Face to Face with a Killer | Lobo | The Wolf That Changed America | BBC Earth

[@joe777731]

The story is incredibly heart-breaking, but what really makes me cry is the blatant, unrepenting damage that we humans are doing to our planet and the other animals on it.

[@bkjeong4302]

This was one of the pivoting moments in conservation, so... The way Seton trapped him (using his mate as bait) was just plain sadistic.

[@lovenationalbus]

...and then they strangled him!

[@Vinceformatrix]

True but he didn’t kill him on the spot he felt guilt

[@bkjeong4302]

@@lovenationalbus They actually didn’t; they captured Lobo alive and he starved himself voluntarily.

[@Robb1977]

@@lovenationalbus they strangled Blanca, not lobo

[@bluexboxgamer2613]

Yeah, but he regretted what he did and went on to be the founder of the American conservation movement. (He essentially found his Redemption. If anyone gets what I mean.)

[@marniegevedon8409]

Wolves are beautiful creatures who shouldn’t get treated like they do. If you were a wolf and was out in the wild constantly running from humanity you would want some peace but NO! So many people hate wolves and I don’t know why. #SaveTheWolves!

[@captainopvious7498]

No i cant imagine if i was a wolf i had the luck and privilege to be a human #HumanSupremacyBlackAndWhite~!

[@marielynnpaquet1197]

Mens work for their money and paid grocery for eating. Wolves hunting.....it seems also hard to understand ???

[@thomasbrown5445]

Now it seems to be Coyotes that the world is against. You hear alot less good things about them..than Wolves.Really what's the difference?

[@doug2555]

@@thomasbrown5445 Coyotes are smaller and hunt almost always solo.

[@WatiTheChef]

Seaton's choice to spare Lobo had made no difference. for the death of Blanca had been the silver bullet; The shot through the heart that really killed Lobo.

[@fantapants]

I love this story, despite it being so sad

[@mandyinseattle]

Even the hunters in "Peter and the Wolf" spared the wolf. We need to get over our fear and hatred of these beautiful, intelligent, loyal animals. If you like dogs, how can you hate wolves? That propaganda has been purposeful and profit-driven, but it's a new day and those old ways of thinking aren't accepted anymore. The slaughter should end -- both for the wolf and for our own souls and spirits.

[@edgrensgatan]

I agree. Recognize Myself in Seaton

[@Xenosaurian]

I so agree with these wise words!

[@ForgotowToUserName]

they are beautiful .. but lately have become vermin so i hunt.

[@TheFakeBriskeh]

mandyinseattle dude that's been done

[@dragonquill3182]

Agreed.

[@abetheconservationist595]

Ernest Thompson Seton wrote a book called "Lobo the King of Currumpaw" and there's a Disney adaptation called "The Legend of Lobo".

[@GlBBERT]

I watched the movie and they didn’t follow the story at all, still worth a watch

[@Ellie333jmtqkl]

This is why people think wolves are monsters: people moved there cattle where the wolves lived. the wolves thought it was new food so they started to hunt the cattle. Then people began to shoot wolves because they where killing there cattle. This is what I think about it: THEN MOVE YOUR DAMN CATTLE

[@bluexboxgamer2613]

Or build better fences.

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

The look in Lobos eyes as he saw him was a look of surrender I think he wanted it to be done do it Seaton you coward you have taken my Kingdom and my beloved Mate....do it shoot me coward

[@tenorosmanaj5588]

lol chill man

[@judithcampbell3354]

Travis Walsh he also forgot to mention that he caught lobo using 2 leg traps, not 1 because he knew how smart this Wolf was! Such a sad end to this beautiful Wolf

[@likeaboss6421]

Still one of the saddest storys I've ever heard and it's easy to see who the real killers are in this story and it's not lobo and his pack 💔😥🐺 I feel pain for that wolf and his beautiful mate even after all this time, we have so much to learn 😥🐺💔

[@smolexfundie6458]

I cried so much when I read the story in a book. xD

[@mr.darkowl8595]

Book name?

[@yarikfreerunner1]

@@mr.darkowl8595 It is a series of stories in a book called Seton Thompson, I believe.

