Takaya: The Wolf That Waits

[@BobbieLWashington]

Run free mighty Takaya in your heaven where no man exist and your spirit companion is by your side howling at a harvest moon. OWWOOOOOO!

[@adrianafranhel9341]

Takaya I will forever remember you!

[@lordofzwirn]

RIP Takaya this is so hearbraking :(

[@fishing_amy]

I am devastated that Tayaka was killed by a hunter this week.

[@DT-fg4kw]

He was MURDERED!

[@evilsurroundsus4524]

So sad I’m livid

[@brianisme6498]

Wicked Good Videos aw what? That’s terrible

[@dennisfossey4312]

That person just had to go there and do that it seems, he should be given a steep fine....

[@revan2883]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF7TY6t3rqtpnKM

[@tjsurferboi8565]

RIP Takaya...run free with your mate

[@hollandmeester347]

RIP Takaya. I heared the news. Shot by a hunter!! Its a shame.......

[@Behrus98]

Rest in Peace and with your pack Takaya

[@santaclaws50]

EN MEMORIAM...I MISS YOU TAKAYA!!! The "hunter" who did this to a wolf who was totally loved and innocent is beneath contempt

[@DT-fg4kw]

Ya, hope if a hacker can find his info that he gets doxed, people needs to know who are the psychopath in their town, they do that for other offenders, and I don't care if it was legally, its fukn worst actually!!

[@kearneyboy]

@@DT-fg4kw I 100% Agree with this.. They deserve to be hung.

[@efiperez3744]

Takaya your spirit will Rise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@renzodandrea6469]

Takaya.. Brought me closer to understand and find out more about this incredibile animal. It is sad day. This needs to change.

[@ThePathoftheWhiteRose]

On March 24, 2020, Takaya was shot and killed by a trophy hunter. This wolf inspired the world, and a hunter wanted him as a dead trophy. There is something missing in that person's soul. And any soul that gets pleasure from killing and a thrill from taking a life.

[@JessieB_]

So sad to learn Takaya was killed this week. RIP boy. I've thought all these years he might have been waiting on Discovery islands shore, howling to try and let his family know where he was? Who knows. Its just terrible his life ended so tragically. Karma will turn on his killer. I hope his body is returned to the island to be buried.

[@dennisfossey4312]

Totally agree with that. That jerk just can't enjoy nature like it's suppose to be I guess, had to ruin it.

[@vickyc7522]

Thx for the update but have to admit I am heart broken and so very angry at how humans treat everything like their possessions. This now in 2022, really has become an uninhabitable planet for any thing that Humans can destroy without a conscious!!!! Sickening and yes, I too hope Karma reaches ALL who are slowly killing off humans, all animal life for sport. This little blue planet has become a place of horrors. 😡😡😡

[@kearneyboy]

Absolute travesty. A real carnal Sin what they did. And I really hope they suffer for it.

[@counterculture10]

heartbreaking

[@catiefulop9995]

Thank-you for making this short film

[@Autho1]

Cheryl, I have thought about Takaya a lot since I saw the BBC programme, but I am heartbroken to come here now and find that he was killed. I want to send my good thoughts and thanks to you for all that you did for him. RIP Takaya - I am so sorry xx

[@mexicanmuslim]

Western North America truly is one of the most beautiful places I have seen in my life, Terrain and nature wise. The music is beautiful. This is an interesting story. I like it.

[@counterculture10]

Great story--beautiful, sad, and inspiring--all wrapped into one. RIP Takaya-you were loved.

[@giorgia602]

No man kills a wolf only coward can do that.

[@terriephillips2294]

♡

[@vdLeo-je6os]

I guess that you will kill a wolf only if your life is in great danger.

[@rubenarroyo299]

@@vdLeo-je6os people who will go to that island should already know about Takaya before entering. No reason explains why he was shot in self defense. This is terrible

[@DT-fg4kw]

@@vdLeo-je6os There was NO danger! People went to the island with their dog disregarding the warning a wolf was on the island and he followed them from far and never shown any aggression!!! He most likely was curious because of their dog as he was lonely. Wolves are no threat to humans, it's the other way around!!!

[@dennisfossey4312]

@@DT-fg4kw Totally agree..

