The Story of Junior - The Paralyzed Lion Cub - HD 1080p

Heartbreaking True Story of a little Lion cub, from the documentary Surviving The Drought "Les lionnes de la rivière de sable" www.imdb.com/title/tt1337345/ highly recommended dvd/blu-ray

[@90chevy21]

I read something about this cub, the people did rescue junior as soon as this story was done. They took him to a animal hospital where they were able to give him some kind of support

[@nicholask8573]

♥️♥️

[@catgroove_12m52]

Guessing he’s dead now though? Or is he ok???

[@ktglittertime7697]

Catgroove_12 M; If only that were the case...poor Junior was abandoned by the pride then eventually his mother had to leave him because he couldn’t keep up...they don’t show his death but sadly, nature is cruel 😭

[@tutuuo]

@@catgroove_12m52 He died.

[@GrabinGears]

90 chevy lair

[@angelgrlsinc1994]

The brothers cuddle him. My heart is dead. They literally hug him like "it's okay, junior. We love you"

[@sissyfist]

Emmie Custod It was crazy when that female hugged him, they really knew he was hurting, lions are amazing animals, they have to make hard choices and leave some behind but they always are so loving as well in the time they do have together.

[@jewelsmarie8694]

so sweet

[@noelguillermo685]

Emmie Custod more humanity than humans these days

[@katekatey279]

Emmie Custod yahh. tat part of the scene made me cryy

[@OriginalOrigins]

Nyc gonnie lol yea right

[@2bitThug]

His older siblings' encouragement of him is endearing.

[@lavararrington2395]

All im going to say is if this lion is still alive today, his arms are probably stronger than Hercules

[@shitpee5520]

Bruh this made me laugh and I’m feeling bad now

[@chardchogs327]

kkkk this one doesn't know how to play with others nicely

[@kirad.3418]

The moment he realized they left him broke my heart

[@dua_junaid]

Kira D. Ikr it was so sad 😭

[@basharbandz]

facts🤕💯‼️

[@sarahtovar9924]

Bernando Turner no he was rescued by humans

[@Gaius_Augustus]

Sarah Tovar I’ve read everywhere that he wasn’t rescued, can you direct to the article saying he was?

[@master-n-teachvirgo8557]

@Alex F i was thinking the same thing

[@lissellparedes368]

I cried... The determination in that little baby is heartbreaking. And so is the compassion shown by his brothers...

[@hologuacamolecats2013]

Ikr its really hearg braking when i finished this i cried huged my cat and hoped to god that the little baby will be ok

[@v12ish40]

Why you lieing

[@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush]

Reminds me of the native indigenous ways..

[@mrs.marlowe7189]

Yeah, animals care more for their own than humans for humans! See how many women abort their babies, or kill them! How many brothers and sisters hate each other, how many kids are in orphanages but guess what? Humans don't give a damn for their kind!!

[@virginiagreen538]

I know how you feel, this brake's my heart!

[@kaylonrome]

Omg when he his mom tried to carry him with her mouth to ear and when he finally ate he drugged his little body to lay by his brother and the brother put his paw on his little brother, I almost cried.

[@kathrynseaton6750]

Why didn't anyone on your team help him, take home to sanctuary?

[@critical_analysis]

@@kathrynseaton6750 Their standard answer is 'It's nature'. They make money by making commercial videos but in most cases they refuse to help in such situations. Yes, it was terribly sad to such poor little cub but few great lessons for us humans to learn from it, such as the sheer will of the cub to fight it out and the great love and affection shown by his siblings. May nature protect us all and give us wisdom to live in peace and harmony and enrich our lives.

[@critical_analysis]

@MARQUIS de QUEENSBURY 5.0 Yes, I agree with what you said. I just felt so sad to see the state of that little cub and also how his siblings tried their best to encourage him and cheer him up. This shows that animals too have tender heart and have emotions.

[@chronicler6162]

There's another video of a lion called the misfit, his mother and aunt refused to help him at all and he almost died of starvation and dehydration, he became king of his own pride I believe

[@mji8431]

i was just watching that one before this lmao

[@qwertyasdf9145]

@@mji8431 What's the title of the docu?

[@myaa3757]

The name?

[@mji8431]

@@qwertyasdf9145 misfit the lion cub or something you'll see it

[@gujjarumadhavi1173]

S , I saw that video, I can't understand why that lion mother refuse to give milk to that baby? But in this video the mother and litters loving this paralyzed baby soomuch. It's why it is surviving.

[@breecoversgonzalez2431]

Omg the big brother cub was so cute and supportive to his little brother you can see the love in his body for his brother

[@JohnPMitten]

Sometimes -- many times I see more love in a wild animal than in people.

[@danh4435]

John Mitten most of the time now a daya

[@danh4435]

Bree covers Gonzalez I think that was mother

[@Thegaoat]

Yes and sadly he too will have to leave him. Unfortunately junior turned into a liability when he got injured another casualty of a brawl.

[@josevanreyes]

Male Lion brothers stick together for life and are fiercely loyal to each other. They're true brother in arms. You can see that even when the mother gave up on the cub the brothers did not.

[@sxrahbestt]

just think he’s up in heaven as strong and beautiful as ever.🦁

[@Merbella]

This story broke my heart. The love and pain of this sweet family was so endearing. 🙏 RIP sweet, brave boy 💙 we'll never forget you.

[@SalkisRe]

😥😥😥😥😥Aww Junior He tried so hard to keep up

[@eksine]

Yeah well he has a completely severed spine in case you didn't notice. I hope you shatter your spine one day so I can say "aww, he tried so hard to keep up"

[@laurierroses]

@@eksine what the fuck is wrong with you?

