None. A predator would most likely attack because you surprised them and if a prey was with their offspring, they would also likely attack you. The only way, is to catch them when they don't know you are there.
@oldnurse urine is used to mark terriority, so urinating in front of a predator could be seen as a challenge or a threat. Fainting and shitting yourself would be better.
@ The Marmots in Banff National Park see hikers as a SOURCE of food. I wound up sharing my supper sandwich with one - just a way of buying it off so it wouldn't eat my new boots. I regretted it later when the low blood sugar hit. 😸
Yeah, nature is not inocente like that at all. Actually, people feeding wild animals is a cause for many attacks because now we're associated with food. Thinking of wild animals as cute is generally a bad thought to act upon.
You can see how he instantly looks down whenever the big guy got near. Never look back at those guys or they will understand it as a challenge. A challenge that you will not win xD.
It's common wisdom that if you're fishing in bear country and a grizzly walks up, just give them your catch. A couple of trout and salmon aren't worth losing your life over, and the bear is likely to be more interested in the free meal than the human backing away.
First time I've heard a family of mountain gorillas referred to as a family of "silverback gorillas". Whoever writes the scripts for this channel has no knowledge of wildlife. Do not rely on this channel for accurate information about wildlife
I was in Africa once and the meerkat approached me jumped on my lap and stayed there for quite some time making the cutest noises letting me pet it. My heart was bursting with joy this little creature chose me and trusted me not to hurt it. Such a precious moment
I love this.. I interact with large domestic and wild animals on a regular basis and find this just heart warming. I have a very sensitive spot for wolves and canines in general.
@hmspretender they do that on purpose to generate Comments pointing it out. It works for that Video but some People are turned off and won't watch anymore Videos from that Channel
@palimpalim5291 Yep. Gorillas are herbivores, so they only eat plants, so the only reason they would ever attack is when they feel they or another member of their family is being threatened/attacked. Otherwise they have no interest in harming anyone/thing else. As long as they don't perceive you as a threat, they'll likely leave you alone or may even become curious about you. Plus, in terms of genetics, Gorillas are actually very close relatives of humans. Just a few changes to their genetics and they could pretty much be human. They're also extremely intelligent, to the point that they can learn and understand sign language. There was even a Gorilla named Koko who befriended both Robin Williams and a small kitten. Poor Koko was visibly heartbroken when she learned that both Robin and that kitten had died.
I would be just a tad concerned if a lion cub laid just a little too close and a little too comfortably beside me. I would be very afraid of the whereabouts of his mama!
Lions tends to not recognize humans as prey, that is why there were so many encounters that didn't turn ugly. On the other hand, a Lion that for some reason can't get catch it's normal prey and in desperation eats a human quickly learn how much easier humans are to catch and have to be killed to stop their killing spree.
@znail4675 It happens from time to time. Still hippos are the most deadly animal in Africa, followed by elephants, which both have a very friendly image.
@elolinonen there leaving behind more than just footprints. They are disrupting wildlife and exposing animals to being filmed. Atoms react different when being observed so they are most certainly affecting the wildlife.
@Moa_Smug Wild animals should not eat flour, salt, sugar and cooked transformed food in general !their digestive system is not like ours ! this is not junk food to you, but it is junk food to them, and it also transforms their relationship to human (always in a bad way).Search on the net, you will understand
The gorilla grooming 'John' was a baby, not a silverback. A 'Silverback' is the dominant male of the group, and he was just keeping a benevolent eye on proceedings.
There was a documentary show called Meerkat Manor that I fell in love with. Don't know if I can find it anymore. Warning, it can be sad. They're so cute!
I want to express my deep gratitude to the cameramen and camerawomen who capture these incredible moments for us. Through their work, we can learn about animals without disturbing their natural habitats. It reminds us of the importance of continuing to protect and respect our planet with love and peace.