[@LadySamurai88]

Rest in peace beautiful Takaya. I hope one day animals can live safe in this world. (Sorry if my English is bad)

[@irontusk1862]

RIP sweet boy~

[@sandrine1962]

I watched him on french TV and knew at the same time Takaya was killed by a hunter last month...Sadness and anger. My heart is crying. Ending his life this way...Such an amazing, peaceful and mighty animal. . His loneliness touches us so deep . We will never forget you.

[@rosiepenning3170]

Such a special story. ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnathanogrady7334]

Watched this programme last night and I was blown away by his survival instincts and ways, how he skinned those seals wow. I noticed his top left fang was missing bless him. His howls set me off in tears reminding me of the dogs that were my best friends they howled when I left for work. The woppertie pack I've seen on Yellowstone wolf documentaries beautiful! Magical! Fantastic. Loved the bit at the end, how he began to trust you. God bless you and Takaya. ☘👍

[@codedlAnguage]

Gorgeous Film. 💝

[@opgaquatics5609]

This is not a drill after a 1-year hiatus Nature atlas has begun to upload once again. Enjoying the video thanks for uploading.

[@davidknightx]

Decided to check up Takaya after watching his documentary over a year ago and I find out he was killed not long after I first found out about him. Ordering the book "Lone Wolf". Someone once said everyone dies twice. The first time it's your body and the second time is in the memory of everyone who knew about you. At least I can prevent the second death for awhile...

[@Shorts4EveryDay]

My heart 😭

[@mrateam6042]

Someone shot him dead last Tuesday

[@Tu-Liki]

How glorious is the nature, infinitely beautiful and intrinsically intelligent in its design and in a contrast how rare are the occurrences of supererogatory behavior of beings of wildlife that so many of us have become to observe and admire and yet - how shallow, how superfluous is an existence of a man who raises a firearm for a sake of a momentary, beastly pleasure to callously, ruthlessly execute this splendidly gorgeous individual of a creature that did anyone no harm but offered so much pleasure to people of spirit, wisdom and substance! I have hard time to master any compassion or understanding to such cold-blooded, ironhearted, insensitive murderer and wish him anything but foul foists to his grungy, wretched remnant of soul! May you rot in hell!

[@dreyy107]

Although its been 4 yrs before i hear about your story. Takaya run wild wherever u are

[@MGTOW87]

I just watched a decomuntary about Takaya. I was amazed how he managed to survive alone. I decided to know more about the wolf nd I wish i had not. I was shocked to know that Takaya was killed by a hunter ( i Don't give a fuck if he thought wolf season is open or not) his deed is absolutely unforgiven. R.I.P TAKAYA 😢💔 may u found ur pack that will never leave u alone.

[@citic101]

wolves must be so sick of humans

[@DuskHound.]

Rest in peace, lone-wolf Takaya

[@juanpaulo4747]

They should put this savage that killed this wolf in jail so the wolfs in there can tear him apart justice for takaya...

[@Stormsong93]

Be at peace, Takaya. Your spirit lives on through us who remember you. ❤😢

[@ScrolltheNature]

She is so much joyful :)

[@ravenwatch5885]

A sad end for such a lonely wolf. First their habitat is overrun by Europeans, then are hunted down, dwindling they struggle to find refuge in an urbanized world, then one lone wolf find safety on a lonely island away from hunters but also any potential mates. He's left with a clearly wealthy lady who thinks the wolf sees her as family and lets him suffer for years on her private little sanctuary. He then finally gets relocated and killed by a hunter. These people are not only irresponsible as stewards of an informal wolf sancuary, they inflate themselves as wolf-kin rather than see the wolf's desperation.

[@rubenrebollar8220]

Takaya forever on our harts

[@jossi9828]

The question for the crap that killed Takaya is, FOR WHAT?

[@HuntEesti]

😥😥 Rip Takaya ❤️🙏

[@mrateam6042]

The conservation officers relocated to her and tagged him in her ear and then a few days later she was shot this is negligence on the conservation officers!! He live peacefully by himself on that Island yet moved and was killed! RiP

[@andywerner838]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@MaureenBlack2016]

Takaya had been released at the end of January in a remote area of Vancouver island as per the following: quote: Alexander said Takaya was killed in the wilderness area northwest of Victoria - somewhere between Port Renfrew and Shawnigan Lake. After Takaya's release, many hunters stated they would 'get him" and sadly they did. He lived a secluded life on the Discovery islands prior to his swimming to Victoria on Vancouver island. He only survived a couple months after his release date. He wasn't moved, but swam to Vancouver island which is approx. 2 kms. away from where he lived for almost 8 years and he was roughly 10 years of age.

