The Extinct Royal Barbary Lions

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The Barbary lion, also known as the Atlas lion, was a majestic subspecies of lion that once inhabited the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Renowned for its impressive size, luxurious mane, and regal presence, the Barbary lion was considered the symbol of strength and royalty in the region. However, due to a combination of habitat loss, hunting, and human encroachment, the Barbary lion was declared extinct in the wild in the early 20th century. Efforts are being made to preserve the memory of this magnificent creature through conservation initiatives and genetic research, with the hope of eventually reintroducing a genetically similar lion population to its native range. The Barbary lion remains an iconic symbol of African wildlife and a poignant reminder of the need to protect and preserve endangered species.
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[@rosesippel2932]

Barbary lions are the most beautiful lions

[@danielwebster5748]

And total ass kickers. They were the dominant predator in Romans coliseums. Virtually every other animal was taken out by the Barbaey lion. Bowman said the Barbary line was so hard to defeat they started putting it in handicap matches and even some of them it won.

[@mambamentality3141]

​@@danielwebster5748dam

[@danielwoodgate5897]

I love Barbary Lions. Hopefully they will breed them back in the wild of the Morocco Mountains 😊

[@jpraise6771]

His Majesty Jesus Christ has sent me on a mission with a message to tell the masses! Fear not, my brothers, your hunger shall be no more. He who dispenses the bread of life shall be your sustenance!

[@itellwalker7923]

BARBARY LIONS ARE (ABSOLUTELY) THE (MOST BEAUTIFUL) LIONS (EVER!!!!)

[@patriotgirl4865]

You just can't get more gorgeous than these lions... a lion conservationist.

[@demetriusjohnson3315]

Don't forget that they went extinct because the romans kept capturing them and killing them in colosseum gladiator battles

[@eduardoconsolodossantos2182]

But they became extinct many centuries after the fall of both Roman Empires (Western and Eastern).

[@najibkouky7007]

The last kiss of death came with French soldiers while in morocco ,they exterminated the last lucky Barbary lions. Frenchs like the plague they destroy everything they put their hands on and still do in Africa untill now

[@maaprilpachoco]

😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@Scx-w1i]

Nah france killed them 😭😭

[@Noctifern]

the tigers killed them in the colosseum

[@derekbaker777]

That first Lion was massive.

[@Amazinganimalsfunny1]

Yes me too

[@justinquaylepate1358]

Thank God they still exist in zoos

[@marshallwayne-uf4pq]

But the sad thing bro is they're half breed or not pure.

[@houndgirl7365]

​@marshallwayne-uf4pq what is up with people and purity culture? That doesn't matter and fun fact sometimes evolution can take a close relative and that species ends up evolving into the once thought extinct species. It's the environment and evolutionary pressures that cause them to redeveloped those characteristics. That said one can literally bring those characteristics back with the ancestors it just takes selective breeding to get it back as everything has a dominant as well as recessive trait, so some of these lions can carry their ancestors trait.

[@JoelSuryaSantana_]

​@@houndgirl7365hmm it's like i want to seee a Asian person but instead I got half Asian and half white, I mean they probably still look alike but still they have different features 😂

[@nickcarlogayoma3955]

@@houndgirl7365 s2pid, dont imply human logic in nature, being pure in nature is a must since it affects how they interact in their surroundings/nature and what they feed. just like pizzly bears, they will fck up an entire species because a lot of cross breeds exist today in the wild.

[@GayToBeHere]

@@JoelSuryaSantana_ imcrying why are you comparing people to animal wtf why didnt you use a dog breed example why

[@Klvnchz]

Also known as the most Handsome Lion Species of all !!

[@Amazinganimalsfunny1]

Yes

[@dianebannister4591]

Those Barbery Lions are unique looking. I am glad that some are in captivity that can be saved from total extinction.

[@jamiecrawford7220]

It's "Barbary" lions not "Barbery" so u know..

[@mahmoudmady2908]

@@jamiecrawford7220 don't waste your time bro

[@lyndaoneill7813]

They were massive, I dont think any of their prey would stand a chance with them on the prowl.🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@estrossa8928]

Yeah but humanity had to exert their ego on this evolutionary gem.

[@EriPages]

I use to think that's a blue jamaican flag 😂😂😂😂...and i've recently learned Scotland's national animal is the Lion of Judah

[@barcaman1013]

🤍 folks ​@@estrossa8928

[@Amazinganimalsfunny1]

Yes i think too❤

[@Propain4eva]

🐘: Am I a joke to you?