[@tylertwinem7213]

to bad they couldnt c if the lion whisper would have taken him

[@yhbpuma2464]

eksine Nigga what the fuck are you trying say

[@zzernathezebra]

@@eksine It wasn't a completely severed spine, it said in video it was a shattered pelvis. Also that last mud all, he managed to move one of his back legs a little, not much because even if his pelvis was healing. It was probably malformed now, but the fact that his leg DID move, means not the spine. and what does that have to do with her comment? No need to be rude

[@Moonie95]

I wish they would rescue the injured animals instead of let them die. He has such a will to live. Poor baby. :(

[@cpm.hawk4]

Injuries like cant be cure , especially with cub , all they can do is paralyze the cub to end the cub suffer

[@caesargarcia5845]

@@cpm.hawk4 can’t they like keep him at a rehabilitation center as a paralyzed cat ? :/

[@MAGAprincess]

omg this hurt my heart...his big brothers are too sweet for words.🥺

[@austinlallison]

Jesus. I have never seen so much determination from an animal, especially a juvenile, to survive.

[@KimberUltraCarry-cv7dv]

Austin Allison •>•>•> thus the old proverb, "the heart of a lion". Never been more true than in this story.

[@lepe]

Determination? It just follows the pride and eats whatever is left. What else can it do?

[@hamzterix]

Jesus has nothing to do with him. Please don't bring up religions in video like this.

[@kathylopez6767]

hamzterix- stop getting triggered over insignificant stuff. He can comment whatever he wants.

[@kathylopez6767]

hamzterix - 😂 pffft ok

[@TrueJEMtheArtist]

😢 poor cub this hurts my heart. This lil guy is hurt yet he’s so strong. He has guts to never give up. Such a true lion 🦁

[@JohnPMitten]

You have a kind heart.

[@milasana6165]

À lion never gives up. The true story of a cub's unwavering courage amidst life's challenges. So inspiring!!! 🔥❤️🔥

[@PaulKate322]

I salute this tough as nails cub …. He earned more respect for his bravery and determination than anyone I ever knew

[@karina3007]

It was so cute and humble when the other cub helped him

[@kainoakanoe]

Fighting a hopeless, losing battle yet still refusing to quit. The mental toughness & sheer will of animals is inspiring. Poor little guy😔

[@rebeccah.5695]

I know right, he tried so hard no matter what, that’s true strength even if it’s lost, poor little cub.😞

[@Silkroads733]

Hi that even goes for many from the human race many with tremendous strength and willpower ...

[@myemperor]

So why didn't the kill him before they abandoned him?

[@TungHoang-mq3gp]

Sư tử này mà nấu cao thì tốt lắm đấy tốt hơn cả cao hổ

[@ismaelsuarez326]

My heart bleeds for this young cub...do sad

[@Kay-tc3go]

Junior had heart. With that kind of strength and courage he could have been king.

[@CashanovaXTREME]

His brothers trying to help him up the cliff is so heartbreaking. They don’t know why this happened, or why it had to happen to junior, but they loved him and chose to support him no matter what.

[@LittleBigKid707b]

This little guy is tough.

[@jonburrows2684]

Had to be suffering though

[@giahyatt1142]

Poor Little Baby Tried His Best To Keep Up. His Mother and Siblings Showed Him Love and Encouragement Despite Knowing That They Would Eventually Have To Leave Him Behind..❤😓

[@Ku1991r]

His efforts at walking were really hilarious at first 😂 but every joke grows old eventually and he should've stopped fooling around and started walking normally then they wouldn't have left him. I imagine that him doing this gig with his legs constantly brought his family a lot of cringe and it was really unthoughtful of him to ignore their feelings 😞 So from my vantage point he got what he deserved for being a prick.

[@busy365]

Jakub Drozdz nah fam Not cool my nigga

[@bigstrap5150]

Carbon Blitz dude is mental like for real dude got sum issues

[@cong3768]

@@Ku1991r ur fukin weird

[@ultrad-rex1389]

+Jakub Drozdz: How would you feel if you had a broken pelvis and was abandoned by your family, bitch!?!?

[@btflchannel6710]

Can't believe all this was filmed and the cub wasn't rescued. Heartbreaking

[@tgianani]

EXACTLY! That's what I was looking for. This shows what humans have become, these stupid film crew members will say that we won't interfere in natures doing but then what's the use of calling yourselves humans?? To get more trp and to generate more revenue, those savages used the poor little cubs helplessness as a tool.

[@btflchannel6710]

@@tgianani We, as humans have damaged the earth and them we talk about conserving it.

[@xaviergrimes8156]

@@tgianani actually there not allowed to interfere not only is it beyond dangerous if the film crew got involved in these animals life it would jeopardize the animals life if the animal became dependent on the crew it woudnt be able to hunt or others of its species might not except it the film crews always express their longing to help but they themeselevs explain better as to wjy they cant help

[@89turbomk3]

Broken spine is a type of injury with no cure

[@dreisbae7806]

You shouldn’t interfere in the cycle of nature

[@aynosille5436]

4:50 such a sweetheart to hold & comfort his brother like that

[@garin6361]

Who's cutting these damn onions?!!!

[@MRXDS1989]

Kobe LeBron

[@alastaircook8533]

Sorry me.

[@donkeywaffles8816]

Kobe 😢I am

[@garin6361]

Chris The Barber lol

[@jetamoeba4668]

Kobe 😢

[@bigdogfromnj]

Ok this is when humans intervene for good and surgically repair this cub.

