The boy that made peace with lions

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[@ProgressiveEconomicsSupporter]

Great idea, thank you for supporting this game changer!! 🙏

[@acquisitium]

great episode Markus!

[@Bad_Rice]

Why not create a discord for non members to maybe contribute/assist. You could try methods like this to open source some creative or innovative solutions to some of the issues from some really passionate environmentalists, and maybe provide a bonus to your members using the discord as well. Just feels like you could drive alot more support by engaging the community in this manner and providing them additional agency.

[@acquisitium]

@@Bad_Rice they ask 6 euro per month.and they want that money to go into the projects. and not a webmaster that needs to look after the discord. But maybe a good idea for yourself?

[@hotbit7327]

You portray Maasai-Lion 'coexistence' in a FALSE light. Why? The reality is that Maasai people are encroaching on lion territories and still actively killing lions. If they were losing a few cows to lions every week, they would be left with no cows after a year or two. The Maasai population has grown exponentially over the past 100 years, with around 10 times more people and maybe 20 times as many cows. This population explosion is similar for other tribes. Sadly, the future of lions and other wild animals in Africa looks bleak."

[@christopherg2347]

"What about that blinking area?" "That is beyond our border. Never go there, Simba."

[@SoloPerICommenti]

*Kimba, actually more fitting

[@AndyZach]

@@SoloPerICommenti The original white lion. Thanks for the call-out.

[@samsomsonofisac529]

I was waiting for Simba xD

[@samsomsonofisac529]

​@@SoloPerICommenti Simba is African

[@SoloPerICommenti]

@@samsomsonofisac529 Kimba too

[@MattieAMiller]

Using lights to scare away lions reminds me of a man my grandfather knew in the 60s. He often had to travel through the Serengeti by foot. To stop lions from attacking him, he would play his violin. It scared the lions and terrified my grandpa once when the sound of Bach on violin came from the dark wilderness one night, only for that man to appear. It's wonderful to hear how we keep finding more and more ways to peacefully coexist with wild animals.

[@planet-wild]

That's an amazing lion protection mechanism! Thanks for sharing this story with us 💚

[@louisegogel7973]

Were they scared or just so appreciative that they kept their peace with him?

[@catcalculator559]

@@MattieAMiller the music was so fire the Lions were afraid of getting burned

[@Boselaphus]

​@catcalculator559 that's a calculated answer from a calculated person like calculator.

[@primesspct2]

That's so cool dude! I had never heard that story, Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@catcalculator559]

"Making peace with lions" will now become my language expression for finding a way to solve an Problem peacefully with inteligence when it didnt seen possible

[@Call_Me_Minaris]

great idea!

[@louisegogel7973]

Love it!

[@sandra.helianthus]

Cool idea 🙏

[@Boselaphus]

That's a calculated stance you took there on your calculation about calculating the vast array of unsolved calculations to be calculated peacefully without miscalculation. That's a calculated comment from a calculated person like you, calculator.

[@pocophone2010]

New idiom

[@bronzalba1159]

He not only saved the cows but also his culture and authenticity and helped the peace and survival of the lions in the neighborhood of his people. I wish him success, Maasai men are the bravest people

[@johnjohnson7128]

so yo dumb as think its cool to live with lions in yo hood what an as wipe

[@lysan1445]

I loved how proud the father was of his son and his sense of humour. It's incredible that he came up with this idea as a twelve-year-old; absolutely amazing. What's also amazing is how you find these people who often have simple ideas that are so brilliant and effective.

[@Nestmind]

Also he killed NINE LIONS The dude Is a MASSIVE BADASS

[@Music-hl1hi]

I wonder where a smart man like him could've gotten if he had access to top of the line education as a child.

[@deshaebeasley]

​@@Music-hl1hi Five topics to fix society via discussion: -Anti-natalism vs Natalism -The 3 basic needs/prenatal needs Three things necessary for human evolution that are provided while in the womb which are; food, shelter and medical care. -Platinum rule Do whatever makes one happier unless it interferes with another persons ability to do the same. -MBTI (research yours and connect with others) -Art (pick one and get better at it!)

