Understanding the Lives of Lions | National Geographic

What makes lions social? Are they really lazy-or just very patient? Craig Packer, director of the Serengeti Lions Project, has spent decades deciphering the riddles of one of nature's most familiar creatures.
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[@nanaprt61]

Lions are not lazy. They are patient. I agree

[@izzythatsme3803]

Jiff

[@enidesylvestre3168]

😂😂😂😂....

[@johnadan3509]

Larry E unfortunately shy too😅

[@jareddebeast]

Same I’m not lazy I’m just very very patient

[@musicandbirdwatchingwithad719]

Yes it is correct ☺️🙂

[@deziraymaldonado4792]

Mom: You’re so lazy Me: IM PATIENT

[@wadesharp11]

haha exactly

[@Don_.10]

Mom: are you a lion ?

[@RaawanN]

Brilliant

[@ariefraiser140]

@@Don_.10 No. I'm not lying.

[@iamalostchildofGod]

lol

[@pikppa]

A lion's life is much harder than people think, especially male lion's

[@serengetilion]

Francesco Brosolo so true... Most people have no idea of this.

[@marialauraludovici885]

Francesco Brosolo video Lione

[@louisotieno4712]

I Massively concur

[@blackironman4947]

Defending Trritories, protecting and finding prides are difficult😨

[@Serpent947]

Yeah do you know how a male dies??? It is not pretty

[@davidholcomb9393]

Lions are the superstars of animals. Gorgeous creatures.

[@IcyHot311]

Lions are the most gorgeous animals I've ever seen.❤

[@habibarif5329]

100%❤️

[@Sinha567]

Most deadly too

[@leophysics]

Why don't you try out to be a good food

[@Farhan917]

Beautiful and deadly just like a house cat

[@puiwya-_316]

@@leophysics huh

[@serengetilion]

their beauty takes me away.

[@calii.bulldogs]

La selva de a frica

[@rosesflowers5361]

Yes the lions are so pretty especially the cubs 😊

[@ren.8137]

Where did it take you?

[@melissakessler4323]

Lions aren't lazy , they are hunting animals and they have to have the energy to hunt so a lot of sleep is needed .

[@everfragoso6313]

And they can Go 3 to 4 day with out eating got save ur enery

[@itsvox4398]

Only the females are hunting males can hunt to but it's not their duty

[@evanmckay9474]

melissa kessler Yes, indeed

[@lahirupavan9796]

@@itsvox4398 yes.they protect they terotery

[@stevem2323]

Exactly, pure logic.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

I think lions have the worst lives of any apex predator their whole lives revolve around extreme situations of violence

[@12potatos]

Larkin Hancock how so?

[@kryptonianstrength8461]

Roosters..

[@silvernick65]

Larkin Hancock I think Hyenas have it bad

[@jakerojas4942]

@@silvernick65 way less pressure on them. They got numbers

[@shylo9776]

They're literally made for their lives, balanced like everything else in nature.

[@maryallen2317]

That is my hope and prayers for lions is for them to live in their natural environment and have homes and not be killed anymore.

[@cashmeoutsidehowboutdat4406]

Mary Allen i hope that to sister

[@bossHogOG]

Yes. Let’s hope they learn to not kill each other.

[@jakerojas4942]

Jesus 1000 year reign. Lions will be so happy

[@martytdd1606]

@@bossHogOG That's not what she ment. She means human hunters shooting them for trophys. Lions can't change millions of years of hard wired behaviour not to kill. They are apex predators it's a massive part of what they are, the natural world is brutal, lions have to be brutes to be number 1 out there.

[@agwade42]

Absolutely amazing! We must protect this magnificent species before its too late!

[@diegocarrillo472]

And it's getting stronger. Tanzania and Kenya have the ability to protect animals all across national parks and game reserves.

[@rachelschwebach7566]

I love to listen to Dr. Craig Packer. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on lions. He and his students found out lions can count.

