Christian the lion (Full Story)

[@sherihusted]

I could watch this story over and over and over. What a beautiful example of how animals remember being loved.. I hope Christian is still alive and well with his family

[@genemars5158]

I watch it over and over, too. I never knew that a lion could be capable of LOVE! This is such a bittersweet story: Christian was born (in a zoo) in 1969, so since a lion's lifespan is roughly 15 years, he would have died long ago, but hopefully he did live a good long and happy life in the wild. He left his human friends for good when he was three years old, to live wild and free, and was never seen by them after that. Here is Christian's story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apvKin6matOEgs0

[@kitcat1015]

It does not matter how many times i watch this...i still cry!! I LOVE this video

[@padthaii]

i can't believe anyone would actually dislike this.. so touching that after so many days, the lion would remember them

[@KiwiiKow]

I remember watching about this story a while ago, and recently it was brought up in a conversation and I wanted to watch it again. And I still cry.

[@GlamMakeupLove87]

I cried my EYES out at this. My god, this touched me so, so deeply. The love, kindness and compassion that animals so selflessly give is really and truly an unimaginable and special thing. This was extremely beautiful and touching.

[@deako67]

I can not stop crying. This is what you call true LOVE. Thank you for giving me the chance to view this video. Truly AMAZING.

[@dnielgln]

now July 2015 and still cry

[@DJHalfLife94]

+Daniul Glun Me too :'(

[@jaddk5417]

+Daniul Glun almiost 2016 cry my heart out

[@brencrisostomo1987]

+Daniul Glun same :(

[@dnielgln]

***** hi there

[@frommacedoniawithlove3215]

July 2017 and still...

[@audgepodge1483]

I love this story so much. I started crying happy years when they got reunited!

[@chrissyy1320]

2019 and still crying

[@inniternet]

2020 now

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

Me too

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

Me too

[@theywright9960]

2022 Easter and crying .

[@Oureradication]

Bawling like a little girl over here in 2022 lol.

[@TheUKMediaWatch]

Came back again after years and years to appreciate this exact video again , so much love and respect here ,thank you. 🙏🏼❤️🇬🇧💯

[@brookewilliams8274]

I've followed the story of Christian the lion for years now and I still cry every time I watch this AMAZING animal!!! He truly is a GENTLE GIANT!!!!!

[@Humble18101]

I have never seen anything as remarkable as this in my life. What a true love story. This should be seen by all those who don't know how to love their fellow human beings.

[@highwayunicorn666]

I shudder to imagine what would have become of this lion if those guys hadn't adopted him. This is such a beautiful story! Watched it twice. Cried both times. :')

[@exploraytion6559]

I literally cried at this story and it was shown during English so everyone saw :'3 and they were crying too and say aww at virtually every part... This is such a beautiful story xx

[@Lady-A000]

Feel so good watching this video about this beautiful animal and his unconditional love towards his caretakers ❤️ After reading these comments and noticed that almost all of us cried watching this video just like me. That shows we all have the kindness (which humans lack these days) still exist in each of us. Love to all ❤️ and peace

[@lilyhp27]

This had me bawling my eyes out... What an incredible and touching story! Why are animals so amazing! ♥

[@ChoctawGirl23]

I cant even begin to say how this made me feel. I cried like a baby. I only have a small kitty but she is mighty. Love is infinite and thats what christian knew.

[@lilmsdrummer]

This is the true definition of unconditional love. So fricken beautiful! These men must have had such a hard time letting go of their wild pet. But they knew it was the best thing for him. This is just an amazing story.

[@starfruit3575]

Whoever disliked this has no heart...

[@kerascott881]

Well They Have More Of A Heart Than You. For One When they Did Buy The lion they should have released as soon as they got him because a lioness would have "adopted" him lions are not supposed to be kept in captivity. #STOPWILDANIMALCRUELITY!!

[@cmarie63]

I agree,with you,to an extent. They made a mistake in the beginning,but you must remember what they DID DO for Christian in the end. They took him back to where he rightfully belonged. If you want to really blame someone for NOT having a heart,blame the department store,Harrods of London for even selling animals like that. So...in the end....Christian was released back into the wild,and lived a happy full life. End of story.

