriedenthal7352
    @marionfriedenthal7352 Před rokem +33

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

  • @prathameshbhambure
    @prathameshbhambure Před 2 lety +41

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

  • @czimano1749
    @czimano1749 Před 5 lety +23282

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

  • @yellow-_-toaster5627
    @yellow-_-toaster5627 Před 3 lety +2492

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

    • @vertshus7620
      @vertshus7620 Před 3 lety +50

      Well, I am just existing :'^(

    • @prokopf-9332
      @prokopf-9332 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +18

      Do I even exist at this point

    • @danas5846
      @danas5846 Před 3 lety +3

      @@TheLenny655 fr

    • @matthewplaysgames4752
      @matthewplaysgames4752 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @rajputrajput2344
    @rajputrajput2344 Před rokem +65

    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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      Try it for yourself.

    • @isaacsmith6878
      @isaacsmith6878 Před rokem

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

  • @morganbarfield108
    @morganbarfield108 Před rokem +69

    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

  • @gdisla3879
    @gdisla3879 Před 7 lety +905

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

  • @samuelebaglio00
    @samuelebaglio00 Před 4 lety +2580

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

    • @xanqai8984
      @xanqai8984 Před 4 lety +36

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

    • @samuelebaglio00
      @samuelebaglio00 Před 4 lety +20

      @@xanqai8984 Sorry i am italian 😂😅

    • @xanqai8984
      @xanqai8984 Před 4 lety +11

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

    • @3332221000
      @3332221000 Před 4 lety +3

      So original!

    • @Kenneth-rh8xj
      @Kenneth-rh8xj Před 4 lety +1

      What part , im too lazy to watch yhe whole thing

  • @mani-xc9rs
    @mani-xc9rs Před rokem +17

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

  • @cherylchaison6363
    @cherylchaison6363 Před 2 lety +29

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

  • @user-fm9ej4yt6y
    @user-fm9ej4yt6y Před 4 lety +2177

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

    • @foreverlookingforanswers222
      @foreverlookingforanswers222 Před 4 lety +73

      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 Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @sorataev1272
      @sorataev1272 Před 4 lety +2

      lol 😂

    • @Atzuyr
      @Atzuyr Před 4 lety +16

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

    • @jadynakistrife9884
      @jadynakistrife9884 Před 4 lety +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?

  • @tariq00741
    @tariq00741 Před 5 lety +5576

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

  • @AK-xj8lg
    @AK-xj8lg Před rokem +34

    There is none like Kevin Richardson. Incredible!

    • @libancheillini-im5dx
      @libancheillini-im5dx Před rokem +8

      The one and only DEAN Scneider

    • @imGhost07
      @imGhost07 Před rokem +3

      Dean also bro

    • @angelmurphy9262
      @angelmurphy9262 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

    • @mabellazaro706
      @mabellazaro706 Před 5 měsíci

      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 Před 3 měsíci

      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 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @thiko9260
    @thiko9260 Před 4 lety +5033

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

    • @sarahtallest5950
      @sarahtallest5950 Před 4 lety +25

      😂🤣

    • @luzi3161
      @luzi3161 Před 4 lety +30

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

    • @sl9wdive
      @sl9wdive Před 4 lety +357

      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 Před 4 lety +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @uselesssonaofabitch
      @uselesssonaofabitch Před 4 lety +4

      best comment so far

  • @labism269
    @labism269 Před 4 lety +2749

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

  • @halloweenallyearround4889

    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 Před 11 měsíci +9

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

  • @katharineforsyth1870
    @katharineforsyth1870 Před 4 lety +11711

    They probably see him as the family pet

  • @flanker909
    @flanker909 Před 4 lety +397

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

  • @debragonzales5387
    @debragonzales5387 Před rokem +6

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

  • @omidahmadzai2690
    @omidahmadzai2690 Před rokem +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.

  • @SanKoCdramaOST
    @SanKoCdramaOST Před 4 lety +449

    "I am living life, not existing life."
    Beautiful mindset.

