Pride of 15 Lions Find a Dead Giraffe

The Nharus stumbled on a dead giraffe and after some suspicion decided it was good for a feast | The Virtual Safari #225
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[@kenmasters2231]

I love the way when animals find a free meal they always look around worried like there is no such thing as a free meal.

[@redled2677]

Yep, It`s like they`re thinking..." OK, what`s the catch ?"

[@stifler5062]

Yep especially seeing that it'd such a big meal and it's untouched....

[@thunderstorm4074]

They don't smell warm blood 😳😳😳 from the animal

[@benaiahwright937]

I think they need to be sure it's safe to eat too.

[@hannahjsdavis1644]

What you have to understand is that it is a tense situation no matter how big of a meal it could possibly be. Lion prides will still fight each other off assuming that this will be the only meal they'll have for days. And lions don't have to just worry about other prides as much as they have to fight off hyenas, and hyenas don't play nice with anyone, to the point that they regularly bully off lion prides, attack and mob them, and even maul to death any lion unlucky enough to cross them at the wrong time. Then eat them. Everyone, all of them, are constantly under stress, all the time. A free meal just means they have to worry about every other predator or scavenger who smells it from miles away who are also, again, assuming it will be their only meal for days.

[@justine8637]

The lions looking at your direction and was like did you kill this? 😂

[@MissIngrilicious100]

🤣🤣🤣🤣that's what I was thinking🤔🤔

[@edwardcooper3948]

"yeah, he thought he was a big lad"

[@rick6672]

the second female lion know that the first female didn't made the kill, and the male lion know that the females didn't made the kill. lions are no dummy

[@brudderstyles3479]

A pack of lions finding a dead adult giraffe is the equivalent of a human finding a bag with 100k in it

[@warrengrant2992]

Perfect analogy to explain this 👏🏽 absolutely correct!

[@elly-bums3155]

Fascinating how cautious she is. I never seen a lion call others to a kill. This us fascinating. They're all so cautious. I love your Virtual Safaris. Thank you

[@Pawsandtales321]

The intelligence of lions never cease to amaze me. I’m glad red road is doing well and the pride as well.

[@marilynwillett804]

True BUT they waste so much time looking around and then eventually most times a male steals the kill.

[@Pawsandtales321]

@@marilynwillett804 but this was a different situation. The whole pride was wary and wondering if other predators were actually responsible for killing the giraffe. They didn’t just go whole hog and start eating without checking out their surroundings first.

[@amazinganimals405]

Hiiiii

[@SadDad01]

@@Pawsandtales321 hyenas and wild dogs would have devoured that thing in the same amount of time those lions spent just standing around.

[@louielouiepks]

He looks like he's in pretty good shape. Live long and prosper !

[@tinavo1623]

So happy the whole pride got a big feast. They looked like they needed a good meal.

[@ccyynn808]

It was great seeing Red Road. He’s looking gorgeous as ever. Nharus looking good. Speedy recovery to the injured lioness. Great video. Thank you, thank you!

[@robertbreslin469]

Absolutely brilliant to see the pride and Red Road in good shape. He had us all worried for a while. Hope the female makes a speedy recovery. These meals should help her.

[@garylacy8067]

RR looked like he could do with a good meal....i like to think that when he was walking off in the vid he was doing a quick patrol just to clarify any suspicions about the kill and make sure it was safe for the pride, along with YBM he is my favourite lion, so majestic and regal

[@lagreggsmith875]

A by mi

[@falanajerido875]

@@garylacy8067 ybm name is osindle meaning survivor

[@garylacy8067]

@@falanajerido875 And he is just that! Pity there’s not much info about him and his sidekick now they seem deep in their new home, hope they get their own pride and territory soon I can’t wait to hear of Osindle siring cubs

[@Alicia-eg9bz]

It always makes me laugh to hear lions growling and swatting at each other while feeding but cuddling and grooming each other when they're done

[@louielouiepks]

That's like holiday meals when i was a kid.

[@raymondjcharleson4583]

That was every meal at our house we had 11 children well my dad did lmao and three wife's and he just turned 86 yesterday

[@brothercaleb]

What families do

[@kingjulian3997]

@@raymondjcharleson4583 a great man it sounds like 💯

[@LibraLee88]

😆 🤣 Every man for themselves with that food

[@jophoenix3919]

Lions know this did not fall FROM the sky!!

[@MissIngrilicious100]

🤣🤣🤣oooh my God🤣🤣🤔

[@falanajerido875]

Real talk

[@459luker]

wow they all looked really hungry, so glad that the whole pride will be feasting for days

[@annettelane659]

Always so interesting watching animal behaviour. Thank you for posting.