[@eeedee1298]

I hope Harrods were offered the cub after it was in the country and not found to order. In which case, the best that could have happened, happened. I suspect Christian had a better life than other lions too :)

[@zackaryeiser2600]

AJ_LPS exactly

[@itsmeallaya179]

Eee Dee

[@kapilpetkar1982]

The best heart touching video I have ever seen.

[@karlabridges2166]

This is such an amazing story. I love animals so much!!! This is the most heartwarming video I have ever seen in my entire life!!!

[@traceybanting3952]

I can’t watch without crying.... and believe me, am probably on at least 50 viewings! A beautiful story, filled with beautiful creatures, beautiful humans too! xxx

[@kennethjoyberenguer3395]

It is so nice to know that some people may forget us, but there kind won't. They value what relationship you had. One of the best, inspiring and true video I have ever seen. Love it!

[@lolopiron001]

I cry eveytime I see it, it's so touching... thank you for posting it

[@anonymous-zf5fe]

This proves how strong love between man and animal can be it makes me cry every time

[@jaiwhi]

Here during the isolation days. This is beautiful. Can’t ever get enough of watching this

[@Heal_the_World81]

Beautiful and heartwarming story. Truly captures the love that animals and humans can share. It was remarkable how the lion recognised them after 1 year in the wild and furthermore incredible that Christian didn't attack them. Really shows how animals have feelings and can love aswell, the lion is obviously greatful that these 2 men gave him his freedom as well as loving and caring for him. Soo glad I found this video, guna share it on twitter and show my family.

[@spinlads7824]

Here’s a story. My teacher said we were gonna watch a video titled, “Christian the Lion,” when we watched it, there was a lot of kids crying, even me. I tried to hold it in but i couldn’t. This was a really heart touching story and i think it’s by far my favorite one.

[@lq91]

Truly amazing story! I cried uncontrollably seeing the part where they got reunited :')

[@27muddyduck]

Such a beautiful and touching story, this is what everyone needs to know about!

[@BlitztheMutt]

Christian had two dads, I have to say he turned out pretty good

[@59771006]

He's not the only one I know he's not a real lion but Simba from "The Lion King" was raised by a male meerkat (Timon) and a male warthog (Pumbaa) and he turned out pretty good in fact better than very good he became a king, got married and had a daughter (Kiara from "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride).

[@tonyseccia]

🤦‍♂️

[@p00917]

OMG!! I can't stop crying, this is so beautiful!! We Love You Christian!!

[@TheSealygirls]

I cry every time

[@christinaauer3096]

This is incredible! Holy moly, crying like a baby! :) Thank you for posting it!

[@cuterainymohanty275]

whenever see dis documentary.. about Christian.. I am crying..so heart touching..

[@carolwoosley7851]

I was balling my eyes out & I loved the music. These guys did something wonderful for that lion they fell in love with him, that was wonderful and you could see that Christian was happy. Then the part tugging at my heart was taking him to Africa & leaving him there. I know Christian was ok there but you know he missed his first family and probably thought they had abandoned him. It was for his best quality of life. You could see how much he missed them when he saw who they were & ran up on them cause he was excited to see them and loved them. My tears rolling down my face were happy & sad tears, that kind of love is forever. Thanks guys for adopting Christian and loving him enough to let him go.

[@5MARYANNA5]

Carol Woosley your comment made me burst out in tears.. love is forever and love can make miracles indeed. thank you. .. for bringing in touch with this reassuring and liberating knowledge. and for describing your thoughts so perfectly. I wish you could write a book :) honestly. I d sit down every day after work and read it

[@nenadnaumovski3707]

I am thrilled and touched by the story...

[@MrNookbook]

Just wonderful. I watch this over and over again.

[@IamAthena88]

Everytime I watch this video, cant stop crying T_T There bonding is just too amazing

[@corinnehawkins7393]

Most beautiful story ever. Watch this over and over. Christian the lion what a fantastic story. Luv u Christian. Forever in our hearts

[@walnutshoe]

My neighbor cutting onion again...

[@iannoy4829]

Alfredo Stefano nah the muslim story’s hit me not these

[@loreleimeyer6258]

haha i was crying the first time.

[@bam2502]

@@iannoy4829 what muslim stories? Can you share the link.

7-31-2017, and still crying. NEVER will there be a lion like this again and if it hadn't been for Ace and John, we wouldn't have heard about or seen any of this. I first learned of Christian's incredible story in 2009. Most beautiful story I have EVER read or watched.