  • @AlamBarzakh99
    @AlamBarzakh99 Před 4 lety +5884

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

  • @btspavedthewaythefact157
    @btspavedthewaythefact157 Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @BrainyAnimal
    @BrainyAnimal Před 11 měsíci +8

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

  • @lenziany
    @lenziany Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

      Hi

    • @eliteinventor
      @eliteinventor Před 4 lety +14

      I bet they would protect him also

    • @dazza944
      @dazza944 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @homesteadnewbie1905
      @homesteadnewbie1905 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @aristotels_aristotals
      @aristotels_aristotals Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @rabekahsan632
    @rabekahsan632 Před 5 lety +3053

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

    • @WadeWilson-
      @WadeWilson- Před 5 lety +31

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

    • @alaottokie7486
      @alaottokie7486 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @damianmiceta4685
      @damianmiceta4685 Před 5 lety +1

      I was the 666th like

    • @rabekahsan632
      @rabekahsan632 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @conorjhonson5222
      @conorjhonson5222 Před 5 lety

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

  • @kbc9340
    @kbc9340 Před 10 měsíci +3

    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

  • @andy52709
    @andy52709 Před 5 lety +825

    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 Před 5 lety

      Well said mate !

    • @garbanzobaen
      @garbanzobaen Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      Owning ???no motherfuckrs you stool it .

    • @jesuskia4869
      @jesuskia4869 Před 5 lety +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

  • @mustaphachekroun37
    @mustaphachekroun37 Před 4 lety +3286

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

  • @nicoleallen1077
    @nicoleallen1077 Před rokem +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

  • @jasonjones6985
    @jasonjones6985 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

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

    • @grace-shantif2073
      @grace-shantif2073 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @dougcarden9663
    @dougcarden9663 Před 4 lety +764

    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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @dougcarden9663
      @dougcarden9663 Před 4 lety +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?

  • @infinitygamer8525
    @infinitygamer8525 Před 4 lety +1591

    Me cant talk to girls
    Him: talks to lions

    • @NotMyAccount
      @NotMyAccount Před 4 lety +67

      he teaches lions how to get the lioness xD

    • @akashchowdhury1786
      @akashchowdhury1786 Před 4 lety +2

      U really think talking to lions is more difficult?

    • @faithlessgr
      @faithlessgr Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

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

    • @crucestown8677
      @crucestown8677 Před 4 lety

      INFINITY GAMER 852 lion females are sexy

  • @leila6391
    @leila6391 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @tonyo.r6585
    @tonyo.r6585 Před 4 lety +243

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

  • @ennob1
    @ennob1 Před 4 lety +593

    This man is saving one of our natural Wonders. Respect

    • @mrbrightside7193
      @mrbrightside7193 Před 4 lety +1

      🙏👏👏👏👏

    • @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642
      @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642 Před 4 lety

      Wait. How?

    • @lukeb6341
      @lukeb6341 Před 4 lety

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

    • @madjafa524
      @madjafa524 Před 4 lety

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

    • @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642
      @kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @FrankyboyFloyd
    @FrankyboyFloyd Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @user-ss1pw6oh1k
    @user-ss1pw6oh1k Před 9 měsíci +7

    Невероятная любовь,это восхитительно,какое доверие человеку!

  • @markuspettersen707
    @markuspettersen707 Před 5 lety +262

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

    • @deepalall647
      @deepalall647 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety

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

  • @fleuger99
    @fleuger99 Před 4 lety +1401

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

    • @streakyanchovy
      @streakyanchovy Před 4 lety +98

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

    • @emjay1249
      @emjay1249 Před 4 lety +125

      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 Před 4 lety +49

      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 Před 4 lety +26

      You are witnessing exactly what the ancients did.

    • @willysunata2529
      @willysunata2529 Před 4 lety +9

      Actually lion behaviors is just same as my cat hahaha

  • @tomknight4159
    @tomknight4159 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @gachablox6936
    @gachablox6936 Před 5 lety +356

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

  • @SchneizelMDan
    @SchneizelMDan Před 4 lety +929

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

    • @brendaseigler3923
      @brendaseigler3923 Před 4 lety +10

      Maybe that is what they understand coming from him.

    • @straytonox1492
      @straytonox1492 Před 4 lety +48

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

    • @straytonox1492
      @straytonox1492 Před 4 lety +31

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

    • @shivavrd2154
      @shivavrd2154 Před 4 lety +17

      @@justinn7777 you arrogant and ignorant being!