[@rajpipla1]

The lions may also have been trying to figure out if the carcass was safe to eat.

[@song9119]

I like the way the lions are looking around for a while like “we must investigate as to who killed this innocent giraffe” , because this would normally be our job

[@alandemaio3043]

They were afraid other pride of lions

[@joedennehy386]

Well if other lions had killed it, they might be nearby

[@user-oc5ke5qr8n]

Nice to see this lone King in great shape again, even his mane look bigger now.

[@prodigal1970]

Incredible to witness the characteristics of these amazing Lions and vultures. Thank you for posting.

[@supermutharunna3118]

Thank you for this. Wow lucky break! A great feast and plenty of food to take care of this beautiful pride!

[@christinep1679]

Great video. Have never seen the lion's reluctance to start eating. But I can understand that they were being wary. They never cease to amaze me! 🇺🇸

[@mbr936]

It's funny, they are looking around like "where's the catch here?". Clearly, they are used to not having anything easy...

[@zuibeckpulezon4626]

They prefer freshly killed food

[@JustBe1974]

they are not at all hungry. When hungry they don't mind even risking their life to snatch or steal from other predators.

[@jophoenix3919]

Red Road is a BIG FAVORIT glad to see he is Home.

[@sillygirl3284]

I love when nature works perfect like this. RRM looks great! the cubs have gotten so big! The giraffe had diarrhea down the side of it's leg - might have been GI issues or just death release of bowels.

[@psoon04286]

Lucky break for the pride. Not common to see such a large source of meat so easily available and not contested by other predators

[@rickrick5041]

@@psoon04286 That’s why they were so suspicious

[@rorironan4840]

I think the diarrhea was from the release of death. If I had to guess.

[@dennismartin5861]

Red Road looking good and his girl's looking beautiful

[@christinerose4839]

The lions can’t believe there luck I think there all in shock great video ♥️

[@Msgizmo381]

It's good to see the nharu pride, with the red road king. These lions are so resilient. To survive in these harsh condition. With the support her family, the female will heal as did the red road king. But I do hope it's not serious. I have seen a video where a female took several adolescents away from the pride because of a take over by other males. She hunted for the adolescents because they were too young and inexperienced to hunt. One day while hunting she was so focused on the chase that she ran into a sharp tree limb that pertruding from the side of a tree stump. It gouged and tore at least a 10 inch cut on the inner thigh of her back leg. I thought she was dead and the adolescents were going to starve or be killed by other predators. She licked her wound and continued to hunt for the cubs until they were mature enough to take care of themselves. That's dedication.

[@lindseyfreitas8536]

I’m glad Red Road is doing better and he looks great! I’m sad about the lioness but hopefully she gets better soon as well. Speedy recovery to both. Beautiful Nharu pride. Thank you for the video, loved it 🦁❤️🦁❤️🦁

[@pipedown1246]

This got me laughing..They're kept looking around like they were being set up or it must be a trap because it's never that easy😂🤣

[@falanajerido875]

Real talk

[@Official_Suave]

They very smart

[@alvidasgladstein7830]

They were looking around - whom to say THANKS for the Free meal

[@ocean_on_ganymede3060]

Great video! I've never such confusion in a lion let alone a whole pride. This has been very informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@pkelly5149]

All seemed very nervous to begin with; Red Road wandered in last--hardly the actions of the dominant male. They're all probably wary of any attack/ takeover from the Tintswalo(?) boys.

[@fillfinish7302]

The video was cut short .the giraffe was eaten .

[@hotbit7327]

'There is no free meals' - lions know that well, thus suspicious and assessing the situation.

[@kimberlylopez9402]

Very happy to see Red Road and Pride looking great except for the one female who I am sure will be fine with time. Very interesting watching their hesitation at the carcass. Thank you very much appreciated.

[@Pawsandtales321]

I’m so upset about the tsalala female. Total shock. Poor queen didn’t deserve that.

[@ccyynn808]

@@Pawsandtales321 what happened?

[@Pawsandtales321]

@@ccyynn808 she was found dead. Possibly killed by plains camp males as they were nearby. But they aren’t sure. She had a nasty bite to her neck so def another lion/ lions killed her. It was the mother tsalala.

