"Bringing Back the King: Rewilding Lions in North America"
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Imagine a world where lions once again roam the wild landscapes of North America! In this video, we explore the groundbreaking idea of rewilding lions, a concept aimed at restoring balance to ecosystems across the continent. We dive into the history of lions in North America, the ecological benefits of reintroducing these apex predators, and how their presence could reshape the environment by controlling prey populations like deer, elk, and wild boar. Learn about the potential interactions with native species such as cougars, wolves, bears, and bison, and how lions could influence both predators and prey.
We also tackle the challenges of rewilding lions in today's world, from habitat availability to human-wildlife conflicts. Could the reintroduction of lions help reverse the damage done to North America's wilderness and bring balance back to its ecosystems? Join us for an exciting journey into the wild world of rewilding lions in North America!
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Chapter 1::history of lions in north amrica
00:04:30
Chapter 2:rewilding lions in north amrica
00:10:24
Chapter 3 were to rewilding lions in north amrica
00:17:46
Chapter 3interction with - white-tailed deer, mule deer, caribou, elk, and moose,non-native deer and non native antelope
00:25:20
Chapter 5:interction with - wild horses ,wild donkey
00:30:16
interction with - wild boar , feral cattle , ,Pronghorn ,Collared peccary
00:36:40
interction with -American Bison
00:42:11
interction with -wolves
00:48:57
interction with - black bears and grizzly bears
00:54:12
interction with - cougars
01:00:46
interction with - jaguars and male jaguar coalitions and female jaguar coalitions
01:11:05
why we need rewilding lions in north amrica
01:18:06
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Which place should be reintroduced the lions in North America ?
Great Plains (U.S. and Canada)
Historical Range of Large Predators: The Great Plains were once home to large predators like wolves, grizzly bears, and even American lions during the Pleistocene epoch. These wide-open grasslands could potentially support lion populations due to the availability of prey such as bison, deer, and elk.
Ecological Restoration: The Great Plains have been heavily modified by agriculture and human development, but there are ongoing efforts to restore parts of the region to their natural state. Lions could help control populations of herbivores and contribute to rewilding efforts aimed at restoring grasslands and natural ecosystems.
Large Protected Areas: There are a number of protected areas and national parks in the Great Plains that could serve as potential rewilding sites, such as Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, or Grasslands National Park in Canada.
2. Yellowstone and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
Successful Rewilding with Wolves: Yellowstone National Park has already seen successful rewilding with the reintroduction of wolves, which has led to ecological improvements through trophic cascades. Introducing lions to the region could complement these efforts, creating a more balanced predator-prey dynamic and further restoring ecosystems.
Ample Prey: Yellowstone is home to large populations of bison, elk, and deer, providing a suitable prey base for lions.
Large, Remote Area: The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes surrounding areas in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is a vast and relatively remote region, offering lions the space they would need to thrive.
3. American Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada)
Desert Ecosystems: The American Southwest is home to wide, open desert and semi-desert areas that could support large predators like lions. While these areas have a lower density of herbivores, there are populations of deer, elk, and other prey species that could sustain lions in some regions.
Protected Areas: Large, protected spaces like the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona or Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico could be potential sites for lion rewilding, particularly if prey populations were managed to support the presence of large predators.
Historical Presence of Large Predators: The Southwest was once home to a wide range of large predators, including jaguars and mountain lions. Lions could help restore the ecological balance in this region.
4. Rocky Mountains (U.S. and Canada)
Suitable Habitat: The Rocky Mountains offer vast, rugged landscapes with a mix of forest, grasslands, and open areas that could provide a suitable habitat for lions. Prey species like elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep are abundant in this region, providing a strong base for lion populations.
Protected Areas: National parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, Glacier National Park in Montana, and Banff National Park in Canada are large, protected areas where lions could potentially be introduced as part of broader rewilding efforts.
Connectivity: The Rockies offer a connected landscape across the U.S. and Canada, allowing for the movement of large predators, which is essential for maintaining genetic diversity and healthy populations.
5. Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
Remote and Wild: Northern Canada is one of the most remote and least populated regions in North America, offering vast wilderness areas where human-wildlife conflict would be minimal. While the environment is more extreme, some parts of this region could provide suitable habitats for lions.
Prey Availability: Moose, caribou, and other large herbivores populate the northern wilderness, providing potential prey for lions. While it would be a more challenging environment, lions have been shown to adapt to a variety of habitats, including cold regions.