[@battlexp2929]

so heart touching.. I do rewatch this many times but still ended up with crying like a baby. Animals do need more people like John Rendall and Ace Berg.. the part when they were reunited again are my fav.. what a good ending, at least Christian already have his own family there.. so his dads can be relieved.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ibinathans6040]

This is beautiful as it gets. The people that hate and hurt others can learn from this! Wish there was a way to make them see this.

[@ItsMichaelCalvillo]

Why haven't they made a movie about this! I'd watch it for sure!

[@christopherwatson206]

When

[@sarahtaylor9350]

They did it’s called Luon King 🥰

[@松原たき]

二人の青年が注いだ愛情はクリスチャンの心に何時までも忘れずに残っていて、二人を見たら喜んで飛んできてくれた❤️ クリスチャンは本来あるべき自然で、家族と幸せに暮らしてくれていて嬉しかったです💕

[@azmialin]

4:12 his jaw dropped can’t believe what he saw and ran to his owners! I cried even harder

[@kdog909]

I don't see why it is surprising that the lion still recognized them. They raised him and took care of him for years, of course he would still recognize them after only a year in the wild. That's my only complaint😉. Great video. It's a perfect example of how we constantly under-estimate the intelligence and emotional capacity of animals.

[@Sportokonsultantas]

tears in my eyes. amazing

[@holdchipformy2cents]

A beautiful glimpse of Heaven on Earth! Thanks so much for posting!!! In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together; the leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a little child will lead them all. Isaiah 11:6

[@camilaherreramiranda1572]

Looks like Christian loved Ace more than John haha. What a beautiful video, so touching !

[@MissLozzaB]

This story never fails in making me cry... :')

[@Donye.j]

That video was so beautiful I loved it. I was crying 😂💜💜💜💜

[@letitbe3494]

This emoji is" laughing "

[@kristopherlewis7458]

with all the drama in our modern times,its beautiful to see that there is still moments ,where the world isn't so bad.

[@saralettrich338]

2016 and crying

[@amandagrimas1071]

Same😪😍

[@monicaburnette7478]

+SaraFX_16 Same here!!!

[@kiaragraham9467]

same

[@dumbclown]

HeyItsSara 2017..

[@yancarlosabreu6341]

Nora The omega 😂😂😂

[@ohhgoosh]

Wonderful how much animals remember if cared and loved in this special way by these two great "care-giving parents" of Christian!

[@elliewilmot5873]

Someone pass me a tissue, or two, or a mountain of them 😭😭😭😭

[@deadchannel2771]

bring also to me some!

[@minty.9554]

*Passes Ellie a whole galaxy of tissues*

[@800croatons]

more like a mount *lion* of them

[@vj3li]

*goes to the store to get a billion tissue boxes*Here you go

[@mathyou1743]

Most beautiful story ever!!!!!

[@lilmisskere07]

I love how Christian's pride also accepts them

[@TheDesktop2000]

So adorable - Ace and John i have followed their story for years. Sadly I do not think Christian is alive now but what a legacy for all humankind God Bless x

[@Pardis_mn]

A very touching story. I wish they could put a tracking collar on Christian to track him. After they released him in the wild, his final fate is unknown. But I am glad he became a wild lion.

[@dpmcnamee1799]

Indeed, that would have been amazing! Unfortunately in 1972, the digital world had not yet emerged to the extent it exists in 2024!

[@Pardis_mn]

@@dpmcnamee1799 You are right.

[@danilotillo358]

wow I can't stop my tears from falling down...

[@pobinr]

Why do we have to hear the infernal corny music instead of the real sound?

[@1650million]

Life is so unfair, isn´t it? :D

[@adamwess4216]

1650million

[@eclipsexx]

Cause it's such an old video it's unlikely the audio is hearable

[@NyQuilDonut]

How can people know what to feel without music???

[@eclipsexx]

lasoogneypubes well not everyone's like you...

[@saaroosterling8713]

goosebumps and tears in my eyes, so beautiful!

[@oliviaadair823]

I love this story

[@mr.authentic2505]

And l love you dear olivia

[@lynnmariebower586]

This makes me cry every time! 😢

[@jochemhuijzer6186]

The songs are I dont wanna miss a thing - Aerosmith Keep Holding on - Avril lavigne

[@lindakrissss]

I cry every single time I watch this.

