Lion Man: Kevin Richardson | South Africa

Broadcast: 20 November 2011 on Today Tonight, Seven Network, Australia.
Tim travels to South Africa to meet Kevin Richardson who truly dances with death. His love and obsession is lions and they love him back but they wanted to tear Tim apart ...
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[@joshuaxiong2790]

“I might piss one of em off and they may take my head off, but so be it” *Absolute Legend*

[@fr7699]

The best note on the documentary. Just ready.

[@astridvigil8158]

-DIO

[@benjaminmathew289]

**Everyone liked that**

[@rinreborn7364]

The legend

[@iamgroot4706]

Yup, there are all kinds of legends in this world.

[@kanwarsinghgill1298]

This guy has planet size balls.

[@alexthelitaf1549]

Kanwar Singh Gill 😂😂

[@shreyanshayanger1392]

This joke never dies😂😂

[@satyendrsingh6071]

😂😂😂😂

[@Ezio15147]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@tuanz8009]

Kanwar Singh Gill .I.

[@adamdesanti6713]

Kevin is like the living embodiment of the term: "Do not try this at home." He can do this because he's raised many of them from birth and has bonded with the prides for years. Truly one of the few people on planet Earth who can do this. Simply extraordinary imagery here. More than a metric-tonne of lions collapsing on top of him! Just incredible.

[@deathchronicles6960]

His compassion and courage is what most lionlovers failed to become true kindred spirit

[@kdee8166]

This guy is truly amazing. He not only cares for the welfare of the lions and other Big Cats, but he actively strives to make the world a better place for them. I couldn’t admire him more.

[@josephdonais4778]

Easily enough said from an armchair as a posed to stepping out and being eaten.

[@kdee8166]

@@josephdonais4778 I said I admire him, how can that be criticised? I live in London too and there's not too many lions walking around the streets right now. I can't see how me praising his efforts means I think I could do it myself - of course I don't.

[@carmenrodon1121]

Courageous noble man

[@markorollo.]

@@josephdonais4778 opposed*

[@ammarkhan9812]

This guy has lions as friends, And here i got some friends as snakes 🐍

[@nathuramgoatse4325]

That's nice too😂🤣

[@ammarkhan9812]

@@nathuramgoatse4325 yeah im so lucky 😂

[@asharullah353]

What are friends?

[@ammarkhan9812]

@@asharullah353 Doston ko friends boltay hain.

[@asharullah353]

@@ammarkhan9812 Meray kiyo nahi hay

[@czimano1749]

Imagine you get into a fight with him and he brings his squad

[@sarbinongteron4234]

🤣

[@jk-jn6173]

LMAO you dead💀💀💀

[@rodriguesmarieconcession4130]

@Wdbdb jsbd lmaoo imagine its a prank, you both get into a fight and he brings his squad, then before you tell him its a prank you get eaten by his squad lmfao

[@cannotbeblankso5972]

And also Imagine I have A rifle..

[@carlosfh04_gamesyt70]

He like “hm you called my mum gay? GO GET’EM BOIS”

[@novalong]

"Don't have any regrets, I live a no regrets policy in my life..." That really made me think, I wish more people felt that way. Kevin Richardson is legendary, just like Steve Irwin, they are animal heroes!

[@deathchronicles6960]

Their rare compassion is highly respected

[@rajputrajput2344]

He is a fearless guy.He thinks nothing happens and so he grows more confident and the big cats likes his way of communicating with them. But I think it is really amazing and appreciating at the same time.

[@Kado1609]

no hes not... you dont understand the man basicly bonded with them from youth they are basicly hes family hes part of the pack... its not about being fearless its about knowledge

[@josephdonais4778]

Try it for yourself.

[@isaacsmith6878]

​@@Kado1609 ahem....It's called a Pride

[@carolynsevilla8255]

I pray that God will give him the longest life so that he will be able to care for these lions for as long as he lives.

[@adityamittal8557]

Lol lions average life span is 15

[@thepizzashaverisen5631]

aditya mittal rip

[@caiorocha5377]

So do I

[@vinitasindhu5525]

What if the lions kill him?

[@carolynsevilla8255]

@Vinita Sindhu Have you watched the videos? He only mingles with those he took care of since birth or very young age. How could you entertain such thoughts?

[@tariq00741]

No amount of money or a rich lifestyle can bring this happiness.

[@sreeharimachavaram3]

Absolutely

[@ainaelferaysha5193]

ok

[@karingroszeibl216]

Yeees, man! Words, more worth than gold! True, man, true! An amazing man, he does the best job in the world

[@divyasingh4505]

Totally !!!

[@peppa7926]

@Derick F hook me up with a cub too, I want a polar bear though.