[@Danika_Nadzan]

"If we can change our mindset to go from dominance to coexistence"(10:27)...that's the solution to a LOT of the human-caused problems in the world. What an ingenious solution from the mind of a 12-year-old! Through his invention and education programs, Richard is a true gift to his country, the lions, and all of us. I am proud to support his work through Planet Wild!

[@louisegogel7973]

❤❤❤

[@50n0fGod70]

This works among humans, too. When humanity can take (each and everyone of their own)pride out of the way. Lots of humans are so cocky, brazen, self entitled, self righteous, weak and insecure. It's pathetically hilarious. For real.

[@belvedere92]

The idea of going from dominance to coexistence is ancient African religion called "Animism". Works well.

[@jimmyb611]

Try telling that to america when you have oil in your backyard you instantly become a terrorist

[@Danika_Nadzan]

@@belvedere92 I agree, and I think many indigenous cultures around the world share the coexistence mindset as well.

[@TravelingDude18]

The pride that man has in his son. Well deserved.

[@NostalgicGamerRickOShay]

Heh heh, pride... Get it? Lions. 😅

[@Eligriv_maitre_constructeur]

1- Problem 2- Idea 3- crafting solution 4- testing 5- success That's what I call a solarpunk story ! I hope no more lions will be harmed by the conflicts with the farmers

[@チュンピア恵里香]

Yessss very solarpunk! I'm so here for it!

[@bertellijustin6376]

I hope no more people or their livestock that they depend on are harmed by the lions.

[@LePageChannel]

Your 5 points also apply to lions, which are very smart. They'll figure it out soon enough. This "solution" is only temporary. 🏃‍♂️🦁

[@infinitydreamzz]

Bored out of my mind with the long introduction, and I like long videos. This could have been two minutes

[@qjtvaddict]

It was necessary but ok

[@hodanosman2027]

I’m from Somalia, but I grew up in eight countries I’ve been teaching for 40 years I don’t like adult adults I trust children I can’t stop crying watching this. I’m so proud of everybody involved in this. Thank you so much. Everybody gets a gold star for me. The Olympics give gold you have my heart

[@johnjohnson7128]

wat a suck speach

[@AnaAsante1989]

​@@johnjohnson7128🤔🤔🤔 huh???

[@AniMerDol]

Such a marvelous story. My dad, an electrical engineer, worked on 2 hydro projects in Tanzania. First in the 70s, then about a decade later. When doing fly-over surveys of project areas during his 2nd stint, he noticed a shocking decline in elephant populations. So, he got a few people together & founded a charitable wildlife organization that mainly focused on elephants. East Africa became so dear to his heart, after retirement, he returned as consultant on 2 projects in Malawi. He would have loved hearing about this incredible young man & seeing the impact of his invention.

[@kamesh5846]

He will be a legend in the massai folklore for centuries to come.

[@AniMerDol]

@kamesh5846 Rightly so!

[@catslikewitches1332]

I was really, really looking forward to this mission. This one made me cry. Once we were spectators of a young lioness hunting, while the rest of the tribe was watching her (the park sentries - Kruger National Park - later told us, that the lioness was "trying out" for the real hunting. They had to go out searching for the Zebra, she hurt but wasn't able to kill).It was spectacular to watch the whole scene. I have a very soft part in my heart for Africa. I travelled the world since I was a kid with my parents, but somehow Africa always lets me feel grounded. Take care - Europe

[@ltrotter636]

What a beautiful, brilliant young man! His parents and community must be so proud of him!!!

[@NateLee-nc6tb]

Thanks to all of the planet wild team for all the good you do.

[@tableslam]

Richard has such a warm and kind smile, what a heartwarming story

[@iamtembo]

I remember seeing Richard on Ted talks years ago when he was just a kid, happy to see he's grown and still doing great stuff

[@shelley-anneharrisberg7409]

Wow, this has to be one of the most beautiful and inspiring projects yet. Just the way Richard came up with this amazing idea at age 12 - and managed to construct everything by himself from bits and pieces. What an amazing person - thank you! And thanks to Planet Wild!🦁🦁

[@kiatupato182]

This young man is a modern day genius. Absolutely amazing.