    • @SanilJadhav711
      @SanilJadhav711 Před 4 lety +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

  • @lindacurrie2601
    @lindacurrie2601 Před 9 měsíci +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. ❤🇦🇺

  • @Geraldine.kittens.cats.48

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

  • @scobe2812
    @scobe2812 Před 4 lety +591

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

    • @michaelahass2695
      @michaelahass2695 Před 4 lety +10

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

    • @goatedmofo1637
      @goatedmofo1637 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @xDinomanx
      @xDinomanx Před 4 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

      dean schneider is the real legend.

    • @veroniquebovington8178
      @veroniquebovington8178 Před rokem

      So true ❤️💖

  • @ghostbanni6810
    @ghostbanni6810 Před 4 lety +775

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

  • @Aslam388
    @Aslam388 Před 9 měsíci +2

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

  • @Morticia_Graveson
    @Morticia_Graveson Před 2 lety +10

    I literally cried watching this. ❤️

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 Před 4 lety +371

    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 Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @1wannabee1
      @1wannabee1 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      @@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 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @1wannabee1
      @1wannabee1 Před 4 lety

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

  • @seilrang
    @seilrang Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +7

      You should check his youtube channel the lion whisperer!

    • @numberone-kb2kh
      @numberone-kb2kh Před 2 lety +6

      Whole lion pride, not species

    • @jawick5150
      @jawick5150 Před 2 lety +1

      ❄️

  • @Leo_612
    @Leo_612 Před rokem +10

    Kevin Richardson is someone I look up to 🙏🏽

  • @goldiekildea2924
    @goldiekildea2924 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @ash574
    @ash574 Před 4 lety +1829

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

  • @racheltania4498
    @racheltania4498 Před 5 lety +228

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

    • @jacobfisch1935
      @jacobfisch1935 Před 5 lety +3

      I think he's lucky to have such great friends

    • @helco2856
      @helco2856 Před 5 lety

      Silence

    • @RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks
      @RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks Před 5 lety

      *beautiful* is used for female 😥😂😂

    • @OldSkoolWax
      @OldSkoolWax Před 5 lety

      @Muhammad Mujahid Khalil creepy prick

    • @again7pyms
      @again7pyms Před 5 lety

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

  • @ramakumarjones758
    @ramakumarjones758 Před 2 lety +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

  • @natevm7888
    @natevm7888 Před rokem +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.

  • @nou257
    @nou257 Před 5 lety +834

    i hope this man will never die because of lions

    • @hoodaffiliates13
      @hoodaffiliates13 Před 5 lety +3

      ZEUS v2 he is dead

    • @indians2237
      @indians2237 Před 5 lety +3

      Elisa shay love u

    • @boonxai
      @boonxai Před 5 lety +6

      @@hoodaffiliates13 No.

    • @jamesking3654
      @jamesking3654 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @loyscgodlike
      @loyscgodlike Před 5 lety +92

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

  • @sadanandnaik9803
    @sadanandnaik9803 Před 4 lety +325

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

  • @andrethompson2034
    @andrethompson2034 Před 2 lety +3

    When one of those male lions thinks he's trying to mate with one of the females it'll be over for him 🦁

  • @Ariakamandanu.
    @Ariakamandanu. Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @polosingerfire
    @polosingerfire Před 5 lety +4242

    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 Před 5 lety +57

      😂😂😂

    • @flyguy7764
      @flyguy7764 Před 5 lety +30

      marcos gerst
      Lmfao

    • @jefftheminion7484
      @jefftheminion7484 Před 5 lety +168

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

    • @peeksmarkiua
      @peeksmarkiua Před 5 lety +9

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @VinceSyc
      @VinceSyc Před 5 lety +8

      Lmao

  • @yburenyabal1447
    @yburenyabal1447 Před 4 lety +529

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

  • @debragonzales4307
    @debragonzales4307 Před rokem +2

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

  • @SpetsnazBear-3710
    @SpetsnazBear-3710 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @kaeceel9043
    @kaeceel9043 Před 4 lety +248

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

    • @tonkinjeezus6626
      @tonkinjeezus6626 Před 4 lety +1

      Kaecee L very

    • @abosalti4642
      @abosalti4642 Před 4 lety +7

      Have you seen how thick his calves are?