I was in the woods here in the eastern US, waiting patiently with my camera for two deer downhill from me got closer so I could get a good shot. I waited. They never came close, so I gave up and as I turned around, there were five deer not ten feet behind me. They did not run. They just looked at me like they were wondering what I was doing. They did run when I turned the camera their way though. I never got a shot of a deer that day.
I live in a semi-rural area of Vancouver Island, and have an above ground pool in my back yard. I have watched successive generations of deer from my pool. This year, there is a yearling buck and his sister who visit every day. They came to my yard with their mama, when they were just tiny fawns. I talk to them from the pool and they will stay until I stop talking. Beautiful, inquisitive creatures.
3:30 one of those zookeepers got eaten by the wolves here in Sweden. They kicked the wolves and handled them incorrectly and violently, they paid the price.
There are no records of cheetahs EVER killing a human in the wild. Like any wild animal they should be treated with respect, they're not considered dangerous. The Persians used to domesticate cheetahs and use them like hunting dogs, similar to grey hounds or lurchers.
FWIW, a cheetah is probably the safest big cat you could meet. They're not especially strong, and have weak jaws (for a big cat) and blunt non-retractable claws.
@tabby_playz597 It also matters if you're the one approaching them or the other way around. If the pups of a cheetah approach you while you're just sitting down and they check you out, the cheetah will generally not make a move because her pups are just exploring. As long as you don't do something unexpected she won't mind. If you approach them or do something she does not like though..
Reason why Rhinos are so aggressive is because they're legally blind, and they are on predators hitlist. So they're not seeing a camera man in a vehicle, they're seeing something big, moving on their turf. When they don't have to worry about predators, such as in captivity, they're basically just massive golden retrievers
I love animals more than most humans. These are such incredible encounters! To be so close to wild animals must feel so amazing. I love this beautiful video. Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤❤❤
It was an eurasian brown bear!!! They tend to not kill people unless they feel threatened, (particularlly if mama bear with cubs). They also are smaller than grizzlies and tend to avoid conforntation. Even though some idiot a couple of hundred years ago classified all bears as carnivores (including the giant panda!), the only carnivourous bear is the polar bear, all the rest of them are omnivores (like us), and pandas live in all practicallity like herbivores because they are dependant on bamboo for survival.
@AnneAslaug well I’m not gonna argue with you bro but if you look at that bears gut, it is freaking packed so maybe that had something to deal with it too, but I’m not an expert. Although I still think that’s Hella lucky
@johnsmind Honestly, I found it mostly strange. Normal behavior would not be to sit down right next to a human for any wild animal not used to people. Wondering if it is an escapee from a park, or even something mentally wrong with it. Or just like you said, so full it isn't totally aware of it's surroundings. Also we know that cats can develop dementia, so I find it quite likely that the same goes for other mammals as well, and could be a possibility. Have u seen "Grizzly Man"? Highly recommended! Wathcing young bears graze like cattle is prizeless!! And the one that ended them was a 27 year old male from a different area that wandered there at a time when the "local" grizzlies had gone onto hibernation, so something was definitely wrong with it.
It's always kind of funny how amazed people can be when animals manage to determine the two big qualifiers for acting chill: 1) You aren't a threat RIGHT NOW and (if its a predator) 2) Im not hungry and you're weird.
A friend of the family who was ex special forces did all the photography for Discovery, Nat Geo etc, he had a family of rescued meerkats in the UK raising them to be released abroad one day, among loads of exotics but I'll never forget the meerkats, they're more loyal than dogs, love to play fetch, neck scratches and belly rubs, sleep on you like Garfield and will follow you literally everywhere you go.
@Dame_Kielbasa_Starmer I got too house cats. When I use the restroom they will wait outside the door for me. Both don't mind being held but one of them is just like a lap dog. Always wants to sit on my lap
@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz You may want to read up on Richardson, he's under no illusions, no ego, no arrogance, no 'god complex' etc issues there at all. Very much fully respects the animals, what they are capable of, the danger etc.