[@user-qe3rf3rh1p]

本当に胸が痛くなる動画です。 一度見たら忘れられません

[@Josephwilson1983]

I hope you guys that have watched this are learning something from this little brave lion, that life is tough but you keep on moving forward no matter what the obstacle in life your encounter.

[@CashanovaXTREME]

Joseph Wilson The other lesson here is that life is chaotic and even if you are a good person, bad things can happen to you. It’s not the situation you can control, it’s how you react to it. 9/10 of your life is decided by your reaction to things, not the things that happen to you.

[@mikekemp5863]

I dont think you can even get that from this video since the ending was depressing. The cub kept trying but his inevitable short existence still came to an abrupt end. If anything it says if you're dealt a bad hand get ready to give up soon.

[@queerchoreography54]

Bullshit, your flaky ideals haven’t moved me at all,

[@nkel6111]

yess no matter what the petulant jesus gives you, you keep on

[@ladyo8297]

I Second that!!

[@akankshshetty7710]

A lion by birth and a lion by heart...!!!

[@carlenebrigham3034]

I'm crying

[@rosesflowers5361]

This hurts my ♥ 😩

[@leoofwar6990]

Akanksh shetty best Quote ever heard.....😢😢😢😢😢

[@ultrad-rex1389]

STOP FUCKING CUTTING ONIONS!!!!!

[@snowcotton6283]

Also died with honor as a lion

[@WonderMagician]

Thank you for sharing with the world the your compassionate record of the steely determination of the precious paralyzed lion cub. It was heart wrenching and sobering to be reminded how very vulnerable a disable baby animal is and it's inevitable death.

[@mastertvlogs8737]

this is heart breaking 😭😭😭💔 i hope there’s a special place in heaven for every animals

[@Anna133199]

There's probably no heaven for humans either, but if there is one it'll certainly be full of non-human animals as well.

[@lovelydiva06]

Junior was by no means weak, he was a fighter despite being paralyzed

[@haridastaorem9895]

a fighter but a loser who died

[@Whoopdido777]

@@haridastaorem9895 You have a misguided view of the term “loser”. He was injured during a battle, which ultimately led to his death. He fought as hard as he could, but receive little to no help from his siblings or mother and ultimately died and you call him a loser. That would be like saying a soldier who was injured in battle but received no medical attention by his or her medical staff and eventually died was a loser.

[@2bitThug]

@@Whoopdido777 they did what they could to help him from the way it looks, I think they just had to acknowledge (very painfully) that he inevitably was going to die and that there was little to nothing they could do. They aren't able to provide him medical or emergency care so what do you expect? They did do what they could to make the remainder of his existence as comfortable and bearable as possible which is more than I can say about most humans

[@HiddenGuardian2478]

@@haridastaorem9895 you're a loser yourself

[@HiddenGuardian2478]

@@haridastaorem9895 mutt

[@boomedenshore]

his pride really loved him.. poor baby. thats probably why they didnt kill him.

[@Xjas12]

Lmao they didnt have to. He'd die on his own. They dont need to waste their valuable energy on him.

[@nnnnllll3869]

Your right these people gettin in you but when a cub in a group is weak or not living other lions will eat him or any of them will but they didn’t they just left him die on his own, also in the wild it’s a fight for food that’s why they kill their cubs and stuff but they didn’t so I see where your coming from because they tried the best to help him by they figured out they couldn’t do anything.

[@nnnnllll3869]

iBels u should read my comment

[@arcadeius7817]

@@Xjas12 you're a piece of s*** just honestly why you even laugh at something like death your piece of f****** trash even if it's an animal human whatever your piece of f****** trash

[@karinadeleon1346]

Xjas12 if they killed him they would eat him so the energy put in would just be food at the end. And how much energy dose it take a lion to brake it’s crippled baby’s neck. Not much one bite. They wanted it to live but knew it wouldn’t.

[@gerlindeschneider7519]

This is so very sad and heartbreaking to see. Poor cute baby RIP😪😪😪❤🦁❤🦁🌈🌈🌈

[@christophervolosy7100]

I can't stop crying 😭. Poor baby. He can't help it but I know the pride had to leave him behind. He will be better off in heaven. XO 💋💕

[@michaelcovacha9741]

In memory of Junior “the cub that never gave up”

[@derekmeeks4006]

People say leave him. Its part of nature. We are part of nature. Maybe we where blessed with intelligence so we can prevent unnecessary suffering of other beings.

[@bente1695]

Derek Meeks all life is sacred. We must protect that which others destroy. They should have stepped in.

[@anacsmari]

Bente I agree. no need for him to suffer. he could be given a dog-like wheelchair and be rehabbed on a zoo

[@anacsmari]

rehomed*

[@ZR1Terror]

Lions don’t have the ability to put him on a wheelchair or give him some type of therapy.

[@savannahonyenorah1456]

The pride doesn’t want him what’s wrong with taking him to a sanctuary

[@LarsAnders54]

Heartbreaking, puts tears in my eyes.

[@EternalxFrost]

When you realize that lions do more for their offspring than most humans do for their own children. Poor little baby. It was heartbreaking to see him fight a vain battle.

[@Dee-oj5zm]

No, lions are like people in that regard. Many human parents will do everything for the children and some will do such horrendous things you wonder how they could possibly be human in the first place. Lions too... Many will be caring and nurturing but others will, early on, abandon their cubs or even kill and eat them. There is good and bad everywhere.

