This Lioness Surprised The Photographer In An Unexpected Way

[@patmaurer8541]

I totally get the thrill and delight of these encounters. Unfortunately, when animals start trusting humans it puts them in danger, because not all of us are trustworthy.

[@diligenceeke3023]

Not all of the animals are trustworthy either.

[@qpeocn]

@@diligenceeke3023 true, but we have the ability to reason. They don't.

[@pheirphon4680]

Trust before requires

[@Texascowboy68]

These animals are just curious plus these are trained professionals plus there other people who are also professional too. As long you don’t do anything to provoke them into attacking you, or if they get defensive.

[@dschuler1985]

same goes for animals

[@craigwilcox4403]

As a wildlife biologist, I've been surrounded by turkeys, dragging their wingtips over my toes, and sitting on my knees. Also have had several rattlesnakes crawl over my (booted) feet. Also had three raccoons all around me, pulling them selves up my pants legs. Been close enough to a large (>40 lb) bobcat to touch it, and several weeks later met the same bobcat on a forest trail about 1/2 mile from our previous meeting. This time he had a large squirrel that he dropped at my feet, and I handed it back to him. Had both red and grey foxes come close enough to sniff my shoes. Had a troop of wild hogs surround me, pushing and shoving to get close. Love the great outdoors!

[@suenetteedwards5965]

How absolutely awesome!!

[@darrinbunston5932]

Bobcat was bringing you a present

[@craigwilcox4403]

@@darrinbunston5932, one morning, I came around a dense mass of brush, and found myself about 15-20' from a large black bear. I would estimate him at 350-400 pounds. I think we were both surprised, because both of us froze. The bear moved first, standing and sniffing. Then he dropped to all fours and went away from me, lost sight of him at about 45 yards from me. I surprised myself by not feeling any fear, just a happy encounter in the woods. That afternoon, I came across a very large sow feral hog, that I estimated at about 500 lb. She was HUGE! And that time I honestly felt fear, a true "fight or flight" moment. She had not seen me, however, and went merrily on her way. It was obvious from her belly that she had either recently given birth, or was about to. I was busy looking for a tree to climb! Feral hogs are some of the worst animals to come across, they don't seem to have any fear, or respect, for humans. I truly miss the days when, working, I would spend 10-12 hours a day, sometimes 6 or 7 days a week, out in the "wild". Been medically retired now for 13 years; it took about four years before I quit getting up and dressed at 5:30 every morning. And nowadays, I just hurt too much to walk more than about 25 yards or so. Got a fenced in back yard because I can no longer walk my Service Dog.

[@darrinbunston5932]

Sorry to hear about your struggles these days but maybe you could still enjoy the outdoors with a side-by-side or something like that just a suggestion

[@CatherineSTodd]

Craig Wilcox: what wonderful stories and encounters you have had! I hope you write them down on a blog or somewhere everyone can enjoy them! It must make a huge difference to be out in the wild with the animals that have not been hunted and have not developed great fear of humans. Your story tells me I have to get back out in the wild soon! Hope you have more experiences to share with us, and let us know where!

[@borkthedefender3713]

Considering how terribly hyenas are treated in the wild by their own kind, the pets that one hyena got is probably the most love it has ever felt in its life.

[@sweettreat2553]

Yes 😭😭😥😢

[@taffycat93]

That was #18 with Kevin Richardson, who owns his own rescue reserve in South Africa (most lions). HE'S AMAZING . I would never have appreciated hyenas without him! #TheLionWhisperer ❤️❤️❤️

[@mistercat5300]

well Male Hyenas because if you are a female Hyena then you have no problem since you are bigger and stronger plus you are valued by the pack because you give birth. Male Hyenas are soo sad

[@suzannebrown2505]

Brandon, it is sad. However, think on this: There was a time, back in the early part of this century (the first decade), when I visited my mother, who was still alive and living in the Laguna Hills are in Orange County, California. She was renting a condo. apt. from a friend. There was, at that time, a big problem with hyenas roaming freely around the area. Many people living there were elderly and had small pets: mostly dogs, but some cats. There were several instances where hyenas, seeing leashed dogs being walked by their owners, literally leaped up, approached the poor little dog, grabbed it, and started to eat it while running a way with the leash still attached. The owners

[@borkthedefender3713]

@@suzannebrown2505 I’m talking about purely in the wild and being treated by their own kind alone.

[@kimmyomy9118]

2:00 The cheetah on the hood said “paint me like your French girls” ☺️ the squirrels and wolves are adorable. This is truly a dream job ❤ beautiful photos and wonderful encounters captured ❤

[@cherylhaugen1897]

We were privileged to have a pair of wolves come to stay with us for nearly 3 months! We had three young boys at the time. No intimidation, just humbleness and patience. Our youngest son liked to swim, but the wolves would not allow him to do so. They were very careful to keep him away from the water. Memorable time!

[@tubonimifaith807]

Wow.... 😳☺️

[@Ms.Byrd68]

I didn't see the LIONESS. Do you know the 'timestamp'?

[@babalolajosiaholajubu]

😮

[@vincentkihato5377]

hey am vincent and love animals they all i think of so i was wondering if u may assist me get to the people who train new recruitments.i really wanna knw where they do offer kind of places to fit

[@lindanoakes9170]

Wow thats incredible

[@anamariamalo461]

Congratulations to all the wild animal photographers, for their beautiful pictures and videos, their pacience and their courage and showing us more about those animals on their environment. Greetings from México.

[@alidaafoedong5143]

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[@kamyagupta4030]

yes ❤️👍

[@patriciabrower532]

Pacience is spelled patience. 👍🤭

[@bao927]

#SaveSoil 🕉🙏

[@phudo5235]

nice

[@rutuja5998]

Wolfe's grand children: grandpa have you ever met huMaaanss?? Wolf: yes they give the best belly rubs :)

[@yvonnehankamer7549]

I love, love, love the interaction between wild animals and humans - maybe these beautiful creatures should only be photographed - never harmed or killed

[@merlin0215]

There's no "maybe", it's a definite.