@shadow_afton1 Hi Not sure how I got access to the _'Peace Sign'_ It is in a group of emojis called *RUclips* that appeared about a year ago in the standard list of available emojis.
@abcdef-qk6jf Sheep is okay, she did a simple headbutt. But hyena, an animal with the strongest bite force... That poor bison, he's been a target of a hyena with ballbust fetish.
@mixamasl I have heard that some animals do that on purpose to actually just neuter the victim. Fully knowing of it removing the process of having kids.
Hyenas do this a lot. How to put this in terms yt likes... An injury like that means the animal is on a clock. It's not like it can bandage itself. Same goes for ripping off the "exit hole".
There is no such thing a 'silver back' type of gorilla - a 'silver back' is merely an older male gorilla. The wolves shown at 3 minutes in knew the woman with the camera crew.
@zerotodona1495 no, a silverback is any mature male that has gotten his adult markings. Literally a silver back. Usually they get the markings between the ages of 12-15 years. Every single adult male who has the adult markings is called a silver back. Group structure of gorillas varies but there’s usually only one mature adult male within his troop, once the young males begin to mature they go out on their own and often form bachelor troops until they find females to mate with and then they begin building their own troop.
@Thor-Orion More to the point other mature males are generally chased off by the dominate silver back because they will compete for the opportunity to breed. Younger males will still get a chance to breed because there's only so much energy the old guy has ;). Once they challenge for dominance or seen as a threat they are chased off or the leader is sent packing. There is no such thing as a pack of silver backs. I'm not saying you're I'm just adding to your comment.
the silverback never groomed him. silverback refers to an age of a male gorilla not a species. he was groomed by a young mountain gorilla. the silverback is the big one watching his children explore the human
Everyone who has such thanks for wildlife photographers who bring us such videos and photos give them a thumbs up or a like for their work and love of animals most of us will never see and these photographers risk their lives for most of us to see these beautiful animals. Thank you. I have deepest respect for wildlife photographers. ❤ From Canada 🇨🇦 8:54
My late husband, while at Yellowstone National Park, wanted to get a particular picture at Sunset. He got there several hours early and found the ideal location. He made himself comfortable and sat down. It was apparently a beautiful late afternoon, and fell asleep. He woke up, hearing grunting, chomping, and a little dust blowing in his face. He said he looked around and he realized he was gonna be there for a long time. When he came to the spot, the clearing was empty. At the moment I heard a bison had decided it was time to graze. He was totally surrounded. he realize he was close to the front of the bison so it’ll be a while from the move all the way through. He had no idea the size of the herd because he couldn’t see. He was not going to stand up. They had no real interest in him, only casually. A few will stop and sniff. One of them bump with its head, he said it was gentle for such a big animal with such potential. The herd at one point was so thick he couldn’t see anything around him. he sat quietly, wondering if he could somehow slowly get his camera and take some pictures. Then it was afraid that the sound of the shutter, my startle the heard. He didn’t wanna do any of those things, for fear of being trampled.. …… There was still sunlight, even though that heavens were full of color as a sun was slowly sinking into the mountains. When he heard a jeep wandering across the Prairie, blowing its horn, an idiot on a megaphone yelling something. The herd panicked. At that point, they broke into a run. By some miracle, they went around him. He didn’t get hurt in anyway or even bumped. The same cannot be said for his camera, which had been still intact and undisturbed, until the stampede. My late husband said his life passed before his eyes. The Jeep pulled up next to him and a park ranger got out … he was furious. Announcing that it was against the rules of the park for him to be so close to the animals. It was dangerous to sit in the middle of a herd of buffalo. Blah blah, blah blah blah…….. I know my late husband, he was burning inside, and when he gets that angry, his voice gets quiet. He told the Ranger what he thought. He walked back to his vehicle carrying the remains of his camera, and drove directly to the headquarters at Yellowstone. Which is where the Ranger was going. My late husband was gonna get charged for something. The Rangers first….. then my late husband. As it happened, my husband had relatives working at the park. None of them were on duty at that hour. The head of the department that was on duty that whole hour was a toothless tiger. But, my late husband got the point across. I didn’t take much for the head of the department on duty, to realize who was at fault…. If you’re sitting in the middle of a clearing, sound asleep, and I heard of bison surround you, my late husband did exactly what he supposed to do. Don’t move, don’t make any sudden noises, and wait for them to pass. The next day late was up bright or early and in the Rangers office again to talk to someone that had power….. My late husband got his camera replaced or fixed. I’m not sure which. The Ranger, I don’t think lost his job, but there was a reeducation in order.