[@prathameshbhambure]

For the first time in my life, I've felt love toward lions like never before. Thanks to Kevin. Kudos!

[@naveedkhan8023]

I have been watching him for 10 years. It is amazing how much lions love him.

[@djthevj]

napping with lions must be the most protected feeling ever xD

[@kamariyanelson3640]

I wouldn't be able to sleep. Might wake up and try to have me for breakfast.

[@rishabhpartap]

But never dare to have a nap with a Mule..

[@kacperwojton2372]

But they might get abducted by aliens and they the hyenas will eat me

[@afenismama]

*nerve wrecking

[@daphanemcconnell5662]

Rishabh Partap why not nap?

[@yellow-_-toaster5627]

“I like living life, not just existing.” That hit me in the feels.

[@vertshus7620]

Well, I am just existing :'^(

[@prokopf-9332]

Great words to live by. If these words hit you (like they hit me) there is a reason. I wasted some of my best years to comfort zone and psychological problems. Ive had enough time just chilling. Doing stuff ist good!

[@TheLenny655]

Do I even exist at this point

[@danas5846]

@@TheLenny655 fr

[@matthewplaysgames4752]

@@TheLenny655 I was asking my friend that same question just now about myself. And about him.

[@marionfriedenthal7352]

I have such respect for Kevin. His relationship with his lions is breathtaking.

[@nelsonanthony1386]

Hello marion

[@morganbarfield108]

When he first got out there and they heard them were like “HES HERE! OUR BESTIES IS BACK!” And they started running towards him 😩😩😩 so precious

[@user-gk4vn4rp8w]

hello how are You 🐤🐤

[@dharanisoundarapandian6587]

It's cute how the Lions don't realize how big they are and try sitting on him lol

[@kunju2844]

yes

[@puleiwangshukonyakpuleikon458]

Fry

[@YoubiYoann]

@@bmatt2252 Yeah, A cat that can kill you while playing

[@aboorvaa2810]

Ama...

[@namjoononbicycle]

😂😂😂 it's super cute ❤️❤️

[@thiko9260]

This guy is slapping a lion, meanwhile I'm afraid of being alone in the dark...

[@sarahtallest5950]

😂🤣

[@luzi3161]

same here bud lol im so lonly.....

[@sl9wdive]

Fun Fact : its not that we are afraid of being alone in the dark, rather we are afraid that we are NOT alone in the dark

[@thonchol9595]

😂😂😂😂

[@uselesssonaofabitch]

best comment so far

[@AK-xj8lg]

There is none like Kevin Richardson. Incredible!

[@libancheillini-im5dx]

The one and only DEAN Scneider

[@imGhost07]

Dean also bro

[@angelmurphy9262]

​@libancheillini-im5dx I agree, I actually enjoy Dean more. His relationship with his lions seem more genuine

[@mabellazaro706]

So admirable indeed. He gets you feel his heartbeat just by watching his videos. He deserves a renown recognition for his exemplary works❤🎉🎉

[@user-bl1tv9ld5l]

Deam es el mejor porque les da mucho amor tiempo y respeto este Kevin es más frío con los gatitos pero están muy guapos todos sería genial que ce uniera a Deam con todos sus leones 🦁 wooooooooooo avefría como ce llevarían entre sí

[@cherylchaison6363]

God bless him there are countless people in the world that has no concern for animals. I wish there were more Kevin's.

[@nelsonanthony1386]

Hello Cheryl hw are you doing

[@andy52709]

Owning that much land and choosing to dedicate it as an animal/nature reserve is so phenomenally humble and respectable, bless this man.

[@aasirhussain]

Well said mate !

[@garbanzobaen]

and he was actually having a lot of financial problems at that time. he really fought hard to keep the sanctuary going.

[@drlil6110]

Owning ???no motherfuckrs you stool it .

[@jesuskia4869]

@@drlil6110 is all for a reason bro some how it will work for nature and lions the past is the past and the present is the present,, live life bro cuz mfs with money don't care about any human being

[@labism269]

if lions had accepted me as part of their clique i would never hang with people again!

[@daniellaortiz8753]

💯

[@michaelahass2695]

Ohhh, don t say this !

