ADORABLE Lion Cubs Meet Their Dad for the First Time! | Fota: Into the Wild

[@raymondj.2351]

There's only less than 500 left in the wild?, I had no idea the population numbers were that low, that's insane.

[@MLB_CoercedFreeman5OutOfATL]

Yeah I’d kind of like to know where that statistic. Unless they’re talking about Asia specifically and not including Africa.

[@bunnytheguy5043]

They meant there were 500 or so Asiatic Lions left in the wild. That's not to say African Lions are in a great position numbers wise.

[@Nevertoleave]

@@MLB_CoercedFreeman5OutOfATL Asian lions are a subspecies

[@JimmyBlueCheese]

@@MLB_CoercedFreeman5OutOfATL yeah its the specific breed. The estimated liions iin the wild is 3000 or so. it was 200, 000 10 years ago (or 20?)

[@frogp9208]

@@MLB_CoercedFreeman5OutOfATL lmfaooo no? this is SPECIFICALLY asiatic lions. aka lions in ASIA. they are extinct almost everywhere apart from one TINY region in asia so maybe dont come out here saying their manipulating a stat or lying lmfaoo

[@Retailman100]

Shanto: *fierce, king of the jungle, warrior king* Zookeeper: "Who's a good boy?" Shanto: "I'M a good boy!"

[@alexiavargas9198]

Lol

[@minhazrahman7764]

In bengali language shanto means calm and composed

[@jiji-the-Legend]

@Legendary super Vegeta are you alright buddy? Do you need to talk about it?

[@60toodles]

king of the jungle? Why is he kept inside a wire fence then being thrown food?

[@Alyakismydutchname]

@@60toodles Because humans have guns and a skilled gun-user can overpower nearly any other living creature. Also, some particularly disturbed humans think it's fun to kill other living creatures (not for food or survival, just for "entertainment") so other better humans have to protect them.

[@raihanabari783]

The lion king is amazingly handsome, lionesses are mind blowing, and cubs are cute and inspiring for future!

[@Carryminati-bq3px]

Will you marry loin

[@skytabin5086]

Jesus loves you !

[@WalmartsCornerRat]

@@Carryminati-bq3px it’s “lion”

[@Dieciptosaurus]

Lion King is my favorite Disney movie.

[@biancaisidk]

@@Dieciptosaurus When the human like version came out I started ruining for my mom by telling her the more realistic facts of the lion nature life. Lmao !

[@judemichaelapus8386]

The lion was like shooing the camera man away so that they could do their thing already 😂

[@littlehowler450]

Lol

[@indicabond9757]

😂😂😂😂

[@jordancoons3364]

The zoo seems to be getting a lot of undo hate. There's lots of signs that these.lions are doing great. Thing to address number 1; this is NOT incest. The lionesses are sisters, but the male is not their brother. Iys easier to keep the three parentS together and to relocate the mature cubs. To prevent incest all sexually mature cubs would have to be removed. The daughters would probably be placed in a different area with an unrelated male ( exactly what's going on here). Two: The small cages are not where the lions spend the majority of their time. They're main area is where the lioness with the cubs were at. The male was in that small area so that the workers could put food into his enclosure, and was then let out. When both lions were in the small area, it was for mating. You can see the door sliding up to let them into the grass area, but the lions chose not to go out. They have enough distance to separate themselves.. The main enclosure was big enough that the mom felt comfortable with how far the other lions were from her cubs. 3: it wasn't forced mating. The lioness naturally came into season. 4: the lions show no signs of unhappiness. Stressed/ abused cats often pase their cage. All three lions were seen laying down relaxing. All signs of aggression towards each other were do to mating. The snarl for " leave me alone" is normal. Stressed animals also wouldn't have such successful breeding. Stress reduces sperm count, and cause complications in pregnancy and birth. 5 cubs is an abnormally large litter. That one cub didn't survive is normal. That 4 of the other cubs made it shows great care. Young mothers also are more prone to complications. 5: There's conservation efforts because the lions aren't doing well in the wild. Poachers, habitat loss, and a host of other problems are making the wild population go down. In many species zoos are the only reason a species isn't extinct. 6: you can't just put them back in the wild. These lions are used to a slab of meat in their enclosure every day. They don't know how to hunt, or to fight off other predators. Research shows that they're too old to learn either. Successful learning has to start young. If you turn them loose they won't survive.

