Your Life as a Shoebill

[@bugjams]

Dying as a baby shoebill is even more brutal than the video made it seem. In one nature documentary, it showed and explained how the young shoebills bully the weaker shoebills until they're beaten and bloody. Usually while the mother is away. When the mother comes back, the injured baby shoebill(s) run over to her legs, expecting to be cared for, only to be beaten to death by the parent for being too weak. For every way nature is majestic or adorable, there's a dozen more ways it's brutal and unforgiving.

[@iaminsideyourwalls2021]

That video was from BBC Earth iirc

[@TheDragonGamer25]

ok, but i've heard that shoebill give you one of their feathers if they find you pleasant. so they good

[@WASDRhombus]

that really puts the shoe in shoebill

[@individualywrappedcheeseslices]

Nature isn’t Disney, even the beauty is nothing more than humans romanticizing it. Everything in nature has no time to admire the beauty, when death is a constant reality.

[@mailstorminurbox]

sounds like my parents when i score an 88

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

Shoebill mains should really invest in the meme quest line. They make Machine Gun sounds, arent afraid or aggressive to humans, can look people in the eye and like to bow alot .

[@shoebill208]

machine guns MAKE the sounds of shoebills, shoebills don't make the sound of machine guns

[@Craven.maple9931]

@@shoebill208 technically right.

[@Watthewat]

@@Craven.maple9931the best kind of correct.

[@Jules24122]

r/woooosh

[@yousseftamer4943]

​@shoebill208 wait, you've got a point.

[@DownWithBureaucracy]

"A lifetime of solitary silence means socializing isn't really your specialty." Maybe I am a shoebill

[@MK-dr7dx]

Depends. Can you beatbox machine gun noises?

[@DownWithBureaucracy]

@@MK-dr7dx working on it

[@Skolderian]

@@DownWithBureaucracyhow’s it going?

[@neilrichardson7454]

You can't swallow lungfish or fly. You're not a shoebox 😂😂😂

[@798jeremy]

@@neilrichardson7454 No shit Sherlock -_-

[@Shiestey]

“Once you realize you’re each others only hope” sounds like what dating at 40 years old would probably be like

[@js66613]

Man, until humans were introduced to the server, I was having a great time as a shoebill main. Also, great vid.

[@Jester4460]

Human DLC is Expensive and not fun

[@AyanKhan-ge4fp]

​@@Jester4460as a human it's fun though but for others, yes bad luck and misfortune.

[@1v966]

​@@AyanKhan-ge4fpit absolutely is not fun as a human

[@AyanKhan-ge4fp]

@@1v966 yes even though humans are controlling nearly many aspects of this world like territory, resources etc. Imagine what it's like to be other animals, where your home or food supply can just be pushed back and neglected by humans and you can't even do anything just because you are not smart enough for them.

[@fachrimahardika1656]

tierzoo

[@ANormalNot-Ant]

A shoebill lifelessly staring at the water for prey is like looking at your open fridge until it gets restocked

[@TheAngrySportsfan1]

😂😂😂😂

[@kolonarulez5222]

Shoebills take spare part of "an hier and a spare" seriously. Every shoebill is an only child but it didn't always start that way lol

[@TheTurdle]

"A lifetime of solitary silence means socializing isn't really your specialty so finding a mate might be a struggle." I feel called out.

[@El_FzEq]

The ending is so sad :(( No matter how insignificant it seems, trying to reduce waste can always help the environment and our amazing neighbours in the wild!

[@aidanreynolds1441]

I love how you refer to animals as our neighbors, I hate seeing how poorly these beautiful creatures get treated

[@Toadey2012]

​@@aidanreynolds1441 pakyu!

[@StarshadowMelody]

Oh look, more of that "individual responsibility" scam.

[@greenwar2468]

@@StarshadowMelody Not like the "it's not my problem" scam is any better.

[@StarshadowMelody]

@@greenwar2468 Yes. Unfortunately, the Revolution bus doesn't depart until full, and everyone keeps thinking the reform carousel is gonna go anywhere, keeping the bus from getting full.

[@gilesleonard6876]

Amazing how me and shoebills have such similar childhoods

[@rac1equalsbestgame853]

Fr

[@BNWOCHUD]

Fr

[@jamesbackstar8285]

You were just born and your parents are already basically divorced, And yet they both collectively abandon you as soon as they possibly can

[@ChaoticHarbingerofKnowledge]

💀💀💀 (

[@JohnDoge-d7d]

I wish you had better parents

[@mateoisgood2742]

Shoutout to kemono friends for introducing me to a whole bunch of cute and more niche animals. Love the channel as well, keep up the great work!

[@brutalnobody5240]

Yup

[@iaminsideyourwalls2021]

I came looking for copper (shoebill enjoyers) and I found gold (kemono friends fan)

[@monkofkrayak6235]

RIP grape-kun. Truly one of us.

