Kevin Richardson introduces Graham to the big cats

Kevin Richardson, the Lion Whisperer, takes host Graham Bensinger on a tour of his facility in South Africa. Richardson introduces several lions, hyenas, and panthers, and shows the amazing bond he has with these potentially dangerous animals.
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[@onetwothree9]

Why couldn't we have gotten an eight part netflix series about this man instead?

[@King-pv8fk]

Because the people who rule netflix prefers shows like "cuties" over something people actually want

[@deathchronicles6960]

Netflix are flying their shitass to wooss aaass and susss to sass vibe that are scare death for time the endanger on lgbtq will happen more than our food chain dominated species are about to extinct

[@JennyLicious58]

Kevin is one of the most wonderful human on this planet

[@maggiethecat1538]

Yes he is.. 🦁🙏🦁

[@Stan0070]

😂 no he is not, not even close but his ok

[@warrior7478]

Kevin is a man of animals ...if people ll start protecting animals ...earth ll be a perfect place to live with harmony....they r piller of our eco system ....save animal save your life....

[@pnut3844able]

​@@Stan0070 you're wrong, but it's your right to be wrong.

[@gypsyhayes5954]

Kevin Richardson is one bad ass dude with a heart of gold💛

[@geraldinerice5371]

Kevin is a wonderful person, where would the world be without him.

[@dp582]

Same place

[@Afrimusican]

Still spinning

[@vtee361]

Ser Tyrion of House Ray-Ban smart arse.

[@rachelschwebach7566]

I have been a fan of Kevin’s since 2012 when I watched several documentaries about Kevin and the lions. Now, he is famous. I have learned to much about lions, canned hunting, and lion conservation from watching Lion Whisperer TV. Please support the Kevin Richardson Foundation to help buy land for lions and support lion conservation. #onecupforacause.

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

YES!! You will never miss the money, and if we all pitch in, his lions are part of our lives, and legacy!!

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

YES!!

[@kittyshah8547]

Same here. In love with Kevin Richardson and lions for more than 8years

[@mollyparton3975]

I’ve only been a fan for only a few months, but I love watching the animals. I’ve even learned some new things about hyenas. ♥️

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

One Cup for a Cause! Everyone who joins, will never miss the few dollars a month, and gets the warm fuzzy of knowing when you watch these, its thanks to your kindness, and its a joy!!

[@maggiethecat1538]

Kevin made a brilliant Valentines Day video about how a Lions love is different than human love. I get it now. Thankyou Kevin.. Great Valentines Day video on Lion Whisperer TV! Thankyou and Meg for answering that question! All my love to you.. 💝🦁💝

[@user-ll4xf8nk6h]

Animal's love is unconditional whereas human's love is conditional and superficial.

[@heathergarnham9555]

The idea that someone would want to shoot a beautiful cat like Vyestei is absolutely heartbreaking, he is so gorgeous.

[@starlabratcherflannigan1798]

To us they're beautiful and Majestic, Trophy Hunters they're just carpet on the floor or a mount on the wall sickening

[@brieb9750]

Kevin Richardson is one-of-a-kind. I’ve learned so much and have an even MORE appreciation of lions & hyenas bc of this man. 💓🦁

[@kerimahamid4078]

KEVIN ..THE SAVIOUR OF THE LIONS MAY GOD SHOWER HIS CHOICEST BLESSINGS UPON HIM AND HIS QUEST TO SAVE THESE LIONS LUV FROM SRILANKA💘💘

[@Fultonfalcons86]

I have to say Kevin has earned my respect he does our race proud............

[@dianebannister4591]

September 23, 2023 watched this video. It's the first time it came up in my feed. I have watched the Lion Whisperer for about 6 years. This was a very exciting and interesting video with Behind the Scenes. It was so much fun to watch! Thank you Graham for presenting this.

