THE LION WHISPERER Behind the Scenes

This is the 'behind the scenes' video from an advertising job I did a few years ago with 'The Lion Whisperer', Kevin Richardson. I was the photographer and was lucky enough to have this experience working in such close proximity to the lions.

[@mamavswild]

The General Audience: Holy shit those are scary-ass lions!!! Me, an intellectual: ‘Oh look it’s Bobcat and Gabby!!!...and surfer-dude Vayetse with naughty jumpy Livy...and oh hello Meg and Amy!!’

[@chlorineismyperfume]

Right!

[@bethsmith2414]

Vayetse is just the sweetest 🦁🐾❣

[@IamTheGunpower]

Thank you for showing it, I understand it was an exciting experience. You show us a different angle of the day in the sanctuary and the close relationship between Kevin and the lions they fit like a hand in the glove! It's a very good quality of the video🥰👌🌹

[@08mraskew]

I think that's why the lions were so agitated , they heard the background music as well

[@djflashb]

lol

[@wendylynch1443]

08mraskew they can’t hear it

[@kekedream]

Ikr horrible 😂

[@bsmaheshkumar5328]

LMAO 😂😂😁😂😁

[@guyfanno1]

@@wendylynch1443 Duh.

[@sandrarhymer5148]

So tickled with Behind the Scenes and Volunteering. Have wanted to see the drone. Had no idea what it could mean to get the cameras out. The lions keep looking bigger and more beautiful. Thank you!

[@PurpleQueenBatz]

What an awesome life you have, Kev, I'm so jealous. That has got to be the best fluffy family ever, you lucky soul ... And, yes, you're right, they can be very naughty, but in such a fabulous way ... Hats off to you ...

[@ladyred6994]

The lion trying to catch the drone, so glad that that made the final edit. Lol

[@SuprSi]

yeah that was a great moment :D

[@celinel.9215]

Beautiful Images ! Kevin richardson impresses me so much !! 💜

[@user-xv9fo8bg3e]

Céline L. اخاني

[@venkatakrishna1157]

Shows, his job is not as easy and sweet as it appears in the videos. Salute his skills, patience!!

[@antoinettejurgens1177]

Wow! Loved the different perspective. Thanks for your contribution to lion conservation Kevin.

[@jamesgoldner2804]

I think it's just nice to see Kevin with his Lion's any time..the music..who cares..it really about the work that goes into the making of his videos that Bring us all so much Happiness. .face it most of us won't get to see Lions up close let alone in the wild.Many thanks to Kevin and his Team..and the Lions for being such good Kitty's Thanks Kevin..may you have a Blessed one🌋

[@moon6unny]

It's funny when you seen a lot of lion whisperer tv that you think you recognize the lions yourself even without an introduction. I could be wrong but I believe the first two lionesses were Meg & Amy -- with Meg ofcourse being the one jumping into the river. The next two are Bobcat and Gaby -- Bob's fearsome dark mane and piercing eyes is hard to mistaken. And the last two -- I think are Vayetse and Livy (Ginny's missing) cause that innocent and youthful, pink-nosed Vayeste's face, and Livy is bigger and lighter toned than Ginny.

[@kadekevin566]

what are you,kevin richards?

[@sahifahaider6416]

You're so right! That leap to catch the drone though seems classic Ginny (who's super athletic & full of energy)....Livy must've been channeling her

[@natahliasmith2848]

Yes you are right. When you watch them for so long it's almost like you become part of the family. This just proves how informative Kevin Richardson is to the public regarding his lions. He is a great teacher ;-)

[@fragrancedeparadis1275]

moon6unny u are part of the family. Well done

[@rachelschwebach7566]

I can recognize Vayetse and Bobcat, Meg and Ami with no problem. Other lions not so much. 🦁

[@issaciams]

Oh wow I need more behind the scenes videos like this one! The lions look even bigger in this video than in Kevin's. Also, c'mon guys the music was not that bad. It fit the video pretty well.

[@nisha5047]

Excellent jump that lioness did at the end. She nearly got it! XD

[@jtalbot34]

Nisha Ros that’s Livvy she’s got a personality of note and a trouble maker LOL

[@guyfanno1]

She is a drone killer.

[@user-mitch1201]

Kevin videos so addicted to watch...incredible man on earth💞

[@Dingosimon]

haahahah I loved the jump at the end, nearly lost the drone

[@rogeredrinn4592]

This was one of my favorite lion videos. The scene of the lion with his paws on the top of the cage, he was absolutely huge! I'll bet every man inside was grateful for the cage. Good job Justin. :)

[@DarthMahlgus]

Lots of animal trainers and others say " oh hes gonna get killed because of how he rolls with them, and this and that". I disagree... I think out of all the lion trainers and people similar to Kevin, kevin has the least chance of being killed. They dont associate anything bad with him. Of course it could still happen. But if you love skydiving, even though it could kill you, doesnt mean you should not do it.