[@BNWOCHUD]

Was expecting this to have like 103k views just seems like that kind of video

[@Jamestoland]

Cheers! Maybe some day

[@YourEverydayGuy2]

Oddly specific

[@davthatguy3052]

​@@Jamestolandsoon.

[@lithunoisan]

Give it time.

[@avo616]

It will

[@ML7WL]

Most animals: "Chance in numbers." Shoebills: "We bring chance to the numbers."

[@masterzoroark6664]

It's like being born under juristiction of KHORNE in Warhammer

[@Lara-vo6rp]

why is your channel painstakingly underrated

[@ifyoufindmeyouarelucky]

pain.

[@doggo7078]

Small channel with nice video, one day you'll become the Sam O nella of animals, hope you keep going for a while. Loved the video

[@Jamestoland]

Thanks mate, means a lot, glad you liked the video!

[@AyanKhan-ge4fp]

​@@Jamestolandsubbed and liked your video, so that it gets more chance to be recommended to others hopefully. Your chimp video was amazing btw.

[@Plykiya]

Great work, excited to see if you'll keep this up and how your art style will change over time.

[@heichan8657]

shoebill really are the type of animals that stare in your eyes and make weird noise

[@phobosdeimos4598]

2:31 This KILLS me LMAO

[@jamiemccoy2010]

Finally one of my fav KZbinrs made a video about my favorite animal.

[@TeladandFredbear]

The life of a shoebill is sadder than I expected

[@santoshravin4880]

Thanks to you, now I can lead a complete and happy life.

[@PotooBurd]

This is so informative!!! Fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝

[@MrMickthemonster]

What the hell have I just stumbled into? This is absolutely hysterical

[@AcidNeku]

The algorithm just blessed me with this and oh my god I need more of these

[@joeburnover4110]

Seeing this a year later really shows how much the quality of this channel has improved

[@Datbirb0]

I was expecting this channel would be so much more hyped I am subscribing after watching one video which is rare keep it up homie

[@Jamestoland]

Thank you!

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

​@@JamestolandShoebill is a very Hard to STRIKE bird

[@EirikXL]

These birds are absolutely terrifying up close, their heads are bigger than humans...

[@EugeneKurlikin]

Your humor is dope. Sub earned

[@villiamkarl-gustavlundberg5422]

Why this video doesn't have 500k views in beyond my comprehension. Like, I'm surprised it doesn't have that many views.

[@frossassin213]

When does he start describing things about the bird he's just been summarizing my life?

[@uralcrusader5621]

I was here before this blew up and I must say this is amazing

[@himbo2335]

This channel is gonna blow up in like three months I guarantee it 500k views per video I see it in my head

[@Squirelton]

I was watching this video after the chimp one and I thought the video would have 100 of thousands of views but your so underrated ❤

[@imk2007]

We will watch your career with great interest

[@Xadous1]

This is my favourite video about shoebills ever

[@lemongrasseyelids]

i too stand motionless for hours on end staring into water. the shoebill life may be for me.

[@jack-w9t5u]

same lool

[@CasualCreatures]

Great work, excited to see if you'll keep this up and how your art style will change over time.

[@justinlang313]

I enjoyed this so much I had to watch it twice

[@serialdreamers9261]

The spare bit was savage and the funniest thing I have seen today. Brilliant video as always😂👍🏾

[@Alffovinni]

I LOVE SHOEBILLS. They are my favorite creature and I believe they are my spirit animal.

[@bonjovirocks24]

Is it wrong to laugh each time the parent shoebill kicks the baby shoebill? I’m asking for a friend.

[@Jamestoland]

🤷‍♂️

[@ifyoufindmeyouarelucky]

yes

[@Jartran72]

Nah thats hilarious

[@bonjovirocks24]

@Jartran72 - Thank you!! 🤣🤣❤️

[@breadybeans5427]

These videos are perfect, thank you for its existing

[@carlosjohncosta]

Great finding this channel, love it

[@VenuZz]

i love your creative video concept

[@ShadyAugur]

Calling it now, you're the next Sam O' Nella. I was here when your channel was small.

[@Jamestoland]

Thank you! I appreciate the confidence haha

[@thedoodoobrain8944]

That ain't a shoebill, that's the W

[@ziltoid420]

I found you channel a few days ago, almost finished all your videos. Really enjoy them, look forward to more content. :)

[@winterchill365]

👞💵 and their 🔫 sounds also their intimidating appearance are terrifying!

[@PatoLorenz]

dam that is a brutal life

[@cleigh3796]

this got depressing at the end. I try not to think about ecological devastation

[@somethinglikethat2176]

Idk, with all the infanticide it was depressing the whole way through.