[@carycomic1954]

One should especially never mess with kangaroos. The original kick-boxers!

[@carycomic1954]

For instance, they might become outraged over misleading pieces of click-bait. Like non-existent lionesses!

[@heatherokeefejensen8516]

@@carycomic1954 Right? I felt that, too! If you have a chance, read my comment after I fell for this "click bait"!

[@3kaa596]

Beautiful #deer Family #easternghats EP02 #3kaa #tirupati #tirumala #alipiri #nationalpark #iphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKawiKymhJWLrKc **--

[@God_of_Calamity]

I love it when wildlife does it's own thing. Reminds me of the simplicity we humans have lost.

[@bao927]

#SaveSoil 🕉🙏

[@jonathanman8299]

Humans are too Much making bullshts up to hide the fact about their real pathetic miserable life lmao. Unnecessary drama

[@MrLinkkid]

Nothin stopping you from living in a hole or dirt hut.

[@janelle9998]

lol you believe we came from monkeys

[@God_of_Calamity]

@@janelle9998 Not on our own i don't and i most certainly don't mean Adam and Eve.

[@cynthiawheeler8978]

Well I might have enjoyed the Lioness surprising the photographer BUT YOU DIDN’T SHOW IT!!!

[@yumyumlolly]

Thanks for the comment. Saved me 20mins of clickbait

[@suzannebrown2505]

Ah, but I did!

[@allysonaa5730]

Exactly! The only reason why I clicked on the video.

[@christopheranderson1968]

I'm glad someone said this. I thought I'd missed it or was being stupid or something.

[@elizabethrichards1601]

Found this comment while at the 5:15 mark, thanks, im gone now.

[@jeanharper9683]

You should be honest. I know that this photographer and cheetah mother were very well known to each other. They had spent time on many occasions in each other's company, and were relaxed enough for him to lie down on the ground to encourage the cubs to approach and play. Ta-da! They did. So do tell people the REAL story!

[@asiqurrahman5279]

Right

[@sunidhisarmah1955]

@@asiqurrahman5279 moiu xeae bhabi asilu 💀✨

[@Marmite695]

Agree Jean! There ARE very real moments when wild animals will approach, but it is always important to understand and appreciate the context, as well as to clearly explain the background which has resulted in this wonderful interaction. Always respect every wild animal - mammal, amphibian, reptilian - and that goes for feral domestic animals as well! And Anne-Maarie de Kock - Ek stem heeltemal saam!!!!!

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

Another russian spam channel without its own content = 100% stolen from other channels.

[@godofliberty3664]

Correct 👍

[@faheemsaiyed8094]

I loved the part where the Lioness surprised the photographer, it was really something to watch. Enjoyed it

[@azizakaseruuzi206]

I’m 30 seconds in and can’t see a lion in any of the video sections…was it clickbait?

[@yoyou3848]

I watched it 4 times n couldn't stop laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤭🙈

[@lisasoar8448]

Which part? I watched the whole video and never saw it.

[@lisasoar8448]

@Aziza Kaseruuzi Total click bait. These types of videos suck. Half of what the guy said never even matched the video or they just took snippets of other videos.

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

Title: Lioness... only to see 20 complete different stories, I hate when that happens

[@slr856]

I really wanted to see the lioness too! 😾

[@julieeverett7442]

@@slr856 same here

[@mohammadmafiz9730]

Same

[@keikoaj7751]

Same. I spent around 5-7 minutes sitting and trying hard find that lioness in the video. Jeeesh

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

@@keikoaj7751 I hate when they do that and immediately stop watching 😂

[@anne-mariedekock172]

I am a South-African and have seen much suffering of our wildlife, re canning and poaching… the video is ok but do not use animals in captivity as part of your “wildlife encounters.”

[@honeybunch5765]

But these were shot in the "wild" I do not understand what you are saying, in SA the majority of wildlife are fenced in, that is the only way we see them. The parks are huge and gives you a feeling of not being in captivity but our wildparks needs lots of management to keep these animals in these parks. You know animals habitats are small and limited to these parks, Im South African too and I've lived and traveled throughout Africa and have been to some wonderful wildparks in our country and throughout Africa. South Africa is the only country where you will not find animals outside these parks or wildlife farms excluding primates, monkeys, buck and leopards. Tourism is all that keeps these animals alive, look at the national parks in our country, the government is not subsidising them as before, that is why they brought in those commercial restaurants and gave land for private lodges. These photographers are more than acceptable but I agree with you the canning and poaching is not, same as the chumming of sharks for cage diving.

[@erickariuki6842]

Amen to that. Greetings from Kenya

[@shaunah.1165]

What sickens me is our goverments teamed up to allow trophy hunting in yours. I just pray they all get eaten and it becomes illegal and actually punishable.

[@Pawsandtales321]

@@shaunah.1165 I agree. I am from US and hate trophy hunting. I respect the parks that don’t allow it.

[@Kevjoseful]

Well put. Regards from Tanzania

[@_MonicaTitian]

1:57 that cheetah literally sayin' : yes bitch, i'm gorgeus af didn't i? take more picture

[@AstralSparrows]

"as the seal does the walk of shame back Into the ocean" *Shows a seal attemting to breed with a penguin* Me: escuse me?

[@gabbyloya1128]

I thought I was the only one that realized this

[@amberreed4443]

This! That poor penguin was pinned down and looked awfully distraught! I hope they helped it!

[@eva.glo0m]

Lmaoooo

[@hemalathavaradarajan6222]

The Gorilla posing for cameras felt so good to watch. He actually posed !!!!

[@ronaldhorne5106]

That side profile pose is the gorilla showing everyone how powerful he is. That is his intimidation pose, showing everyone who the 800 pound gorilla really is.

[@saturahman7510]

That gorilla looks like my neighbor.