[@SuperMrmahendra]

While everyone has left a paw mark on the ground, he leaves a long trail of paralyzed legs which is heartbreaking as you can see at the end..

[@demithomas-nix6741]

Facts

[@filiaa.2717]

So sad....

[@angiebenedek7039]

Huh.. were u trying to be funny?

[@mihaell5752]

dam his brother came back for him😢

[@rageraptor7127]

Im so sad rn omg 😭

[@monopoly_kidd3179]

mihael L but he didnt stay

[@bigstrap5150]

monopoly_kidd obviously why did u fell the need to say that dumb fuxk

[@blondien6072]

So sad to watch when his brother tried to cuddle with him omg my heart just melted idk y but I cried watching how his mom and brother tried to help him

[@memeezy8662]

It was so awesome to see his pride helping him out and laying by him!! He had fighting spirit!!

[@SlimeDawgy]

The way the older brothers just look and pat his legs makes my heart hurt

[@busy365]

Alex F exactly

[@elmolong8102]

Muzzled Hound same

[@lili111976]

They dont realize he is paralyzed.

[@kayg1460]

He was like you got it champ. Lol

[@deeg7573]

@@polomax8 🤭

[@eilenekellogg7017]

He tried so hard,but his mom gave up on him in the end, truly sad.

[@nickboldan7833]

Yes it is sad. I wondered how long should the mom and the herd help him, knowing that he will never fully recover?

[@eiririn4616]

*Pride. Herds are usually used to describe a large group of herbivores.

[@allfunjoy7304]

The moment he realized he is abandoned literally made me cry.. 😭

[@hellyka2357]

Idrissa Sewell bruh stfu

[@jabaTV]

@Idrissa Sewell hahaha dude you have issues

[@ronaldmejia6891]

Sohail!! Are you serious bro?!!😃.

[@atis9061]

Idrissa Sewell you used to be too. but now that you’re a trans-man that’s all over

[@Lilliz91]

Agreed. That must have been a horrible realization.

[@omaarkazz9925]

Latest update on junior . He was taken for surgery and recovered 💯. He found love and happy became a king of a pride and has many kids.

[@user-ny6uo1ym9f]

Wrong , the poor little thing died. Intervention was impossible . On a human is difficult , let alone a cub that needs nutrition and to be caged to heal the bones.

[@user-es3fv4ys2p]

Junior is one of the most incredible animals I've ever seen. He has qualities that are extremely valuable, even among humans.

[@domoetker3967]

bs

[@brittneyhernandez1083]

I would have rescued such a strong willed cub once the pride departed for good. He definitely deserved it.

[@bobsee8226]

Brittney Hernandez I agree. This cub have so much courage, it deserve help

[@paulg6527]

I would've have rescued the cub and given it medical attention or at least done something to alleviate the broken pelvis and them placed him in an animal sanctuary.

[@Tehui1974]

LOL

[@Banana_Jesus_]

Contamino there we go

[@dp7887]

Yes there are lots of big cat sanctuaries that would Probaly have taken in this little brave guy. So sad. I cant stop crying.

[@soldrip4913]

His upper body strength was prolly hella buff after just a month of being paralyzed if the poor thing lived that long

[@yungkage1693]

Sol Drip after the video was filmed the people filming took the lion to an animal rehabilitation center, it was either treated or euthanized

[@GrabinGears]

😅😅

[@josemercado1325]

If I was there and I was one of the crews filming this I will intervene and take the cup myself and raise it myself because I am sentimental when it comes to animals I love them all for watching this I'm going to be crying for a long time to come💔😭

[@Whatthefudgecookie]

Yeah, except, 1. It's VERY illegal to intervene in nature in wildlife parks such as this one. You're even made to sign legal papers saying you won't intervene and that you accept liability if you do intervene. 2. If you intervene, the lions, being close by, they'd most likely kill you as even though they had abandoned him, instinct would take over. 3. That cub is well over the age of "I don't know what you are, but I'll trust you. Cubs at that age need to be used to humans or they'll be fearful for most of their life and a threat to your own life. 4.If people found you with him, they'd take him away and have him euthanized since you need VERY SPECIFIC licenses to own wildlife and since he clearly couldn't be released into the wild and most wildlife sanctuaries wouldn't be able to give him a quality life in a pride. You'd just be delaying the inevitable. I'm sorry to say it, but sometimes, it's best to let nature take its course rather than intervene and get heart break no matter how hard you try.

[@cinqbuns]

@@Whatthefudgecookie its like humans cant make a shelter for animals like this to actually help since it will 100% die in nature. but when it is about profit we can cage them in zoos, no we dont intervene then. using the human law ("illegal" LOL) on animals..... just lol

[@Whatthefudgecookie]