[@janetf23]

Kudos to Richard for promoting peaceful coexistence👏💛🦁

[@RockHoppingGranny]

Thank you so so much for caring and for DOING incredible things to help. All of you leave me with tears of gratitude every time I see another one of your projects. My annual subscription is due next month and I will happily be renewing it. xx

[@planet-wild]

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[@deshaebeasley]

Five topics to fix society via discussion: -Anti-natalism vs Natalism -The 3 basic needs/prenatal needs Three things necessary for human evolution that are provided while in the womb which are; food, shelter and medical care. -Platinum rule Do whatever makes one happier unless it interferes with another persons ability to do the same. -MBTI (research yours and connect with others) -Art (pick one and get better at it!)

[@cutekitten4395]

I can't believe Planet Wild is nearly at 2 years worth of monthly missions! Here's to many many more

[@planet-wild]

Indeed! Thanks for being with us on this journey! 💚

[@vaidphysics]

"Kindness is the highest form of wisdom" ... may humanity continue its journey into the light of wisdom and kindness

[@Gavsta60]

BRILLIANT!!! Wonderful to see a success story like this in Africa!! Our wild animals are all important to us Africans....well done Richard!!

[@LeaveCurious]

There is so much to appreciate here. With ingenuity like Richards's, solutions can be found, and with support from Planet Wild, those solutions can go further! Great video!

[@fluffydogmayhem]

I love how this channel actually went to the place and did something about the cause, often I see KZbin videos or documentaries and they talk about how the issue is so horrible and they do nothing

[@Prashanthbentley1]

Great to see a young boy's simple idea allows the lions to lead their life and thrive. I hope many people (especially the younger generation) understand and appreciate these kinds of ideas and also understand that this world doesn't only belong to us humans alone 🙏

[@johnjohnson7128]

you can never ever live with lions as wipes tried that here in the us fuked around and found out

[@Suzanna-g5q]

God bless this young man.

[@Nyarlathotep63]

Compassion, ingenuity and perseverance saving one of our planet's most iconic and majestic creatures, wow! Bravo, Richard. Amazing.

[@michellewruck2472]

Brought tears to my eyes. You guys are doing great work. Well done. ❤

[@ChelseaLarsson]

Incredible story of homegrown innovation. Olivia is an endearing and hilarious host! Hope to see more of her in future stories. Love the work you are doing to keep the planet wild! Keep it going.

[@louisegogel7973]

“It’s ok, you don’t have to thank me” lolololol yes, a wacky sense of humor.

[@thierrybourges1228]

Well done Richard ! Peace agreement between lions and the human species ? This deserves a peace Nobel price, and I am not joking…

[@johnjohnson7128]

you can never ever live with lions as wipes tried that here in the us fuked around and found out

[@genoeffapalumbo3378]

I LOVE IT!!! I am so happy to be a part of these missions. Thank you, again for continuing your efforts to help people, animals, environments and communities!

[@TheRewildlife]

Genius idea. Sometimes the most simple ideas work the best. But it takes observant and determined people like this to solve the problem. In this case it actually took the lions to associate lights with humans also. Great video well done!

[@earlysda]

And what will happen when the lions figure out that there is no human with the light?

[@timtuff7683]

And will future generations of lions retain that association? is it 'taught,' or only 'learned'?

[@AfroGlobalNetwork]

This young African warrior is an amazing tech guru that needs support to expand his invention. Thank you for saving the lion population ❤❤

[@KatrinRuth]

Richard the Lion Heart and his Lion Lights. What an amazing invention. We need more innovative people like him, so we coexist with our animal neighbours.

[@bertanelson8062]

That's why innovation must be opened beyond universities & "experts" to include all people, everywhere. If we do that, we'll go to zero-point energy quickly & expand into an entirely paradigm of living.

[@gmaureen]

All we need are a bunch of 12 year olds. They're still open to new ideas, and not afraid to try them out.