[@CaptKenneth]

@@saturahman7510 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@petermallia558]

There's only 4% difference between us and Gorillas, 3% with Orangutans and 2% with Chimps and bonobos. Gorillas, Exactly where we where around 8 million years ago, thinking about the world around us, although now their consciousness is expanding faster because we're in the midst of a global mass extinctions event of which throughout natural history, and leap of evolution occurs by animal filling in the niches left behind my animals lost to extinctions through natural and unnatural selection, through us human in other words. Through my observations over the past 48yrs but intently for around 30yrs, I've seen animal consciousness grow, show more if what we call human characteristics, but remember it's us that think we're alone in the world of extremely evolved species, the top predator, and evolutionary giant, with a brain holding a consciousness bigger than the universe itself, so we're more like them rather than them us. Enjoyed the video mate.

[@caligoldadventure3145]

The male gorilla was raise by the blonde dude. He went back with his wife and reunited in the wild. Its even better than this video

[@jjdg88]

14:50 That Penguin is going to need some therapy.

[@lynnettemourning6732]

Thought I was the only one who saw that lol..

[@dianafonseca1650]

Wanna hear the worst part? That penguin was a male. He got r*ped by a seal, and apparently, this happens often when male seals don't find a mate. 👀 XD

[@chkngrl]

They usually die after being raped.

[@RachelScottDance]

Why aren't the other penguins trying to help?!

[@dianafonseca1650]

@@RachelScottDance If you found another human getting r*ped by a big predator, would you try to help? To the cost of your own life? XD

[@jonelliott4985]

Keeping one's composure when a wild animal such as a big cat or brown bear sits beside you whilst taking photos is truly a gift just one wiff of fear in the air or one panicked movement and no doubt the animal might attack ...although I'd love to be up close to such animals I'm pretty sure my heart would be in my mouth as I'd be so terrified yet at the same moment I'd be in shock and awe at being in the presence of such an animal..

[@stinkycheese804]

Meh not so much. You don't have the fear if you went out there cognizant of the potential they have, so you have an effective means of self defense (whether weapon or buddy system) so by default you don't have the same level of fear and you aren't retreating like prey would. It is not so different when dealing with humans. If someone retreats you instinctively think you have the upper hand while if they stand their ground, not so much.

[@incognitonegress3453]

@@stinkycheese804 humans r 🗑

[@eris91]

@@incognitonegress3453 do you think of yourself as 🗑 too?

[@incognitonegress3453]

@@eris91 😊🙏🏽

[@craigwilcox4403]

The bad part is when you have to keep moving to do your job.

[@jimdavies9354]

The thumbnail looks like the lioness sneaked up behind that photographer and thought "yes, this will be perfect" and stuck a kick me sign on his back. Lol

[@manoharraomattaparty298]

I don't think the animals were total strangers to the photographers but with weeks or maybe with months of interaction with humans, they lost fear and curiosity took over.

[@MsJoyce31202]

❤️

[@neociabell8943]

They are use to the cameras 🤩

[@SilvaDreams]

The cheetah and the cubs the photographer had been following the mother for months and so she was use to him being about and knew he wasn't a threat to her cubs after they were born. Also many of these are issues of the animals being in sanctuaries and know the cars/trollies are not a threat to them, so they'll come up and rub on them and the people to mark them.

[@brianward7550]

If you notice, some of them had collars on? I'm assuming a tracking collar, not necessarily an indication that they are a pet, but they've also made contact with humans before no doubt

[@3kaa596]

Beautiful #deer Family #easternghats EP02 #3kaa #tirupati #tirumala #alipiri #nationalpark #iphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKawiKymhJWLrKc **--

[@danitagoins4574]

Am I the only one who saw that poor hyena’s neck? Bless it’s heart! That needed treated.

[@tonibauer2405]

That is at a rescue and reserve. That is clearly a wound from a wire or chain when it was previously kept in captivity. Like domestic dogs, they can remain affectionate to humans even after being mistreated by them. It has already been treated but is still healing. Had it not been raised by humans it wouldn’t be so friendly.

[@pattic8473]

Kevin Richardson is known for rescuing lions and hyenas so I'm sure it was a rescue and now has a happy home.

[@lauraaston7708]

@@pattic8473 hey, that wasn’t one of his Hyenas. I haven’t seen any of his hyenas have wounds like that. (EDIT: read another comment and watching it back realised it’s not a wound. It’s a collar of some sort). Plus it was a woman’s hand stroking it. Kevin is an amazing human being though, and his animals are all incredible too! Glad you know about him. More people need to! Have a great day!

[@daniellevandel8696]

I noticed it, too! Is this a normal type of wound from another hyena or its prey? Very odd and very sad, he may have been interested in the photographer for help.

[@terrybutler5286]

That's a collar around it's neck

[@Cthulhuguru]

"You could be a cheetah's next meal" There are 2 fatal cheetah attacks on record. Ever. Both under high stress situations and both in captivity... one of those was a toddler.

[@naomiuchiha0906]

Yeah cheetahs really aren't aggressive

[@FredPlanatia]

This commentator is ignorant and his jokes are lame too.

[@CryptofSkulk]

Yeah cheetahs are kinds trash at survival. Still love them tho

[@imrxinz]

@@CryptofSkulk there basically the pandas of cats

[@tremorstudio9766]

Need more toddlers situations

[@poncepg4991]

This is proving that all lives on earth can live together in some ways, not always trying to kill each others. Would that be nice if we all have consideration for one another, this world would be heaven.