3:00 I think I've seen this story. Those wolves were raised by the guy and he brought his girlfriend to meet them. The wolves are like "Oh shi its my BOY HOW YOU BEEN DUDE.! Who dis? She smell like you. This yo b dog?! My boy!" Slaps hand.
Dean Schneider and Kevin Richardson are great human beings dedicating their lives to the protection and conservation of wild animals. They are both angels who love their lions and respect them as well. Great men doing great things for their creatures. God bless them both for being able to love, cared, respect, and support each of their animal companions. They are loved in return with the love that only animals can give: unconditional love and affection. The greatest love that exists. Love the video, it is very informative and interesting. And a special THANK YOU to the wildlife photographers, they did a superb job taking photos of precious and magnificent creatures. I bet they had fun with them, having these beautiful creatures around themselves. I believe they have the greatest job on earth! My respect to them, hat’s off to all of them. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍
@lovemoreworryless-m8x Kevin has gone a long way to change the way people see hyenas. They are extremely intelligent, with a complex clan structure. They are not evil, cunning creatures. The original Lion King gave hyenas a bad name, like Jaws did for Great Whites.
Kevin is amazing ,the love and care he shows those animals is how We wish everyone treated and respected animals ,too many are disappearing from the world ,We need more people like Kevin on the planet .
If you could be a wildlife photographer for a day, what animal would you most want to capture unexpectedly?
Definitely wombats! They're just so cute 😃🥰
A snow leopard😻I absolutely adore them! They are the most beautiful and fluffiest things in the world!
None. A predator would most likely attack because you surprised them and if a prey was with their offspring, they would also likely attack you. The only way, is to catch them when they don't know you are there.
It would have to be a sloth, love them xx
Tigers
I come to the conclusion that meercats think we are just large meercats.
Or trees.
Hakuna matata lol
Well we are as murderous as them
you smell delicious
I heard ALL cats just think we are big cats.
I love how the only one to deal critical damage was a fucking sheep.
Lol So the lesson. Lol When they say be a lion not a sheep? Maybe they should say don't underestimate sheep! 🤣
I know right crazy 😜
It's even a sheep? Looks more like a goat for me 🤷♂
did you see 8:34? now THAT's critical
@GniewnyMedrzec No it's a wild sheep. They do look like goats in a way.
BTW, never ever panic and run from predators... It makes you LUNCH instead of just curious. :D
Exactly if you show fear against these fearful, dangerous & deadly animals it show that you may be prey or threat.
@kiracattan4624 what about peeing on myself and fainting?
@oldnurse Hrmmm. Can't answer that one... But remember, the CAN sense fear.
@kiracattan4624 agreed. I am a goner.
@oldnurse urine is used to mark terriority, so urinating in front of a predator could be seen as a challenge or a threat. Fainting and shitting yourself would be better.
The innocence of most wild animals. They come to meet you and don't attack. Marvelous animals.
Most don’t see humans as a threat or food.
@ The Marmots in Banff National Park see hikers as a SOURCE of food. I wound up sharing my supper sandwich with one - just a way of buying it off so it wouldn't eat my new boots. I regretted it later when the low blood sugar hit. 😸
Yeah, nature is not inocente like that at all. Actually, people feeding wild animals is a cause for many attacks because now we're associated with food. Thinking of wild animals as cute is generally a bad thought to act upon.