[@LazarusStr]

This made me tear up ❤ 🥲. Imagine how MANY MORE brilliant minds, like Richard's, there are within communities in Africa and around the world that havent gotten their chance to shine and solve the wolrds problems✨️✨️. This really touched my heart ❤️ It just goes to show that once given the chance and resources, brilliance can evolve. Great episiode 🎉🎉!!! Extremely inspiring 🙌🏾

[@paulmcdonnell1997]

This is soooo positive for the Lions and for mankind - a simple relatively cheap technical solution together with re-thinking about how we treat wildlife.

[@KNOWHOPE72]

Stellar example to illustrate that the best solutions are often the simplest one's and that we are at our most creative when we are not told what to do but simply experiment freely.

[@bejoscha]

What I like best here is, that natives found their own solution rather than "smart outsiders" coming and imposing something. Never underestimate the ingenuity of people (and kids). Great work. And brave Olivia. Its one thing to hear about this on KZbin, and another one standing in the dark in a unfamiliar environment and just 'trusting' things work out :c)

[@irefi64]

I really do hope Richard is well paid for his invention. Awesome accomplishment.

[@AndreaArdila-y3e]

Crazy to see how mindset can change through out generations. Thanks Planet Wild!! Happy to be a member!

[@catcalculator559]

He really defeated lions with lights,absolute legend

[@hunterhq295]

FOr nocturnal predators using darkness as a weapon the light is their greatest enemy

[@zuesaka1164]

Unfortunately the lions will adapt to the lights.

[@Nzuri.]

@@zuesaka1164 That's what I'm thinking might happen, if lions haven't learnt to stay away from cattle despite being shot and killed what will stop them when they realize the lights don't actually stop them from killing the cows..?? animals are smart and adaptive I doubt they'll never stop being scared off by a simple light

[@LincolnWorld]

This was beautiful! Thank you so much for helping him save more lions as well as goats, cows, and people, with his invention.

[@jshanker2005]

Richard is a fine specimen of a human!! He has ingenuity, a great structure and a sharp mind.

[@voiciray]

So simple it takes a genius's vision to see it. Much respect, love and admiration to you from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@ReidCollins-m3g]

What a simple and elegant solution!

[@nrusimha11]

You are what I wish all of KZbin was. Nice work, and more strength to you!

[@charlesbecoat3090]

From your father killing nine lions to you organically engineering a electric device that reduces conflict between humans and lions and keeps livestock alive. Brilliant!

[@JakeBarlow]

The creativity and inventiveness of people in Africa never ceases to amaze me. They so often develop creations that do so much with so little. Thank you for supporting this effort, Planet Wild!

[@roadskegermann2265]

Man, Richard seems like a cool guy

[@N.Alicea]

I do NOT want to live in a world without wildlife !!! Luon Boy is making a wonderful leap in human consciousness and ability to live along with our fellow earthlings. God bless him and all other heroes and heroines like him. Love planet earth our only home in the entire universe. Let's learn from this iluminated human being and protect our future life because we depend on the survival and wellbeing of all its diverse creatures. Amen🙏

[@HelovesU-we4qh]

It's 2025 and it is good to see a real man! Do you see how bravely he stepped in front of her when he thought they would encounter a lion! Well done sir👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

This is where I grew up and it warms my heart to see this form of conservation. Only in my time Nairobi city was so much further away from Nairobi game park!

[@iwannaapple7190]

I can see these lights not just working in Africa but all over the world there are farmers who need help protecting herds.

[@Kath1813]

Bless this brilliant, inspired and inspiring young man! Bless the people, the lions and the world! Liked and subscribed because of this story! ❤

[@noacringeperofeliz]

my dad also breaks and fixes things and has a lot of electricity skills (that may not be perfect) but he literally made that skill just by himself, i find that amazing, it's like a way of art i think. it's also amazing that this kid learned to do something like that the same way and now he's literally saving lions and helping them to coexist

[@johnjohnson7128]

you can never ever live with lions as wipes tried that here in the us fuked around and found out

[@DoogleLawless]

What an amazing story. Something so simple fixing such a huge issue. It just goes to show that we can be set in our way, and not always see an alternative. The best part about modern life is that we can share these great ideas globally now.