[@indirabapireddy9529]

same feeling

[@BB-dk3fd]

Me too I wouldn’t yhooo

[@anirudhashahide1408]

@mola choda and I want to part of dogs pride

[@mani-xc9rs]

It’s sad coming back and seeing how many of his furry friends have since passed away. RIP❤️

[@sostoney]

crying watching the part about kevin meeting two lion cubs who both changed his life, that was meg and amy :(( RIP amy

[@katharineforsyth1870]

They probably see him as the family pet

[@ethanruzic8071]

Yeah probably

[@htkggk5897]

this comment made me laugh 😂😂

[@guwoppbryce2138]

Jade Hill 😂😂

[@nenidlc3954]

😂😂😂

[@povesx]

Yo I’m dead😂😂😂😂

[@lenziany]

He EARNED their trust for years and years.. No wonder he doesnt need any gun or weapon to be around them.. Respect to this man, who dedicated his entire life...entire time for these amazing animals.. I wish i could be this dedicated to my boring work behind desk.. 😂😂

[@haneefullah9193]

Hi

[@eliteinventor]

I bet they would protect him also

[@dazza944]

Amazing. I even questioned my own life after watching this...... I wanna be a lion man 😩

[@homesteadnewbie1905]

Echie LN oh my god You give me Laughing loud like Crazy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aristotels_aristotals]

He has pepper spray. And he was about to use it. 9:28

[@halloweenallyearround4889]

I'd love to be adopted by a pride. In the mean time this is giving me serotonin. Such beautiful beasts. They seem like the best cuddle buddies. Hats off to Kevin. Thank you for raising awareness about them and about other gorgeous species.

[@PanjshirAfg]

This guy has a such a great soul.. God bless him to keep doing what he does best...

[@rabekahsan632]

*No matter how cool you are* *You'll never be as cool as this guy.* Edit: whoa! Thanks for the likes guys.

[@WadeWilson-]

At least I managed to pet a lion. Cuz I'm a vet ;) But she was heavily sedated

[@alaottokie7486]

He just cant quite be cooler than the guy with an arctic beast he plays with. Polar bear pet

[@damianmiceta4685]

I was the 666th like

[@rabekahsan632]

@@conorjhonson5222 anime profile picture? You're opinions don't matter.

[@conorjhonson5222]

@@rabekahsan632 Fuck you . Eat my green veggies of broccolis

[@mustaphachekroun37]

This guy: touches lion Lion: sure no problem Me: walks past a dog Dog: SO YOU'VE CHOSEN DEATH

[@bred.5991]

SAME. I would love to have Kevin's Job but I wouldn't be able to hide my fear. Big dogs scare me let alone big cats

[@mopholoshimabaso9966]

Broken English

[@mustaphachekroun37]

@@mopholoshimabaso9966 where? Im from Netherlands so :P

[@mdtufajol526]

hahaha.......

[@mouthbreather280]

You copied this from another video.

[@user-ss1pw6oh1k]

Невероятная любовь,это восхитительно,какое доверие человеку!

[@btspavedthewaythefact157]

People like him is rare, not every people can fo this It is amazing

[@gdisla3879]

I'm struggling training my dog and this guy slapping the lions when they're being bad, holy tits.

[@paobologna]

:D

[@LobsterBurrito]

You should get a lion then.

[@Scorpio-bh3ch]

LobsterBurrito 😂😂😂😂😂😂👌

[@alexsobless69]

ex de 😂😂😂, it's grace..funny u.

[@sudhanvamahamuni3191]

ex de hunnn

[@dougcarden9663]

This guy really risks his life to show how lions arent just monsters, out of his love for them what an absolute legend id have a drink with him any day

[@damlybe7024]

Dude he is just a one in a million case.He probably raised and mouth fed all those lion and they probably think he is part of their pride.Nothing more nothing less.If it was you or me we woulb be dinner for them.They arent monsters they are just wild animals.We cant change the fact that they eat meat and by meat i mean every type of meat.They arent meant for petting .He is just a very proffesional man who happened to raise them when they were cubs

[@ReformedWhiteKnight]

Doug Carden - I never thought they are just monsters. What makes you believe people think they are just monsters? Most people would be afraid to get near a lion of course - but that’s like out of respect for the power they have. Most people adore lions as the ‘kings‘ of animals.

[@damlybe7024]

@@ReformedWhiteKnight That doesnt change the fact that they are natural born carnivorous killers.They are cool to watch but thats as far as it goes.Lets not forget that lions are at the top of the food chain.They eat whatever animal they want without being eaten by another bigger animal

[@ReformedWhiteKnight]

@@damlybe7024 I understand this fully, but that doesn't make them monsters. Monsters and demons are a different kind altogether ;-)

[@dougcarden9663]

@@ReformedWhiteKnight well you know, a lot of people assume things, and i think its a fair statement to say that a lot of people think that lions and tigers and similar animals are just predators that kill everything that moves, although i dont i think that i know a couple of people who do and this video showed them otherwise you know?

[@debragonzales5387]

I HAVE ALOT OF RESPECT FOR THIS MAN, HE IS DOING WHAT HE LOVES. I LOVE ANIMALS...BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, STRENGTH, RESPECT.