[@esteboboo7823]

@@MaureenBlack2016 explain me please, in first place, when exactly did he leave the island he lived for almost his entire life ? Where is it said that hunters stated they would get him ? That means they knew his story right ?

[@MaureenBlack2016]

@@esteboboo7823 Takaya left the Discovery island(s) at the end of January/20 and reached Victoria later being seen by residents over that weekend until Conservation officers tranquilized him, had him vet checked and released him with his ear tagged to a remote area on Vancouver island. He roughly roamed the area over many miles however hunters knew where he was as many others, although it was never revealed his exact location. Unfortunately, one article in January made the comment that hunters were after him and yes most hunters in B.C. knew of him as so many others who target well-known wolves.

[@evilsurroundsus4524]

Maureen Black so sad I’m baffled by the stupidity of humans and the wickedness

[@Jiminlypuff]

Love you Takaya 🥺🥺 RIP

[@-mr.swift-gaming3389]

They did my boy Takaya wrong he didn't deserve that bro I'm crying men 😭 😢

[@monicadetweiler5488]

Does anyone know the details about this? Did the hunter mistakenly kill him? Also why were they allowed to relocate him to a dangerous area, he should have been protected for research 😢 also, what is the issue with his remains? My heart is broken hearing about this tragic loss, he was very special 😭

[@magnolia5950]

What a loss 💔

[@ina6642]

RIP Takaya 😭 you’ll finally meet your pack now

[@jossi9828]

RIP Takaya

[@lionelhutz5137]

May your spirit travel on lone one. 🌅

[@MaggieLCLC]

❤❤❤

[@leannehodges5042]

He came to look for her ..... journey well dear one

[@willythebluebear]

I just saw a documentary on Arte (French TV). I was hoping to find more about Takaya and i finaly find out that he has been shot. That's so sad. damn...

[@nicolepeer7351]

Rest in peace takaja my spirit wolf... Run free🐺🌈

[@andywerner838]

I am sad

[@paradisepipeco]

*_None of us need to kill to live. This is a needless tragedy, but we have plenty of good food for everyone to live a healthy life on this planet that does not involve the death or exploitation of animals. For all who are not vegan, look in the mirror when you feel the pain and anger for the death of our brother, Takaya. Make no mistake; he was our brother. What we did in the past does not justify what we do now. Namaste._* *_"Now that my house is burned down, I have a much better view of the moon."_* ~~ Mizuta Masahide *_"When the wise man points at the moon, the fool stares at his finger."_* ~~ Mokele Mbèmbé

[@sandrine1962]

I am thinking of you Cheryl...

[@keyshia6909]

RIP TAKAYA ❤ I’m so sorry you couldn’t find your soul mate in time because humans ruined it for you. Someone hunted him down and killed him.. a man of course. I know Cheryl feels extreme guilt for exposing his area but it’s not her fault! And I know Takaya must’ve felt company even for a little while that you were with him 💔💔💔🙏 RIP TAKAYA I HOPE YOUR NEXT LIFE YOU FIND YOUR TRUE LOVE. Just like me…….

[@mmcn5552]

That’s sad that the scum bag hunter killed that poor wolf!😰

[@MrNhile]

I dream for a better world without HUNTERS, they are MISERABLE, TAKAYA was an angel on earth

[@spongeboi.offical3901]

Cecil Takaya and Harambe and Pedals show how messed and cruel man kind can be

[@brenda2069ca]

Cheryl would not recording his howling and playing it bring other wolves to him?

[@TS-hf3cn]

The COS are to blame for relocating him to a place where hunting was allowed and where hunting happened. So sad. He was not causing any problems when he came inland so they should have just left him the hell alone or took him back to the island. It makes me sick thinking about this tragedy

[@biglil771]

Could you please do a video on the Natodomeri lion

[@biglil771]

It was a pleistocene lion that had a basal length of +380mm and since the condylobasal skull length is normally 25-35mm longer than the basal an estimation of +410mm and thus we can estimate a greatest skull length of +460mm making it equivalent or surpassing the largest cave lions both in America and Europe

[@irischicas7432]