Animals don’t tend to eat something not in their natural food ecosystem, especially humans who aren’t very palatable AND fight back
@janjapolanec9426 Most wild animals don't attack unless they feel threatened. I've held bees in my hand in the past as they gathered pollen.
If you ever run, their predatory instincts kick in
That one huge silverback gorilla basically gave him side-eye like 'yeah, he aight' before he left! XD
You can see how he instantly looks down whenever the big guy got near. Never look back at those guys or they will understand it as a challenge. A challenge that you will not win xD.
"Yeah, this guy's chill." Never look them in the eyes or it will be the last thing you do.
lmao yep
The cameraman never dies
@Taz-fv1zp true but they do get hit in the nuts 🥲
😂
Huh, I wonder how many cases there are where they did actually die, or got attacked at least
@sobemay haven't you heard about jokes
Can't show that on RUclips
Brown bear at 1:23:”Human.Have you seen any fishes?”😁
😂😂😂😂
or, darn i thought this human was a fisherman and might have food, nope, some dumb photographer with nothing to eat.
@anti-Russia-sigma 🤣🤣🤣
It's common wisdom that if you're fishing in bear country and a grizzly walks up, just give them your catch. A couple of trout and salmon aren't worth losing your life over, and the bear is likely to be more interested in the free meal than the human backing away.
@alexisgrunden1556yeah give all of them
Proof : Cameraman never dies
02:32 It wasn't a wild pack of wolves. Those wolves live in a sanctuary and were raised by humans.
I..... AM STEVE
Yeah. I noticed their body language indicated something domestic
@GrimPlayerOne I thought that one was questionable as a wild wolf pack would have nothing to do with a human unless it's to eat them.
This is the first time I've heard of wolves described as the "forbidden Husky." Funny.
Who knows? They might be 🤔
First time I've heard a family of mountain gorillas referred to as a family of "silverback gorillas". Whoever writes the scripts for this channel has no knowledge of wildlife. Do not rely on this channel for accurate information about wildlife
I didn't really know abt husky when I was a kid so I used to think wolfs and and huskies are the same species 😭😭💀
@feetspaglusame lol
“You on the other hand do not try this at home” like I have a pride of lions, rhinos or tigers in my backyard 😂😂😂
Lol
😅
Wait you dont ???????
@analea6531 I found that funny too 😂
@DanzyRemixI know of a British mueseum that has tigers panthers and elephants
I was in Africa once and the meerkat approached me jumped on my lap and stayed there for quite some time making the cutest noises letting me pet it. My heart was bursting with joy this little creature chose me and trusted me not to hurt it. Such a precious moment
Where in África tho?
@feitan8745 South Africa, I think somewhere near Pretoria
That is a great statement about you and your energy. Animals know who they can trust and who they can’t.
He knew you are a vegetarian
What a sweet memory for you to share
I love this.. I interact with large domestic and wild animals on a regular basis and find this just heart warming. I have a very sensitive spot for wolves and canines in general.
Wolves are so great. People really need to educate themselves, and reintroduce them to many places. Apex predators are a must.
It takes balls of steel to get that close to a big cat🦁
I would go and pet it without fear I love lions tigers cheetahs
@Ur_exbinnn I’m sure that would go swimmingly
@mythwatch2844 ikr 😼
@Ur_exbinnn irony my friend
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FYI: Silver backs aren't a species of gorilla. Silver back refers to the fully grown males who are the heads/alphas of the troupe.
@hmspretender wtf, why has no one told me this before. They always make it seem like they are a different species
There is a longer version of the gorilla encounter here on YT. They are very gentle creatures.