[@lindacurrie2601]

This is how I first met Kevin and his prides. On Nat Go, if I remember correctly. It has to be at least 13/15 years ago. I was totally enthralled than and still am watching him on Utube today. He's a special human and that is rare. ❤🇦🇺

[@user-fm9ej4yt6y]

This man: **plays with lion like a dog** Meanwhile me: **run away from a goose while screaming**

[@foreverlookingforanswers222]

I grew up on a farm. The goose and roosters and turkeys are extremely aggressive jumping on your head to attack you viciously. Same goes with hens that lie their eggs. We kept our hen inside the house. I had to tiptoe cause she was very sensitive to noise and any step I made was like walking around a bomb mine. Far more dangerous than a lion.

[@jazzyzackson7008]

@@foreverlookingforanswers222 hahaha.. it seems like i'm warching mr. bean😁😅🤣😂

[@sorataev1272]

lol 😂

[@Atzuyr]

😂 my sister over here running away from a 4 week old puppy

[@jadynakistrife9884]

Me: running away from a leech/maggot that was 5 feet away from me. Also me: cooed at snakes and spiders and lions. Everyone around me: wtf is wrong with this girl?

[@AlamBarzakh99]

While I’m struggling to make peace with my street cats

[@prauw]

AlamBarzakh99 lmfao

[@immadomenow]

This is quite hilarious 😂

[@megaball-ps8tq]

lol

[@desipunjaban9197]

@@megaball-ps8tq haha

[@juniort0451]

Then they started running away

[@Aslam388]

I like living life, not just existing.” That hit me in the feels.

[@nicoleallen1077]

This made me cry it's so beautiful just goes to show that just cuz there's so many different things in this world that doesn't mean they all have to be terrifying

[@samuelebaglio00]

This guy slaps lions Nature: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@xanqai8984]

samuele baglio you spell lions with y Teacher: “Am I a joke to you”

[@samuelebaglio00]

@@xanqai8984 Sorry i am italian 😂😅

[@xanqai8984]

samuele baglio oh no need for the sorry it’s ok

[@3332221000]

So original!

[@Kenneth-rh8xj]

What part , im too lazy to watch yhe whole thing

[@scobe2812]

This man is an absolute legend. Stay stay safe mate, the animal kingdom needs people like you.

[@michaelahass2695]

Like Dean Schneider...same passion for lions...

[@goatedmofo1637]

michaela Hass love that dude too, these guys are awesome protecting these lions

[@xDinomanx]

You should check out Kevin Richardson's youtube channel if you haven't already (The Lion Whisperer), he puts up videos of his interactions with the animals all the time and in very good quality too.

[@wynzelsantiago6306]

dean schneider is the real legend.

[@veroniquebovington8178]

So true ❤️💖

[@omidahmadzai2690]

I watched this whole video with a huge smile on my face, so beautiful to see lions actually can express love to a human.

[@kbc9340]

Omg, Meg and Amy are so cute as cubs. I have not watched the earliest stuff in forever. Kev is amazing. What he does for his lions is nothing short of saintly. Xx

[@flanker909]

"Let go of my leg or I'll pull your tongue out"... Lion:" oops sorry mate"

[@fleuger99]

Many of his lions he has raised from cubs so they know and trust him.

[@streakyanchovy]

They're probably cubs that have been rejected by their parents or rescued from poachers

[@emjay1249]

Still no guarantee they behave like this wizh him tho. It takes a lot of patience and skill to live like Kevin Richardson

[@mawarwati9224]

this guy know what he is doing,he'll not jumping on to the field without any knowledge about the animal altho accident can happen anytime.thats how the grizzly man died,naivety.

[@escapementalprison]

You are witnessing exactly what the ancients did.

[@willysunata2529]

Actually lion behaviors is just same as my cat hahaha

[@jasonjones6985]

I’ve always had a way to connect with animals, I can feel their energy and sentiment. This guy has that power level x50

[@voiceofreezn8018]

Probably more like 50,000..just a guess 😅

[@grace-shantif2073]

Yes I've had a more empathetic understanding with - to and from , animals than I experience with most people ❤😊

[@BrainyAnimal]

Kevin has earned the trust of these apex predators, allowing him to enter their world with a rare sense of harmony. 🦁

[@1wannabee1]

Kevin is such a very fortunate person. When he says there, 'I like 'living my life rather than existing', just how many of us can say that? RESPECT.

[@wildjames]

anyone can say that, because everyone's definition of living my life is different. weirdo

[@1wannabee1]

@@wildjames I stand by my comment. If YOU are incapable of 'understanding' what I said? THAT is your problem.(and you call ME the weirdo?) pmfpl. Oh and NO, MOST people can NOT say the same as what Kevin does here. THAT is simply FACT!!!!