[@abodkawash6963]

Strongest big cat in the world

[@AnimalSnapz]

Yeah! It's strongest. But they are Extinct now 😥. If you like our videos makesure to subscribe.

[@edwinreveron870]

That would be tigers, not lions...

[@andrea-kh1sm]

​@@edwinreveron870nah, lions are

[@edwinreveron870]

@@andrea-kh1sm -Yeah right, you would have to be delusional, to believe that...

[@edwinreveron870]

@@Portthefirst -Although I do agree with you, the tigers are overall more powerful, faster, and agile... That paw swipe mentioned, since to me like nothing more than an exaggeration.... Is probably no more than around just half that, with the bite force, being higher, depending on the size of the tiger.. Around 1,000 to 1,900 lbs, and for lions around 700 to 1,200 lbs...

[@Dreadlocks720]

Beautiful kings 👑

[@Atlas-fearless]

They still around in Morocco not in the wild but in a zoo

[@omarboulmarouf1803]

There is still some in the wild, but no many, in the forests of khenifra and there used to be some in rif

[@TheWill_creater_dash17.]

Barbary lion is stronger than tiger I think

[@mambamentality3141]

Should be

[@hinduboy.]

nah

[@KewanaNedd]

Barbary lions b looking mean as hell but handsome same time.

[@tz6039]

They weighed over 600 pounds.

[@mambamentality3141]

Correct

[@KINGFAROOQ1216]

Every time an animals height and weight are told to us on every different documentary they have different numbers and their exaggerated too often there's a chance we're getting these weights from all the captive Barbary lines and all lines that are well fed and captivity are heavier I'm not a lion expert but that does come to my mind first

[@lisaaustin8965]

Absolutely stunning!!!!!!

[@rohansinha4664]

KING OF THE JUNGLE

[@Imperator244]

No Tiger Is King Of Jungle

[@ronm9725]

Lions don’t live in the jungle. But every time I see lions pared with tigers in captivity, the lions are always punking the tigers and taking their food.

[@Imperator244]

@@ronm9725 Lions Don't Live In The Jungle, So Tigers Are Kings Of The Jungle/Forest. A Bengal Tiger Will Dominate Any Asiatic Lion.

[@divinepraise6931]

@@ronm9725 The Last time I checked ASIATIC LIONS🦁 were not EXTINCT, and their Population Presently is Over 600

[@divinepraise6931]

@@Imperator244 Research on the History of Interaction between Bengal Tigers and Asiatic Lions, the Moment the Lions were Hunted by Humans to Remain 12 Individual Lions, the Population of the Bengal Tiger Increased and Spread to Different Parts of Asia where the Lions Usually Killed the Tiger and Dominated. The Lion is KING of the JUNGLE The Tiger never had a "Title"

[@theblacklexluthor11]

Extinct in the wild but not in captivity. They can be introduced and hopefully they will be.

[@buravan1512]

Did you ever believe what he said😂?

[@theblacklexluthor11]

@@buravan1512 Sure. Why not believe?

[@trexthefossilking299]

Keep in mind the ones in captivity are currently hybrids But introduction and a little evolution should bring back their splendor

[@OanhSchlesinger]

My thoughts exactly! Convince the people who are raising lions in cages that were once pets-funded by the government. A source of income not dearly parted.

[@omarboulmarouf1803]

In the forests of khenifra , there are some, but they are so isolated in the mountains where not many humans go there

[@TreDogOfficial]

They look _PISSED!_ I could only imagine wandering the North African mountains and finding one of these, and the grim fate that would ensue

[@af-sc8mc]

Our grandfathers pet them 😂😂😂 for Real they were extinct because of the frensh colonist

[@lashellhenry-maivia4464]

Beautiful ❤

[@aazar1806]

Gladiators fought these beasts in the collosium

[@grishawinner6727]

As an individual of African ancestry this is sad because “Considered extinct in the wild” and rarely seen in any zoos means some individuals kept a few for themselves and wiped the rest out, individuals that are not even African. When will Africans learn not to let these people with agendas in their countries? 🤦‍♂️

[@oumaima__7599]

No there is about 37 of pure atlas lions in captivity in Morocco, and they’re planning on reintroducing them to the wild

[@sandyluis7547]

Because they look at them as being the next best thing as God

[@angrejokabaap.]