[@deathchronicles6960]

Other people who volunteer with compassion are more likely dominated over the predator.. But Kevin his compassion for their habitat and ability to respect their boundary force the lion to learn his nature and after kevin feels like one small lion two legged member but also start using some force body sign to let them know he is not to be dominated but proud to become as one of them

[@dianebannister4591]

​@@deathchronicles6960 That was an excellent post. Thank you for your perspective.

[@jennydykstra9510]

We all need to take a lesson on compassion from Kevin. He is respectful of the animals and that’s the difference between Kevin and any other “whisperer” out there. All the others, from my viewing experience, want to dominate and show the animal who is boss - Kevin respects the cats and knows that he is a guest in their world. We love you, Kevin.

[@Tinkerginamama]

What an amazing calling Kevin has. They are just such beautiful animals.

[@Brace67]

This guy is amazing and no two ways about it. Love watching him interact with those big cats. Fascinating.

[@bustarogers9990]

I don't look up to many people in life, but there are two people i have the upmost respect for and idolize and i have never even met, one of them is Kevin Richardson and the other is Takis from the Takis shelter. Absolute legends, they honestly give me hope for humanity.

[@daletwin1]

I deeply respect and admire both of them, as well. I rescue feral/stray cats and other animals. I am a huge animal lover and lions are my favorite animals. I also deeply admire Ocean Ramsey. She swims with great white sharks and is trying to spread awareness of their plight and how much we need them. Check her out if you have not done so yet. She also admires Kevin.

[@kelleystephens6752]

Omg I LOVE TAKIS!!! AND KEV TOO!!❤🐶🦁

[@dotdot8395]

Visiting Kevin & his animals is definitely on my bucket list! Isn't it amazing to see him being part of the pride and well use of the relationship to spread the message about canned hunting and issues of captive lions?

[@noniemac]

There is nothing normal in what Kevin Richardson does. And that’s good thing. Normalizing his relationship with all the animals takes away from who they are as wild animals. He treats all of his animals with respect and love and yet doesn’t ever take granted of the bond they share. Kevin is definitely one of a kind.

[@helenclarke4735]

Kevin tries to enter their world, instead of the other way around and the animals respond to it.

[@marthaaxford5660]

Kevin is the best person on earth !!!

[@kekedream]

I love Vayetse, he's my favorite one of Kevin's lion's! So beautiful 😍💓

[@bari2883]

This is whst I came to comment. Isn't he hamdsome. There is just something about his face.

[@nsecchi7811]

It was so tragic that when Vayetse was very young his friend Mfume died. Vayetse grieved horribly.

[@bari2883]

@@nsecchi7811 did he? That's so sad.

[@bari2883]

@isaiah theriault oh no. Ive had same situation with domestic cats and my boy had other cats to keep him company after his brother s death but it didn't help. He mourned his brother so badly as his bro was the brave kitten that always tried new things first he relied heavily on him.😟😐

[@kittyshah8547]

Mine too

[@camelotcat6794]

Great series! Hope it brings much needed awareness. 🇺🇸

[@kikia6611]

Great video, nice to see another perspective than Kevin's own videos. What a humbling experience to be so close to those majestic beings. The canned hunting industry needs to be outlawed....immediately.

[@libelulal6258]

For anyone looking to support a good cause in a financial way, please support this person. What an incredible job he is doing to save this beautiful creatures. He is the most unselfish and dedicated person I’ve ever seen.

[@angelgrl141]

Love the updates Kevin. Your getting that true giggle back. That our Lord... The heart heals. Never forget of course, but does heal. And Amy is right their with you forever! And today, you are playful, proud of the girls & boys, heck... Over these past years, I adore the very our purcocious, always smiling hyenas!!! 🐾💓🙏🙇‍♀️🌟❣️✝️

[@jay71512]

I remember seeing kevin on the news many years ago now and my 1st thought was....i give him 2 years lol. Glad i was wrong!

[@NCPPGpilot]

An excellent complimentary series of videos. We truly enjoy all KR content.