[@issaciams]

CJ actually i disagree with the sky diving analogy. Kevin is doing dangerous stuff with the lions but he is providing a lot of education and awareness. Whereas sky diving is just, well for fun and the adrenaline rush. It's just being dangerous just because.

[@meganfuller7260]

issaciams yea and he's got a great relationship with all the animals at his sanctuary especially the lions. As well as doing a lot of good xx

[@DarthMahlgus]

Thats my point though. People always talk shit about kevin and whjat he does, atleast its not a pointless selfish risk ya know.

[@DarthMahlgus]

What kevin does is incredible, and because of the way he does it, he has a much lower risk of being attacked versus a "trainer with a stick".

[@DarthMahlgus]

I think ya mis took what i meant. I basically meant if you love to do something, even if it can be dangrous, you should still do it. Even more so in Kevin's case because its for a incredibly good cause.

[@ishitasarkar4398]

Kevin having a lion ride is the best thing I saw today...it really made my day....you are doing a great job and I would love to be a part of it♥️

[@semaugue2575]

This is great...you guys are awesome and the lions are adorable.

[@Abu-Aley]

Apart from the music, it is awesome video. :) Regards,

[@otnacoss9661]

I enjoyed it more than the edited ones.

[@meganfuller7260]

It's so awesome that you were involved in this and got all this footage

[@vaidehiraghavan]

The music wasn't good at all. That's why the lions were pissed off. Lions say 'we are the kings/queens of the jungle, can't you play some good music to go with our persona?'

[@dilipbpatel875]

Mynemehu

[@angeliquenomade4353]

So cool ! Although this music is quite stressing to hear .... But video is great & Lions are amazing ! Thanks :))

[@rachelschwebach7566]

Some of my favorite lions: Vayetse, Livy and Ginny.🦁🦁🦁

[@brendacaceres2430]

I love this chanel, Kevin and those incredible animals.

[@FarhanKhan-fv9ts]

The best scene was the lioness jumping at the drone.

[@DarlyFofa]

Here we can really see how big they are. Vyetsi and Bobcat are huge!

[@jay6817]

Just love, jumping after the drone, just like my friends cat.

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

0:53 Did that guy just called the lion "it"? "If it starts coming towards us." Also, didn't know I needed a clip of Kev drinking from a water bottle until now.

[@lotaryguy12]

Yes, only morons care so much about calling animals "he/she".

[@mollym2955]

They are so inquisitive ... but real showman!

[@NCPPGpilot]

Truly enjoyed the video! The music? meh, not so much. But 4 minutes of Kev and his kitties is doable with whatever soundtrack.

[@denius.online]

2:28 he want to join in, he feels lonely outside

[@nekoya5597]

that lion probably thought the helicam is a flying bird.

[@marragonn]

This music just gave my cancer. Thank you.

[@Metatron2228]

What a great video thanks for sharing

[@jeanbordes8241]

Kevin is just fabulous because he loves wild animals,they’re in love With him.

[@beyoutiful_chrysann]

Thanks! This is what I always wonder about :D

[@diyaralrassam2105]

Ann Kuntong 😍

[@mariabione8541]

Kevin,you até The best!😍♥️

[@user-rl8qo7pm6r]

Your lions are lovely !!!!

[@terrylawrence8362]

My God these cats are beautiful 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@fragrancedeparadis1275]

The background was great - I mean the sound.. made it more like an action movie but it was real. Had no problems with the music at all. Keep it up guys. More action movies with lions.

[@wilmaalcime1445]

You are incredible!

[@tokko6884]

The music ruins what would be a great video...

[@DarthMahlgus]

yea the music is fucking god awful

[@AG-fg1uk]

BRUH

[@KarolynHerreraBookEditor]

sooooo turn the volume down...?

[@dukejohn8912]

Forget the Lions, the music was killing me....

[@whitexchina]

Me too!

[@ticnatz]

Noble work....

[@PG_FISHING]

I stabbed myself in the eye 20 seconds in listening to that music.

[@kas8887]

Just brilliant

[@SEOULOVA]

Kevin Richardson is totally awesome !!

[@08mraskew]

Yeah I agree, someone laid the track way before the content was added I'm sure

[@chlorineismyperfume]

Livy! The drone killer😂

[@Bartman954]

Didn't know lions liked rave music

[@73odus]

Doesn't their sandpaper-like tongue rip his skin to shreds? You'd think the constant grooming would be painful after awhile...

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

Yeah he said it isn't exactly pleasant. But they're showing him their love so he just takes it.

[@lotaryguy12]

It doesn't literally rip his skin to shreds but it does exfoliate quite a bit, so he tries to move his head around so they lick mostly his hair and beard.

[@helenclarke4735]

@@lotaryguy12 Probably why he doesn't shave much.

[@eresonation]

That's a mighty big lens!

[@bernadettereyes5233]

Amazing

[@Natedawg422]

I don't understand why everyone hates the music? This video compels me to befriend a lion and solve crimes with the lion as my partner. Like a K9 detective, but with a lion!!!