6. Alaska
Vast Wilderness: Alaska offers millions of acres of largely untouched wilderness, which could support a lion rewilding effort. The presence of large herbivores like moose, caribou, and deer, along with the low human population density, makes it a potential candidate for introducing lions.
Ecological Impact: Introducing lions to Alaska could help regulate herbivore populations and restore balance to ecosystems that have been affected by the loss of predators like wolves and grizzly bears in some regions.
Challenges: The harsh climate and seasonal prey availability could pose challenges for lions, but it might be possible to explore areas of Alaska with milder conditions.
7. Florida (Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve)
Habitat Diversity: Florida’s Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve offer unique habitats, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands, that could potentially support large predators. The area already supports a population of native Florida panthers, which could coexist with lions.
Prey Species: Florida is home to a variety of herbivores, including deer and wild boar, which could serve as prey for lions. Additionally, the reintroduction of apex predators like lions could help control invasive species like wild boar, which have become a problem in parts of Florida.
Conservation Focus: The Everglades is already the focus of major conservation efforts, and the introduction of lions could add a new dimension to restoring Florida’s ecosystems.
@@Rewildingthefuture The coolest part is that you took the trouble to think about what the introduction would be like in different biomes in the United States, a job very well done!
Lions are native to North America and we need Bringing them Back into the wild and restore the natural balance into the ecosystem .
That would be the thing to do, but too many humans populate North America now. Thank you!
I wanted to live in a world where this was possible, but it would be so difficult to happen!
It depends on us, the humans, we must learn to live with nature, and it also depends on the leaders of the United States and Canada and Mexico, we are part of nature and the earth and we must restore what was, to restore the balance to nature.
This is for the future and the future of the next generation and ours.
We are part of nature and the earth.
@@Rewildingthefuture I also share this idea, I liked your channel for that reason.
Lions look so majestic; they truly deserve to be the kings of the jungle!
Next: lions in Australia... well, why not?
I think for something like this to be done. It needs to be in an enclosed nature preserve that encompasses like a good few hundred acres of land. Get them adapted to the area, study the impact they’ll have.
Something similar to the elephant sanctuary that’s also in the us.
What would be the ecological impact of rewilding lions in North America?
like wolves in yellowstone but lions are apex predetor and they will balance the ecological system like in africa and india ,lions are native to North America .
It would be worse than the reintroducing of the wolves, which was like dropping a top predator into a petting zoo. The wolves have been so successful that the government pays professional hunters to cull them each year.
@@Xx1tyler21xXshut it anti wolf
Which species of lions should be introduced in North America: African lion or Asiatic lions?
african lion
@@Rewildingthefuture Which place should be reintroduced the lions in North America?
@@joshuahernandez-th6ov
Great Plains (U.S. and Canada)
Historical Range of Large Predators: The Great Plains were once home to large predators like wolves, grizzly bears, and even American lions during the Pleistocene epoch. These wide-open grasslands could potentially support lion populations due to the availability of prey such as bison, deer, and elk.
Ecological Restoration: The Great Plains have been heavily modified by agriculture and human development, but there are ongoing efforts to restore parts of the region to their natural state. Lions could help control populations of herbivores and contribute to rewilding efforts aimed at restoring grasslands and natural ecosystems.
Large Protected Areas: There are a number of protected areas and national parks in the Great Plains that could serve as potential rewilding sites, such as Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, or Grasslands National Park in Canada.
2. Yellowstone and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
Successful Rewilding with Wolves: Yellowstone National Park has already seen successful rewilding with the reintroduction of wolves, which has led to ecological improvements through trophic cascades. Introducing lions to the region could complement these efforts, creating a more balanced predator-prey dynamic and further restoring ecosystems.
Ample Prey: Yellowstone is home to large populations of bison, elk, and deer, providing a suitable prey base for lions.
Large, Remote Area: The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes surrounding areas in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is a vast and relatively remote region, offering lions the space they would need to thrive.
3. American Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada)
Desert Ecosystems: The American Southwest is home to wide, open desert and semi-desert areas that could support large predators like lions. While these areas have a lower density of herbivores, there are populations of deer, elk, and other prey species that could sustain lions in some regions.