[@petuniasevan]

There's way too much moronic garbage in the comment section; the comment section should be disabled. None of these idiots (yes those of you posting drivel, that means YOU) can listen or process facts. They just react like an entitled child and have a tantrum. Jordan, I appreciate your detailed list of what is facts vs hysteria, but unfortunately, none of the audience you need to reach will bother actually READING and LEARNING anything. And not a chance that they will come back and say, "Oh, ok, I didn't realize that" or "Really? Thanks for clearing that up" or even "Disregard my previous comment; I missed important information".

[@kek6403]

@@petuniasevan people are calling this abuse?? It's so annoying

[@Stofferex]

Finally someone with an actual brain! Thank you

[@marieluz4831]

ppl who think otherwise r idiots and proly spend their time on twitter

[@skytabin5086]

Jesus loves you !

[@falloutman565]

That Lion is AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND MAJESTIC! He’s the best looking lion I’ve seen. The lionesses are gorgeous also. All well fed and healthy looking. I wish all lions in the wild had the same care.

[@murtazarizvi368]

keep in cages they are well fed but need the wild. in the wild they die more quickly

[@theartsyzoologist]

The difference being, lions in the wild eat when they need to, they are typically in peak physical condition for their environment, able to keep up with their prey. These lions here at Fota are also very healthy, but are fed often as per their environment and situation, they can afford to be well fed. It is also the climate producing their fuller appearance as their coats have grown to accommodate or adapt to the cooler conditions in which they live, a stark contrast to the blistering plains of the Serengeti or the warm temperate environment of the Gir Forest.

[@falloutman565]

@@theartsyzoologist it’s not the climate that contributes to their coat! It’s that they’re WELL FED, HAVE A VET, DO NOT HAVE TO HUNT OR PROTECT TERRITORY. Cold weather will only make an animals hair grow more and lose hair in the heat. My cat SHEDS EVERY YEAR! My comment is these animals are beautiful and majestic and that I wish ALL OF THEM could live like they do and be as healthy. I know the difference between a lion in captivity and a one that’s free. Unfortunately the free big cats life span is shortened by lack of food, intruders, poachers and canned hunting. It’s why we need more conservationists!

[@AD-bn6zk]

i have a better one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGjLZYd7iK-mba8

[@Tikyurakaiju]

Mejestik

[@amely-i.sp.]

I am so in love with felines. Seeing how incredibly intelligent they actually are is amazing to me

[@KS-wk6uk]

They’re not intelligent at all compared to other wild animals (like hyenas).

[@m0ndsage]

@@KS-wk6uk okay?

[@KS-wk6uk]

@@m0ndsage Yeah. You?

[@Fjk2134]

You have to type in enter savage kingdom national geographic..

[@pinkcats7533]

So am I, I love everything about em!

[@jennpiach]

The lions looks very peaceful there, u can see it in their eyes and they looked so relaxed!

[@dutchceezweh8069]

No they're not goddam it.White people

[@Do27gg]

So funny how lions move so much like domestic cats, definitely makes me think I can go up and cuddle them lol

[@adrienebailey9010]

Sneaky

[@BENOTAFRAID689]

I hear they're actually pretty chill during the day while they're resting, as long as you don't mess with them.

[@Do27gg]

@@BENOTAFRAID689 I tried cuddling them during the day like you said, no I’ve lost my arm, thanks 👍🏼

[@taralang7812]

@@Do27gg need a hand?

[@extremewriter2553]

If not friend, why friend shaped?