[@flxgreen6346]

That lion at 00:21 is handsome

[@mustaphach9999]

+flxgreen what about the one at 1:45 with his stylish, combed, fresh-looking mane

[@serengetilion]

fixgreen+++ he is either Hildur or c boy, looks more like Hildur

[@abeyberry]

Look like emo hairstyle

[@WileyCylas]

Big Fuzzy Boi

[@lolalechat7743]

@@mustaphach9999 He could be on a Loreal commercial .

[@anmllvr234]

such amazing animals

[@melissamichael8385]

there my favorite animals

[@simonj3413]

BUBB RUBB because they think that just because the male lion doesn't hunt, he sits around doing nothing all day-- which couldn't be farther from the truth.

[@muhammad.zeeshanuddin1935]

Simon Janevic you know,male lions circle their territory for an hour, then eat and sit around for another hour,and then sleep for 22 hours which means male lions are more active during the night.

[@abdullahahmedsvenssondenfj848]

@@simonj3413 wow you so stupid

[@ebine8247]

@@simonj3413 u r so stupid

[@majordennisclifton]

The lion at 1:47 is one of the most amazing animals I've ever seen on a screen or in person. Such a titan. Watch for the ligament or artery that is in his back left leg when he walks; it looks like a one inch steel cable.

[@zarzartinwin593]

That King’s mane is like as if he just walked out of the saloon!! Really impressive! Royal, majestic, strong, powerful, that’s why lions are Kings 🦁🦁🦁🦁👑👑

[@linkprettyass3707]

"[Lions] they're not really lazy, they're very patient." I think I found my answer to life

[@testedalexthegreat1759]

I mean, it's true, no point in wasting energy by running around when food is scarce.

[@gerardguitarist]

What an unbelievable lifestyle. In the Serengeti with the Lions. Unreal.

[@serengetilion]

come on how can scientific content about this most supreme world icon in the animal world be given a thumbs down?

[@everythinglion3776]

+Serengeti Lion because the truth about Lions was being said and agreed with, some people had to thumb down, no matter the video

[@biguglystick]

+Serengeti Lion I KNOW, right? Amazing. Lions are spectacular!

[@lelelove4300]

Just shows who's unhappy with life!

[@grayfox196]

probably buffalos

[@HarisEka]

Serengeti Lion they must be the hyenas, the antelops, or fcking hunters

[@Surfer_0x1]

@1:45 Wow that male lion, what a handsome boy. Hope he lives a long time. Does anyone know if he has a name or fb page? Like the Mapogos?

[@serengetilion]

hi, that Lion has a name a researcher gave him, it's c-boy. at the time he was named, he was with 2 other males, she lazily coined them, a-boy, b-boy, c-boy. he should be 13 yrs old now but Im doubtful he's made it this long. that doc was filmed between 2011-2013.

[@Eddie220234]

Yeah he has A name & phone number lol

[@cheetahgirllol7704]

@@serengetilion I like your name on Here

[@serengetilion]

@@cheetahgirllol7704 dont know if you know this but last June (2018) c-boy was found dead by park rangers. It appeared his death was natural. I got his face tattooed on my arm last May at same time I had purchased a stunning signed protrait (29 x 37) of him as he was sitting like a spinx in the savannah at dusk from Michael Nichols. I had inquired about him through emails during the order process. That's when I was told of his death which was a few weeks after I got that tattoo, which was my first one ever. I picked my online presence name specifically because of c-boy, about 6 years ago after I learned of him. He is my inspiration for raising awareness for the lions plight.

[@serengetilion]

@@mouhamed42 c boy and hildur, what are you meaning?

[@minamayes1529]

This man's voice is so calm and soothing. I can listen to him all day long.

[@goodtranscendence9587]

The shot at 00:14 was powerful. The synchronization.

[@anant3910]

narrator:"they're not really lazy..." that napping lion...(00:18):(opening eyes slowly)"really?...u think so?...u mean it?...thnxx mahn..." lol... that was sooo adorable guyss...d video seemed kinda goin' wid d flow...