[@leahmielnik458]

I am literally crying right now

[@elliewilmot5873]

Ikr I look like a panda

[@orvillebarnedo9439]

This story is one of the most beautiful stories i've ever known.

[@Suijin-z9q]

the best story ever!!!!

[@CCV007cv]

I cried! I thought my crying days were over but I cried! This is why I love lions. Love this video.

[@MiaG89]

i'm crying my eyes out

[@Dxnn77]

the sweetest video I've ever watched in my life! I'm crying! IT IS REAL!

[@غسانالخفاجي-ز4ز]

i crying .......i miss my mom and my family

[@DIDOTV9]

You'll get used to it ❤️ don't worry

[@capoeiranut]

I'm hoping everything is ok for you now.

[@ecvjtv2778]

This is probably the most beautiful story I've ever encountered...

[@Reaguurderx]

R.I.P. Christian

[@brentwill1821]

***** Since that was 45 years ago, yes.

[@holdchipformy2cents]

According to KAT KERR, Christian is in HEAVEN with all the other Christians ;)))

[@kittywitters777]

This is so amazing why would anyone dislike this??? I am in love with this

[@ArijitUpadhyay]

Why does this video miss out the role played by George Adamson, who along with his wife Joy intriduced the concept of getting tamed and caged lions released into the wild including 'Christian'... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_the_lion

[@5MARYANNA5]

Arijit Upadhyay thank you so much for posting this source on youtube sir! I had my doubts about weather that story with Christian the lion was realistic and true, now I know. I read the whole of it. thank you so much.. and you are right to what you said. this conservationist deserves credits

[@shaylacookingshow1109]

YOUR MEAN

[@johnc7771]

Love this keep watching it go & hug & cuddle my dogs every time I watch it thx for sharing

[@AntneyOslund]

I only cried at the terrible sentence structure opening the video.

[@angelafalsetta4309]

Greatest story ever told!! XO

[@kwentongbarbero7728]

cry a lot :(

[@floracaia8624]

each time i watch this video my eyes get watery and I have so many feelings flowing through my body...

[@Nick-wf2rv]

Idc. No mater who u are. If u watched the full thing n didn't get chocked up. U not normal.

[@wraithcrasher167]

Stfu disrespectful shit

[@peterwloo]

Why would anyone "dislike" this? I guess there are people in the world that have very little connection to what makes life meaningful and beautiful. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that those that "disliked" this story have amongst themselves a number of sadistic psychopaths. Thank goodness those that appreciated this story outnumber them.

[@katrinaroxas2493]

may 2017 watching this makes my day

[@kovacsnenagyjulika]

I know and love the story. I love it. Beautiful. Thanks.

[@arirubio2185]

in my english school my teacher shoed my and my teacher and i we cried

[@sofijadomazet1847]

Mine too(i am Serbian)!I cried...

[@raulhero3267]

I cry too but no teacher show just me

[@margarethernandez5197]

Showed

[@Kboo41]

Thank u for posting this it is so cute and I love it

[@passionpits]

what is this dampness on my cheeks

[@ayeshahusna2166]

this is the most beautfil story i watched it with my husband and kids and my 5 years old son wouldnt stop crying!

[@gurisandhu6335]

RIP Cecil

[@salome5180]

July 28, 2024 I watched it this morning at 6am and Im glad to have this happy tears ♥️ my heqrt is full❤

[@qunamaxamus2425]

Ok, but why gay music?

[@1650million]

It´s a statistical fact that people who try to use the word "gay" as an insult are frequently horrified at the possibility of having a dick up their arsehole... and enjoy it. Thanks for letting us know about your "musical taste"... :D

[@qunamaxamus2425]

One is either gay or uses gay as an insult. Are you proposing everyone is gay?

[@bfmphatpol9148]

cause ur gay. :D

[@april9089]

Ball Freeman wkwkwkw

[@Twiceasuggly]

Agree, should of been metal!

[@dlf1976]

Most beautiful video of all time. I try not to tear up, but do every frickin time.

[@miyuakane8871]

everytime i watch this it just made me cry .so touching .

[@msconnie1399]

love love this story could watch it forever

[@CielRyoKeiLex]

October 2015 and still.. This makes me cry 😭

[@francesp17]

The most beautiful video / story I've ever seen so amazing !