[@mickeymouse-qm4cy]

Me

[@lycaonpictus9662]

@@mr.darkowl8595 Lobo the King of Currumpaw was the name of the story, and it was in a book titled Wild Animals I have Known. If you search for "Lobo the King of Currumpaw" you can find the story and read it for free, as it was published in 1898.

[@jrtime228]

I've heard a few stories like this, where the wolf was spared because of a change of heart that occurred as a hunter took aim to kill said wolf.

[@red_tigergirl5770]

The song is: Forgiven - Medwyn Goodall

[@bambry9]

I’m glad videos show their true sides, they go on instinct as does every animal. They aren’t bad creatures and people need to understand that they were here before us, and it’s not their faults for being in communities or attacking live stock. It is what it is and people need to grow up and appreciate life.

[@robertstone7975]

BBC Earth this video pulled at my heart. Thanks for posting it.

[@AlanJohnson-v3d]

Rip lobo you will forever in my heart brother❤❤❤

[@MsCutestgirlinthewor]

This is a wonderful video. I have seen the film, and this is a beautiful moment. But also the saddest... Oh I´m crying almost... Very touching and beautiful video. Thank you!

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

Lobo: Do It Seaton...Shoot me Coward you already taken my Kingdom, My Family, and most of all my beloved Wife....Finish the Job if you have the Guts Seaton:.....I can't do it.....Forgive....me

[@lovenationalbus]

But he did do it. The story is lies.

[@bolch88bb8]

No i am not gonna cry....everytime i watch one of these animal videos i get all teary eyed...

[@damianm-nordhorn116]

Face to face with a killer. That's every time man(kind) looks in the mirror.

[@Cybersharky_]

So.....everyone is a killer? Seems legit

[@Bob-ux1dn]

Killing is a nature thing

[@damianm-nordhorn116]

@@Cybersharky_ Hunter-gatherer.

[@damianm-nordhorn116]

@The Bloody Doctor Wolves and nature's other predators usually don't hunt/kill just for fun and definitely not for trophies. Also they don't keep their prey in abhorrent conditions for months or years before packing them into crowded transports taking them to the slaughterhouse. As for myself, I haven't killed animals for food yet (*)but multiple times for mercy. .. and also nursed/saved some. .. which, led to some more killing with last year's 🦔 first needing to be free of dozens of maggots in its infected wound and carrying about 200 ticks ;) *Here in 🇩🇪 hunting and gun licenses are a much more serious issue, didn't find the time yet.

[@Cybersharky_]

@@damianm-nordhorn116 ok so you just proved my point lol

[@AlanJohnson-v3d]

Lobo❤️❤️❤️

[@zsedcftglkjh]

Lol They forgot to mention that Lobo's skinned hide is hanging in the museum at Philmont Scout Ranch, NM. It would have been priceless if they showed the skinning in the documentary! "So sad. So noble. So bereft of his natural dignity. If only we could TIME'S UP! START SKINNING!" *plunges knife into its gut* :D The freakout would be priceless!

[@davidford7064]

Zachary Holler troll ,are you kidding me!

[@JeggyReggy]

David Ford I've seen it in person

[@Sam-vs5kg]

Now philmont is burned to the ground, I guess it was the curse of Lobo.

[@sxyngel]

yes..they were nearly wiped out of existence by hunters who hunted ..trapped and shot them at any chance. until in 1995, they were brought back to the park in yellowstone in USA to be re-introduced after a 65-year absence. Now, people don't hunt wolves..and i hope it stays like that. These creatures are a living fairytale . so beautiful.

[@TheSamBlonde]

Beautiful but heartbreaking...

[@music0cool]

that is so sad! *cry cry* :( poor blanca...poor lobo. he must have loved her so much. maybe her death even made him insane

[@growththroughthemiddleyear4195]

One of the greatest American short stories but sadly under-taught and studied in our schools! I've never had a stronger reaction teaching a short story in middle school than Lobo! If you're an educator and interested I have a work-pack built around unpacking the story, language and themes: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lobo-King-of-Currumpaw-Short-Story-Full-Unit-3911962

[@mmcn5552]

That’s Heart breaking. Killing lobo harsh. “Never killing any other wolf again is a great deed and a good idea!”