@@cinqbuns No, we can't and I will explain why. That lion cub was already at the age where it trusted lions and not people. It is more humane to let the animal die naturally then take it to a strange place surrounded by strange creatures to ultimately be euthanized since they can't help it. You don't think. People can't help every single wild animal and people make it illegal to intervene with nature because if there are exceptions, who's to say people who know nothing about animals, like you, would try to help and just get yourself or others hurt. A lion at that age still has its front claws and teeth and given that he's had to drag around his body on his front legs, they're probably strong enough to give you a good few scratches. That lion was suffering, it's more humane to let it die than to try to help it and prolong suffering. A lion like that for 1. would not be accepted into a new pride and most likely be killed if tried to go to a new pride. and for 2, a lonely lion is no lion at all. Lions need companionship and to keep it locked away in a cage because no other lions will accept it is just cruel and inhumane. People like you who know nothing about nature and nothing about animals in general need to stop acting like nature is some fairytale world. Nature is cruel and harsh and that young lion got off significantly easy compared to how many animals could go. It could have been surrounded by hyenas, eaten by a crocodile, a leopard... Honestly, that lion, whether you know it or not, is food for other animals too. Taking a wild animal into captivity just because your feelings got hurt disrupts the ecosystem, so if you care about nature or ecosystem in the slightest, you'll stop acting like this ONE lion's life actually mattered. I'm sorry if it sounds harsh, but it's the sad, unfortunate truth. I love animals, but I also respect and understand nature. And with zoos... Yeah the animals in zoos have been bred in captivity. They've never seen the wild, they never will see the wild and if they got released into the wild, they would die. I don't like it personally, but there's nothing that can be done. Zoos are massive companies with too many supporters and animals to just be stopped. If all zoos to be shut down, do you have any idea how many caged animals would either be abandoned or euthanized because nobody would take them or because they would have nowhere to go? Thousands and possibly millions. It's unnecessary carnage because some people get butt hurt that some animals aren't living in nature and live a better, longer, healthier life than wild lions do. Seriously, all the zoo animals wouldn't survive in the wild, so let's not worry about them, because a large majority of them would die regardless.

[@imok3487]

@@cinqbuns I don't get this "only for profit " argument. Animals are expensive, you need proper resources to take care of them. Of course if you own a sanctuary or zoo you'd want to make some money to continue the business...

[@anayarey]

@@Whatthefudgecookie who cares about legal? Except for you

[@travis2223]

This little guy would have been a true king, the sheer determination he had is awe inspiring. Would have claimed a whole pride of his own. Poor guy, r.i.p little warrior.

[@Bubbles-od2tv]

His family should have stuck with him a little longer, he was starting to use his right hind leg towards the end.

[@m.williams4971]

Would have been a ‘true king’? Huh? 25-40% of them survive in the first place - roughly 1 in 3. Assuming he makes it to age 2 without a pride takeover(killing him instantly), he goes out as a nomad and potentially gets injured or killed trying to take a pride. There is zero predictability in male cubs becoming whatever a ‘true king’ is?

[@PulseReviews12]

@@Bubbles-od2tv lol he simply can’t walk it’s like you have taken his later half back

[@elgachoooqueti7204]

Junior taught me a valuable lesson in life “never give up even if your half dead” :( R.i.p JUNIOR THE BRAVE LION CUB

[@pallavi3667]

is he dead?

[@pallavi3667]

@Master Oogway how?

[@KeAzia_]

A zoo rescued him actually

[@illusionz3362]

ElGachooo Queti he didn't die from natural predators, was rescued after the abandonment and taken into care

[@shailendrasingh-rz9vm]

@@illusionz3362 proof?

[@kiamaria331]

There's just something that seems so wrong seeing a majestic animal like a lion crippled in this way.

[@00tonytone]

Juniors inevitable death will feed vultures, produce maggots for the birds. Its life in a balance with nature.

[@batmanarkham5120]

Kia Maria nature is unforgiving

[@rishabhnair3789]

Kia Maria the majestic characteristic of a lion is in the fact that it does not stop being great even if it is crippled. Nothing can stop a lion

[@galiumodoratum5057]

Kia Maria oh please

[@melindaheaton3099]

They could have helped him there is so much technology now they could have done something to help. And I'm sure he would have been happy not to die all alone and scared or some other animals probably ate him

[@sadhana1330]

Whenever I watch this video, my heart keeps feeling so much pain whole day 🥺

[@sarahharken2390]

I know that I shouldn't look at wild animals behavior through the lens of human behavior and that its a smart choice to leave behind the ones who make the pride weaker or slower, but 😭😭 this is so damn heartbreaking and bless those brothers who tried to be compassionate and supportive of the injured cub...

[@1U7S7A6]

This should be a lesson for us humans.... to never give up no matter what obstacles you are facing!

[@horcrux9656]

Hoomans

[@LIFEWITHMAKENZIEEE]

Amen

[@alghamdi1136]

Owww nice one🤕

[@busy365]

Jennifer Anzellotti shut up no one Cares

[@bigstrap5150]

Jennifer Anzellotti wtf

[@michaelcoppola5320]

Junior Cub he definitely has more heart than half the people I know

[@michaelcoppola5320]

@Idrissa Sewell 😂🤣

[@EmomanTavish]

i cant take it anymore, im about to burst into tears

[@MariyamJamilu]

i’m impressed by your consistent delivery of excellent content!

[@ceceliaross6090]

Im crying watching how strong the little lion is and how loving his family is

[@bicknell67]

Im still in tears I wished a park ranger took the cub and helped it.

[@sharondzielak6627]

@Odilianne what was it that they tried to do?

[@michaelmetayer667]

They took it to an animal hospital for rehabilitation

[@michaelmetayer667]

I believe

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Oh really someone helped the cub what happened?

[@michaelmiller8455]

@@brittanyritenour4695 Unfortunately Hyenas got junior. They consumed him alive, ostensibly beginning with his paralyzed hind-quarters. Circle of life.

[@popcorn_224]

I know death is inevitable, but this documentary is too sad to watch.

[@sharlykaroche2095]

Pop Corn 😒🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@sylvieshuu]

If it makes you feel better, the team took him to animal rehab.

[@glennieluckow6659]

@@sylvieshuu, no they didn't. The crew left him behind as well, following the pride. The poor little soul died, why would you lie? Some say that they came back the day after, but they couldn't find him, I don't know whether or not that is true.