@hmspretender they do that on purpose to generate Comments pointing it out. It works for that Video but some People are turned off and won't watch anymore Videos from that Channel
@palimpalim5291 Yep. Gorillas are herbivores, so they only eat plants, so the only reason they would ever attack is when they feel they or another member of their family is being threatened/attacked. Otherwise they have no interest in harming anyone/thing else. As long as they don't perceive you as a threat, they'll likely leave you alone or may even become curious about you. Plus, in terms of genetics, Gorillas are actually very close relatives of humans. Just a few changes to their genetics and they could pretty much be human. They're also extremely intelligent, to the point that they can learn and understand sign language.
There was even a Gorilla named Koko who befriended both Robin Williams and a small kitten. Poor Koko was visibly heartbroken when she learned that both Robin and that kitten had died.
@gamester512 And their babies are way too cute.
I would be just a tad concerned if a lion cub laid just a little too close and a little too comfortably beside me. I would be very afraid of the whereabouts of his mama!
Lions tends to not recognize humans as prey, that is why there were so many encounters that didn't turn ugly.
On the other hand, a Lion that for some reason can't get catch it's normal prey and in desperation eats a human quickly learn how much easier humans are to catch and have to be killed to stop their killing spree.
@user-mn9vb1lj4e erm that isn't the obvious for every person 🤓
@znail4675 It happens from time to time.
Still hippos are the most deadly animal in Africa, followed by elephants, which both have a very friendly image.
Yep 😂
@Noname-n1n4dYou have a gift for stating the stupid.
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints ❤
well said..
@elolinonen there leaving behind more than just footprints. They are disrupting wildlife and exposing animals to being filmed. Atoms react different when being observed so they are most certainly affecting the wildlife.
and don't give (junk) food to the animals ! like to the marmots at the end of the video ....
@tarantellalarouge7632 Cookies aren't junk food
@Moa_Smug Wild animals should not eat flour, salt, sugar and cooked transformed food in general !their digestive system is not like ours ! this is not junk food to you, but it is junk food to them, and it also transforms their relationship to human (always in a bad way).Search on the net, you will understand
The bear : "So Drew, I've heard you are snapping pictures of my wife."
lmfao
The gorilla grooming 'John' was a baby, not a silverback. A 'Silverback' is the dominant male of the group, and he was just keeping a benevolent eye on proceedings.
15:15 that cheetah mom was like ok you entertain the kids. Im gonna just chill over here. 😂
She was probably happy to have a break for a few minutes. 😀
Cheetahs are ready to be house cats and no one is gonna convince me otherwise. 😂
Egyptians use to keep them as hunting companions.
Ever see the John Wayne movie Hatari? with Sonya the cheetah,just about a "house pet". That's a movie I can always watch over and over.
Cheetahs meow and purr too😸
Don’t worry, they’re next up on the domestication list. Bobcats closely behind🤣🤣
Considering how dirty the wild treats them, they'll take that option in a heartbeat
Ok baby meerkats just might be the absolutely most adorable creatures on earth!
Unless you're a cobra.
@Timbalo0 or a meercat; meerkats an d hyenas have some of the worst famiuly dynamics in the animal kingdom
There was a documentary show called Meerkat Manor that I fell in love with. Don't know if I can find it anymore. Warning, it can be sad. They're so cute!
Tbh babies of almost all animals are cute 😂😂
@zyxw3210 Except pigeons. They are just butt ugly.
I think it's funny that the meercats deduce we are not a threat, therefor, we are an excellent elevated perch to lookout from lol
The Wildcat in the photographer’s hair is proof that cats will be cats no matter what!
I want to express my deep gratitude to the cameramen and camerawomen who capture these incredible moments for us. Through their work, we can learn about animals without disturbing their natural habitats. It reminds us of the importance of continuing to protect and respect our planet with love and peace.
It does nothing.
@kaspervestergaard2383 Your statement is wrong.
@nahiari1658 Won't make people take their bike instead of car, and won't make world leaders change either. It's useless.
@nahiari1658 Please, never reply to these negative people, it boosts them in the algorithm. Completely ignore them.
@dredrotten noted!