[@GunillaoAnders]

Lobo told us so much .... if we only had listened

[@karimashraf5676]

That's amazing

[@LawClash]

What really happened: Seton and others with him killed Lobo's wolf mate, and eventually caught Lobo, who was following his mate's scent. Seton couldn't kill him because he saw the loyalty in Lobo, etc. So he brought Lobo to his house, chained him to a post, and Lobo died later that day. Seton said he knew it was because of a broken heart.

[@pigeonhawk4832]

In reality, they strangled Blanca to death, breaking her neck, by roping her with a lasso, and pulling in separate directions in their horses. Lobo was not in the immediate vicinity, but was searching for her. Seaton dragged her body behind his horse to create ascent trail to lure in Lobo. He returned that evening, looking for her. Read Seatons account in his book, "Wild Animals I have Known"

[@mrmemanme]

@niflap dude watch the rest of the documentary. Lobo and wolves are only responsible for a tiny fraction of livestock death, also Lobo is special for several reasons. He was one of the few remaining wolves in the region, also for months he outsmarted Seton, even going so far digging up traps. (the buried traps had been successful on all the other wolves) Lobo is also special as he made seton realise that Wolves and the american wilderness should be preserved not destroyed.

[@shayhuntz6139]

love wolves!! :3

[@billschmidt4192]

very good story!!!

[@DJKEBAB]

How can i download this video? Does anyone know where I can download Wolf Videos? Thanks

[@niallmurphy99]

this is a great show. would love to be able to watch the whole thing online and would pay for it

[@eleanorcm7033]

I take it the killer we're facing is homo sapiens?

[@lostsouls1573]

Yes.

[@music0cool]

thats so sad and touching. :(

[@nothuman100]

The last sentence is the Best

[@SnidgetAsphodel]

People do still hunt these majestic creatures, unfortunately. Legally or illegally, there are those that have no remorse for taking their lives.

[@Carlium]

I only agree for a reasonable hunt. That includes: health issues / broken body parts which makes it hard to move, deceases, overpopulation, overload on local ecosystem, emergency (Cold temp. No food, no clothes etc.) etc. I'm against hunting for fun or "my [pet] got eaten by nature" or something...

[@TheMediaJudge1]

Such a story as this, is one not seen often. It is an example to all of humanity at just how much the animal kingdom is both a kin to ours and better than ours, all the things we uphold valor, strength and courage, friendship, family and love each one can be found in the natural world and even though it is also brutal as ours is, there is a difference. The difference being that evrey action of an animal is in someway tied with survival whilst ours do not, ours are tied by our desires and motives

[@sanstheskeleton7386]

I legit almost cried

[@maureenbernhardt1934]

And beautiful

[@thirdeyeandme]

qual è il nome della canzone iniziale? ( what's the name of intro song?)

[@TheChristianFairy]

Can anyone name the song that plays in the background of this clip?

[@saadjamal2011]

whts the song called

[@sharokhjoudi4693]

MUCH MORE GRATEFUL THAN USED TO BE FOR YOUR ATTRACTIVE AND WONDERFUL MOVIES/VIDEOES. HOPING YOUR SUCCESSFUL.

[@Razgriz_01]

Wolves are beautiful.

[@DizGyrl22]

They should of made a movie out of this like they did hachiko. Wolves/dogs are one of nature's most loyal animals ^_^ it's soo sweet

[@ceebotf2]

These were the type of things that needed to be done for society to get where it is now. I don't suggest society is good or bad.. but I do firmly believe you have no right to hate men like this, they were all a small part of building the castle that you are all currently enjoying the comforts and fruits of today. If you can truly comprehend this then you can see that to condemn men of the past is equally to condemn yourself for living in a society that they helped forge. If you are to continue looking at this man as evil, then it is the same as spending blood money, for as long as you live in society.