[@SONUYADAV-mo3ng]

yup

[@radost0514]

Hope they preserve them!!!

[@78g476]

amazing footage

[@sweetbee9280]

The photos taken by the cameras on the trees are so cute! They show how diverse mother nature is

[@jnolette1030]

All this time I thought I was lazy, now I know I am just very patient.

[@flashrabbit9]

Such beautiful majestic animals, so unique, powerful and iconic

[@marilynwillett804]

Lions are severe, co-operative, strong, brave, aggressive,wild, patient, ferocious and beautiful.

[@Ck-ps5kz]

They have one of the hardest life in the animal kingdom. Males are constantely in war. Spend their entire life to fight. Fight for survive for protect the pride and the territory for food for defend itself against other males. Such a hard destiny

[@suyashshrivastava8317]

Craig Packer is a legendary scientist

[@mannyramirez2656]

I would love to film and study these magnificent creatures

[@elsathelioness]

Not even in the same category as a reality show. It's way better:)

[@iamcherreymaiya]

beautiful creatures...

[@dianarichard4418]

Tanzania 🇹🇿 my beautiful country. Serengeti the pride of my ancestors -'

[@AmethystLioness]

Beautiful creatures.

[@sidhu66]

beautiful

[@pageperpage]

This is like a scientific explanation of the circle of life

[@katherinee.1213]

One of the most magnificent and enrapturing animals in all of nature

[@Fadedecho1]

This male is flippin gorgeous. His mane is sooo long. Dark. Family loyalty and trust. And most definitely affectionate. Very social indeed. Ty

[@Lol-vp8dq]

lion are the best animal in the world and my favourite too ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shuhaibhassan4209]

Love to see lions

[@Anthony-413]

lions rule.

[@BeautifulBrainTrained]

Oh this is the old nat geo that I loveeeeeeee!!!!! No freaks, phantoms and phobias....just nature & le wild!

[@JohnWaid6Plus]

Very good to see how much you guys are doing to help the lions thanks

[@zarzartinwin593]

Why so short ? Pls! I want to watch more !! Lions are extremely majestic and purely amazing! My big love to all lions 🦁🦁🦁

[@thetainowarrior9902]

I really enjoy wildlife and I'm glad to see that you do too. Is it alright if I send you a friend request on Facebook? My profile name on Facebook is Nicholas Landol.

[@よしこさん-g4p]

Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@milanawal4903]

@3:50 That looks epic. King taking a nap while there was a Lightning.

[@soad4verr]

Lionesses just look like big cubs, Lions look so majestic and godlike.

[@leerabulan8280]

I swear those lion's mane is better than my hair even if I use the best conditioner in the market

[@Zionmountain7777]

Ha ha ha ha.. 😂😆😅

[@MrGreatWhiteSharky]

Why on Earth some humans continue to ask the same "Is it just me who ..." type of questions? Out of the 7+ billion people, do you really think that you are that unique? But anyway, I will give you the credit, wildlife documentaries are far more interesting and watchable than your average TV show, let alone reality shows which are really the lowest of the lowest.

[@SONUYADAV-mo3ng]

The video has some of the most beautiful shots. Especially the sleeping lion under thunder and raining black sky. At the end. Pay your cameraman double.

[@erickhmayer6875]

Exactly what I'm searching for with just a thought and typed "lions in an ordinary day and night," and i got this feature, now hopefully to follow more..thanks so much..

[@kevinperry9275]

The scientist narrating this was on a show is saw a while back. 3 male Cheetah were badgering a female who was not in heat. A male lion, a big one chased all 4, caught the girl and crushed her head and caught one of the brothers and crushed his head too. wow.

[@hindsight8522]

Kevin Perry what?

[@Joelispresent]

This is awesome I need more

[@kevinliu6002]

Amazing study, thank you

[@jenniferagnor8241]

me and my friends are trying to save lions from extinction!