I was in the woods here in the eastern US, waiting patiently with my camera for two deer downhill from me got closer so I could get a good shot. I waited. They never came close, so I gave up and as I turned around, there were five deer not ten feet behind me. They did not run. They just looked at me like they were wondering what I was doing. They did run when I turned the camera their way though. I never got a shot of a deer that day.
Oh dear deer
I live in a semi-rural area of Vancouver Island, and have an above ground pool in my back yard. I have watched successive generations of deer from my pool. This year, there is a yearling buck and his sister who visit every day. They came to my yard with their mama, when they were just tiny fawns. I talk to them from the pool and they will stay until I stop talking. Beautiful, inquisitive creatures.
Photo or it didn't happen. Lol.
My ex wife could approach and pet wild deer even in a area with heavy hunting pressure
Patience is golden when trying to capture animals on film.
3:30 one of those zookeepers got eaten by the wolves here in Sweden. They kicked the wolves and handled them incorrectly and violently, they paid the price.
Auch hier in dem Video sind die gewalttätig! Das sind Tierquäler, die Spaß daran haben. 🤬
Good.
@pepedeltoro6647 one tiny mistake can get you killed out there, I hope new zookeepers are told that story every time
Do you mean the zookeeper paid the price? The wolves were just trying to protect themselves, I don't feel bad for a rotten hearted zookeeper.
Wild animals' life is worth thousands more than humans
1:53 the photographer had peed his pants being too glad to meet gorillaz.
@fluffyhedgie5935 LOL 💀
8:34 poor guy
@Munching_ice_cream 🙂🙂
20+ years ago in Kenya:
A cheetah, barely 5 feet away - I aged 10 years within 10 seconds... but best photos ever.
@antongromek4180 I'm Kenyan and while living in Ngong before more development, I had an encounter with a leopard as a teen.
There are no records of cheetahs EVER killing a human in the wild. Like any wild animal they should be treated with respect, they're not considered dangerous.
The Persians used to domesticate cheetahs and use them like hunting dogs, similar to grey hounds or lurchers.
@speleokeir I'd still be scared as shit xD
FWIW, a cheetah is probably the safest big cat you could meet. They're not especially strong, and have weak jaws (for a big cat) and blunt non-retractable claws.
0:39 i felt that
Yeah, the slowmo was unnecessary 😅
We all felt that
damn..that didnt ended well
Literally
It's not too severe, he'll be okay, we should really be careful with animals, never lose guard
Them cheetahs and lioness mothers probably thought "eh i could get him in 10s anyway if he tried something"
@tabby_playz597 It also matters if you're the one approaching them or the other way around. If the pups of a cheetah approach you while you're just sitting down and they check you out, the cheetah will generally not make a move because her pups are just exploring. As long as you don't do something unexpected she won't mind. If you approach them or do something she does not like though..
1:04 who tf calls a bear a monster... beast maybe.. monsters inhabit west of the atlantic..
@AbradolfLincler you’re a little off there. The monsters are west of Poland
@AbradolfLincler I personally didn’t find the use of the word offensive. A word’s meaning is relative to how it’s being used.
Morons who don’t understand the beauty of animals.. they r pure and all their behaviour traits are naturally inborn.. unlike humans who r two faced
"monsters inhabit west of the atlantic." that includes brown bears. Bro, you just killed your own point.
@Spexx368 What are you refering to?
the lioness that stole the camera:"i told you NO photo's of me and my kids!!"
Humans: "Time to photograph some nature."
Animals: "What are you doing here?"
Animals love to watch and get involved.
the gorillas seeing the mans hair like "look, hes one of us!"
🤣😄😆
Reason why Rhinos are so aggressive is because they're legally blind, and they are on predators hitlist. So they're not seeing a camera man in a vehicle, they're seeing something big, moving on their turf.
When they don't have to worry about predators, such as in captivity, they're basically just massive golden retrievers
Great work on this video.
I love animals more than most humans. These are such incredible encounters! To be so close to wild animals must feel so amazing. I love this beautiful video. Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤❤❤
The bear that sat next to him had Just Eaten A LOT and was full. THAT's why he didn't bother. Nothing but lucky.