[@wildjames]

@@1wannabee1 sure I can. I like living my life rather than existing. There, I said it. You asked how many of us can say that? I just did. Dumbass.

[@1wannabee1]

@@wildjames (lol). You really are something else.Pft

[@1wannabee1]

@@alfatehrasyid3712 (thats easy for YOU to say) :)

[@infinitygamer8525]

Me cant talk to girls Him: talks to lions

[@NotMyAccount]

he teaches lions how to get the lioness xD

[@akashchowdhury1786]

U really think talking to lions is more difficult?

[@faithlessgr]

oh boy just talking to girls is the easy part, the part that comes after that, that's a whole other story...

[@ndronikusri1992]

@@vablo7198 actually he only raised 2 but he is with 39 lions now

[@crucestown8677]

INFINITY GAMER 852 lion females are sexy

[@Geraldine.kittens.cats.48]

Thank you for your time and compassion. We need more cat lovers like you

[@Morticia_Graveson]

I literally cried watching this. ❤️

[@ennob1]

This man is saving one of our natural Wonders. Respect

[@mrbrightside7193]

🙏👏👏👏👏

[@kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642]

Wait. How?

[@lukeb6341]

kattrinka barrett delongchamp by breeding them and letting them into the wild 😂 duh

[@madjafa524]

Check out dean Schneider (more recent) he is pretty amazing 🤩

[@kattrinkabarrettdelongcham6642]

@@lukeb6341 Whichever way you look at it, releasing captive-raised/human habituated big cats into the wild is irresponsible and unsuccessful.. To learn how to survive, wild cubs undergo an 18 to 24 month apprenticeship under their mother’s tutelage. Even so, about half don’t make it to adulthood, succumbing to hunger, disease, natural calamities or aggression from other big cats. The challenges are even greater for cubs raised by human surrogate parents. A captive big cat that is released into an area inhabited by its wild cousins stands a high chance of getting into a territorial fight with a member of its own species. Such fights can result in severe injuries, or even death, to one or both contestants, negating any perceived benefits of the rehabilitation exercise. And unlike wild big cats, who give humans a wide berth and rarely pose any threat, hand-raised predators are extremely dangerous to humans because they not only have no fear of people, but in fact associate them with food. A hungry, ‘rehabilitated’ big cat will not hesitate to approach a human settlement in search of food, and kill livestock or even people, inviting retribution. Such retaliation, which usually takes the form of poisoning kills, may result in the deaths of many big cats in the area, including those that have never harmed any humans. Thus, rather than doing any good, releasing captive bred and born zoo and "sanctuary" big cats into the wild actually does a lot of harm to the species and it's numbers by increasing conflict and worsening community hostility towards the animals in general. Zoo breeding programs do very very little good and a lot of harm in practice.

[@markuspettersen707]

he pulls the tail, give face slaps and pulls the tongue. What an absolute mad lad!

[@deepalall647]

He has to put them in their place.Lions can sense fear,if he shows fear they will end his life in few seconds.He acts as one of them.

[@alvarogaviellambestxd4188]

Who punya lion with DIS bulu bulu kalo punya gift me oke

[@FrankyboyFloyd]

This guy is a true legend! He is blessed. A pure exemple that if you respect nature, you may have respect in return.

[@gachablox6936]

The lions are like.. "HE'S MINE HE'S MINE!!!" "NO HE'S MINE" 😂😂😂😂

[@yumileraymundo2042]

Itz_ Xena the lioness

[@venoxzavier2440]

And ur mine🤣🤣

[@jamesmanuel8517]

Veno Xzavier FBI: "Hol up!" 👮

[@jameshoward8034]

@@venoxzavier2440 (≖︿≖ )

[@gachablox6936]

@@venoxzavier2440 -v- I have a bf

[@SanKoCdramaOST]

"I am living life, not existing life." Beautiful mindset.

[@Leo_612]

Kevin Richardson is someone I look up to 🙏🏽

[@tomknight4159]

Every interaction brings a little tiny tear to my eye nature is wonderful

[@seilrang]

I couldn't stop my tears from falling watching this.. He was a volunteer and adopted the whole lion species.. What a heart he has..

[@bmp2791]

You should check his youtube channel the lion whisperer!

[@numberone-kb2kh]

Whole lion pride, not species

[@jawick5150]

❄️

[@polosingerfire]

I can't even get a girlfriend but this man got 6 lion friends and he be kissing the lions girlfriends and rubbing their back...wtf

[@void7790]

😂😂😂

[@flyguy7764]

marcos gerst Lmfao

[@jefftheminion7484]

The lion girls are cheating on there boyfriend lion with him and the boyfriends don't even see it

[@peeksmarkiua]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VinceSyc]

Lmao

[@leila6391]

I can’t stop crying this world needs 900,000,,000 of him

[@ghostbanni6810]

Three male lions, together, cuddling up to one dude is just what I wanna se on KZbin

[@defencebangladesh4068]

beautiful

[@Saraa05__a]

Brothers......