    • @Pulsonar
      @Pulsonar Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @bbmeechi
    @bbmeechi Před 4 lety +440

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

    • @josephxavier8636
      @josephxavier8636 Před 4 lety +11

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

    • @germanmartinez4212
      @germanmartinez4212 Před 4 lety +3

      Joseph Xavier not even history 🤣

    • @Archetype77
      @Archetype77 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @z00ko
      @z00ko Před 4 lety

      Louis Martinez more like a mystery

  • @dewifatima1968
    @dewifatima1968 Před rokem +1

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

  • @legendarykeyboardwarrior8364

    Props to cameraman.. the unsung hero of documentary.

  • @bradford2279
    @bradford2279 Před 5 lety +771

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

    • @lowfat_booger1929
      @lowfat_booger1929 Před 5 lety +121

      As he said.

    • @SATYAMSINGH-dq2pv
      @SATYAMSINGH-dq2pv Před 5 lety +4

      Yeah bro

    • @janmichael2967
      @janmichael2967 Před 5 lety +16

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

    • @jdaza1987
      @jdaza1987 Před 5 lety +37

      Also they are heavily fed before he goes to join them

    • @Bodirogaj
      @Bodirogaj Před 5 lety +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.

  • @shitleshyadav6162
    @shitleshyadav6162 Před 5 lety +214

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

    • @saraf5414
      @saraf5414 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @jimscouten6092
    @jimscouten6092 Před rokem +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 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @rekhareddythirumuru7630
    @rekhareddythirumuru7630 Před 2 lety +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

  • @karizun1275
    @karizun1275 Před 4 lety +860

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

    • @kavulinyali81
      @kavulinyali81 Před 4 lety +17

      Chihuahuas are dangerous!

    • @bakudeku5169
      @bakudeku5169 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @ffffgttr3149
      @ffffgttr3149 Před 4 lety

      بطل الاسود وضواري

    • @cam6186
      @cam6186 Před 4 lety

      kari zun lol

  • @diobrando7774
    @diobrando7774 Před 4 lety +733

    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 Před 4 lety +61

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

    • @tamashikira5336
      @tamashikira5336 Před 4 lety +2

      Aha, Typos.

    • @bandit7447
      @bandit7447 Před 4 lety +1

      Jotaro Kujo Hey Jotaro.

    • @athulyasusanjoy1390
      @athulyasusanjoy1390 Před 4 lety

      Cutyyy

    • @FieldMarshalYT
      @FieldMarshalYT Před 4 lety +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.

  • @morganbarfield108
    @morganbarfield108 Před rokem +2

    Them trying to sit and lay on his lap is adorable, he totally disappears. It’s alway two or three at a time lmao I love it so much. He’s apart of the pride. It makes my heart so happy. But that is like 1800 pounds on him lmao damn.

  • @samidcarlos9434
    @samidcarlos9434 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @roshnelson4346
    @roshnelson4346 Před 5 lety +555

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

    • @saskiax2642
      @saskiax2642 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +13

      Saskia x oh yeah yeah

    • @dudeno9899
      @dudeno9899 Před 5 lety +2

      @mr deathspeaker10 everything exists to die

    • @roshnelson4346
      @roshnelson4346 Před 5 lety +2

      mr deathspeaker10 yes

    • @Avlt1100
      @Avlt1100 Před 5 lety +2

      LMAO WAKANDA 4 LIFE!!

  • @dudezeeey4773
    @dudezeeey4773 Před 4 lety +841

    Kevin:pulls lions tail and runs
    Lion:is okay with it
    Me:touched my cats tail
    Cat: so you have chosen death

    • @letsgochamp4054
      @letsgochamp4054 Před 3 lety +15

      Aditya N Bharadwaj no my male cat is reacting the same way

    • @rohitadmin7844
      @rohitadmin7844 Před 3 lety +6

      Hey ru kidding🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂.lollol

    • @mazmaz1130
      @mazmaz1130 Před 3 lety +2

      @Vimukthi Lakshan ok this is epic

    • @kaabii__
      @kaabii__ Před 3 lety +1

      @Vimukthi Lakshan 🤣🤣🤣

    • @ayxd1386
      @ayxd1386 Před 3 lety

      @Jeff Sharp yes true

  • @sibilm9009
    @sibilm9009 Před 8 měsíci

    The effort taken by this Buddy, should never go unseen🙏🏻. The care and love he had with these Majestic Animals should encouraged and supported. 💪
    We need this " King of the Jungle " for ever 🥰🥰🥰. Not only him, the Tigers, Leopards also are now facing severe situations. We need to protect all of them.. For that, guys like him need to be there. 👏 🫡
    Full support, respect and love to you Kevin Richardson sir.... From Kerala , India 🦁