Protected Areas: Large, protected spaces like the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona or Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico could be potential sites for lion rewilding, particularly if prey populations were managed to support the presence of large predators.
Historical Presence of Large Predators: The Southwest was once home to a wide range of large predators, including jaguars and mountain lions. Lions could help restore the ecological balance in this region.
4. Rocky Mountains (U.S. and Canada)
Suitable Habitat: The Rocky Mountains offer vast, rugged landscapes with a mix of forest, grasslands, and open areas that could provide a suitable habitat for lions. Prey species like elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep are abundant in this region, providing a strong base for lion populations.
Protected Areas: National parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, Glacier National Park in Montana, and Banff National Park in Canada are large, protected areas where lions could potentially be introduced as part of broader rewilding efforts.
Connectivity: The Rockies offer a connected landscape across the U.S. and Canada, allowing for the movement of large predators, which is essential for maintaining genetic diversity and healthy populations.
5. Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
Remote and Wild: Northern Canada is one of the most remote and least populated regions in North America, offering vast wilderness areas where human-wildlife conflict would be minimal. While the environment is more extreme, some parts of this region could provide suitable habitats for lions.
Prey Availability: Moose, caribou, and other large herbivores populate the northern wilderness, providing potential prey for lions. While it would be a more challenging environment, lions have been shown to adapt to a variety of habitats, including cold regions.
6. Alaska
Vast Wilderness: Alaska offers millions of acres of largely untouched wilderness, which could support a lion rewilding effort. The presence of large herbivores like moose, caribou, and deer, along with the low human population density, makes it a potential candidate for introducing lions.
Ecological Impact: Introducing lions to Alaska could help regulate herbivore populations and restore balance to ecosystems that have been affected by the loss of predators like wolves and grizzly bears in some regions.
Challenges: The harsh climate and seasonal prey availability could pose challenges for lions, but it might be possible to explore areas of Alaska with milder conditions.
7. Florida (Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve)
Habitat Diversity: Florida’s Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve offer unique habitats, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands, that could potentially support large predators. The area already supports a population of native Florida panthers, which could coexist with lions.
Prey Species: Florida is home to a variety of herbivores, including deer and wild boar, which could serve as prey for lions. Additionally, the reintroduction of apex predators like lions could help control invasive species like wild boar, which have become a problem in parts of Florida.
Conservation Focus: The Everglades is already the focus of major conservation efforts, and the introduction of lions could add a new dimension to restoring Florida’s ecosystems.
@@joshuahernandez-th6ov
Great Plains (U.S. and Canada)
Historical Range of Large Predators: The Great Plains were once home to large predators like wolves, grizzly bears, and even American lions during the Pleistocene epoch. These wide-open grasslands could potentially support lion populations due to the availability of prey such as bison, deer, and elk.
Ecological Restoration: The Great Plains have been heavily modified by agriculture and human development, but there are ongoing efforts to restore parts of the region to their natural state. Lions could help control populations of herbivores and contribute to rewilding efforts aimed at restoring grasslands and natural ecosystems.
Large Protected Areas: There are a number of protected areas and national parks in the Great Plains that could serve as potential rewilding sites, such as Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, or Grasslands National Park in Canada.
2. Yellowstone and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
Successful Rewilding with Wolves: Yellowstone National Park has already seen successful rewilding with the reintroduction of wolves, which has led to ecological improvements through trophic cascades. Introducing lions to the region could complement these efforts, creating a more balanced predator-prey dynamic and further restoring ecosystems.
Ample Prey: Yellowstone is home to large populations of bison, elk, and deer, providing a suitable prey base for lions.
Large, Remote Area: The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes surrounding areas in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is a vast and relatively remote region, offering lions the space they would need to thrive.
3. American Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada)
Desert Ecosystems: The American Southwest is home to wide, open desert and semi-desert areas that could support large predators like lions. While these areas have a lower density of herbivores, there are populations of deer, elk, and other prey species that could sustain lions in some regions.
Protected Areas: Large, protected spaces like the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona or Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico could be potential sites for lion rewilding, particularly if prey populations were managed to support the presence of large predators.
Historical Presence of Large Predators: The Southwest was once home to a wide range of large predators, including jaguars and mountain lions. Lions could help restore the ecological balance in this region.