[@CoolDevil]

pervert

[@monicakasiwa4146]

Follow his channel

[@thomaschongs3456]

@Anarchist if you wanna know something it takes a real man to get gay with a lion, i bet you'll have a hard time finding that on the internet.

[@tonyo.r6585]

“I like living life, not just existing”... I felt that.

[@thewonderer9551]

I loved it 😊

[@natevm7888]

Besides Kevin there's only one other guy in the world I've seen that can do this and that's Dean Schneider. Amazing to watch from the safety of my couch.

[@SchneizelMDan]

"Literally *slaps* a lion and pull lion's tongue out" Nature and Evolution: am I a joke to you?

[@brendaseigler3923]

Maybe that is what they understand coming from him.

[@straytonox1492]

@@justinn7777 please go to school, male and female are SAME species

[@straytonox1492]

@@justinn7777 I am not English but I can easily say that you say bullshit

[@shivavrd2154]

@@justinn7777 you arrogant and ignorant being!

[@SanilJadhav711]

@@justinn7777 Bro you dumb af, facts and logic don't care about your feelings Evolution is as real as you being alive right now

[@yburenyabal1447]

I know it's cliche but I really wanted to cry by just watching this animal hugging him, kissing him.......It's so sweet.

[@dreamworld9328]

yaaa I feel that too😋😋😋

[@imdadshah2980]

bec you are a zebra :p

[@amalrajan9915]

Same here

[@aerohula8596]

You should try it

[@moniquemitchell5092]

Ybur Enyabal I did cry....right now!! 😓

[@debragonzales4307]

WE MUST PROTECT THEM FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS....BEAUTIFUL

[@Ariakamandanu.]

This is called the power of love... Love can change everything....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@karizun1275]

him: *vibin with lions* my Chihuahua: *breathes* Me: this is the end

[@kavulinyali81]

Chihuahuas are dangerous!

[@bakudeku5169]

😂😂 honestly I'd rather be friends with big dogs than small dogs.. Small dogs aren't chill😂

[@ffffgttr3149]

بطل الاسود وضواري

[@cam6186]

kari zun lol

[@kaeceel9043]

this dude must be strong to be able to stand up still when the lion like hugs him lol

[@tonkinjeezus6626]

Kaecee L very

[@abosalti4642]

Have you seen how thick his calves are?

[@Pulsonar]

Kaecee L I noticed that, a hug and greet like that would break any other grown mans bones. This bloke definitely knows how to break the impact because of his long association with them

[@tonkinjeezus6626]

Pulsonar it wouldn’t break a grown man’s bones, maybe of a child’s. Human bodies aren’t as fragile as you think, it’s our skin that is pretty fragile compared to these animals

[@xdadev]

@@tonkinjeezus6626 Not really. A leap from lion can break the bones of a full grown buffalo. The lions here are just not using any force as they see him friendly.

[@goldiekildea2924]

That white lion that had his mouth around your leg is beautiful! The way that you handle them and they are for the most part are gentle and loving with you is amazing!

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

Im speechless. Nothing short of amazing. I feel better for watching.

[@ash574]

The lions : *Humans are small funny and cute creatures*

[@rizkylagi2349]

😂

[@hmmukisa9297]

😂😂😂😂

[@skv292002]

☺👍

[@songoku-xp4md]

🤣🤣🤣😂🤘🤘🏼🤣🤙

[@diajengdyah]

😂☺

[@dudezeeey4773]

Kevin:pulls lions tail and runs Lion:is okay with it Me:touched my cats tail Cat: so you have chosen death

[@letsgochamp4054]

Aditya N Bharadwaj no my male cat is reacting the same way

[@rohitadmin7844]

Hey ru kidding🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂.lollol

[@mazmaz1130]

@Vimukthi Lakshan ok this is epic

[@kaabii__]

@Vimukthi Lakshan 🤣🤣🤣

[@ayxd1386]

@Jeff Sharp yes true

[@jesusis4life1]

Oh wow, my favorite cat the Lions. They are so beautiful! If you respect the animals and respect there play ground they will respect you. And of course you have to use your head that God gave you. Thank you Tim for showing this video of the lions I can watch them all the time. God bless you and thank you for caring for them.