​@@oumaima__7599can you send me the link of video if available on KZbin

[@mambamentality3141]

Hmm

[@OanhSchlesinger]

Give me a break. Do you actually believe what you wrote? Huge lions with big manes are targeted by Africans purely for monetary value. These lions would not stand a chance in Africa.

[@alorafrancisco6876]

The mane of the lion 💀

[@sailendra_sahoo]

That’s like a Grizzly bear in size. Even desert lions of Africa are similar size

[@valdeck553]

There is a strange looking "antelope" in this video.

[@edwinreveron870]

The largest subspecies of lions is the extinct Natodomeri lions, and those on this video are mixed zoo lions, not pure Barbary lions.... While the South African lions, and Ngorongoro crater lions, might actually be bigger than Barbary lions were..

[@garypaquin9571]

Thanks. I have an interest in big cats but didn’t know any of this information. You clearly have studied extensively in this field.

[@edwinreveron870]

@@garypaquin9571 -I research for entertainment, not my career, but I do know quite a lot about many species of animals...

[@yusufayaz2356]

​@@garypaquin9571he's right. Ngorongoro Crater Lions and Okawango Delta Lions are massive.

[@ronm9725]

It’s because the American consumer is getting shafted by the automotive industry. The fact that the US no longer has a news media that calls out corporate greed because they now work for them.

[@tasteofindia1321]

Wow majestic creatures❤

[@worldfilmclips1]

How many Barbery Lions are there in captivity? Any info, thanks

[@dannyoutlaw8001]

They have a mean and angry look ...just looking at you they look pissed....

[@af-sc8mc]

They look just like indiginous peoples IS so intriguine 😂😂

[@ambarishsen1414]

I'm guessing the mane just protected the neck and head of the lion more than typical lion sub-species

[@CarolClephane-rt5eq]

I was lucky enough to see a female in zoo in New Zealand. Unfortunately the two males died of cancer. The zoo closed and all animals euthanasia 😢

[@c1tizen14]

The average length of the lion💀

[@user-jj2ke2ue5v]

Огромные, мощные сильные красивые Львы 🦁🦁👑👑💪💪

[@tommosley2844]

Most of the people in the comments don't have a clue of what they're talking about. Lions not tigers are the most muscular and powerful of all land predators. Tigers have no paw strike, they kill their prey by grabbing on and throat biting. Lions are way more robust than tigers and their paw strike has been compared to a drop hammer. There has been so much video and scientific evidence of this that I can't believe people are still comparing tigers to lions!

[@gragymartin7764]

You are absolutely right

[@pavlingeorgiev1134]

wrong, in Ankara zoo tiger kills a lion with a single paw, was on the news, a couple years ago. the video is on KZbin

[@tommosley2844]

@@pavlingeorgiev1134 Is that the best you can do! It wasn't a real fight. They were not in the same enclosure. There was a small gap between the cages and the tiger was able to get his paw through the opening and sever the lions jugular vein. The lion was just sitting there unaware of the cowardly tigers attack. Plus it was a lioness. Typical tiger fan lies. It's a fact, tigers have weak paw strikes. They are grabbers not strikers. They slash with their paws. Get your facts straight.

[@pavlingeorgiev1134]

@@tommosley2844 tigers have weak paw strikes? tigers are bigger than lions. you denied the obvious

[@tommosley2844]

@@pavlingeorgiev1134 I'm going to send you some links with facts. These links cover who is stronger, who hits harder and weight. Tiger weight and size is way overrated. Go to your KZbin search page and type in these links. Proof Lions are stronger than tigers kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXWXqmdqgZubo6c Who Hits Harder? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6jEiHWPnJ2iY68 Siberian tiger weight kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOrhXdqgcqJiMU Lion weight kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLHiYeHm9-glZo

[@houndgirl7365]

Just an edit the barbary might not be extinct as some people kept them in cages (usually royals), but some of their offspring are in captivity. They have yet to be tested, but apparently scientists are working on figuring out if these lions are extinct or could be brought back from the very brink.

[@deoncuba2305]

THEY LOOK AMAZING.. MAJESTIC AND POWERFUL..AND IT SUCKS THAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY EXTINCT IN THE WILD 👈👀🤦🤎

[@briancharters8720]

Absolutely fierce

[@shirleyswagger9438]

Beautiful and majestic animals❤

[@beelynn1140]

God the Father and Creator is amazing. The Lord can be seen through all creation ❤

[@Ali-on9kl]

God has no children. He is above that what they associate with Him. I invite you to Islam. Have you read the Quran?