[@ChristopherJ0884]

1:37 “But he is now making a beeline for her sister” That probably shouldn’t have made me laugh like it did 😂

[@zarzartinwin593]

The lion King looks so fine and the lionesses are so beautiful, and the cubs? Needless to say absolutely adorable babies!! 🥰🥰

[@nightfox2607]

Kudos to the camera crew for filming these majestic creatures so beautiful! The production quality of these videos is real good.

[@Erwin.Wijayanto]

"This is such a heartwarming and adorable moment! Watching the lion cubs meet their dad for the first time is truly a testament to the beauty of nature. The way they cautiously approach him and eventually bond is just precious. Thanks for sharing this incredible moment from the wild. 🦁💕🌿"

[@LRozSkys]

He got one sister pregnant and is now going for the other...men. JK! Love the cubs, so cute!

[@smoochfa973]

2:40

[@debolinachatterjee8970]

This is gay and incest.

[@LRozSkys]

@@debolinachatterjee8970 He's not related to either lion and the lioness sisters aren't having sex with each other. How is it gay or incest?

[@debolinachatterjee8970]

@@LRozSkys you literally said that.

[@LRozSkys]

@@debolinachatterjee8970 I made a joke about him being with sisters, neither of which make him gay or are incest. Perhaps you don't know the proper definitions of the words?

[@NatureBites]

Those newborn lion cubs are unbelievably tiny! Have you ever seen a lion cub at the zoo (or even out in the wild 👀)

[@tiffannibooze9400]

Yes, at the zoo

[@suscribetomeoriwillbecomea5641]

No

[@anonymusnimrod2161]

saw many at zoos and also caught 10 cubs and their moms feasting on a cape buffalo in the Maasai Mara

[@mringram]

No

[@The_Moving_finger_writes]

What a lame name for such a beautiful lion and lioness It’s a shame that we as a human misuse our powers to keep them in a cage It’s just so unfair My heart aches

[@44RisingSun44]

There's a bunch of people in the comments who don't know that females in a pride are always related, & they all always breed with the dominant Pride Male(s). This is incredibly normal.

[@FosterBaba]

They just don’t want to admit that’s what happened in Lion King 😅

[@ricardomoseley]

@@FosterBaba exactly.

[@patriotgirl4865]

That's correct. A lion conservationist.

[@jayclearmen411]

yup 1 male a ton of females related or not, is usually how it goes.

[@Adedayoandheroyinbohusband]

Yes they are always related, I love it when people know what they are talking about. I support a sanctuary, I have learnt so much from reading books and watching documentaries. They are my favourite animals, I am intrigued by their intelligence.

[@kathydixon3716]

These are my kind of kitties! You have the job I would love to have. The lions are gorgeous and the babies are adorable.

[@ridhamparikh161]

Just got mesmerised by the LIONS GROWL 😌

[@KossolaxtheForesworn]

to think lions once ruled from italy to south africa to india. and now there is less than 500 in the wild.

[@M_J456]

I believe they are only talking about the asiatic lion population here, which I agree is much lower than it should be. You’ll be happy to know that overall lion numbers reach 20 000, much higher than 500 but still much lower than it should be. Also the asiatic lion population has been increasing! I believe a recent estimation left them at 674

[@makeouthill358]

It's up to our younger generations to do the right things. That is why we got to teach our kids the importance of animal wildlife.

[@ketherwhale6126]

Scary low numbers. Let’s bring them back to at least 10k

[@reddevil1540]

These are Asiatic Lions where you find them in Gir forest in Gujarat India. Their African cousins are much more than 500.

[@anantilaye5671]

@@ketherwhale6126 the person meant in asia is under 500. The overall populationis 20 thousand

[@mspolarbear2239]

Such beautiful animals and thank you so much for taking good care of all of them. So glad the world has organizations like yourself to nurture and care for these incredible magnificent beasts.