[@nelsonanthony1386]

Hello Celina james Hw are you doing

[@samidcarlos9434]

Une émotion terrible pas seulement pour vous monsieur , pour nous aussi télé spectateur. Merci à vous monsieur

[@roshnelson4346]

Did my guy just slap a damn lion? 9:36 Balls of vibranium

[@saskiax2642]

Rosh Nelson HMMM maybe because the MALE lion who can bite down with 3000 pounds of Force has his hand in his mouth

[@roshnelson4346]

Saskia x oh yeah yeah

[@dudeno9899]

@mr deathspeaker10 everything exists to die

[@roshnelson4346]

mr deathspeaker10 yes

[@Avlt1100]

LMAO WAKANDA 4 LIFE!!

[@pcprincipal345]

Who is here during quarantina days? I wanna live the life!!!

[@heartlesskitty4890]

Me

[@gaici1989]

Me

[@shirinfarooqui4061]

Me😊

[@boboo2075]

Hehehe

[@ashitdas8664]

Me

[@muellerm9768]

dieser typ ist so sehr toll.ich wünschte ich wäre einmal dabei,da ich grosskatzenliebhaber bin.

[@rajeshv4068]

Love you and respect you so much sir❤️. Love from India. People who is having good heart donating to the NGO who are working for poor. I think it's time to donate and join hands with those who are trying to save animals, Birds and Nature.

[@bbmeechi]

He's actung like anyone can walk up to a lion and say wassup😂😂 we are 100% going to die

[@josephxavier8636]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 110%, with the canine I saw? One bite and you'll be history

[@germanmartinez4212]

Joseph Xavier not even history 🤣

[@Archetype77]

@Josip Yes he is, he tries to pretend like they aren't vicious monsters in the beginning, he'll say you can't walk up to them, but then go on a rant about how misunderstood they are lol. They aren't misunderstood, people don't think they're scary because of nature documentaries, people know these are wild killers.

[@youwantmyname9208]

@@Archetype77 he is professional and part of those lions groups

[@z00ko]

Louis Martinez more like a mystery

[@nou257]

i hope this man will never die because of lions

[@hoodaffiliates13]

ZEUS v2 he is dead

[@indians2237]

Elisa shay love u

[@boonxai]

@@hoodaffiliates13 No.

[@jamesking3654]

He will. It's his destiny....

[@loyscgodlike]

If he die one day, they need 2 coffins for him..one for him, one for his massive gigantic balls..

[@jimscouten6092]

Simply amazing!! He has tamed the most wild beast on the planet!! Risking his life at every moment to do this. I love my domestic cats but couldn't imagine living with these with the strength these animals have.

[@grace-shantif2073]

I don't call it taming - he understands them and they respond to this ❤

[@sibilm9009]

The effort taken by this Buddy, should never go unseen🙏🏻. The care and love he had with these Majestic Animals should encouraged and supported. 💪 We need this " King of the Jungle " for ever 🥰🥰🥰. Not only him, the Tigers, Leopards also are now facing severe situations. We need to protect all of them.. For that, guys like him need to be there. 👏 🫡 Full support, respect and love to you Kevin Richardson sir.... From Kerala , India 🦁

[@sadanandnaik9803]

07:33 that group hug melted me man....

[@monivino6936]

True

[@CarHubOrgg]

Truly Magnificent

[@npscholes]

Amazing

[@nadinemaria99]

Sadanand Naik yess it’s like Daniel & the lions from the bible!!

[@user-ho4jl1lt4b]

True❤❤❤

[@bradford2279]

Clearly he's been with these lions since they were cubs.

[@lowfat_booger1929]

As he said.

[@SATYAMSINGH-dq2pv]

Yeah bro

[@janmichael2967]

Not all of them ... Not when his just new at the zoo

[@jdaza1987]

Also they are heavily fed before he goes to join them

[@Bodirogaj]

@@jdaza1987 not really, that group of lions just sees him as member of the group, they have accepted him. If he walked to another group he would be mauled to death.

[@ramakumarjones758]

Beautiful-Kevin Richardson is a true lover of animals and hence of world peace and eventual human solidarity and international cooperation. Many thanks to you, Kevin Richardson, for living as a proof that love conquers all-that even the deadliest of enemies can become friends and allies. Much love and long life to you and to all others who are living the same message, Rama Kumar, Fairfax, CA

[@morganbarfield108]

Them trying to sit and lay on his lap is adorable, he totally disappears. It’s alway two or three at a time lmao I love it so much. He’s apart of the pride. It makes my heart so happy. But that is like 1800 pounds on him lmao damn.

[@diobrando7774]

I think the lions tought: he didnt kill me when i was little then i am not gonna kill him when his is little

[@abhijitsalunke4526]

They still haven't killed him ,2020 and he still has the same bond with them

[@tamashikira5336]

Aha, Typos.

[@bandit7447]

Jotaro Kujo Hey Jotaro.