[@lycaonpictus9662]

Seton transitioned from hunter to conservationist, and through his writing he played a significant role in changing attitudes toward predators in early 20th century America. It is a great story. No one should be hating him as there might not be wolves in the United States today without him. The Ernest Thompson Seton Legacy Project Blog summed him up well: "The extinction of the gray wolf once seemed a good idea. For some it still is. For others, the elimination of nature’s wildlife is yet another example of the gradual diminishment of beauty from the world. In the late 19th century, on the winter plains of northeastern New Mexico, a lone wolf hunter learned an important lesson on this subject. Ernest Thompson Seton would help bring about a shift in our consciousness about nature that altered everything thereafter, although he himself would be scarcely remembered as one the lead authors of that change. His accomplishments, paradoxically, have become so pervasive in our society as to render him nearly invisible.... ... Change of course is a process, not a destination, so Seton’s work in the world remains incomplete, but that in itself makes this ongoing examination all the more vital. In 1901, seven years after giving up his side career as a wolf hunter, he wrote, “My chief motive, my most earnest underlying wish, has been to stop the extermination of harmless wild animals; not for their sakes, but for ours, firmly believing that each of our native wild creatures is in itself a precious heritage that we have no right to destroy or put beyond the reach of our children.”

[@gladheateher4now]

After seeing the show/and seeing lobo dead put beside his partner wolf drew tears to my eyes/ what a sad moment in American History

[@ricksolo1174]

i forgot about the wolf lobo this is a good reminder

[@megaman12521]

@erlendbu actually there is both animals and humans. when a baby is not loved but supplied with the essential food and shelter, it dies the next day but the others who were loved and nurtured were alive. There were studies in animal depressions and yes animals have feelings and its usually the "Brainy" animals, but when their mate dies, they can and might commit suicide feeling there is no longer a reason to live. It is usually common in most mammals and birds.

[@TaraInDaHood]

Is this a movie? If so whats the name?

[@HuntressJohanna]

"The Legend of Lobo", and based on a true story.

[@Midnightthepup]

his eyes looked like he was trying to tell the person he was in pain :/ x

[@aslamashik8390]

ആ കഥ കേട്ട ഇവിടെ വന്ന് ഇത് കണ്ടവർ ഉണ്ടോ❤️

[@wolfsoldier78]

Props do the dude in the video. May you rest in peace

[@Raphsophomes]

I never thought of wolves this way in the first place as I grew up with a timber wolf, I got my face bit when I was real young got a faint scar but even then it was an accident and nothing violentm

[@therovingcloud1361]

Pack of wolves survive, a lonely wolf dies....

[@turtle2759]

May Lobo and Blanca rest in peace

[@tonyfressola]

Jase9lives: I agree with you, I was in a bad mood, I shouldn't have said that humans are the vermin. I meant or should have said that people who hunt wolves are the vermin, do you agree with me this time???? That man who hunted lobo, never killed a wolf again.He quit. He first put poisoned meat all around lobo's den. That night lobo returned all the poisoned meat to the man's cabin.At his door. When the man opened the door the next morning he tripped over the meat. Very Sad story.

[@victorferawm]

I want to see the whole story now

[@peterjohnmunar8400]

He learned a lesson that if he kill an animal that has a family it will also die because of sadness thats why he never tried to kill a wolf anymore

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

Lobo...my god he is a Legends I couldn't kill him if my life would have depended on it

[@stephenhans189]

❤❤❤❤

[@judyann7418]

😞🐺😭🐺💔🐺 I love wolves poor wolf so sad.😢

[@TheEvolvedMind]

Well, although I love both this documentary and wolves with all my heart, I still have to disagree with that statement. First off, the alpha pairs mate, but they only do so as long as they are at the top of hierarchy, and such positions can quickly change, especially if age, disease or injury is involved. And pups eat last, grown-ups eat first and then back at the den the pups lick them in the corner of their mouths, which stimulates "vomiting" (forgot the word I was thinking about) to get food.

[@pehotaknife]

очень красиво

[@tonyfressola]

Lobo was brilliant. This man tried to give lobo's pack poisoned meat. Lobo took all the meat and brought it to his doorstep. I don't believe this wolf didn't see the trap or snare. When lobo's entire pack was killed, this dog committed suicide.

[@sxyngel]

i second that.!

[@ChunWong]

wow

[@NotSoSmartAtheist]

Animals accept reality and the way life must function in order to exist.

[@SkullakaAce]

@mrc926 Really? That is pretty amazing. I was not aware of this.