[@luciemarinov129]

These pictures were a great delight, thanks so much for sharing them❤

[@contessanowacki5754]

Agreed

[@Lovely_Linda_777]

As cute as these wild animals are, some of the footage and pictures you are showing are from professionals who work with these animals on a daily basis, and therefore are misleading to the public who might be stupid enough to try some thing like petting a wild animal!! I have been lucky enough to work with large cats at an animal sanctuary, had experiences with orcas and dolphins, as well as an experience with a full grown adult male alligator who was raised from a hatchling, and and all cases I was still working with wild animals!! Even captivity or being raised by humans does not change them completely, and there will always be a wild or unpredictable nature to them. I highly suggest that people do not try anything stupid that could cost you your life, or your Health & safety! I am now disabled with multiple sclerosis, and even though most of the time my symptoms are not active, I would not put myself in those same situation as I once did, because one wrong move, and that’s it!! I should also mention that I have a background in photography, and I understand the urge to photograph majestic beautiful animals in their habitats, but you have to understand that you are going into their turf, and they may not want you there! Please be careful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kcluckystars]

Perfectly stated. @Lovely Linda. Thank you! (My attempt to do the same ended up sounding pretty idiotic. 🥴

[@sanafarooqui740]

Thank you for enlightening us 😊❤️

[@joy3472]

True, but let’s just let Darwinism play out with people that stupid, shall we?

[@quingregg6643]

I always try to have a healthy respect for any animal I have come across.... Domestic or wild

[@l.e.6263]

Agreed. In 2022, Ecotourism of wild animals on land & sea is actually currently adversely impacted their lives due to crowding and not respecting their space. Ppl crowd them 24/7. These vids are old, some shot of owners / pro photographers/ conservationists in their own game parks who spent YRS nurturing our relationship with the wild animal on the ANIMALS’ terms. Do not copy them!,

[@soulkeeper3588]

no one else talking about how those penguins weren't watching a seal do a "walk of shame"

[@rjivory783]

Right ! I was like 🧐 “wait a minute.”

[@morgonerlenstar]

To true

[@reneecassidy7279]

Really couldn’t believe my eyes!

[@alysoncardoso6684]

Yeah,seals are well known to molest penguins

[@Sunny1414100]

Yep, saw that…poor penguin 😣

[@autumnleaves1213]

"Run from a pack of wolves" "Run from a bear" "Pet a wild fox" Yeah, no. You won't outrun wolves or bears, and foxes are half-insane; they switch from chill to "I'll fucking murder you" mode so fast that a person who isn't used to those mood swings will likely panic when that happens to them in the wild.

[@darrinbunston5932]

Mood swings like a woman with menopause

[@darrinbunston5932]

Lol

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@darrinbunston5932 Did you just LOL your own comment?

[@oliviawutam]

@@darrinbunston5932 watch what you say?

[@incognitonegress3453]

@@oliviawutam ok. Get em!

[@pradeepkumargrandhi7878]

A Big salute to all the talented, Passionate wildlife photographers who are risking their lives to provide the entertainment to us..!

[@melbae.1124]

If watching this clips was exciting I can't imagine how much in awe photographers must have felt witnessing the actual encounters! Specially knowing that they are wild and sometimes dangerous animals! Amazing!

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

I watch kelvin's documentaries,that hyena relationship took about 10yrs to build so don't think its something random,u might get served up for lunch Thanks fr the likes guys❤

[@mysunshine0063]

What was the red around the hyenas neck?

[@tiggalisa]

Right 💯

[@pc6395]

@@mysunshine0063 right🤷🏽‍♀️

[@dreamboxmedia857]

😆 right

[@zecuse]

@@mysunshine0063 Hyenas are a female dominant species. Probably a battle scar with one of the females in the pack.

[@ryanawe123]

Disliked for clickbait. The title "This Lioness Surprised The Photographer In An Unexpected Way " is an outright lie. A title is a promise, and If you promise "this" lioness, you should deliver "this" lioness.

[@luminair11]

I agree!

[@sagarhp4732]

Yep

[@jessestewart169]

Agreed. This is bs.

[@jessestewart169]

Agreed. This is bs.

[@angielane01]

Are we just going to ignore what that seal was doing to the penguin? 😯😆

[@evaxu2830]

that's pretty horrifying, not sure what that contributed to this compilation...

[@eva.glo0m]

@@evaxu2830 lmaooooo right

[@samconduct1356]

"Can you pet a hyena?" I like my arms in their sockets.

[@SandraNelson063]

Kevin Richardson has spent a good chunk of his life studying hyenas, lions, panthers, jaguars, cheetahs. He has a sanctuary where he is part of a hyena pack, part of a lion pride and close friends with some panthers. He has spent DECADES developing relationships with these animals. They love him, he loves them. HOWEVER....he always studies their moods and body language. He never pushes himself on them if they don't want him there. He is respectful of their boundaries and inter pack structures. They are all individuals, with their own quirks and foibles. Kevin KNOWS. He has survived because he knows when to stop petting, he knows when to head for the fence gate. As close as he is to them, he never forgets what they could "accidentally " do to him in a few seconds of anger.

[@sharonsanderson8855]

Sam Conduct • I was thinking along those same lines!!

[@Solitude11-11]

They are my favourite animal 😊

[@texasred2702]

Anyone notice that wound around the hyenas neck? What was that?

[@animerlon]

😂

[@HawklordLI]

Gotta love the way the elephant video keeps going back and forth from African to Asiatic elephants.

[@suzannedavies2480]

Kevin Richardson is my animal hero! ( the guy with the hyena) he does the most amazing work and even though he can go in with his animals he knows enough to read the signs and when to not stay in. They are wild and deserve to be left that way. Kevin rescues his then gives them the best life he can as they cannot go back to the wild. He does so much with education and works with the governments in preservation and hunting topics

[@bao927]

#SaveSoil 🕉🙏

[@LindaCN9]

I do love seeing God's gifts to us. Unfortunately there are many horrible times when people are vicious to God's animals. To show them love and trust in humans puts them at risk for those who want to abuse or kill them. Elephants are abused by people that are supposed to praise them in their relugion. Animals are killed for some " cure " that will make a person " healthy ". I don't know how to protect animals from those people that will be harmful. I do feel however, that allowing them to feel safe with humans isn't good in the long run. Unless, animals are much smarter than the rest of the human population and can sense when the humans approaching are not safe for them to be around.

[@carolharris2357]

That poor old lion who was killed by that dentist. He was mislead by poacher types. Cowardly.