[@UltimoDogLover]

They DO love Kevin. Maybe not a human kind of love. But they love him in their own way. Might still take his head off. But they love him.

[@arkadeepkundu4729]

These cats are so incredibly *FLUFFY*

[@caseylawless3454]

Kevin is one of the most amazing and inspiring people on Earth!!!

[@treasure2behold282]

Canned hunting is plain criminal.

[@antoniabanoczi-gg8te]

Who ever is canned hunting it has to be HANG.!!!!!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

@@antoniabanoczi-gg8te Whomever is caught poaching should be fed to the animals while still alive. If I saw a poacher on fire while driving a water truck, I would not put the fire out, I would not run him over, I would just let him burn.

[@michaelstapleton2768]

An amazing conservationist and a hero to saving Lions and other animals.

[@cherryrose5514]

My God lions r like overgrown affectionate kitty cat!hugging,rubbing,wanting more n more affection🤩🤩🤩

[@gurmeharaulakh9262]

False cats are evil ...lions not

[@pnut3844able]

​@@gurmeharaulakh9262 you're wrong, but it's your right to be wrong.

[@carlyeschumm7401]

Great video Please do more of this type. It both interesting and inviting

[@mollym2955]

Such a wonderful clip fun and informative ... Kevin teaching the plight of the LION... love it.

[@lylylala3747]

This man should live for ever lol I wish him a loooongue Beautiful Live❤

[@UltimoDogLover]

So amazing. Kevin is the best. I wish I could meet these cats too.

[@rashidmusama9988]

Wow! I really love to watch this lions Taking care of And im number one fan of #kevin richardson greetings here in the Philippines 💕( hoping to reply in my comment)💗

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

Go on his website and join for cost of 1 coffee, a month! Its helping the lions and being a member is part of your legacy to help save these beautiful creatures. I am sure you are going to help out! You won't regret it.

[@kelleystephens6752]

Thanks for this, Kev' s place is so awesome and the animals have plenty of room and seam happy!

[@bari2883]

Vayetse is my fav lion of kevins. Bobcat is the most popular but for me I get lost in Vays 👀😍😍😍

[@helenclarke4735]

He's a beauty alright.

[@bari2883]

@Nat Le Yep gabby is great too. They all have their own greatness in their own way. Meg😻😻💕

[@bari2883]

@Leo 007 Do you not ever read comments. All ask for more bobcat and how they love bobcat. Probably because he is more of a vocal lion. Many say Bobcat is their fav. Btw I don't know vayetse's story His expression is gentle yet curious looking Theres just something about his facial expressions that draw me to him? Plz elaborate on his background im very interested to know now you brought it up?

[@bari2883]

@Leo 007 I thought ive watched nearly all of the Kevins vids. I have only been following for about 2yrs but I cant hear horror stories of any animals so maybe the lion ranger would disturb me. Seriously I don't sleep after such stories and it stays with me for days. Its just what i have observed in the commemts most popular lion being Bobcat. Not including lioness's. Even the questionare kev put up most asked for more Bobcat. Come to think of it are you talking about the loss of Vayetses brother? Is that the story you are referring too? If not plz do tell what you mean? Maybe that's why I like him the most as there is something about his face that seems to bare his soul to me???? Idk.

[@bari2883]

@Leo 007 wow amd you think im taking it too far. I just said my fav is Vayetse although bobcat seems the most popular. You asked me why I have the opinion that bobcat is more popular Its just my opinion maybe im wrong as you pointed out. I've azked you 3 times what you mean about Vays story and you wont answer me? Confused as to why you brought it up then. Anyway all good. Peace. 😻👍

[@deyadini2434]

I always see you and you are a great person, God always protects you

[@cherylchaison6363]

True lion whisperer hope he's always around for these animals

[@ruthgunn2487]

Thanks 🦁❤️

[@lyndellstagemyer9711]

They are so cute but dangerous Give all of them a kiss and a hug for me. I love all animals.