[@sylvieshuu]

@@glennieluckow6659 As far as I'm aware that is the truth. I might be wrong though, and I'm sorry if that is the case. From what I heard, I thought they took him to rehab?

[@pfukpfizer]

Wow. I've never seen anything so sad in a lion video before 😪

[@thoughtsandlens6601]

That's so wonderful to see all nature lovers you and me creating videos of nature and help protect our nature

[@stolenqueen_]

When you realized that this video was posted since 2011.... *dies inside*

[@jejwiqkeywiqueyetujr6848]

Stolen Queen he’s dead 😭

[@SENOR_David]

🤔

[@512foe]

@@jejwiqkeywiqueyetujr6848 sadly yes

[@mythical.heaven6846]

You have 123 likes xD

[@jennysmith9679]

Omg🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iMck3nzie]

His strength just goes to show you how powerful he would’ve been if he wasn’t paralyzed!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Should’ve named him Ivar!!

[@persephone2706]

Ivar would have been a great name.

[@terroristtom4423]

Ivar the boneless

[@chloethemessenger]

iMck3nzie yessss. I was thinking about Vikings today. Need to catch up

[@derhutmacher8257]

God bless you little boy ❤️ This story made me cry.

[@tommieedwards877]

So so sad. Couldn't watch it anymore😢😢😭😭😭😢

[@russell_rozenbaum]

“his support is awkward, ineffective, but just enough” i can’t figure out what about this is so relatable

[@danicakes9212]

He comforts his bro that has a broken back by nuzzling. Like encouraging a dying person and telling them they “ can beat this”. You hope they’re ok but understand the odds aren’t in their favor.

[@fredhammond8292]

Makes a big sense

[@kid7flamez]

Like Anytime someone says get well or sorry when you lost a loved one

[@rafaelramirez9109]

This little guy should of been saved, he so wanted to live, didn't give up and displayed abundance of courage.......damn this cute cub was in a league of his own, rare, unique, brave,beautiful,......damn, he should of been saved 😯😔

[@hiitsme6829]

RAFAEL RAMIREZ my thoughts exactly.

[@andymurday4538]

👍Yes

[@triopsbreeder8686]

You can’t fix a broken spine for a mammal like this, it is impossible, you just have to wait for nature to take its course

[@boondocktaint7736]

Triops Breeder bullcrap buddy. We do it all the time at the Vets. Most people think that you cant fix that type of issue. Thats totally false. The reason why most people wont have their pets (for example) worked on by Animal Surgeons is because of the expense. Its very expensive for a procedure like that about 30k most oot for ending life. But that is totally untrue and a myth that animals with sever injuroes cant be worked on. Animals very similar systems as humans do.

[@kouthao1575]

Boondock Taint SHUT THE FUCK UP. You're fucking stupid. Do you really think this animal is just gonna be healed instantly by some vet and then it can happily return to his pride? This is nature. If you want to do something so badly about it then get off your fucking keyboard and go in the wild and do something about it. Stop bitching about it and demanding others do something you wouldn't even do yourself. Fucking clown

[@burntblonde2925]

Can’t he be captured and see if surgery could help him? This is devastating for such a brave lion. Truly heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time

[@p.doetsch6209]

@Your Uncle's Mailmam Don't take it so literally.

[@takerisk666]

@Your Uncle's Mailmam i mean are they not recording?

[@Drxyz-tk6le]

Why? Really why? Just because you are emotional over it? That's nature. And this is exactly what happens in our society too. How many time have you thought about the homeless, the diseased who have no money to pay, or during the war where people beyond repair are just left behind to die and the others just abandon the guy. During natural disaster we leave the guy who is badly injured and tend to the guy we can save. And this is nature. This is not our niche. We don't get to interfere.

[@takerisk666]

@Your Uncle's Mailmam you trying too hard and actually sound dumb so if you seen a person get shot your just going to record them? They obviously could call somebody like any other situation ma'am

[@burntblonde2925]

@@takerisk666 Calm down

[@bunegoetia9618]

When I look deep into animals its compassion

[@marilynjones5749]

He is incredibly strong willed. How is he not crying with excruciating pain. Please tell me these people filming and making a profit off his pain took him somewhere where he could be helped. A Will like his deserves help.

[@mmmteeth]

Sorry Marilyn, shows like these don't do rescues. They just watch animals suffer, even when they have the perfect opportunity to help. (Ex. When Junior was abandoned, and the crew was in much less danger of getting attacked.) Besides, they could've made a bigger profit if they made a spin-off show on Junior's recovery, and then put him in a sanctuary.

[@definitelyluigi]

How does one art There is laws that they literally can NOT intervene. Even with no other big cat around.

[@hanhai8515]

There is law that prevents them from helping. Is the law wrong? No, because it will set up a really bad example of people interfering with nature. And more people will help to show compassion. And it always end disastrously when people do that. The whole ecosystem will be destroy.

[@mexikleo8449]

@@hanhai8515 Please tell me how humans are not already destroying the ecosystem if your argument is really, helping=destroying the ecosystem.

[@hanhai8515]

If you think humans are already destroying the ecosystem, then human shouldn't interfere even more, especially in places like Africa. People used to think carnivore animals are evil, so they hunted them down. They thought they were helping, but it ended disastrously. Saving this cub is just the opposite. People shouldn't change the balance of nature unless the consequences are well thought out.

[@karies1133]

The trail from his dragging legs at the end 😭😭😭

[@findjoselyn]

I literally welled up with tears on that one scene.