[@breeannwatkins6314]

Awwww bless their little hearts those little baby lions I'm glad they got to meet their daddy

[@kristinunderdog4687]

The cubs when they finally met there father seemed to b a lot older then what they usually are in the wild when they meet. They def do things differently in a zoo but I guess as long as it’s working and the population is growing 👍

[@littlehowler450]

There is no not meeting them when they are just born in the wild unless the mother roars and claws at the male to go away lol

[@spoons250]

@@littlehowler450 No. Lions dont meet their cubs in the wild because they very VERY regularly kill the male cubs. Mother lionesses keep their cubs away from male lions until they can run away on their own. Male lions in the wild dont usually come anywhere near their cubs until they are several months old. These arnt house kitties, and they dont really care much about their young. Its all about breeding. Less males in the pride, more females (their own daughters) they can breed when they ovulate.

[@jessicawall7124]

It may be different from what happens in the wild, but the safety of all of the animals is the main priority for these people. They may have met before what was shown in the video. Nevertheless, the extra time apart didn't seem to really hinder the bond as Papa was ever-indulgent of his cubs' rambunctiousness.

[@bubbleblow7461]

@@littlehowler450 the female always goes away to give birth. Usually returns when the cubs are 6-8 weeks old

[@LauraOfTheValley]

The beginning, him protecting his lioness was so precious

[@Gigipretty64]

I bet the lady lions love him 🥰

[@kamarreingram5045]

He trying to tell crews to leave so he could get some in peace 😂

[@PerfectNightHere]

So nice to see so many cubs. Singapore zoo recently only have one lion cub offspring. A precious only one named Simba.

[@wow2819Al]

Bless these people for their hard work for caring for these creatures so we can appreciate them in the future, thank you.

[@hammerheadxray8152]

These animals are clearly well taken care of

[@JudySkanes-mz3tr]

Eyes for each other loves it❤❤

[@DarthWill3]

Look at these little cubs! So cute! 😍

[@sanroom]

What a beautiful animal. I love loins. I would never own or go near one of course.

[@chrisholland1504]

I think that it's the lionesses who enjoy the 'fruit of the' lion's loins.

[@Narakagi2]

@@chrisholland1504 🤣

[@leahfitz1483]

6:40 I’m sorry but this is the cutest moment 🥺

[@aviendha1154]

I loved when he went at the camera like oi quit filming me and my girl!!!! Neither of us signed up for a sex tape!

[@leilaskylerkaleh5042]

Incredible beautiful creatures I wish I could have a sanctuary of Lions 💜

[@chrishuston7162]

"SHOULDN'T YOU BE IN DETROIT LOSING A FOOTBALL GAME RIGHT NOW"

[@BiswasPrantik]

A real royal family! Long live

[@romanshilmester5431]

We as humans are responsible for these incredible animals there gods creatures and so are we!! Government needs to impose serious laws for there protection!!!

[@soss5drew889]

💯💯💯they were here to take care of us, and we were here to do the same. Nature, Animals and Humans are supposed to work together.

[@soss5drew889]

@@kenaketbaissa1479 God’s is God is. Gods means belonging or of his.

[@limitlessimmortal3449]

@@soss5drew889 Ohhh but he should have said " the God's " creature not there God's 🤔? Anyway Thanks 😂😂😂👍🏾

[@dravenamor6052]

*they are creatures from the Gods

[@lnyawilliamsmoore4380]

Psalm 83:18;Gen 1:27-30;Rev 11:18;Isaiah 65:17,25;Isaiah 11:6-9;Matt 24:14,42,44;Matt 6:9,10;Rev 4:11

[@yulinanda-66]

oooowwww this is so heartwarming ☺️☺️☺️☺️🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@MySkinnydip]

Shanto has some skills!

[@AzriellaRipley]

Saddest reality...they are going extinct! Thank goodness for 3 happy healthy cubs!!!

[@boredGrinch]

if they were humans it would be like "you're sleeping with my sister?" and then with their children they would be like "this is your brother/sister. say hi. you guys are related but please don't ask how"

[@romeomarks8344]

He’s a beautiful big boy beautiful animals

[@eechaze12]

Those cute tiny little cubs grow up to became huge scary beasts you don't want to be left alone with.

