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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[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@DarkPaleUnicorn]

the lion sleeping at 3:53 has my entire heart. this is so beautiful

[@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.

[@anmllvr234]

such amazing animals

[@sabo2051]

That shot of him at the end is absolutely stunning 🙌

[@seven8393]

2:30 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LIONESS

[@ebine8247]

Cute❤️

[@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.

[@paulsanders6464]

Dude, that male Lion has AMAZING hair.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@catsantos353]

Big Fuzzy Boi

[@lolalechat7743]

@@mustaphach9999 He could be on a Loreal commercial .

[@littleangel8719]

Someone is having a really good hair day😍

[@gerardguitarist]

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

[@biguglystick]

My God, they are so beautiful! My heart soars just watching them! I'm saving up to go to Africa in 2017 for a month to go and see if I can spot lions in the wild and to do some volunteer work (with reputable places, NOT canned hunting facilities or cub petting farms). When Cecil was murdered it changed my life forever. I had always loved lions, but something about his death shattered my heart. I cried for days, I know that might sound weird to some, but it really touched my soul. I then returned to activism, full-time, for lions, to save them, to work to educate and raise awareness. I love them so much. Thank you, Craig Packer and Nat Geo for the wonderful few minutes on lions. #BanTrophyHunting #StopSCI #ShutDownSCI #SaveLions #BanCannedHunting

[@pikppa]

Well said

[@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

[@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 🦁🦁🦁🦁👑👑

[@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?

[@Avis4134]

What a beautiful creature

[@aquariusbaby3770]

Definitely using that "not lazy just patient" line when I'm trying to get out of working out

[@minamayes1529]

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

[@eagle4122]

I love lions,

[@naturebrothers1844]

Me to happy world lion day!

[@WemimoDocs]

0:25 Beautiful cinematography

[@Pantherazure]

That shot of the lion sleeping under open sky with thunderbolts. 3:50. Goddamn.

[@jugsma6676]

wow, that was the nicest photography (videography)

[@GinoNL]

0:02 and 0:20 are more beautiful. But 3:50 is a well deserved 3rd place shot

[@WIGGYDON1]

He didn't even flinch if it was me I'd run like crazy

[@mellingmichael777]

I like the scene at 3:50 of the lightning in the background and the lion trying to catch some zzz.

[@guidododo4822]

beautiful.

[@annekehaagsma3751]

Beautifull filming, I love the great pictures of this Royal Animal. Thank you !

[@nunya1738]

I've a close friend who is vying to go to Tanzania with the Peace Corps. I've been looking at vids, the Lions. Lots of remote areas, undeveloped still, here. Lions, living forever. A worthy goal.

[@annekehaagsma3751]

Thank you Nun Ya !

[@nunya1738]

Most welcome!

[@amitkumarsamal6759]

Odia movies

[@radost0514]

Hope they preserve them!!!

[@78g476]

amazing footage

[@ethansony3090]

0:40 - 0:44 Did those lions just kiss each other? That is the most adorable thing I've ever seen.

[@jirensama1622]

What a handsome animal!

[@goodtranscendence9587]

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

[@flashrabbit9]

Such beautiful majestic animals, so unique, powerful and iconic

[@persephonealmana2631]

Lions are amazing big cats since they are very patient and the dads will do anything to protect their cubs even pride

[@sweetbee9280]

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

[@iamcherreymaiya]

beautiful creatures...

[@sidhu66]

beautiful

[@NyraVakarian]

Beautiful creatures.

[@mannyramirez2656]

I would love to film and study these magnificent creatures

[@suesharon5259]

I love lions. Such a beautiful animal ❤️

[@JohnWaid6Plus]

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

[@FerretsRunning]

Such a gorgeous animal....

[@mariomarcos625]

Now that's great filming. Thanks for sharing.

[@shuhaibhassan4209]

Love to see lions

[@kickdogseal]

0:20 How anyone can kill these beautiful beasts is appalling.

[@user-iz6sp6pe1r]

Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@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..

[@suyashshrivastava8317]

Craig Packer is a legendary scientist

[@katherinee.1213]

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

[@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

[@serengetilion]

Love to hear Professor Packer talk about his expertise on Lions

[@Lol-vp8dq]

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

[@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.

[@petergoettler1798]

Patience, Persistent & Passion. Thxs.

[@Anthony-413]

lions rule.

[@apoorvamishra4969]

They look so majestic! 😍❤

[@slightlystooopid420]

Beautiful I love lions!

[@elsathelioness]

It is so wonderful the technologies to help with conservation for big cats and other wildlife. Very awesome video rooooaaaarrrr

[@Liuwailing]

so beautiful thanks Ruth

[@Sovereign_King]

Soooo cool !

[@ElenaGermany]

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

[@kevinliu6002]

Amazing study, thank you

[@farah72370]

Thanks guys! I love it.

[@Joelispresent]

This is awesome I need more

[@dianarichard4418]

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

[@6324210]

Love this, so inspiring

[@BeautifulBrainTrained]

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

[@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.

[@elsathelioness]

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

[@cristinysousa6499]

Pena que não tem legenda em português, adoro esses documentários!

[@Fadedecho1]

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

[@seanwang8665]

Stunning!

[@jnolette1030]

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

[@kellygirl1776]

They are so breathtaking, just gorgeous! They are very smart. 💘 them.

[@bristol8633]

Magnificent animal!

[@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.

[@user-pf3hd3db6l]

They are so majestic

[@rachelschwebach7566]

Absolutely beautiful film of lions. I love Dr. Craig Packer, director of the Serengeti Lion Project, because he is one of the world's most knowledgeable people on lions. The males are very handsome.

[@peterjeong3672]

Loved this!

[@oc9946]

Liked the video before I watched. Lions are badass

[@villainuday5365]

Beautiful regal creatures; beasts of hardship. Handsome!

[@leyahsanday9461]

LION so lovely animals

[@RML0317]

Awesome footage !!

[@vanesgonzalez2000]

Happy to see research for these large cats.

[@OrianaZ5]

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

[@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

[@pageperpage]

This is like a scientific explanation of the circle of life

[@Qtonalli]

Excelente fotografia

[@greekfreak1436]

1:46 it looks like he combed it 😂

[@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!!!!

[@mihaileugenstefanide5228]

Amazing animals ! Very interesting !

[@jenniferagnor8241]

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

[@ebine8247]

Good job 🔥

[@nooral4315]

Subhan Allah ❤