[@athulyasusanjoy1390]

Cutyyy

[@FieldMarshalYT]

Lions won’t kill for fun, they will only kill if you’re afraid and you provoke them. Or if they are very hungry, but I think Kevin feeds them quite well.

[@stormst9195]

If he suddenly stops uploading videos we all know why

[@lisaitthebestlisanumberone7867]

DANG😢😢

[@goldensperm7182]

Probably became submissive and turned out to be one of the Lion's wife thus becoming one of the pride.

[@nightwalker8798]

Because WINTER IS COMING

[@anthonyiadoreyou]

Ofc, KZbin gave him 3 Strikes for touching pussies💀💀💀

[@mahendargoud353]

😁😁

[@patc1871]

Love this and follow Kevin and watch all videos ...he and his lions ...hyenas and leopards are incredible 😍

[@legendarykeyboardwarrior8364]

Props to cameraman.. the unsung hero of documentary.

[@africanviolet7817]

So sad that lion numbers are plunging because of human greed and violence. Please support the Kevin Richardson Foundation so we can save these majestic animals.🙏

[@calicoc1335]

Farmers kill them because they are worried about the safety of themselves and those they love. They are worried about them killing their livestock, the farmers' livelihood. It's not just about greed and violence.

[@africanviolet7817]

@@calicoc1335 as land that was once the terrain and territory of lions and other wild animals is urbanised as well as utilised for farming, lions and other wild creatures have less and less habitat. Throw that into the mix along with greedy hunters and the ilk that enable greedy hunters, I think I can safely say human greed and violence are contributing to declining lion numbers. The recent case in the US of wild mountain lions being killed for coming into urban areas is a prime example.

[@pattniiqbalbhai8508]

I LAIK

[@infj555]

@@africanviolet7817 They're not sacred animals to the farmers and families that live amongst them in the country - they're just a threat to their livestock and their family. It's not all poaching and greed - some people are just trying to survive and they'd rather kill a lion than risk their livestock being taken and lose the chance of not having money for food or water. The human species is growing so fast that the space between us and wild animals is inevitably becoming smaller and smaller. It's really sad but part of their decline was always inevitable

[@africanviolet7817]

@@infj555 I did not say they were sacred. However, they are endangered. I've lived in Africa most of my life and there is nothing that beats the thrill of seeing these majestic animals in the wild. I'd like to see them protected and saved as there's no disputing they're endangered. There must be other methods to protect livestock rather than just pulling a trigger, which is where education and conservation needs to intersect. I really want to see lions and all other endangered species saved and preserved for future generations, including the habitat to sustain them.

[@racheltania4498]

He's a beautiful man. Lions are lucky to have such a friend.

[@jacobfisch1935]

I think he's lucky to have such great friends

[@helco2856]

Silence

[@RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks]

*beautiful* is used for female 😥😂😂

[@OldSkoolWax]

@Muhammad Mujahid Khalil creepy prick

[@again7pyms]

@@RAKESHKUMAR-tm1ks well, but beautiful you can also describe a SOUL ;) whereas handsome is only for the look so.. ;)

[@grace-shantif2073]

Tears of pure Joy that you exist and Shine such A Light on HOW to truly Care About Animals - wild and otherwise. Been following yr fab vids and supporting this Amazing Foundation for a year or more now and first time I've seen Kevin looking this young. Hope u realize Kev you are getting more handsome as you get older! 😉 as always Thanks for YOU and all you are achieving! Brings HOPE

[@grace-shantif2073]

Oh My Sir Kevin SO amazing to see you Back Then - fabulous to hear your story again and it's truly Wonderful to support KRF and your Team. LOVE how your perspective & UNDERSTANDING IS Transforming our We see animals ❤😊❤ BLESS 😇

[@altaha]

I am a ♌️ And I really love lions once I dreamed that i am a lion or I can see how they see the world like i am inside a lion body or mind its hard to describe that feeling

[@DaretoCross956]

Kevin: *cuddles both lions and the hyenas* Lions: Wait, that's illegal!!

[@hanzcabrivzski2111]

Under appreciated comment 🤣

[@sundaySEC]

😂 😂

[@sathishjagan5296]

😝😝😝

[@allahji5243]

Whatever

[@hey_its_travis]

He actually has episode on his channel about how the lions will turn away another lion that smells like hyenas but allow him back in after watching him with hyenas

[@shitleshyadav6162]

I just hope, this man never gets attacked by any one of those. And their friendship lasts till eternity

[@saraf5414]

He won't get intentionally harmed by these lions. They have a bonding, the lions are gentle with him. But yeah, there's always a risk that they might accidentally harm him while playing.

[@diaforamarderer4666]

THIS MAN IS LEGEND!