[@thelmaconnolly6002]

Great family!!!!!!!🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Armaansingh-qv3qo]

Shanto: 𝗜'𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲. Zookeeper: Who's a good boy? Shanto:🦁

[@TahitianTreatt]

2:45 (turns headphones up) that sound is soooo intense yet soothing, for some reason.

[@RajniDevi-tl5kl]

Cute cub 😍

[@pagen5219]

Oh what a blessing to see, ty ! Holy Abba you created such beautiful creatures, oh ty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vikingshell8229]

By the looks of his mane he looks like the extinct cape lion the dark mane

[@sugandspice9397]

The lions are obviously very happy and healthy to be willing and ready to have so many babies. I hope this breeding program goes well because these are beautiful lions

[@JackassJunior627]

Male lions are surprisingly very gentle and protective of their cubs. So it’s no surprise when Lionesses go hunting, they usually leave the cubs with father.

[@LadyF71]

They are all Beautiful!

[@neenamalik7208]

I Love My Brave STRONGER LION KING and Lioness Queen and Cute LION Cubs so much ❤❤❤👑🦁😘😍🥰

[@NickJones-m7g]

Why are the two most viewed moments in this the lion mating scenes? 😮

[@elitempleton4200]

As a fellow male i'm both Proud and jealous of Shanto!

[@sumanthkris777]

That is a Barbary Lion !! I guess !! Impressive indeed !!

[@mohamedtahermannai5368]

They are asian lions. The barbary lions are already extinct more than a century already. Only some hybrids of them left

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Daddy is laying his pimp game down. 2 sisters he's doing a great job. No incest here just healthy love making going on. We definitely need more cubs. I'm so thrilled by this. They all look wonderful 😍

[@imurad0072]

The king just told Cameraman.. don't interrupt

[@majhailjatt451]

Barbary lions are beautiful

[@barbara.T1450]

Shantu seems to be quite the stud among the ladies! 😺

[@scottwhaley4585]

Did you notice how the narrator said they shack up.😂😂😂😂

[@pwnstarryan5265]

Papa was a rolling stone.

[@SauceWokiana]

pimp daddy

[@Papabogs1020]

shanto the lucky lion. 🤣

[@Macy-tp5ed]

So beautiful!

[@vilmarivera6404]

Que belleza de estos Reyes bebés Dios mío

[@MrTwotimess]

Such a dangerous, yet important time in the life of cubs.

[@KS-wk6uk]

Title: “Lion cubs meet their dad for the first time” Actual video: *Lions mating and cubs snuggling. No cubs meeting their dad at all.

[@healershearttarot3056]

"In a cruel twist of faith " 🤣

[@eddieholt7413]

Shanto is a player 🤣🤘🏾

[@falanajerido6939]

They're beautiful

[@sauce773]

When you want one of those cute cubs but you know it's gonna grow into a killing machine 😩

[@obvious2850]

Well done guys!! Proud of you!! Keep it up pls!!

[@ayelove1838]

As a Leo, I have an extra bit of love for lions. So Shanto is just umm, blessed. The Lion King is Real.

[@sulusiahfunny883]

AWWWWWW it is so much better than I thought

[@jnolette1030]

He's got the life most of us guys only dream of

[@kirstenjones1825]

I like watching lions

[@4_Ev]

Wow, I've never seen Asiactic lions, they seem a little fatter and bigger than other subspecies I've seen. But honestly IDK I love animals but definetly not an expert, ( I'm more of a dog person than a cat person )

[@LiamCar1875]

For non-domesticated animals (Big cats etc.) are called subspecies not breeds..

[@LiamCar1875]

@@4_Ev lol np just helping ppl out

[@キレ汰ぬこ]

一頭のライオンが仲間の背中に顎を乗せてい雌ライオンと ライオンの毛繕い姿も含めて、ライオンの子供がデッケェ猫みてえで 可愛ちぃ😻🙆‍♀

[@mustanzar]

Having eyes for his sister , sweet home Alabama .

[@billylauwda9178]

Her not his.

[@petuniasevan]

He's not related to the females.