Takaya no te conocí en vida y jamás conocí tu historia hasta el día de hoy pero espero que te hayas reunido con tu wolf pack , en mi casa tengo un wolf dog hibrid y asi como a ti te asesinaron cobardemente a la madre de mi cachorro la perrera de mi ciudad la asesinaron solo por ser una loba y dejaron a 8 crías de dos semanas sin su madre , desde entonces los lobos son parte de mi mundo y debemos protegerlos , pienso que hay un lugar muy especial donde estas tu takaya así que un aaauuuuuuh dónde estés tú 😘🥰🐺

[@evilsurroundsus4524]

So sad I hate so called hunters it’s such an unjust world why oh why I’m sorry you met an evil person I’m broken I hate this cruel world R.I.P TAKAYA

[@devilincarnarion]

Goodbye Takaya

[@vonbryanalicaya6374]

Where is the report that the wolf was killed?

[@TheInvisibledesign]

RIP

[@brenda2069ca]

He died??? When and how do you know?

[@leaf2180]

He was relocated off the island, and he wandered into a neighborhood. They were called and tranquilized him. He was relocated a second time. Then, a trophy hunter shot him.

[@hollandmeester347]

Why dont you dart a lonely female wolf and give proud Takaya some company??? Me too will pay $50 if you do that for lonely Takaya. Just call it an experiment.

[@takayasound]

RIP Takaya 🌹 Here's my tribute : kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGSai55pqbGXhK8

[@iyonema666]

Se parecía a mi 😧

[@naturebrothers1844]

The sea wolf

[@ahmedaljanabi8089]

Poor man w

[@chronolynx360]

I wrote this poem about two months ago. 🐺🌹My Guardian Animal Spirit🌹🐺 "My Dearest lady, If I were a wolf, I would treasure all your hearts and mind underneath the cherry trees. Until the moon and the stars shines brightly in the night sky, Our love for you is infinite wisdom of faith." Do not be frightened M'lady, for there is light in the heavenly kingdom I stay and pray kneel before you, as I howl at the silver moon. "No matter how many tears i've cried, I Swear all my life, My love for you will never die.

[@jameskowalsky1803]

Looks like the publicity was an invitation to come for him...

[@vishalchawda592]

I will pay 50 if you put another wolf there.

[@mrateam6042]

The wolf and been shot dead

[@Browniscool]

My sisters dog name is takaya...

[@VictimAdvocate]

..her obsession with it, got it killed. It should have been darted and moved to an area where its own kind lives, rather than becoming a spectacle.

[@DoctorCobweb]

why don't you just plant another wolf there? i understand about the whole "not intervening with nature" ideology, but look at the wolf...he looks miserable and has probably had enough with being alone for so long. my money is on him not going there to find solitude. it was a simple twist of fate and we have the ability to help him out in a way that only humans can. (or trap him and release back on the 'mainland'??).

[@mrateam6042]

they did exactly what you said they released him into the wild and a few weeks later someone shot him dead Google it is just happened last Tuesday

[@andywerner838]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@MaureenBlack2016]

@@mrateam6042 Takaya was released at the end of January to a remote area of Vancouver island where he roamed over many miles for close to two months. He also came in contact with residents again but soon left the area.

[@TS-hf3cn]

@@MaureenBlack2016 His years on the island and that photographer who followed him often likely made him fear humans less also and he had no idea to run when he saw hunters

[@MaureenBlack2016]

@@TS-hf3cn If Cheryl Alexander had not photographed and filmed Takaya for close to 8 years few if any people would have known he lived such a secluded life on Discovery island. Through her filming, Nature of Things created a documentary last year outlining his life on the island which benefited many other wildlife species. He made the decision to swim to Victoria and roam through a residential area for a few days until he was tranquilized, vet check and released at the end of January. Wolves rarely run when they see hunters if they see them at all. Sadly too many hunters vowed to "get him" when they heard he swam to Vancouver island. One example was the former pack leader of the Lamar pack in Yellowstone who was killed at the end of November, 2018 when she left the safety of the park, however "legal" it was to take her life a hunter killed her in the middle of a back road which supposedly is considered illegal to do so. Takaya was a magnificent wolf but due to his "celebrity" status his life was at risk when he returned to Vancouver island.

[@4_Ev]

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[@mexicanmuslim]

I would honestly prefer more Educational videos like the extinct animals with pictures imagining what they would have looked like. Etc.