[@blueteller]

This is like a real life "How To Train Your Dragon" story, just with lions instead of dragons. Incredible!

[@ayomikunkemisolaoloye-bens1877]

Amazed by the brain of the young boy that brought peace and safety to both sides. Incredible ways of God is unfathomable..... Problems of decades was solved by a child. Kudos to that child✌️ Richard is an Hero🎉

[@WilkaKennedid]

Respect 🌍🇸🇴🇻🇳🇱🇺🇯🇵 Thanks 👍😊

[@ROSIE-ct7vn]

This is such a beautiful story!! After seeing this, I immediately signed up to sponsor more amazing projects with Planet Wild. Thank you for helping worthy work like this! ❤❤❤

[@theMightyMonarch88]

A wonderful example of how one person with a good idea can make a real difference. Sorry for the cliche, but thank you!

[@skippingclouds]

Extremely thankful for this channel and Richard and people like Richard for doing so much work and being passionate about our Earth and it's biodiversity. These videos bring me so much joy and hope, seeing new inventions, new ways to protect our Earth and it's precious species. Especially in trying times like these when you feel like the world is doomed, people like Richard and communities like Planet Wild prove time and again that there are always going to be humans who overcome the struggle and loss and do the best they can in protecting nature when they care enough. Kudos to you guys, you truly inspire me!! Richard is truly inspiring!

[@Call_Me_Minaris]

Olivia is so sweet! I'd like to see her in the next videos 🥰 And, of course, the host is very charismatic as always! Thanks for the video 😊

[@LifeIsAdventurousJourney]

Wow! Great work, team and Richard! Makes me feel so proud of humanity.

[@sanjaynsaigal]

Salutations to our African brothers and sisters. We are inhertors of great civilizations and destined for great futures.

[@theflashtheflash6101]

Wow absolutely an amazing young man with an inventive mind. Everyone is helped including The precious Lions 🙏🌻🥰

[@danielauntiet2112]

An amazingly simply solution to a huge problem. This is a wonderful project to support, as it acts where the help is needed, but will never come from an instutution like the government, because it is "too low level". The most that would be done, if the lions were close to getting extinct, is fines for the ones hunting them, which will never stop things completely, as these people don't kill the lions for profit, but to protect their livelihood. The Lion Lights are simple enough to use and install that everybody can get behind the idea and your support in informing more people about the effectivity of the measure will spread it further. Humans and animals can simply live next to each other peacefully, because somebody understood both sides and found a solution that can be copied with the means the people there have available. Greatest respect to Richard for coming up with the idea and then spreading it around.

[@chielsteel]

Great! Positive news. The world needs more solutions like this.😊 grts from the Netherlands

[@martinmcdonald6708]

This made me cry

[@ruthdorius2831]

That is so wonderful! Safe for the people, animals & the lions. How great!

[@Clyne-sv4hd]

Brilliant work Richard 👍

[@karolinabednorz8746]

Amazing story! Richard is admirable person, an inventor, a leader and visionary. Marvellous!

[@gokuvegeta9500]

You're pretty as hell

[@bytesandbikes]

Asante sana, rafiki wa simba!

[@zepatrik]

Great stuff - again! So happy about how this project evolves and that it's actually an effective way of educating about conservation. So many people still need to understand why conservation even matters, and you are doing exactly that! I think the impact is really so much more than just the money invested for each project. There is just so much about showing people a utopian idea and getting them excited to actually change something.

[@divingplatform]

Love this one ❤

[@tangiblepress]

I couldn't feel better about being a regular supporter. Thank you.

[@Flario_]

I am always wondering How you’re Findling These projects. Anyways, thank you very much for your work!

[@TOGAB]

Fantastic video young people. He's a fine example of a young man too, unbelievably resourceful ingenious and beneficial to so many. A game changer. Young brothers and sisters like him are going to be the ones to save this world, one video, one invention, one act, and one person at a time.✌

[@Nature-was-my-first-love]

Ich war (als Backer) skeptisch, ob mich eine Initiative in einem Land weit von jeder Erreichbarkeit für mich ansprechen würde - aber es hat mich doch berührt! Gut gemacht, bitte weiter so!