[@leosmith3118]

@@LindaCN9 yeah that's true

[@3kaa596]

Beautiful #deer Family #easternghats EP02 #3kaa #tirupati #tirumala #alipiri #nationalpark #iphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKawiKymhJWLrKc **--

[@emilcepierola6937]

I think that it is marvellous the relationship with wild animals. That is a very huge message For the humanity. Thanks For showing these videos.

[@SweetColo]

Rhino rolling that Jeep like it was a beach ball…amazing

[@melanieh525]

18:24 also, it’s very irresponsible to even jokingly tell people to “run” from a grizzly bear..that’s literally the worst thing you could possibly do and will trigger the bears instincts..it will chase you, and it WILL catch you as they can run faster than any human on the planet.

[@elisemiller13]

Agree with you @Melanie Hook Also, to tell people, "can you pet a Hyena?" crazy irresponsible to show footage of Kevin Richardson, whose life work & years with these animals have given him the knowledge & relationship with these wild and dangerous animals. The footage is poorly edited and all over the place at times, misaligned with what the narrator is saying.

[@elizabethschreffler9182]

I know this to be true as my son who was 5 years old with autism decided to befriend a bear cub. I was throwing the garbage down the landfill at the dump. My Father in-law {my sons Grandpa) was in the truck. I went to my son slowly as the mother bear came up behind her bear cub. I grabbed my son's hand and opened the door of the truck. I got him in and jumped in the truck. I know if I had shown fear and made any sudden moves we would have been in serious trouble. We lived to tell about it 27 years later.

[@kayleebarbee7951]

Okay so please tell me what you do.

[@apexartnerd7238]

Man said hed run from a pack of wolves, basically hinting to anyone watching they should run. Ppl need to watch what they say on the internet people gonna get killed thinking they can run from wild predatory animals.

[@kayleebarbee7951]

@@apexartnerd7238 Lmao so what's the options stay and die?

[@tapankarmakar2781]

I felt extremely delighted, I salute to the brave heart photographers who are showing their exclusive commitment towards their job without caring for vulnerability that they are exposed to

[@justlisten2me]

As an animal lover, to go on expeditions such as these would be unimaginable and such a blessing!

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

I agree! Animals just melt my heart

[@jacquioneal3034]

I was most impressed with the silverback gorillas 🦍 absolutely breathtaking and just blended with the photographers as one big happy family 🤎🤎🤎

[@kevt6151]

So true they are just the apitomy of massive solid muscle and I have seen so many shows where they tollerate us if we do no harm they do not seem to be too concerned...they must know we are the disgusting animals who killed their population. It seems animals unlike we are lead to believe are similar to us unless you threaten, make them feel threatened or they are hunting they are not prone to needless violence. They also seem to have a great memory and loyalty if they are done a good deed and even care for other animals. Funny as we find out more and more things are not quite as we were told usbeing far smarter and more civilised, caring, emotional and superior in every way to everything else yet as it turns out we dont have a clue really whats in an animals mind until shit happens and we find out. They are nothers, fathers and children and same as us will fight to protect, care for and nurture! But the Gorillas ...if I did have the nerve to sit and bow my head like they say ...still mY SHIT MYSELF!

[@viviankilloran385]

I saw the full report of that encounter. The man sitting is not a professional photographer. He had helped raise the gorilla and the young woman in the video was a small girl at the time. Years later the man and daughter returned to where the gorilla had been released. The gorilla recognized them and brought his family to meet the man.

[@ayelove1838]

Animals can feel our energy. They know who to be friendly with and who to eat.

[@margochristensen7440]

I respectively disagree. Its not that simple. The concept of perceived 'energy' by an animal can very well be just an anthropormorphism on our part. Animals are hard wired. A hungry lion in the wild doesn't care if youre a good person who loves animals or just an edible treat. I've had pets all my life and I sincerely loved them. But I had respect for them too. They can react swiftly and viciously if wrongly triggered.

[@DeadlyProductionXxX]

this must be the most r******d thing I've ever heard

[@viveksinghmeltronsoulgamin9208]

You are right .aye love

[@margochristensen7440]

@@viveksinghmeltronsoulgamin9208 mister singh, you sound like a Scottish sikh. How lovely. Thank you.

[@blackdragon44]

Running is literally the worst thing you could do in most of these situations and it's rather irresponsible to suggest doing it.

[@FG-Pets.Entertainment]

Best Kangals Worldwide: kzbin.info/aero/PLKXh1IC4HVa07ISg6VdEAQ9NELEpOi_ur

[@darrinbunston5932]

I think these photographers spent years around these animals and that's why the animals felt comfortable with them

[@mtlicq]

6:33 Never mind the animals, look at the UFO !!!

[@ronu7313]

Yea no kidding, you noticed! it seems nobody else? hence humanity can be so easily manipulated. I noticed that amazing flying machine right away, like a sore thumb

[@jbhann]

Everyone is just commenting on rhinos. Forgot the name of that ship in Star Wars.

[@riccardograsselli2152]

I prolly saw the Star Wars destroyer before anything else on that picture lmao

[@BD-jn5dn]

Bird

[@sweetafton5655]

Yes!

[@melbae.1124]

The animals may have been in a park or in the wild. The amazing thing is how they reacted in front of the cameras. Love the video!

[@Logans3Run]

Hi Melba, Agreed. That said, never forget your manners and senses ;)

[@shelljenner]

Wow how amazing up close and personal 😲

[@tauron1]

a few BS stories accompanies these. Kevin Richardson raised the Hyena, so it was no threat, the wolves were in a pen and were used to people. The lemurs were in a zoo and the brown bear story was true if not exaggerated. The bear came across a person sitting in an observation area overlooking Alaskan Brown bears feeding on salmon and briefly sat there also observing the other bears, then got up and left. The person in the chair handled the encounter perfectly and calm and verbally cued the bear when it got up to leave.

[@afrilS]

What BS stand for? Back story or bullshit?

[@tauron1]

@@afrilS obviously bullshit

[@suecastillo4056]

I caught on in the beginning… I would never subscribe… what does he think doing this fake out bs… bullshit is right… ugh!