[@greenwar2468]

Seems like a true way to tackle life problems xD

[@muthinjama]

2:54 I had to check out what they actually sound like and dude you were not joking. 😅

[@raptorhunter5549]

Great work bro love it

[@Jamestoland]

Cheers!! Much appreciated

[@VR0180]

3:03 basically the reproductive process for introverts

[@Ch1cktac]

Were passing the film and editing project with this one 🗣💯🔥🔥🔥

[@CharCharSauce757]

3:16 “One each?” Is crazy. 🤣🤣🤣

[@norarivkis2513]

I met a very friendly shoebill at the Entebbe Zoo a few years ago. She was super fluffy and kept bobbing her head to demand petting!

[@canondead1943]

Bro this video was so good I thought it had atleast 500k views! Man you just earned a new sub! Can’t wait to see you grow!

[@Jamestoland]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@BayouVeteransInterviews]

I cant believe there are only 3000 to 5000 left. Sad.

[@TheRainyKingdom]

THIS WAS SO FUNNY the algorithm really came in clutch today! Ok the ending was depressing

[@realGBx64]

Thank you for the short and informative video

[@marcoasturias8520]

Sounds like a dream life

[@Maggie66112]

You cannot imagine the shock on my face when I saw this video. I love shoebills they're my special interest and YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@AndrewSmart32]

The yt alogrithm is blessing this vid

[@Gow-13510]

I felt lucky cause i got to see one when it migrated here and stay around my uni for about 2 month before it gone

[@sebsmith5100]

I’ve born witness to a great channel

[@CheeseStick9]

it’s always a good day when i get to watch u at the end of it

[@Potato-Eye]

Bucket lust. S3e a shoue bill in the wild. Ive been ising the last one as a back scratcher for years

[@ZachKelly-jf4sb]

Swear i was a fucking shoebill in my past life

[@lawjef]

2:40 imagine there are only a few thousand hoomans left on the planet. And you need to choose a mate…

[@Azout1]

Thanks you for these information,I changed my vision of life because of you.

[@BroBright]

Here before he gets famous 5.6k subs

[@purplehaze2358]

Shoebills legitimately scare me on like, a psychological level. They're not even dangerous, but given the choice, I'd rather have a run-in with a cassowary than one of them. At least cassowaries aren't constantly wearing an evil sneer on their faces. At least their greetings don't sound like gunshots. At least they can't invert their spinal columns out of their mouths like something straight out of the Exorcist.

[@North_south_buggy]

2:54 I was waiting for a joke of their sound

[@hedgehog3180]

I'm happy to learn that Shoebills lead exactly the kinda life I expected from looking at it.

[@MrSunSprunk1]

Never thought that a shoebill's life was 4 minutes long.

[@ManFromThePits]

So basically, being a shoebill is the same as being human, except they don't have internet. Good to know.

[@SomethingAboutSashimi]

The bird that got his ass whooped by the Godzilla community

[@charlesdixson236]

Your goated nd soon to be big G

[@1marcelfilms]

shoebill from the side :-D shoebill from the front >:-(

[@olgerkhan9331]

Ive seen one in rl (birdpark aka zoo) it was the real highlight that day. But they do look intimidating.

[@jacobneumann5021]

This is Gold

[@dfailsthemost]

They look like metal Muppets.

[@jaxnean2663]

I saw this birds years years ago before it was famous, before it was in Zelda. And I thought this thing is BADASS as hell ! And it'll be famous one day! It happened!

[@cscreative5460]

The spare nod was so good

[@marshallcornettte8365]

Sounds pretty chill, all I need now is a System 👍 Ngl "Shoe bill booted into another world" sounds pretty good 😊

[@charlesbradshaw5183]

Fun fact, shoebills were the inspiration for the loftwings from Zelda.

[@kanyuakimani8104]

The anti-social bird. I found my spirit animal.

[@Reggie_DTI]

Would rather be a shoebill than a turtle bro… I have a chance if I’m the strongest when I’m a turtle I’m just a snack 😭😭

[@thefink95]

“Because they’ve decided you’re a bad omen. *I wonder why.* “

[@meetaverma8372]

aah.. we meet again

[@ethanboyd7843]

Always thought the meme was a CGI character from a movie I never saw. That's learning I'm learning.

[@JunjunInriki]

Gastornis is actually a shoebill bird

[@oldhollywoodcryptid]

i watched one short this mornin and now the Shoebill Stork consumes my fees

[@kingmayoi]

I remember in 2020 when people were calling this bird Marcus and I still call it that to this day

[@kingmayoi]

Also great video!

[@SAVAGE-id8lp]

Looking for this comment

[@SAVAGE-id8lp]

It’s still Marcus

[@exalt2674]

Was anyone else expecting a "You don't" at the end?

[@cheeky..]

Other bird chirps: 😁 Shoebill bird chirps:💀

[@devilsmessanger]

hilarious, love it !

[@letsdoathing9568]

Lovely

[@kaw8473]

I watch these videos whenever I feel bad about my existence. Just thankful I'm not a polar bear.

[@Gaymangon]

This is the bird from a dream my dad had about giant dancing birds