[@emmafagan]

@@Pawsandtales321 oh no is her daughter ok does anyone know ? I’m devastated to hear that news

[@emmafagan]

@@Pawsandtales321 where can I find information on this ? Do you have a link please? Thanks

[@bedinabebe4521]

Good Day. This is a great sighting. Beautiful Red Road Male is blessed to be handsome, rugged & resilient. The Nharu Pride Beautiful, Powerful & Wise. Hind Leg Healing Energies.💞 Live Long & Prosper!💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@thomascarroll39]

I love videos that are actually narrated by the African inhabitants of the country 🙂

[@bigboysingsj7578]

One thing about a giraffe or elephant, when they die, they can feed the entire jungle!! Beauty of nature

[@luvmyaussie9561]

I like how smart they are, cautiously looking around like this is too good to be true, lets check the area first.

[@keneddyelly]

Wonderful documentary + wonderful explanation = Epic work. Thank you very much.

[@stepbacklo7873]

Probably how they get poached

[@The-ii5mj]

Great to see the pride❣️ They all look so much better w/their full bellies‼️❤️

[@TheMeeTime]

Very Beautiful Footage of Nature Proceedings 👌🏻 Voice over helped it 👏🏻

[@Official_Suave]

Lions are smart and they know how long an animal has been dead and gender too and if it is ill so they are examine it before they start to eat I just love them.

[@SanjeevDD]

This shows how careful even top predators are. Self control?

[@lloydchristmas1086]

They are so used to hunting their prey they simply dont trust what they didnt kill.

[@danjones3402]

@@lloydchristmas1086 Truth

[@brianrobertbond6909]

Red Road the Majestic One. !!!!

[@teresatexas]

Red Road my favorite. Ty for the video.

[@natlovesfashion27]

“Betty, did you make this kill?” “No, I was out walking, getting some fresh air and about to light my cigarette when I stumbled upon it. I thought maybe 1 of you girls did it and had walked off to get everyone else!”🤷🏾‍♀️ “Thomas, did you do this?” “ No, Linda. I’m seeing it for the 1st time just like the rest of ya!”🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[@r.r.5309]

Red Road is looking great.💥💥

[@markmark2080]

Another amazing video...thanks

[@tereasacarty8000]

This played out a few years ago on Ngala the giraffe had been struck by lightning and guides were wondering if it had a burnt taste to the lions they were hesitant also! Lions had their feast and survived

[@mariannevoight3611]

I wonder how the giraffe died? Do they have heart attacks I wonder, or if it was anthrax then no one would touch it - is that right? Lions are intelligent / they sussing out the situation. An interesting clip Marianne NZ

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

i was thinking it was a fight with another giraffe; it looks healthy ie a good weight not starved.

[@megaleadjp]

Lion: "Here comes whitey with his camera."

[@JimmyFoxhound]

The vulture coming in with that war hop @ 00:53 had me laughing 🤣🤣

[@DeepsongProductions]

Awesome footage..

[@worldfilmclips1]

Great to see the caution by the lions. Expecting other foreign lions to charge in possibly. Did Red Road get his fair share?

[@periechontology]

In the beginning she's like "This can't just be sitting here like this"

[@foam_on_face5091]

I felt happy seeing the lions enjoying their meal without hurting another creature :)

[@fukatrumume9750]

Hope the Nharu lioness heal well soon. Aching to see any injury on a lion. Their lives r hard. Just luv them. We r rooting for RR & his pride.

[@juluisreyes9094]

Perhaps the lions knew that the dead giraffe had started rotting from the inside.

[@alcat9552]

God Bless Africa

[@maxineblick2002]

They are acting like they aren’t that hungry🤭

[@fillfinish7302]

May RR offsprings grow and prosper .rip giraffe .nature the great recycler .

[@user-wd5bi4pm9r]

os leões São incríveis adoro eles❤

[@raouppuluri8103]

Thanks!

[@andrethompson2034]

For a pride of 15 the giraffe 🦒 is about 2 or 3 days groceries I would imagine.

[@disuser-lp3qv1tm8f]

The vultures yacking away at the Giraffe's tongue 😛

[@ginoasci2876]

do you have any videos showing the hunt, the take down, the kill, and the pride eating the whole thing ? you know, start to finish. we never see how they feed on it from the first bite to the last. thanks

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Great video

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Awe - life goes on

[@michaelorosz272]

I once read that they eat the kill as soon as they bring it down, while the energy is still in the caucus.....what you're seeing here and their lack of interest would be like your neighbors having you come over for a picnic to eat left overs and day old bread and pastry.

[@Kreutz]

What a capture!

[@Msgizmo381]

Any updates on the nharu pride. The injured female, and the red road king?