4. Rocky Mountains (U.S. and Canada)
Suitable Habitat: The Rocky Mountains offer vast, rugged landscapes with a mix of forest, grasslands, and open areas that could provide a suitable habitat for lions. Prey species like elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep are abundant in this region, providing a strong base for lion populations.
Protected Areas: National parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, Glacier National Park in Montana, and Banff National Park in Canada are large, protected areas where lions could potentially be introduced as part of broader rewilding efforts.
Connectivity: The Rockies offer a connected landscape across the U.S. and Canada, allowing for the movement of large predators, which is essential for maintaining genetic diversity and healthy populations.
5. Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
Remote and Wild: Northern Canada is one of the most remote and least populated regions in North America, offering vast wilderness areas where human-wildlife conflict would be minimal. While the environment is more extreme, some parts of this region could provide suitable habitats for lions.
Prey Availability: Moose, caribou, and other large herbivores populate the northern wilderness, providing potential prey for lions. While it would be a more challenging environment, lions have been shown to adapt to a variety of habitats, including cold regions.
6. Alaska
Vast Wilderness: Alaska offers millions of acres of largely untouched wilderness, which could support a lion rewilding effort. The presence of large herbivores like moose, caribou, and deer, along with the low human population density, makes it a potential candidate for introducing lions.
Ecological Impact: Introducing lions to Alaska could help regulate herbivore populations and restore balance to ecosystems that have been affected by the loss of predators like wolves and grizzly bears in some regions.
Challenges: The harsh climate and seasonal prey availability could pose challenges for lions, but it might be possible to explore areas of Alaska with milder conditions.
7. Florida (Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve)
Habitat Diversity: Florida’s Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve offer unique habitats, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands, that could potentially support large predators. The area already supports a population of native Florida panthers, which could coexist with lions.
Prey Species: Florida is home to a variety of herbivores, including deer and wild boar, which could serve as prey for lions. Additionally, the reintroduction of apex predators like lions could help control invasive species like wild boar, which have become a problem in parts of Florida.
Conservation Focus: The Everglades is already the focus of major conservation efforts, and the introduction of lions could add a new dimension to restoring Florida’s ecosystems.
How though? Because African lions were an entirely different than the american lion. Some studies actually say the american lion was more related to jaguars than lions
Great video, too bad about the too loud background music. Annoying and distracting.
Podrías hacer un video de camellos introducidos en norte América
How though? because the lions we have in Africa aren't the same as the lions that used to live in America. Some studies say that the american lion was more related to jaguars than lions.
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23:31 Just bring back the grey wolf if the issue is overgrazing.
...this makes me a li'l more uneasy than i want to admit. There also USED TO BE alot more room for them to roam. (Some of the endangered species now is due to habitat loss by encroaching people... I hope they think this ALL the way through
thank you very much strange species
This man really said an American lion weigh 1000 pounds. Gtfo
they absolutely could reach 1000 lbs the average was 800 lbs just look at the bones and the skulls they were huge and much more robust than any Lion or Tiger nowadays. Everything was bigger during the Pleistocene epoch, the Cheetahs were as big as 3 to 400 lbs in North America as big as a lioness in Africa.
Reintroducting those lions to North America can be a challenge because of two reasons: the first challenge will be the ranchers, and the second challenge is native species behavior. How exactly can solve those challenges that I mention?
Behavior of deer and wild horses and boar ,bison with lions will be like they are Behave with wolves and mountain lion and grizzly bear and jaguars , lions like wolves in yellowstone will restore the natural balance in ecosystem and create a fear a fact to deer and bison and wild horses like wolves that they return to yellowstone.
lions and humans are coexist very peaceful in india .
Zoning and Protected Areas: Rewilding efforts could focus on creating large, well-managed protected areas and wildlife corridors where human access is limited. These zones would provide lions with the space they need while minimizing human-lion interactions.
Buffer Zones: Establishing buffer zones between lion habitats and human settlements would reduce the likelihood of conflict. Livestock farms, for example, could be located outside core lion territories.
Livestock Protection Measures:
Fencing: In regions with livestock, installing predator-proof fencing would be an essential strategy to protect cattle and other domesticated animals from lions.
Guard Animals: The use of guard dogs, donkeys, or even llamas, which can be trained to protect livestock from predators, could reduce livestock predation. In some African communities, such methods have been used successfully.
Compensation Programs: Governments or NGOs could implement compensation programs to reimburse farmers for livestock losses due to lion attacks, reducing hostility toward the animals.