[@skimberly025]

Sad story guys and girls right:""(

[@bluesamuraixx6994]

Yeah :'(

[@killer.liuyoudiekiller.wol1284]

omg why do people kill wolves 😢😢😢😢thay are beautiful

[@allgoo1964]

I is a wolf says: "If a wolf were to jump up and try to kill you, would you kill it?" == they are smart. They do everything they can to avoid confronting people unless they are provoked.

[@judithcampbell3354]

allgoo19 or cornered

[@arraneon7982]

Someone tell me the story.

[@thesungodprince]

@UKVivaLaVida it is?

[@betterthenspirit]

Lobo was robbed of his freedom like an eagle he was also like a lion shawn of its strength and a dove whos lost its mate he was put to the ultimate test in fact we arnt good as we say we are the opisite, we are the worst

[@kibabell]

This is just sad and unfortunate

[@grimmjowreyes9477]

I really agree cutting off the heads of gods hard work and putting it on the wall as a accomplishment of destroying a loved one and killing gods work.

[@carlosthecactus]

Hear, hear!

[@kevindeoz1739]

Lobitos !!!!

[@2serveand2protect]

Funny! It seems even more amazing when it is enraged... Wonderful creature!...

[@andywerner838]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Immersible_]

"Wolves were no longer vermin"? We're the biggest population of vermin this planet has probably ever had. >.>

[@Skoda130]

We're Superior.

[@allforrock4]

For most people it's the act of tracking and out thinking an animal's instincts. It's the same reason I fish.

[@blueeyes14215]

I wish i knew where i could watch this entire season. I have the movie called The Legend Of Lobo and his mate is a black wolf..but thats movies for you. But I would still like to watch this entire thing. And i was right, wolves mate for life. and thats what they did.

[@gabby4kyo]

love wolves! poor lobo D;

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

*Stands up after watching this goes outside and lights a Cigar while looking at my girlfriend and says* I wonder who the real Killer was

[@lovenationalbus]

I read this story sixty years ago and in that it said he said Lobo was suffocated by a rope until his eyes were bulging. Looks like a bit of history rewriting to me!

[@Greig1424]

Sir David is a british treasure

[@nightshadewolff1986]

I had a wolf named kono he died at age 12

[@melissadobson5096]

I'm sorry that's so sad

[@emilianomoreno3531]

sure. whatever helps you sleep at night.

[@littlelink935]

Emiliano Moreno hahahah yeah.. whatever float your boat men

[@christopherobrien6680]

I HAVE SUCH HATRED FOR SOME OF MY OWN SPECIES WHEN I SEE THAT THEY TRAP AND KILL WILD ANIMALS EITHER BY USING TRICKERY OR BARBARIC MEASURES TO DO SO AND OUT OF ALL THE CREATURES TO HAVE EVER EXISTED ON PLANET EARTH MAN IS THE MOST HEARTLESS AND SADISTIC ONE BECAUSE HE EITHER KILLS OUT OF IGNORANCE OR FEAR OF ANOTHER CREATURE OR FOR SPORT.

[@lindseyhosten]

They killed the both of them?😱😭😭😭😭

[@charlesyniguez2392]

Lobo was kool ,but in those days it was ruff and a 1000$ was a lot of money and that seat on was smart and earned it ,and didn't die him self,wild and free those wolves

[@MrM1x0n]

Wolves are "the very embodiment of America's vanishing wilderness"

[@smokeyandspikeproductions]

Save them all, no hunting or killing of any animal should take place in our day and time. We can grow are own food and raise our own livestock. There is no reason whatsoever to kill the wild life on this planet any longer. Put the weapons away forever.

[@aespasguidex]

But didn’t he kill Blanca first?

[@fiselfrazel1064]

xLoviinq Tessa ya he did

[@zinaidameier2294]

Where is killer, people are killer.

[@cleversoar]

Awesome , wolves in tagalog here in philippines is " lobo " :D

[@-kat-1878]

I know that cuz I'm a Filipino!!!!!

[@dev7415]

Potato Gaming #pinoy4life

[@miguelmenendez8538]

CleverRC Gaming Philippines was a Spanish colony, lobo is wolf in Spanish language.

[@TheHydrakeHydra]

REAL FACTS story was true..