[@kcluckystars]

The number of elephants, rhinos, etc., that have been moved to "protected" conservation areas is huge. In doing so, some have become (for the most part) used to humans since they're monitored so closely. And the gorillas? Jane Goodall...pretty sure the families she co-habitated (?co-habitated?) with have passed the acceptance on down. That being said (or droned on and on about) I'd be WAY too polite (aka: not ready to die yet) to encroach in their space. The pics really are beautiful, though. Can we at least acknowledge that? Maybe? Even if it's done begrudgingly? 😁

[@FredPlanatia]

this commentator is ignorant and just made stuff up and then spends most of his time making dumb jokes and asking for comments. I recognizes some of the footage from other sources were the actual story is told. I didn't even finish watching the video. Its just cringe-worthy and click-bate too since the lioness footage shown in the intro is never actually appearing according to other comments here with about 1000 likes.

[@zbdot73]

"Have you patted a hyena?" Really, REALLY bad suggestion for a video that's probably classified for kids.

[@ladymaria22]

It is not.

[@passiveaggresivesquirrel2052]

its not. Not every single video on the internet has to be on the lookout for kids. X D

[@nobody8328]

Kids who live where there are wild hyenas know better than to try to pet them. No youtube video is going to cause them to try. Conversely, anyone who thinks it's a good idea to wander up to a random hyena obviously doesn't live anywhere near an actual wild animal. So the hyenas are most likely not going to have to worry about human kids bothering them 🙂

[@jnoyes8180]

That part of the video wasKevin Richardson and his sanctuary. He has big cats and hyenas. He pets ALL of them.

[@abunchahooey]

Yes, because kids normally have so many opportunities to pet a hyena. Thanks for the heads up.

[@mj2068]

realize how precious these footages are, don't forget, there has to another photographer for the photographer.

[@haryakokun2422]

7:39 - Gorilla be like: Gorilla: "I gonna make a pose...Okay, now picture me" :>

[@nature.candid]

Like Akshay kumar 😂

[@corneliusekene6762]

I thought it's not real but now I know it's real that these photographers have a special way of relating with these wild animals without being hurt. I really love this.

[@kiddosam8032]

*I liked the part where he told us how the lioness surprised the photographer.*

[@andrewcarnegie5342]

00:49 🔴🔴 Those twin exhausts throwing dust away, amazing sound with those pops and bangs... truly amazing.

[@EsStagefright]

Anybody else just LOVE how that lion came after that girl while she was posing triumphantly over a kill she didn't deserve since she was so far away he didn't even know he was in a fight? Up close, it's obvious who the real boss is.

[@ravenmeyer3740]

She deserved it

[@claire-yn2zi]

This is what I thought. Of course the other male in the pride would go after her.

[@benthicbios9395]

It is a fake video though

[@jakeetschannel2031]

That was my favourite video! Lol I despise ALL hunters!!

[@RL-nc4cm]

Real or fake, I would have applauded if the lion took them out!

[@yihamymb]

0:17 They hunted down that male lion and was taking a photo, so another male lion came to protect his companion.

[@deelb9462]

I wish the lion had killed the hunter! That is what I truly would have wanted to happen!

[@danieljames2015]

Not many would mourn those cowardly Sadists.

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

Photoshopped.

[@colinshard8665]

@@deelb9462 therewas a case not so long ago about two poachers who entered the national park at night to kill a lion and the next day the wardens found just a few body parts of the poachers left....karma

[@phoenixgirl264]

"A bite from a wolf can be lethal" Can't agree more, The Long Dark 100% proves that.

[@hidivnakastratovic9895]

Adorable Gods creations 💗 thank you

[@theroof6378]

Wild animals usually only approach humans when they need some sort of help, it would be better to always keep that in mind. It is obvious when an approach is hostile.

[@GPickle32]

More often than not if they approach you it is because the animal is curious. Elephants, primates, and many birds have a high level of intelligence that makes them very curious. That's why we see so many videos of wild animals curiously approaching people. 7/10 times it's curiosity rather than they need help

[@memeboi878]

An approach doesn't always mean hostile it sometimes means curiosity or need help

[@muskanhira763]

Exactly what the comment said@@memeboi878

[@memeboi878]

@@muskanhira763 he said "it is obvious when an approach is hostile" i said not always

[@paulrevere2379]

Never forget that the word Wild means that something should never be presumed safe. Walking away unharmed is the exception, not the rule for those who push the boundaries.

[@snpdrg0n]

I cringe every time he says an animal, yet a completely different one is on screen. For example, talking about cheetahs and showing a leopard. Completely unrelated. The bird with the two red squirrels is not a hummingbird, either. It was some kind of tit, I believe. Also completely unrelated. Talking about seals, shows multiple sealions (also, why the hell would you show a sealion literally r*ping that poor penguin?!). There's also the chimp in the monkey part. Chimps are not monkeys.

[@marcjolin8335]

yeah I saw literally one wild rabbit. lol.

[@sunigbo6269]

Yes, but say something positive about the great compilation.

[@loading...948]

You tell em

[@shayohannigan1842]

And how many times does he mention Instagram

[@candycakes3886]

Thought it was just me that saw the sealion and penguin.....I literally just commented and asked what it was doing to that poor penguin🤦🏽‍♀️

[@annhobson1975]

The photographer that had all of the rhinos around her was priceless.

[@shutup1037]

She's pretty too

[@divyapatel8604]

Kevin is lion whisper he owns lions, hyenas and leopard.

[@catman8670]

Wild animals must remain wild for their survival ❤️

[@jimspry9188]

An elephant will charge if he feels that his or her herd is being threatened. By standing your ground and “gently” wave your arm or hold up your arms and speak firmly, the elephant will stop just as fast as he charged. If you try and run away on foot, you’re toast!!!

[@chamathnadeeshan4008]

Since this happened in Sri Lanka. (My country). I want to say something.There is mini war between Elephants Vs Farmers going on. The reason is definitely Chena cultivation. Many people so called "Farmers", try various things to force government to legalise killing elephants. Which is a crime currently. These are the same people protesting against the banning chemical fertilizers, they keep saying that organic fertilizers are too dirty and stinky..