[@ebine8247]

Good job 🔥

[@ACommetDice]

1:46 Thas HAS to be the lion with most fantastic hair I've seen O.O

[@slightlystooopid420]

Beautiful I love lions!

[@villainuday5365]

Beautiful regal creatures; beasts of hardship. Handsome!

[@apoorvamishra4969]

They look so majestic! 😍❤

[@RML0317]

Awesome footage !!

[@ElenaGermany]

It's wonderful!!! Thanks for this people who worked on this film! It's amazing and hard work!!

[@nooral4315]

Subhan Allah ❤

[@mihaileugenstefanide5228]

Amazing animals ! Very interesting !

[@leyahsanday9461]

LION so lovely animals

[@vanesgonzalez2000]

Happy to see research for these large cats.

[@petergoettler1798]

Patience, Persistent & Passion. Thxs.

[@oc9946]

Liked the video before I watched. Lions are badass

[@rachelschwebach7566]

Great photography. Dr. Craig Packer of The Serengeti Lion Project is one of the world's fore most lion experts has figured out why lions are social.

[@JP-dm1ul]

Everyone must watch Brothers in Blood: Lions of Sabi Sand. Awesome documentary of 5 brothers and one half-brother ruling an entire reserve and killing over 100 lions in a year. They are called the Mapogo Lion Coalition

[@deema8232]

Other ..... Five MUSKETEERS Lions .... King of the KALAHARI .

[@yajairasimmons3079]

Lions are awesome!!!

[@bigloo2003]

GREAT SHOTS!!!!

[@OrianaZ5]

I would love to see the full version. Beautiful screenshots of the Lions and the serengeti. I wish I was free like them.

[@seanwang8665]

Stunning!

[@peterjeong3672]

Loved this!

[@seeingatruth]

Wow, amazing videography.

[@serengetilion]

Agree, I'd give almost anything to have the entire footage that Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson worked here to get the message out there.

[@skunktheshrink]

From today onwards I am no longer lazy. I am patient.

[@sheeeeeeesh54]

Lions are intelligent beyond our own understanding.

[@PinkChiffon11]

omg the antelope's tongue was sticking out and jiggling as they ate him

[@therankingworld7627]

Beautiful right?

[@tiffanyvui]

all time favorite animal

[@magnolia2]

- YES!!! He even has ombre hair!!!

[@clydepratt250]

Beautiful video with gorgeous graphics great quality video for sure!!It should be watched on a huge hi - definition flat screen t.v.55” or bigger!!!!

[@RajeshGangurde]

i love it plz Save Lions life

[@vanesgonzalez2000]

The cover photo made me happy.

[@vaisatrian]

you took the words right out of my mouth :) hugzzzz

[@keithwald5349]

Lions, like most big predators, spend most of their lives on a knife's edge between life and death. They've got to conserve every precious calorie they can.

[@Nard89]

That lions mane is layed for the gawds!!! Yassss.

[@bluehawk320]

That starting shot!!!

[@Daniel-qe8ih]

Lions can be incredible creatures.

[@homepcmacbook5996]

The Lion is Majestic. The King. Superiour to All living beings, only Men tops him.

[@SuperYosief]

awesome

[@KevinKlineisawesome]

They are not lazy. They're conserving energy.

[@staceymeadows4279]

That male lion in the beginning of the video had a beautiful and full mane...

[@ekm985]

HE is the pride of the entire animal world.Long live Bravo!

[@muhammadrabee7813]

@1:46 that lion look so gorgeous

[@OcEditsCA]

male lions get as much rest as they can get cause they know any day at any time it’ll will have to fight to the death

[@KiranKumarHermiTrail]

wow

[@ingridredfern5065]

The Lion is my favourite wild animal.Just sensational 🦁👑

[@shofisstar]

The gentleman at 1:46 his mane is so handsomely brushed.