[@ashtynkohart1102]

Your video are the best!!❤

[@makeouthill358]

Dang that lion was just tryna to get a lil som lil som but playin hard to get.

[@HusseinJoudee-ik7hb]

He is so beautiful, the king of beasts .

[@lauralutz4538]

I’m used to seeing African Lions. The male & Cubs are adorable but the females aren’t as pretty as the African females in my opinion. I’m glad these endangered creatures are thriving. Good work, good luck!🍀

[@tinker.belle.501.]

Omg!!!!!!!!!!! Those baby lion cubs at the end, are soooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adrienebailey9010]

It's so sad that they have to be taken out of the wild. The lions are one of the most beautiful animals in the world. I want to thank everyone who is taking such good care of these animals and that even in the future they will still exist.

[@mageofdoomsie1598]

The lions in this video were born in captivity, none were removed from the wild.

[@stuffynosepatrol]

Places like these, sanctuaries and zoos, help endangered species such as lions via conservation and breeding programmes as well as educating people about them so that they care more about them.

[@lili2u405]

That cage is so small!

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

It's so cruel to keep a giant wild animal like that in an enclosure at all let alone such a tiny one.

[@knightlywill4671]

@@TalkAsSoftAsChalk you do realize that the tiny cage is so zookeeper can put food in the enclosure without getting killed

[@lathafalls7675]

@@TalkAsSoftAsChalk it’s ok

[@MeganAllen1738]

That's not where they stay

[@vrnzi1792]

@@knightlywill4671 doesnt substitiute for the life they wouldve had in the safari, theyd rather be killed in the wild than to be in a enclosure

[@redcracker119]

They are enjoying a life time quarantine just because we should able to see them. Thats all.

[@Happy_Potato0]

And if they are not helped in breeding programs then humabs like your kinda brain will cause them to extinct in a couple of years.

[@Ms-Fortune]

…The one thing i was promised i was gonna get to see (them actually MEETING their father), is exactly the thing they didn’t show. That’s messed up.

[@realta140]

This is my favourite zoo in Ireland

[@d.g.1986]

I liked where he was first trying to mate with the lioness and she was like "Nooo, I have a headache, and we still haven't talked about (insert anything at all here)." THEN cut to the next scence... And you know she gave it up!! What grown man hasn't had THAT same exact scenario!? LOL

[@rushalibhola2316]

Nice family

[@sambou6286]

So two things: 1-Shanto the lion is banging the sister while mum is raising the kids!! That is not good.. 2- Shanto is indeed keeping everyone happy including the zoo staff! 🤣🤣🤣

[@marilynwillett804]

its normal for animals and humans who live like animals

[@whywhy548]

The female are related not the male idiot

[@sambou6286]

@@whywhy548 the idiot is you, that doesn't make it more acceptable if he was banging 2 sisters at the same time.....from a supposedly human morale prism of course..... in the kindgom, they are allowed anything.... even you....

[@gleaghollamon2804]

Thank God for this place the are doing a great job all around j

[@madhab7451]

Is anyone else going to point out that the male doesn't look like an Asiatic lion ? They have much smaller manes

[@centaurb6657]

captivity vs wild...😊

[@bhabanishankarbehera6908]

@@centaurb6657 colder climate

[@dilibau]

Awww, lions fucking... how adorable. Nature Bit(ch)es

[@kadijamohamud8295]

He got all these babies to pay child support for and he worried about sleeping with the sister 😡😭

[@DarkGaming-cb3dd]

T.H.E MALE IS NOT RELATED TO THOSE SISTERS AND A MALE HAS MANY WIVES.

[@wavyuchiha5224]

HAHA

[@sandybeggs255]

Beautiful

[@mikeviscusi5681]

3:00 - Can you feel the love tonight?

[@speedyspeed8178]

Dude wtf🤣

[@tylerthompson1842]

Guess what buddy we’ve gotta a special treat for dessert! That’s right your favorite.. baby cubs!

[@LEGOMANIAC419]

When ya have twins with ya man, but he knocks up your sister with quintuplets.