[@mdpriest8550]

@@Ali-on9klislam is a demonic religion filled with hatred towards anyone who opposes it. follow Jesus Christ, he calls us to love our enemies, while your prophet Muhammad and allah call you to kill non believers. no one gets to heaven except through the door, and Jesus Christ is that door.

[@ulemuphiri8489]

God ain't real

[@Jve2001]

That falker face looks what makes them different to lion Family

[@jackhemphill7257]

How come they don't try to breed them more and reinduce them into the wild. As big as they are, it should be fairly possible for them to find or form thier own pride..

[@taufiqmohab-ali4083]

Thank you very much.

[@jizzlemangenetics8266]

Beast

[@kristiebacus4973]

❤❤ they are very beautiful. I sure thought i seen a few walking thru krugar park a few wks ago ❤❤

[@kristiebacus4973]

What?? No one saw that episode!! I was the ONLY who couldnt sleep that nite. Lol

[@edwinreveron870]

What are you talking about, Kruger lions are from the subspecie of Panthera Leo Melanochaita, and not from Panthera Leo Leo...

[@Rizzbulla]

Would still get dog walked by any tiger 🐅🐯

[@danielwebster5748]

I wonder if they had coalition's like modern-day Asian and African lions. These are usually a group of three or four unrelated males who have driven out of their pride when they got a certain age and so they join with other young Lions until they are big enough to attempt a pride takeover. This coalition is the only male lions that will not kill Cubs even if they're not the father if their partner is then they will protect the Cubs

[@ConfusedGlassRose-vs5yp]

Lions, are,my, favorite, animal

[@user-xp3zn9xc6r]

What KING'S they are.

[@aru2279]

It seems now extinct Cape Lions are slightly bigger than Barbary Lions

[@tericaclark4871]

His mane🥰🥰🥰

[@JBTBTruthbetold888]

Original Barbary Lions had mane covering their entire body.

[@Sdc.17.07]

The Barbary Atlas Lion from Atlas Mountains We still have only 38 in Morocco zoo (Rabat) 🇲🇦

[@dracoboomin6511]

you clowns killed the most majestic lions.

[@af-sc8mc]

​@@dracoboomin6511nah the coloniste frensh our grandfathers use to pet them and respected there territories

[@Anwar157]

@@dracoboomin6511 Literally don’t have a clue what you’re talking about! How embarrassing! It was European game hunters that killed them all as a trophy to hang on their walls. The Moroccans have lived with them for thousands of years & even kept cubs as pets.

[@Leokat334]

They are so GORGEOUS! The Barbary demands his Kingly status. I wonder how many Romans were mauled to death trying to capture them? They deserve it tho bc they used those lions to kill people too.

[@Chl19AK]

Them and the french are the main reason these majestic animals got extinct in the wild

[@Jve2001]

It's true that tigers won most of the times. But Barbary lion is the only type of lion tiger never won any fight against. That's why the king want them to be gone

[@keithfaulk1354]

The most impressive animal in the world 🌎!!

[@Bazaarofgaming]

Correction: Barbary lions used to live solely probably because it's hard to mobile in the Atlas mountains as in Savana

[@OanhSchlesinger]

Their mane gives the appearance of a shirt. Ha

[@rajdeeppaikaray384]

Who see scarface

[@CynthiaJero-vi3vp]

absolutely beautiful, 🦁❤️👍❤️

[@GrahamrobertGoldsworthy-sd5tm]

Barbary lions 🦁 are gorgeous one hundred percent there main was long that's what made them so gorgeous where have they gone it's sad tho one gorgeous lion powerful ❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaQQ7]

Simba and nala got caught in 4k having privacy💀💀

[@redenvy649]

Barbary lions are extinct,the lions we called Barbary lions today are more like a cross breed rather than a pure breed Barbary lion

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

I thought the Delta lions are the largest and most muscular lions in the world.🤔

[@AnimalSnapz]

Yeah! Barbary lion are the strongest Lions.