  • @Adriano.lessa66
    @Adriano.lessa66 Před rokem +2

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

  • @theaterreactions2853
    @theaterreactions2853 Před 4 lety +139

    @7:32 the way the other 2 lions join him melts my heart and shows us how loving and caring they are.♥️😍

  • @rupshaboutique9977
    @rupshaboutique9977 Před 2 lety +567

    Kevin has dedicated his life to lions.
    Lions number is declining, thanks Kevin for giving us the true story of this habitat.
    God bless you.
    You are a hero.🙏

    • @punkakskhaykhan83
      @punkakskhaykhan83 Před rokem +5

      The paw of death becomes soft when Kavin gets closer

    • @Elcalistenico
      @Elcalistenico Před rokem

      You have a good day
      Hello, I would like to share the following message with you.
      And please do not ignore the following message is from Jesus to you because he loves you very much
      Adam and Eve sinned in the beginning, and the result was the total loss of a perfect human life, which is why human beings fail and make mistakes.
      Then
      How can we spend eternity in heaven?
      How can a person be saved? If we are imperfect, we would not deserve it....
      It took another perfect human life to pay the price
      So it was....!!!!
      A long time ago approximately 2021 years ago a boy named Jesus was born who was and is the son of God Jesus was born on this earth with a special purpose that was to give his perfect life to pay for our sins he grew up was a carpenter preached the word of his father and fulfilled his purpose when at 33 years old he sacrificed himself to pay for our sins and thus give us life he died to pay for the sins of you, me and the whole world so that through his death we have forgiveness of sins and eternal life
      With him forever because after paying for your sins and dying on the cross he rose from the dead with power and glory and he now lives and right now he knocks on the door of your heart and if you open it you will have eternal life and he will live Always in your heart
      What are you waiting for? Make the decision to accept Jesus Christ in your heart and be happy
      praying
      “Heavenly Father, I know that I have sinned against you and that my sins are separate from you but I believe that your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose again and
      among the dead, he is alive and hears my prayer so I ask your forgiveness for my sins I accept you Lord Jesus as my Savior and Lord of my life please write my name in the book of life and may it never be erased thank you Christ
      Amen
      If you prayed that prayer with all your heart trust that you are saved from eternal damnation in hell and that now you have eternal life and all your sins are blotted out and everything is new through Jesus
      What should you do now?
      read the bible daily
      Attend a Christian church where the word of is preached and be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

    • @jiritichy7967
      @jiritichy7967 Před rokem +3

      Did not he get close to hyenas and cheetahs as well?

    • @angiecastro2457
      @angiecastro2457 Před rokem +3

      Kevin, You are my hero too.

    • @mahmadi2473
      @mahmadi2473 Před rokem +1

      Dedicated his life!! Really? By making them something they are not?! Why?

  • @saltwell80
    @saltwell80 Před rokem +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.

  • @rajeshv4068
    @rajeshv4068 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @DaretoCross956
    @DaretoCross956 Před 3 lety +605

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

    • @hanzcabrivzski2111
      @hanzcabrivzski2111 Před 3 lety +19

      Under appreciated comment 🤣

    • @sundaySEC
      @sundaySEC Před 3 lety +4

      😂 😂

    • @sathishjagan5296
      @sathishjagan5296 Před 3 lety +5

      😝😝😝

    • @allahji5243
      @allahji5243 Před 3 lety

      Whatever

    • @hey_its_travis
      @hey_its_travis Před 3 lety

      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

  • @CallmeDaddy21
    @CallmeDaddy21 Před 5 lety +1016

    This new Lion King movie looks great

  • @07989074102
    @07989074102 Před 2 lety

    “Come on me boi’s” love it when he shouts that to them.