Community Engagement and Education:
Conservation Awareness: Education programs to inform local communities about the importance of lions in maintaining healthy ecosystems could shift attitudes. Communities could also be involved in monitoring and protecting lion populations.
Ecotourism Opportunities: Encouraging ecotourism as an economic alternative could provide local communities with a financial incentive to tolerate lions in their vicinity. This would involve promoting wildlife tourism, which could bring in revenue while protecting lion habitats.
Collaring and Monitoring: Using technology like GPS collars on lions could help conservationists track their movements and alert communities when lions are close to human settlements. This would allow for early warnings and preventative actions, reducing the chance of conflict.
Coexistence Models from Africa: Learning from African countries that manage lion populations alongside humans can provide valuable insights. For example, areas like the Maasai Mara in Kenya and Kruger National Park in South Africa have programs where local communities coexist with lions while benefiting from ecotourism and conservation efforts.
Zoning and Protected Areas: Rewilding efforts could focus on creating large, well-managed protected areas and wildlife corridors where human access is limited. These zones would provide lions with the space they need while minimizing human-lion interactions.
Buffer Zones: Establishing buffer zones between lion habitats and human settlements would reduce the likelihood of conflict. Livestock farms, for example, could be located outside core lion territories.
Livestock Protection Measures:
Fencing: In regions with livestock, installing predator-proof fencing would be an essential strategy to protect cattle and other domesticated animals from lions.
Guard Animals: The use of guard dogs, donkeys, or even llamas, which can be trained to protect livestock from predators, could reduce livestock predation. In some African communities, such methods have been used successfully.
Compensation Programs: Governments or NGOs could implement compensation programs to reimburse farmers for livestock losses due to lion attacks, reducing hostility toward the animals.
Community Engagement and Education:
Conservation Awareness: Education programs to inform local communities about the importance of lions in maintaining healthy ecosystems could shift attitudes. Communities could also be involved in monitoring and protecting lion populations.
Ecotourism Opportunities: Encouraging ecotourism as an economic alternative could provide local communities with a financial incentive to tolerate lions in their vicinity. This would involve promoting wildlife tourism, which could bring in revenue while protecting lion habitats.
Collaring and Monitoring: Using technology like GPS collars on lions could help conservationists track their movements and alert communities when lions are close to human settlements. This would allow for early warnings and preventative actions, reducing the chance of conflict.
Coexistence Models from Africa: Learning from African countries that manage lion populations alongside humans can provide valuable insights. For example, areas like the Maasai Mara in Kenya and Kruger National Park in South Africa have programs where local communities coexist with lions while benefiting from ecotourism and conservation efforts.
I Don't See Any King Going Back Because These Animals Went To America For A Reason As Delegates From Africa And After Completing Their Mission They Came Back To Their Home Continent So Why Not Respect Their Decision And Leave Them Alone Instead Of Forcing Them
What nonsense is this? U already have the Puma and the even the Jag that U can reintroduce first. U got rid of them in ur quest for modernization... Get them back first.
I think the jaguars should be returned to all of North America including Canada, as it was 10,000 years ago.
Lions and jaguars and cougars and wolves and bears lived together in North America for hundreds of thousands of years.
I think lions should be returned to North America, but first jaguars should be returned to all of North America and together all the predators and herbivores have created a perfect ecosystem.
NO HINEANS
Yes this would make many people very uneasy
If we release lions in areas not inhabited by humans it is possible and it is also possible to live next to lions, yes it is discouraging but it is important to return them to the wild and then we will learn to live with them and they with us
No ! You’re saying it to make money in RUclips..
I don't do it for money, I do it for wildlife and the future generation that it is possible to live alongside nature and wildlife and live with them in harmony and peace, because we both (humans and wildlife) need to live side by side, and we humans must restore what was destroyed by us and by Our ancestors and by the huge disaster that called 10 thousand years ago.
What interests me is nature and the restoration of the ecological system and the balance in nature and not money.
Lions were even before humans in North America.
I took a school trip a long time ago to the la Brea tar pits it was interesting learning what species roamed North America thousands of years ago, and lions were one of them. Thank you for sharing this video! 🙏🦁✌
Not good idea Due less habitat less prey and humans
It's bad for the environment
Why lion have lived in America for Thousands of years before
WHAT ABUT LION IN NORTH POL