[@smaugballer7337]

Grandpa growup. Africa is rapidly evolving technologically. Stop buying into everything the biasWestern media shows you about Africa. Do some research

[@LeMayJoseph]

Richard’s father is so obviously proud of what his son has done. Imagine growing up and living your life only knowing the lion as an enemy, and becoming so good at defeating them in melee combat. Then your son becomes the kind of man who sees the problem for what it is, and comes up with a solution for lasting peace. What an unimaginably beautiful feeling it must be for him to know that no more boys and men need to die to protect their families’ livelihoods. And that his own son brought this about.

[@kathleenmead9259]

Thank you!

[@nimbuskhannk627]

What an inspirational story. What a pleasant departure from urbanite concepts of what "nature" is to actual communion of this beautiful, beautiful planet of ours.

[@WildSeny]

Thank you Planet Wild for sharing this inspiring story! Would be very interesting to test if a similar approach works with wolves attacking livestock, since it's one of their biggest obstacles for expanding across Europe and the main reason they're being hunted in several European countries.

[@lcz4033]

Thank you, is a heartwarming story that gives me and the world hope, that we need so much now, especially when the model keeps saying that the only thing, we have to do is money at any cost... Gracias, gracias

[@pascalx7889]

Great work 🦁

[@silvermoon9186]

I have to say that I am proud of him for protecting a species that we humans have nearly wiped out for selfish reasons. I love how when he thinks there is a genuine lion he stepped in front of the woman to protect her, that shows his true colors. He's a good young man.

[@souljahaden6184]

Hope this can be implemented worldwide to coexist with apex predators

[@ANDYMartin-s6o]

Nice,I will like to see Richard hugging and playing with the lions😊

[@lindsaybruce1396]

From an engineering perspective, this is shear genius. Simple, low cost, highly effective. Richard's key insight was turning an observation into lion behaviour into an affordable solution which benefits both humans and lions. Lesser men would have sold guns and bullets, but Richard saw a better way forward for everybody. Fantastic.

[@louisegogel7973]

This is awesome… such a great win win solution! Changing our mindset from dominance into coexistence is priceless!

[@ryans7097]

Lions and all the big cats are such beautiful powerful and graceful animals.

[@nitinkapoor4752]

I remember seeing his TEDx program when he was just a kid … good to see him again.

[@aguywithpotatoes]

Baby Ostrich warning 1:39

[@thehow-tofactory8008]

😁😁😁

[@TheTalentMine-Jobs]

Man...this is so inspiring. What if we get climate, and our beautiful wild earth RIGHT with our relationship with it! Amazing, and becoming a member today!

[@Sicnum91]

amazing work!

[@Eisenbieger1986]

Well done. Thats exactly how you achieve success. Identfy a problem, find a solution, scal, promote and sell the solution. A good way to improve your own life and the life of others.

[@LinuxFanboy]

Could this also work against wolves?

[@planet-wild]

Yes, Lion Lights can be adapted for use in other regions with different predators, like wolves, foxes, etc.

[@vEGan1909]

​​@@planet-wild Wäre ja dann auch DIE Alternative hier in Europa, Herden vor Wölfen zu schützen. Dann müssten die Landwirte nicht mehr davon ausgehen, Wölfe abzuschießen sei (abgesehen von Herdenschutzhunden) die einzige Möglichkeit 💚🐺

[@LinuxFanboy]

Context of my question: In the Netherlands we also have wolves these days. Here too, shooting is discussed because livestock is often killed.

[@daviniusb6798]

@@vEGan1909 Gesunde Wölfe wollen mit Menschen nichts zu tun haben, und da die Lichter menschliche Anweseenheit vortäuschen sollte es eigentlich klappen!

[@Edda-Online]

I have had the same thought. It is a huge problem in several parts of Europe. Even if the light might not work as well as for the lions - we have probably much more light pollution than in those places in Africa - something different or something different in combination with light might help.

[@x1101126]

This is good ❤ We should consider more ways to live with these elegant animals peacefully.

[@thomasroeder1]

6:55 for the invention

[@tozot2]

Thanks for this 🎉