[@busy365]

findjoselyn 😂

[@bladd4969]

L9l

[@regg32457]

It was truly emotional moment for me

[@YouTubecommunityCollege]

Lmfao 😂😂😂

[@nkne.7040]

I think when the pride abandoned him, the photogs could have rescued him, loaded him in their vehicle and transported him to a local animal hospital for repair of the hip, rehabilitation, then release back into the wild.

[@lyars5965]

NKN E. I read that they did

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

Ahi Lya no...they didn’t You don’t take a cub out of the wild and then re-introduce it. It won’t survive He died

[@ona2ezuy4xumv]

@@powderedtoastfacekillah734 um that's a bit of a dumb comment... re-introducing a male cub is easier as well, he would've been kicked out of the pride soon enough to find his own, and with the amount of willpower it had to stay alive I think it would've only been fair to save it, clearly, if the cub didn't get kicked then it would've been quite strong.

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

boxmilona aww...look at you struggling to process this How cute

[@ona2ezuy4xumv]

@@powderedtoastfacekillah734 struggling to process what, you just clearly have a limited sense of awareness and understanding tbh💀🥱

[@alicehatter4973]

He may have been able to recover.. Looks like he's still able to move some of his back legs.. I've seen paralyzed dogs walk again with physical therapy, as long as they still have feeling in their legs. If his pelvis was broken, we may have been able to repair some of the damage. With human help he may have recovered and survived quite well.. Maybe not able to take down prey himself or defend well, but survive none the less. Poor guy.. Breaks my heart that we aren't helping in situations like this... 💖🦁

[@mingchinchiang5992]

He may recover if human willing to help as you said. However, what you see is selfish human keep taking video as if nothing happen.

[@donnydoit7678]

@- •ф𝓥𝖎𝖊𝖗𝖓𝖆ф•- it’s not about that. It’s about the sick humans making money off of a paralyzed little lions and not helping either. I have a problem with that. It’s about us motherfokimg humans. It’s about the message.

[@mingchinchiang5992]

@@donnydoit7678 well, human life is about making money and profit for ownself. Most human are selfish. Trying to manipulate all other living creatures in this world for their own selfish profit. They just don't bother whether destroying the mother nature or killing more innocent animals. Their ultimate goals are getting more profit in order for them to enjoy luxurious life. Due to all this irresponsible behaviour, there are more and more disaster happening, like Australia fire, till the never ending covid 19. In fact those who suffered from those disaster caused by human are those innocent animals and poor people. Those who cause to these disaster still got plenty of money to escape to other countries in their private jet. This world is never unfair. You have to accept it.

[@lotuslicciardi5872]

I can't I'm crying. Wish I could find him and help

[@bradwilliams3278]

Many human in the world are living same as Jnr. If u really want to help u can find them

[@xSelma]

For a paralyzed lion cub, he sure is brave and strong 💕 so sad that he died but his brother was so cute at helping

[@2muchswag11]

He died?????!!!!

[@bigstrap5150]

Kenneth yea the lower half of his body was basically dead

[@artberuntung9161]

@@bigstrap5150 from where you know??.. Some of the comment even said that he got rescued by the people who filming this.

[@dale9675]

Brave?

[@haridineshbhima3836]

@@artberuntung9161 yes sum should rescue little cub,

[@judy9521]

Why did I click on this?! 😭

[@sleeper9728]

IS BETTER THAN WATCHING TRUMP

[@HiddenGuardian2478]

@anonymous burrito ok trump supporter

[@ari-yl2yn]

@@HiddenGuardian2478 who’s gonna tell her that’s not a compliment 😐

[@HiddenGuardian2478]

@@ari-yl2yn 🤣🤣🤣

[@HiddenGuardian2478]

@anonymous burrito thanks for being racist

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW I experienced many emotions watching this sweet lion cub: sadness, heartbreak, proud of his determination and wanting to cheer him on.

[@lancetv4826]

With a body like that, he is literally dead in the wild specially if he encounter an hyena. Can't they just take him to the zoo? since his family already abandoned him. Poor lion

[@ueks69]

He will die of his injuries, one by one hose organs will shot down. Before Long a leopard, wild dog, or hyena will sniff him out and eat him, that is Nature.

[@kt2666]

He probably died a cub already. There’s nothing anyone can do but let nature take its course.

[@_xpired_5378]

As much as I would love for someone to help him, people who record WildLife documentaries are not allowed to Touch or Help any type of injured animal

[@kI-cq5xq]

They actually helped him

[@SepherStar]

The story is, the film makers of this documentary have a policy of only intervening when an animal has been met with misfortune caused by humans. According to someone citing an interview, the film makers left the lion cub to follow the pride, and the cub was no longer at the location when they returned, so probably fell prey to hyenas or vultures. Personally, I have a different take on humans intervening. We've already so negatively impacted this species due to our own exploits, that I don't think it would worsen the situation to help injured animals on occasion.

[@MLeibs]

I like this way of thinking! Humans have caused the problem in the first place, so they should rescue him. Good point.

[@miss1smartysoda]

+SepherStar I totally agree with you, I think Junior def would appreciate help...

[@lpg64593]

I agree. in some extreme,sad cases as this, I think he should be adopted by a zoo or some captivity. what could it hurt to give this Lil guy a chance at even a handicapped life.

[@gracealexandrea2150]

I agree plus if you were there at that very moment you were there for a reason.