[@captaindred342]

I've had close encounters in the Rockies with bears, wolves, deer, squirrels and so many friendly birds. Birds and squirrels are way smarter than most people give them credit for.

[@megha6607]

Hyenas are one of the most interesting and beautiful animals in the wild . They are not even scavengers but are qualified hunters . Just love the sound they make.

[@binaykumarnayak2227]

They hunt in packs and steal other hunter's prey that just make it me hate them.

[@megha6607]

@@binaykumarnayak2227 Hyenas are portrayed only as scavengers in movies but in reality they do hunt . And talking about pack ,cheetahs prefers to hunt in the group of two( coalition )and female lions hunt their prey in packs and sometimes they steal kills from hyenas and wild dogs . And for the record Hyenas are amazingly intelligent than other carnivores, so I don't see a logical reason to hate hyenas I guess if you hate hyenas you might not love other animals too( lions ) .

[@binaykumarnayak2227]

@@megha6607 Your guess is definitely wrong i like Lions as they don't hunt their prey in group and if you talk about intelligent every animal and mammals have that not only Hyenas. Most of the time Hyenas always steal foods from Cheetah/lioness. I have seen many times in discovery channel in African cats television series i have seen Hyenas stole the food that was hunt by Cheetah for her children but she can't do anything but she tried alone. Most of the alpha males/females don't hunt in group they always are alone when they hunt except Hyenas if you like it then be it but that doesn't mean that you will put in ur comment that last line what that is yea something called guessing😂😂 meaningles commentary. *clap* *clap*

[@megha6607]

@@binaykumarnayak2227 I am glad u love Lions but your information about lions is so not true they do hunt in packs ( plz Google pack hunter ) .Discovery channels can't cover all their food session and talking about their stealing you must have seen striped hyenas they are primarily scavengers but they do hunt when it's not powerful opponent. On the other hand spotted hyenas are hunters that's why in previous reply I used "only " becoz people don't really know about spotted hyenas and they assume hyenas "only " scavenge . And my statement about intelligence comes from holekamp research which suggests that Hyenas are smart as primates cos they live in complex society as some primate do and have social intelligence . And lions in small group( in comparison to hyenas) which holekamp describes as "surprisingly robot like responses to their situation" ( generally) . "And last but not the least "We should love animals as the way they are not in the way we want them to be "- Dean Schneider . You should definitely see Dean Schneider' s videos . If you really love animals you should definitely see it's amazing . You will get to learn a lot 😊 P.S - At nationalgeographic.com you will find an article " Hyenas have bad rap -- but they are Africa's most successful predator" by Christian Dell ' Amore published on 14 June 2019 ( I mean you like to watch discovery so you might like this too)

[@binaykumarnayak2227]

@@megha6607 okey i will watch.

[@abelincoln3287]

I just loved all of the completely wild, "Tame" animals in this video. I might have been born at night, but not last night

[@Fr0styHav0k]

The seal molesting the penguin was what made me the most wowed…

[@water7apple]

I didn't even know that was possible for a seal and Penguin to have relations...

[@madisoncastle3319]

I saw that and I was ummm is that supposed to be apart of the video

[@solarmolar3676]

That was interspecies rape!

[@johnduff-tytler3548]

This is a fantastic version of the wild .

[@mabc.724]

The Gorilla be like " is this okay? pose" photographer: Excellent!

[@Fuilleverte]

The Gorillas were raised by the photographer. They had remembered him and the place they met was a feeding station. The Wolves: If you run you are LUNCH. when you run from an Alpha predator like the wolf their instincts tell them you are ready to die. Calm yourself, Stand still, look at the front paws of the wolf NEVER LOOK INTO ITS EYES. If it's starved or injured you were dead the first time it saw you. If not there's a good chance it will walk past. If you are safe from attack and you look into the eyes of a swift killing machine. In its eyes, you will see a truly neutral mind. Gauging you as Food, Foe. or not worth notice.

[@onemanarmyoma0155]

A neutral mind yes, but an entire different world.

[@EmpressAA]

SO WONDERFUL, SO BRAVE..SO TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS..

[@Pedigree24]

Those photographers have Very Big Balls!!! Its amazing how they interact with some of the animals so calmly.

[@lchristoffer]

My favs: the artic fox, wolves and koala. I couldn’t resist petting any of these. Those photogs were so lucky.

[@dianeholm6858]

I liked the pictures, they were great! However all the references to "Their Instagram Account" seemed out of place and didn't really fit.

[@archie592]

He sums up what is wrong with modern day life....social media!

[@rickh3714]

Clearly they were Zoom fans. Not Instagram. Lots of Zoom lens peering. 📹🦏

[@drorthomaster]

What's instagram?

[@meaww7373]

@@archie592 sarcasm 😸

[@timerickson7056]

I was recently introduced to a wolf-malimute hybrid . he stood close to 6:feet on it's hind legs. he was the most social animal I have ever met. he was literally the biggest lap dog I'd ever seen it was at a family members home and there were 6: other dogs there some very high strung but this guy went and greeted each person then went back to it's owner and tried to sit on her lap of that group of dogs the only other remotely friendly one was a pitbull. but because of the reputation of pitbulls people missinturpited it's behavior. she liked to fake people by the hand as they walked. she never injured anyone but she scared the shit out of many people myself included until I realized that her behavior wasn't anything more than being super social

[@l_z1478]

He must be cute

[@kimberlyperkins2992]

IF wolf hybrids are raised the way they should be, and not like dogs, then they can be gentile. But if they aren't introduced to different people extremely early in life, then NOBODY but the owner can get anywhere near it. My ex bro and SIL used to raise wolves. The male was a HUGE sweetheart and stood 6 ft tall. The female was so wild that I couldn't even lay my hand on the fence

[@mentalrebllion1270]

Our dog has a similar habit. She is very mouthy. She means them as kisses or little, harmless nibbles, or even to grab sleeves and drag you to something.