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

@@AnimalSnapz From what I've heard of them, there are no true 100% Barbary lions, but only hybrids. I guess that luxurious dark brown or black mane is part of the phenotype. But I encourage you to look up videos of the Delta lions. The lionesses are sometimes bigger than males in other regions. They have broad muscular chests and thick necks like males, and the males are huge! The reason is that they live where it's very wet. They've even had to adapt to swimming and wading. The waters cut them off from the smaller easier game so they are left having to hunt water buffalo. As you may know, water buffalo are a dangerous option because the bulls are so massive, they have been know to gore and toss lions in the air like ragdolls, so they usually only hunt them as a last resort. The water buffalo is the primary food source for the Delta lion so they've adapted to hunt them by evolving into a much larger lion breed. It's really fascinating.

[@Chl19AK]

You're right they are... But i think if Barbary lions lived in the same conditions as the delta lions they would be even bigger

[@sandralee6714]

Gorgeous SLAY IT 😍

[@BVance1972]

Forrest Gallanta did a tv show about this lions ( looking for Extinct animals) BAD ASS LIONS ! dark manes

[@florintancu9352]

I just saw the legendary Scarface but he never lived in the North of Africa but in East(Kenya nd Uganda)

[@irisbrown7267]

They get the mountain ibex too? Damn!!

[@stevenlevesque719]

barbary lions are now extinct but their relatives are majestics

[@garysharp4499]

Only God could have created suck majestic and powerful creatures, God is beyond amazing

[@dhamilton44]

Sandra L., why would you say "SLay it!" ? We need every one of them that has survived-- Alive! D❤

[@FXM3]

Damn he had multiple baby mamas.

[@shakibetemad9363]

It's really beautiful

[@Mazzi817]

Biggest and strongest in the world, where from Africa baby, most revered, these cats are magnificent creatures

[@user-kf2qw3cf3x]

Beautiful Lions

[@Mediocre00Rebel]

This is scary, just watching Africas ecosystem evaporate before our eyes.

[@wonder777warrior6]

So this is how big mufasa was.

[@andykacani8418]

The most beautiful and dangerous lions 🦁🦁.❤❤

[@christopher__rhyner]

Wow! B E A utiful! 🥰😇

[@chachamorales543]

I hope they can release some out into the wild .. so they can live in freedom and raise strong healthy lions

[@LonzieSeal-lc4wm]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁 our national animal

[@stephanietorres5679]

Wow!!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@Ultra-YT]

Thankfully the Barbary lion is still alive. Just in zoo’s

[@akmalbruhaha4658]

I love Europe because they use metric system to measure things.

[@roderickthomas8224]

You don't have the measurement of "feet" in the metric system. That's why the English system continues to exist.

[@KINGFAROOQ1216]

I wonder if they really were that heavy in the wild too many people are listing the height and weight of animals incorrectly

[@cerpat91]

Amazing❤❤

[@OanhSchlesinger]

Truly magnificent creatures.

[@worldfilmclips1]

Could they introduce these Barbary Lions to Private Reserves in lower Africa & if trained to survive in the wild, would they impact the 'smaller' Lions down south? Thanks for any info👍.

[@maaprilpachoco]

Wow.😮

[@marilyncornell2194]

God they are stunning

[@leemurrant1508]

That's scar from the musketeers lion coalition! All bow to the king !

[@Kattness766]

I love there hair they are beautiful ❤

[@champadragon9535]

They are good looking too

[@Jefferydavy65]

No adult male lion in Africa is under 500pounds in today's world

[@sidusam3242]

Male barbary lions were 650 lbs on average, as big as a Siberian tiger, that 450-550 lbs stat is for the zoo lions, in zoos, all animals are smaller

[@barcaman1013]

Palm colored folks wiped them out. Gotta love brad

[@dhamilton44]

Praise the Lord that some still exist! Magnificent! "THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD! THE EARTH SHOWS FORTH HIS HANDIWORK!!!" Hallelujah!!!¹¹ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@dhamilton44]

Husband found this Quote on a Christian Station: GET UP, DRESS UP, SHOW UP And DON'T GIVE UP!!! * * * ❤ ❤ ❤ * * * Hallelujah!!! D❤

[@ermeyasabebe4062]

I love lions 😍😍

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

That's the famous , " Very male lion" in another video.

[@yohafetpatragea4676]

Amen ✨✨✝️❤️

[@wahibakhebat9246]

My mom's side Grandpa killed one before in Algeria, we are living in shame until today 😞

[@zelmansamuel2072]

So sad. They killed the Barbary lion. They north African people have no right to be called the atlas lions.

[@ingridredfern5065]

The dark mained Lions are magnificent 👑👌