[@edwardpinnix249]

These are great interviews!

[@LG-ky6lo]

Love Kevin. Love his Lions ❤️

[@Spirit-Survival365]

From the title of this video I thought Graham was going to be a lion introduced to the other lions. I watched the whole video and only at the end of the video did I realized that Graham was the strange man in the jeep. :-)

[@burtrellglascoe6716]

I love love ❤️ Kevin and the big cats. Kevin is a wonderful human alive GOD bless his heart ♥️ and his family we love 💕 and support what you do in this world and appreciate you ❤️💕😍😘♥️🥰💓💞❣️💗💝👌🏽🙏🏽😇😇😇

[@sarikatimmi]

holy shit. seeing kev next to them really shows the size of the lions. you rarely get to see it bc he is usually the one filming

[@wendyonthefly]

Great interview, we fans of Kev and the lions got to see a kill for the first time for me.

[@violetlove1893]

Such wonderful animals. So beautiful and adorable but very powerful and smart. Thank u for sharing this.

[@cauxzieruffhausen9547]

It's so green! How nice that the drought has ended, at least for now. That thunderstorm was great.

[@tellmemorethx]

@grahambensinger Did you notice Bobcat's paws around Kevin's leg when he was giving him the catnip? I'm sure he had them around his leg the entire time he was laying next to him. I've seen it in other video's and always look when new ones are posted. True love and brothers. I loved the interview and have watched it many times...you did a great job. Really got into Kevin's full story which is so important. Love your other interviews as well....your style is refreshing. Stay safe.

[@DarlyFofa]

Vayetsi caught a pray all on his own. That was awesome.

[@LBrooks80]

Bobcat is gorgeous!!!! Kevin is the REAL deal where is Netflix?

[@pnut3844able]

It's too wholesome for them, they only want controversy like the tiger queen

[@shonagiffen4913]

Love the Lions and Love Super hero Kevin !

[@nathaliemarignale9420]

Merci pour tout ce travail que vous faites pour ces animaux Mr Richardson, on voit qu' ils sont heureux et épanouis. Bobcat est mon préféré ♡☆♡.

[@krisaaron5771]

I didn't know the big cats enjoyed catnip! Do they get as silly on it as our housecats?

[@woodcr5]

Kris Aaron yes they do. I re ember watching one of Kevin’s past videos where he gave them catnip and explained how they react.

[@edwardkim6071]

I didn't either until Kevin explained that the "lion's Grimace" is a sign of satisfaction from catnip or certain animal manure that acts like catnip

[@ghostemane6317]

@@edwardkim6071 actually they do that to pick up scents

[@bethcause5526]

To GypsyHayes: I agree, he has a certain "realness" about him, a particular one of a "kindness".🎧🤳🐕🦴🐈👏💜

[@deathchronicles6960]

He trust them before his heart even beat for himself❤. His compassion that comes with unexplainable experience is what wild predator lover lack to reach this level of spirit where human always interest to dominate the predator.unlike Kevin learning the body language signal order to follow and let them test his true spirit by pushing kevin to where he draw his limit clearly by his strongly force body language force the lion sharing their spirit out of their will and respect..

[@patriciamartinez5836]

Amazing honor to meet any wild animal. They are so magnificent

[@donnacouch7430]

I bet Adam was the same with the animals in the garden ! love it

[@jeremybr2020]

LMAO!! Oh man that was a good one.........oh, wait........Were you being serious?????

[@donnacouch7430]

@@jeremybr2020 go away STUPID !! in the beginning it was GOD THE BEGINNING AND THE END !!! Adam and eve were in the garden with all of the animals !! Adam named the animals and was always there with them !! go away !!

[@jeremybr2020]

@@donnacouch7430 LOL Holy shit that is some funny shit right there. It's the definition of IRONY in all its glory. Calling someone else stupid and then proceed to say the most ignorant bat shit dumbassery comment. I'm still trying to figure out if you're a child or if you're just another indoctrinated fool.