[@manda2759]

I had a timber wolf / husky mix growing up. Back in the early 90's we got her, she died in 2009. She was the family dog, and dealt with young me and all my antics without so much as a growl. In fact, the only person she ever managed to growl at was my annoying cousin who was climbing under the deck after her which is where she'd go when it was too hot to cool down. She used to catch all kinds of animals though, she'd snap Robins out of the air lol. She was an amazing beautiful girl. She lived to be 17. We all miss her still =(

[@3kaa596]

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[@MobaKy97]

they are so beautiful when theyre with human ❤️

[@itwasjammerthatclickedyou2262]

Great video, where was the lion that was on th thumbnail?

[@janasali821]

How many times are you going to throw in the “Instagram account” joke. Once is cute but it wears out quickly

[@JCDofNYC]

Absolute crap. Whoever wrote the script should be fed to hyenas.

[@anthonykoeslag]

I wish you had been more factual than comically, it's a good giggle but I bet the story behind these scene is facinating

[@matttippo8325]

Wow that's close, Beautiful.

[@jacquelinenavarrete3927]

2:26 The squirrel felt something particular in common , both had the same hair style

[@pxlated6202]

This is why being a cameraman is the most dangerous job Respect to them

[@zuzellogan5613]

They all are beautiful animals and what I love the most is to watch them roaming freely in their own habitats, the way it should be. I wish I could have been next to a rhino to give him a belly rub 😊😊. Love rhinos 🦏 they can be very sweet once they know you. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video full of gorgeous creatures. Loved it 😍 👍👌🙌👏♥️♥️♥️

[@castelodeossos3947]

The humourous commentary is a welcome change from the usual sentimentality, thank you.

[@blackhood9441]

1:07 "One of the most charismatic animals, the cheetah." Puts up a picture of a leopard lol.

[@sulochanabalasooriya3122]

01:07 Yes, sometimes leopards can confuse you by being like a cheetah.

[@milo7519]

14:55 Why was there a seal sitting on a penguin?

[@Danitronium]

Uhhh.......The penguin getting......... sexually assaulted.

[@dinaciaramaglia7777]

I would love to cuddle with EVERY wild animal!

[@ursulaansbach2244]

The truth about developing the relationships with the animals would have been even more interesting. Still a fun video.

[@InuGrlYasha]

The animals having “fun” is what got me

[@blackraven763]

At around minute 14:45 if I am not mistaken... was there a seal boinking a Penguin?? 😲😲😳😵😱👀😂😂

[@duchessmartinez2035]

Yes! I was going through the comments to see if anyone noticed! Was about to say, did nobody catch that?!?! 😲

[@Animals-hv9uj]

*Given the harsh treatment hyenas often face in the wild from their own kind, the companionship provided by a pet to a hyena might be the most affection it has ever experienced*

[@Nirrrina]

Contrary to what people think cheetahs actually aren't all that strong. They're also fairly easy going big cats. Yes they can hurt or kill you but it's less likely. Especially considering that these cheetahs were in a park rather than the true wild. They're fairly used to humans in certain ways. Don't pet them though.

[@traekas7228]

I’ve seen a few short videos on Cheetahs before. They vocalize like any, common house cat. So effin cute 🥰!!!

[@jeffreymurray4691]

While on trip to South Africa my daughter actually petted a cheetah and it was purring. Their guide said that cheetah’s don’t purr and he was amazed as well.

[@wd25a]

Cheetahs have no documentated deadly attacks to humans on record. Some Cheetahs in captivity have been mistreated and have reacted aggressively, nothing deadly. They are lightweight animals closer in build to an average large dog, albeit with larger and stronger canine teeth, so they certainly need to be treated with respect. Also unfortunately they like to lick affectionately but their tongues are like wet sandpaper for licking flesh off bones!

[@mpafanaipakhup9969]

@@des4719 no they can kill us if they really wanted.

[@animerlon]

At least one of those cheetahs had a tracking collar. The one on the ground next to him. So it has been acclimated to humans to some extent. I've seen a video of a tourist on safari in a vehicle that had a cheetah climb in to sit next to him & hang for a while. You often see them chilling out on the roof of vehicles so they can survey the area.

[@Reincarnation111]

I would be endlessly flattered if a wild animal chose to interact with or came close to me. When any cat allows me to pet, I am over the moon because of it. 🥰

[@ravenmeyer3740]

Cats are one of the most destructive things to wildlife.

[@Reincarnation111]

@@ravenmeyer3740 Nothing Can be any worse than your negative predisposition who seems ignorant of what Nature's scheme for wildlife is. You should stay away from this subject altogether, with all due respect, of course! 🙏

[@ravenmeyer3740]

Due to all of the the things I’ve seen people do to wildlife, things that would give you nightmares, is the reason I make these statements. Witnessing these things might give you a negative perspective too. If it doesn’t, then you are a stronger person than I am.

[@fullmetal1002]

Dude Kevin Richardson have been raising hyenas, and lions since they were cubs. So he's practically their mom/dad. So they will act like a pet to him

[@The_Cholosseum]

Exactly like he's beyond an exception Did you see the video where the mother lioness allowed him to see and be with the Cubs right after they were born?

[@fullmetal1002]

@@The_Cholosseum Yes said lioness was abandoned by its own mom when she was a cub so Kevin stepped up and became her mom. She trust him wholeheartedly. Which is why she let him, a male at that, to go near her cubs. Normally they get very protective, even with the father around.

[@The_Cholosseum]

@@fullmetal1002 I know... Some ppl don't know how close that man is to those animals.

[@francescabeahan4988]

Hard to pick just one photo. There were the Cheetahs, the Gorillas, the curios Arctic Fox and the Monkeys. Fascinating to see the Wolves wagging their tails in greeting. Squirrels can be very cheeky. Loved it all.

[@korea-NO1]

자연에서 동물들옆에서 평생연구 하시는 분들이야 말로 존경해야 하는 전문가들입니다