[@ritikaverma3202]

Cute moments 😁👌👍👏

[@topgame6933]

*Ohhh You Too are not less than a lion💪🦁💪*

[@denisewilliams2382]

Wow! Very scary stuff!

[@rahuljha4629]

Whenever i ride on back of my TIGER, It barks.

[@lisahatton6482]

Back in the day,they would have probably put the Lions 🦁 inside the cage and the people would be freely walking around,so happy to see it's the other way around.. #lovelions... 🦁.. #kevinrocks!!!

[@karinbecker9547]

So super schön

[@maryatkinson5126]

Blimey, these photographers don't ask for much, do they? I wonder why Kevin and the lions don't occasionally simply biff them and walk off. Especially the big cats. Meg looked nonplussed at having a cageful of them at her elbow and Bobcat certainly intended to fix 'em good if he could dig his way in.

[@thekhadijashow9581]

well kevin neeeds the money to keep taking good care of them

[@shivkagrawal282]

Kev...the Lion himself😍🙌

[@ElnaVPlana]

Never really cared about the music. My attention was not focus there. It's the big cats and Kevin that matters. The sight of them can bring you to another place and time. Really amazing bond they have.

[@UpendraBunny]

really Great Friendship Kevin Sir ur Lion really Amazing and very dangerous monster soo pretty also Amazing relationship

[@Maroc1962]

bravo !!

[@beautifulanimals3009]

Nice video

[@Paul-qq7mh]

Kevin is the chosen one.

[@jacquiplace3742]

What do you think of the Barbary lions that are just about extinct?

[@roseannestrada5028]

They just ruined kevins career with the background music

[@samanthaflynn6140]

Ooooo, she almost got that drone....lol

[@jtalbot34]

Samantha Flynn Livvy is a very sassy naughty lioness she likes causing trouble with her sister Ginny...

[@Natedawg422]

Let's remember, this video is about preserving/saving endangered animals! So quit bitching about the awesome music! And think about ALL the crazy weird and awesome animals that are going extinct because of us, humans! (So, off topic speak. What was that song in the video? That would make an awesome ringtone!) Still don't know why people find it inappropriate. It's a blooper video too!

[@meganfuller7260]

Nate Dawg the music isn't great and it doesn't go with the video, awesome video though. Love seeing kev and his lions

[@KarolynHerreraBookEditor]

I know. I mean, it's not like they could lower the volume at all or anything...

[@user-un2wm7py7f]

طبعا اعشق الاسود خصوصا الاسود كيفن. من العراق

[@geegee6752]

I almost got a heart attack when vayetse was all over that human cage.

[@regal_7877]

The man with the biggest balls is the person daring to RIDE A FUCKING LION

[@ahmedalaa1428]

اشهد ان لا اله الا الله وأن محمدا رسول الله

[@raoultesla2292]

OK, uh, Prodigy 'FireStarter' is NOT the soundtrack for this footage.

[@fragrancedeparadis1275]

Lion love

[@ngoziidakwor6311]

Are those scratch and bites on Kevin's arm?

[@bethsmith2414]

Yep. Those are love bites from Gabby. She plays a bit rough 🐾❣💪

[@alqamahbabu9846]

Very lucky man

[@bethsmith2414]

🦁🐾💕

[@glassjawdp]

lol sounds like the song from lords of salem film by rob zombie

[@sheekha1176]

3:39🤣🤣

[@victoria_ivy8878]

Horrible music makes me laughing so hard😁

[@cathytrottier8944]

Like alot of cats, including house puddycat ,they don't like strangers invading their territory, all cats are territorial by nature to different degrees depending on the cat themselves.

[@gandoputra670]

wow

[@shalluayishu4814]

Life is one time

[@bhesteam8170]

Like it is for you kevin.

[@quanpham1856]

4:00 happy

[@mellingmichael777]

Why the awful music?

[@icravemusic]

yes the music does not fit the wonderful personalities of the lions

[@Its_just_chris]

Graham Wellington lol playing party music and shit haha

[@lotaryguy12]

bad taste

[@Mrpresident97]

0:55

[@cocolebo4636]

Idk it kinda ruined the video for me

[@wxxcable]

I think I’ll be scared the shits of myself when watching the lion 🦁 climbing on the cage

[@leanablardony730]

wow 3.19 i didnt know lions could have bangs lol

[@latafurada5050]

Caraca mano!!

[@alexandraredaelli8518]

Cara que envejaaaaaa

[@hoz6903]

Legendary pokemon trainer

[@tomaszjarosz7184]

music please ?

[@asia81152]

Fucking amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@lucygirl4926]

I dunno -- that cage looks pretty flimsy...

[@issaciams]

lucy girl it looked terribly flimsy lol

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

You could see that whenever the lions got a little too rough with the cage, Kev told them off and distracted them. The cage isn't meant to be for long protection.