[@falanajerido875]

Amazing sighting

[@rikkifitnessmama]

She like “No f’n way, a free kill? This has got to be a mistake”

[@foam_on_face5091]

It's funny how every lion comes and asks each other: "are you serious?"

[@FeliDae26]

I am very sad that your footage are very short!!! I would love to wacth from start to end so please try to make them longer! Did Red Road male eat anything of this giraffes?????

[@joet7136]

This is like me finding a $5 bill on the ground.

[@metalgear5581]

👍Nice video

[@gvbalajee]

Wonderful pride

[@johnellinas9910]

Lions are very smart , extra careful learned from past experiences , death from eating poisoned animals

[@stagna1959]

Lion : Is it rotten ? - Other : Well, it tastes a bit funky, but still better than stinking disgusting hyena meat I once tried. That was absolutely uneatable.

[@johnniethepom2905]

Inedible

[@hello-laura]

*Actually I have seen this before-lions being hesitant to eat a giraffe after it had been handled by humans.* *Narrator mentioned it was found by the side of the road-did it come into contact with human scent?*

[@firstlight7419]

Interesting did they drag it off the road, you mean?

[@hello-laura]

@@firstlight7419 yeah the humans saw the dead giraffe dragged it into lion territory and lions said nah.

[@lutzdeluxe2491]

Yeah. That’s what I was wondering. How did it end up there when it was found on the side of the road? The lions probably smelled the unfamiliar scent of humans from handling the carcass and were reluctant to eat it for fear it may be unsafe. I also wonder if they can smell an illness from a dead animal and may be reluctant to eat it for that reason too. Red Road didn’t look to have eaten any of the giraffe. Interesting.

[@hello-laura]

@@firstlight7419 yes. Exactly.

[@hello-laura]

@@lutzdeluxe2491 *YES, see someone else gets it. Lions sense of smell is a true tell. Definitely could have of picked up an illness within the giraffe.* *Lions are smart. And certainly don’t pass up a free meal. Lol. They’re not picky. Hah.* *Red road has made it this far on his wit and intelligence. I don’t think it’s a coincidence he didn’t eat anything. And the lionesses continued to smell and hesitate, like they didn’t want to chance it.*

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW I know there is reasoning why the lions took SO LONG before they started eating, but that is a lot of food ready to be devoured.

[@acmcgowan751]

Looks like an old pride. Lucky. No hard hunting needed.

[@nagurlasampath633]

I love lions

[@hisservants8003]

Is there any reason they should not eat the giraffe? I guess their hesitation made me wary. I know you said it was because they did not make the kill, but what if the giraffe makes them sick. Just seemed odd.

[@symeraayat8801]

The already Dead Girrafe needed em to finish his tail.

[@romanshilmester5431]

Once in a while a free meal comes along !!!

[@danjones3402]

So smart!!

[@reinonmacedo6047]

Great video !! I hope Red Road spends more time with this pride. 9 subs 6 female subs 3 male subs They are close to turning 2 years old. The Nharu need lionesses some are already close to 11 years old

[@bedinabebe4521]

A rare scenario that could work is for them to remain together for another 1 or 2 years, then RRM & the Male subs form Coalition, establish another territory, & seek other Prides similar to the Mapogos dominated by the senior brother Makhulu who raised the younger ones who respected & loved him dearly. By that time the female subs will be safe to stay with the Pride.

[@reinonmacedo6047]

@@bedinabebe4521 I'm not commenting on "mapogos"

[@jacquelinejudge1659]

That pride and lion needed a great big feed.xxx

[@loverofthearts222]

Red!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@falanajerido875]

I pray the meat is fresh and they don't get sick year later they do have good stomach love red road and and the pride

[@0501Billie]

U shouldn't have edited the feast, it's the best part.

[@user-ot7lj5zm4b]

Good ❤❤🌹

[@tonyrosales915]

Dang thats a lot of brisket for the next couple of days 😳

[@AL_YZ]

Hunting for food is hard, dangerous work so when they get dinner served on a plate so to speak, they get all suspicious, Like, "What's the catch? Something is going down, right? Come on, tell me, what is the REAL score here.?"

[@falanajerido875]

They're very smart

[@mariafernandez5087]

Wow!!!!

[@grahamblack1716]

The Giraffe's got some neck just dying like that!

[@Guevara8485]

Any recent sighting on Red Road male?

[@mariannevoight3611]

Red Road is so big and beautiful .. It would be nice if he had another male to help him defend his girls.. Marianne NZ

[@mclovin4974]

The male lion looks really thin

[@joeybecker781]

They'll be eating good this week