[@daletwin1]

@@jeremybr2020 There is ALWAYS someone like YOU that gets so triggered if someone else happens to mention God. It NEVER fails. Live and let live. Let people believe what they want to. What's it to you?

[@jeremybr2020]

@@daletwin1 A couple of things.......first off, it's a free internet and as such I can say whatever I want to. And they can choose to reply if they want to, or not. Now I do my best to have thoughtful discussions as much as humanly possible. But on occasion I will give a smart ass comment to something I thought sounded ridiculous. This thread being that case. Now all that being said, you are either not from America or you've been living under a rock. Or most likely, you're just a typical American Christian, and as such you're ignorant beyond belief. Because if you know anything at all about America, for you to say "Live and let live. Let people believe what they want to." In one of the most religiously dominated countries in the world, with Christianity. A religion who for decades has had its believers saying shit like......" If you don't believe in Jesus then just take your Buddha statue, your yarmulke, your prayer rug, and your heathen elephant monkey gods and get out of my country. This country was founded as a Christian nation!! And don't be trying to teach that evil evolution crap to our children either!! " And this is just the other religions Im talking about. Atheist in the US and around the world have had it far worse. So you can take that Live and let live bullshit else where. Because I know better.

[@kenmartin5375]

Amazing Man...

[@ayina111]

From Kevin video that change my perspective about hyena. And I learn so much from him.

[@robbymitchell805]

Vayetse is one stunning boy 🦁

[@moxiedrapo2391]

Much love to Kev for all you do for your animals❤️ What heartless human would want to shoot an animal as beautiful as Vayetse???? CANNED HUNTING IS A CRIME AGAINST LIONS AND HAS TO STOP!!!

[@saloniaurora]

You're fearless!

[@moniquebousseau966]

Comme vous les aimez ces superbes fauves et comme vous nous les faites aimer. Bravo Mr Richardson pour ces vidéos qui nous réconcilient avec les humains.

[@ludmilalapshinaabramina6950]

The best..😊❤❤❤

[@julyfalconi6017]

All the 21 dislike are from Circus owners and poachers of this beautiful creatures

[@lestermiller2717]

When I first saw your videos I kept trying figure out where the Bob cat was that you where talking about. It took me sometime to figure out you named the one lion Bob cat that was funny.

[@brandondavenport6147]

Awesome

[@frantucker608]

Fun, thanks!!

[@jenniferpauk5505]

I love Bobcat

[@markbilodeau3312]

This so well organized wild life sanctuary 💪👍

[@kittyshah8547]

Kevin Richardson is the best. He knows what is he doing. Point well made by Kevin that don't humanize the lions..they don't work like that. 👍👍👍

[@Hina-nq9pn]

Bobcat!! 😍

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Was that Vayetse that caught a warthog? Good kitty!💕🦁💕

[@IndomitableT]

Katherine Uribe. We have the same question! I am also wondering if he caught it on his own or with help from Livy and/or Ginny or that he is claiming what he did not even catch himself. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤔

[@IndomitableT]

Graham Bensinger, what you call: “panthers”, in the description of this video are in fact black leopards🧐🐆🤝

[@nyny8970]

That's exactly what a panther is, a black leopard!

[@IndomitableT]

Ny Ny. Well, no not really. Bear with me, while I try to explain. Most people who call a black leopard a panther usually call a black jaguar also a panther, and they are by all means not the same species, although they are in the same family of carnivorous mammals. Jaguars and leopards do not even share the same continent: the jaguar lives in the Americas, and the leopard in Africa scattered all the way to the Far East of Asia. The exact classification is: Family: Felidae - cats; Subfamily: Pantherinae - big cats; Genus: Panthera - big cats; in which Panthera tigris is a tiger; Panthera leo is a lion; Panthera onca is a jaguar; Panthera pardus is a leopard; Panthera uncia is a snow leopard. I hope this helps to understand the context of my previous correction🐅🦁🐆🐾😆

[@helenclarke4735]

@@IndomitableT Panther as he is using it is an umbrella term including cats with a dark melanistic gene. It's not an exact classification. Same continent or not, black jaguars of S America and black leopards in SA are panthers.