[@quarteracreadventures855]

+SepherStar If they could do nothing to help him, the kindest thing would have been to shoot him after he'd been left behind. That would be preferable to just waiting, alone and helpless for a predator to get him. :(

[@rads3586]

Was it really necessary not to rescue the cub but to make the entire show out of his misery and make a lot of money through a mere tv show? I think these tv shows should have some heart. Wouldn’t it be a great tv show if the camera man calls the Jungle rescue team and then make the video how they Heroically rescued a little lion kind of like a rescue and survival story rather then seeing him die?

[@despacitogaymer4824]

They aren't allowed to intervene

[@elliotbridge]

I really wish they were allowed to take him in.

[@alainish7690]

If they gave him to a zoo you'd still have idiots complaining about it.

[@johnetheridge5833]

The laws of africa says do not interfere with the wild life the animals might attack you

[@thierryndongo3862]

@@johnetheridge5833 it's just the game park where he lived rule.

[@truthseeker288]

Gosh this is so heartbreaking. Wish the producers of this channel would intervene and rehab him. 🥺😭

[@reginastempin5950]

Da kann man die Tränen nicht zurück halten

[@moonshadow1795]

Ok I don't get the triggered people and I see three kind 1: people who get mad for the people not stepping in. They legally cant, and it's a dangerous situation, however, after they were abandoned, there is a chance they could be captured and used for educational readons, but they were not a cub anymore, so they would have to be lucky. 2: people who are saying that you couldn't fix the cub because it was the spine. No, it was the hip, as they stated in the video. 3: people who are yelling "let nature take its course it doesn't matter" yes, nature can be cruel and we shouldn't interfere, however, there is nothing wrong with stepping in at times. We do enough damage against the environment and sometimes we have to do our best to make up for that. And that sort of view is often used by people who don't belive humans should really care about the inviroment, and that is a dangerous outlook

[@garlicknot887]

So what’s your solution ? How many lions have you taken in ?

[@duckieznn]

Gavin C just pls, take care about disabled animals :/. Medicine was made to cure animals (we are animal, and so are they). If veterinary medicine cannot cure those poor animals, then why do we make medicine and pharmacy? The doctor will know how, that’s not our job. Ok?

[@rachaelnwaoha3543]

Moon Shadow you contradicted yourself more than 2x. Just watch the vid and move on

[@grendda121]

Literally everything you just said was major hypocracy

[@jennkristin8434]

the people did step in after filming and was taken to a sanctuary where he received the best treatment and lots of love they placed him with another disabled orphan cub they are now inseparable

[@jaredmendoza6877]

This movie is about saving lions but they didn't save junior

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

OmegaZenki right ,!!!!!

[@lemon1657]

Anyone see Misfit the lion cub's story? He had a limp and trouble walking after an injury but not paralyzed. For being "weak" he was refused milk, ignored by siblings and abandoned by his pride. This pride showed more loyalty to a fatal injury but Misfit's pride abandoned him for much less. Animals run on instinct but they also have unique personalities and react differently - they're more complex than we give them credit for :)

[@zone_Magazine_reporter]

i dont think you are watching the same video we see

[@balogunzainab764]

I was so sad for misfit but I’m glad he made it to adulthood, he was really suffered, really happy he made it later. Strong boy

[@johnburns8660]

Cultural differences.

[@avichanda4641]

You are right this cubs bothers should great loyality

[@mtq1]

Rip junior who’s watching in 2022?

[@tbutterfly1971]

Who else cried?

[@Barzins1]

Me! I'm a sap.

[@dethskiss7966]

+Scattir i cried

[@lpg64593]

me😢

[@dethskiss7966]

i cried like a baby

[@lpg64593]

I still cry about that. I so wish the " no human interference" rule could've been broken in Juniors case. He had so much will to live. One handicapped cub couldn't have hurt. He may not have lasted long but he at least could've enjoyed love and some kind of life. Breaks my heart to know how afraid he must have been at the mercy of predators. He couldn't defend himself😢

[@domtam6571]

I relate better to animals than people. The mama lion and his siblings still show him love.

[@angelenko1]

Curiosity, not love. Do some research and you will realize that lions don't feel love in any way, they kill their own cubs very often. Besides, they abandoned him without looking back.

[@irealdeal1334]

@@angelenko1 finally someone who is not bs'ing.

[@SASMADBRUV7]

Theres another video similar to this where the lion family refuse to feed the cub because he is slightly injured (misfit I think is the name) People sometimes need to remove their rose tinted glasses about animals.

[@III-mu4yn]

Most people do thats why they love their pets more than human beings cause pets don't talk back to you its a less complex relationship that they have to deal with and shows how socially awkward people are.

[@Nicolas-qe1ef]

You relate to killing/abandoning babies when they're sick? Same!

[@lisaguinn7074]

I don’t even think I can finish watching it I feel so sad his legs are bloody from dragging himself but it’s so nice to see that the other lines are helping because most the time everyone leaves you when I can’t fit in!😢😢😤❤️

[@evansellie3416]

Very heartbreaking to watch, it made me cry watching these poor sweet angel left behind so sad. You will be always in my heart sweetheart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jose-vg3yq]

this is one of the saddest stories ever. you can tell the mom loves her cubs . like when they both lay down together almost looks like shes hugging him to give him comfort .

[@jazzymoni7750]

I couldn't watch it. It made my heart ache. 😢

[@kimberlybrown7412]

What drives me crazy is when he was climbing his legs and tail DID move. Even just a little. He still had feeling and nerves working he couldve been rescued and probably walked again in a sanctuary but nobody wanted to intervene.

[@user-yn4ln7jr8j]

Бедный малыш.......Как он старается . Молодец. Живи лева.

[@user-bn8dq1ru9j]

Не сможет. В дикой природе он будет жертвой, вине охотником.