[@dawnevans0602]

You make it look so easy, that it makes me want to get a lion!

[@jenniferpauk5505]

Butt bump lol love it

[@relevantinformation6655]

What Kev didn’t mention is that any day spent with the Hyenas = LAUNDRY DAY ... 🤭 ;)

[@misscand9128]

I love Vayetse

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

dont go in there Graham.. your a good interviewer and i've seen a lot of crazy youtube footage 🤣

[@josianeraphaelle.sieuros9857]

👍🦁👑❤️🌷.Formidable.

[@jobond3317]

I'm so with Kevin, loins don't anthropomorphic but once in a while, one does come along. What the loin called Christian after rehabilitating from London to Africa and after some went to find him. Which they did when Christian saw he came and now fully grown jumped up and hugged them. Surely this is true affection???anyone want to add

[@marLamaDeo]

They can be affectionate in the same way ‘domesticated’ pets can, but similarly you can see animals like this kill even their siblings in captivity after years of being together, it’s not the same as a human relationship

[@darthvidetur218]

@@marLamaDeo Well, technically, don't we humans do that too? Domestic abuse, violence, murder, etc.? Family members kill each other all the time, sadly.

[@marLamaDeo]

Darth Videtur yep

[@jobond3317]

rikoLas just a general comment up till Jane Goodwill did her groundbreaking field studies into chimpanzees animals we're thought as the noble species. Jane found human behaviour mirrored in chimpanzees. They will kill their own and eat them even within their troop. All parts of human nature can be found in mammals

[@justcruisina1ong]

The background music is really annoying.

[@helliwe2761]

I love hyenas with all my heart

[@elexis3728]

Side note, Kevin is so handsome!

[@brieb9750]

R.I.P. Amy 🦁💓🦁💓

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Big KR fan

[@gionathan3760]

Good👍

[@marcuspowers5914]

Is that rock hollow and open on the other side? How did it get there?

[@lisahatton5718]

Witch lion was it that cought the warthog?? He definitely looked like a happy guy...Thank you for the video... Sending love from Ohio USA.. #lionsrule... 🦁🦁 🦁🦁 🦁🦁 🦁🦁 🦁🦁 🦁

[@kelleystephens6752]

It's so cool that they know how to hunt successfully!!👍❤

[@camelotcat6794]

It was Vayetsi.

[@poweredbymoonlight9869]

@@kelleystephens6752 They know how to instincively. Humans don't need to train a lion or any other cat or hyena to hunt. Kevin confirmed that as well in one of his own videos.

[@lisahatton5718]

Kevin Richardson,AKA the lion's best friend...

[@NxDoyle]

Kev, you make "anthropomorphise" a harder word to say than it already is.

[@helenclarke4735]

Maybe for him it is.

[@orietpatrick5690]

So nice i wish to be touch the lion too so sweet our better work there

[@kainkabil6393]

when you actively really work with animals you can not be a negative person. no ill feelings, no depression or mental state illness.

[@staceywilliams2098]

Wow! He makes that look like he's playing with little Kitty's! I know better! Wild can turn on you at any time for no reason!

[@maryreynolds5310]

Kewl!

[@chichesterbuilders]

I would be wearing a shark suit, from head to toe

[@aliseanicole]

I see most people say he shouldn’t keep the animals captive but they still literally know how to hunt his pet lion caught a whole animal

[@cagrant4472]

Kevin Richardson does not have PET lions. He has some close friends who are lions.

[@helenclarke4735]

They are not pets, they are tame for him and him only, no one else rolls around with them except that guy that used to be with George and Yame.