Grizzly bears don't eat humans...they just beat the bark off you and go...hopefully. Bears in general, want nothing to do with humans.
@johnsmind Probs mistook him for a Fisherman… They tend to leave the fish trims behind for the wild to clean up. Bear was like, where’s the fish?
It was an eurasian brown bear!!! They tend to not kill people unless they feel threatened, (particularlly if mama bear with cubs). They also are smaller than grizzlies and tend to avoid conforntation. Even though some idiot a couple of hundred years ago classified all bears as carnivores (including the giant panda!), the only carnivourous bear is the polar bear, all the rest of them are omnivores (like us), and pandas live in all practicallity like herbivores because they are dependant on bamboo for survival.
@AnneAslaug well I’m not gonna argue with you bro but if you look at that bears gut, it is freaking packed so maybe that had something to deal with it too, but I’m not an expert. Although I still think that’s Hella lucky
@johnsmind Honestly, I found it mostly strange. Normal behavior would not be to sit down right next to a human for any wild animal not used to people. Wondering if it is an escapee from a park, or even something mentally wrong with it. Or just like you said, so full it isn't totally aware of it's surroundings. Also we know that cats can develop dementia, so I find it quite likely that the same goes for other mammals as well, and could be a possibility.
Have u seen "Grizzly Man"? Highly recommended! Wathcing young bears graze like cattle is prizeless!! And the one that ended them was a 27 year old male from a different area that wandered there at a time when the "local" grizzlies had gone onto hibernation, so something was definitely wrong with it.
😂Jacquelyn Mitchard said: "Cats regard humans as warm blooded furniture." It looks like their fellows in name, the merecats, do the same!🤣
10:33 ..... The lioness opend the car door with concerning precision!
@BlackTemplarX so true🙀
Nobody talking about that rhino bending the other rhino over in the background... 😂
Very cool, I love all these wild animals. I Should've been a wildlife conservation guy if I had the chance .Thanks for the video.
7:27 bro 😂😂😂
@CCatoShun Yeah, so polite of her to help him have a better view of the horizon ☺️🤣
@CCatoShun lmaooo I was looking for someone to say it
It's always kind of funny how amazed people can be when animals manage to determine the two big qualifiers for acting chill: 1) You aren't a threat RIGHT NOW and (if its a predator) 2) Im not hungry and you're weird.
A friend of the family who was ex special forces did all the photography for Discovery, Nat Geo etc, he had a family of rescued meerkats in the UK raising them to be released abroad one day, among loads of exotics but I'll never forget the meerkats, they're more loyal than dogs, love to play fetch, neck scratches and belly rubs, sleep on you like Garfield and will follow you literally everywhere you go.
Sweet isn’t it? I love to hear about these people and their experiences. It’s so awesome
@Dame_Kielbasa_Starmer I got too house cats. When I use the restroom they will wait outside the door for me. Both don't mind being held but one of them is just like a lap dog. Always wants to sit on my lap
you guys are great photographers keep up the good work god bless you all be safe
A Great example of "The cameramans never die!"
"Don't pet the animals"
Animal: No problem, bruv, I'll pet you instead.
0:41 that's a goat
Sheep.
@Paunchzy fr
@Paunchzy gotta love ai
@Paunchzy SILENCE oh wait, that's my dooty
No, it's a Cameroon sheep, but I can see why you might think that.
Animals have one rule with them "Don't disturb me and I won't disturb you too. "
This is a very well made, well-edited, informative, and high quality video
The Meerkat on Camera, awesome. 10 points!
Silverback is the name given to the mature males - not the who group
Kevin Richardson is seen as part of the group by the hyenas. He's higher in hierarchy so he was able to do so. That was no random encounter.
Funny how so many guys like that eventually end up like that guy who thought he was buddy-buddy with the grizzlies.
@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz You may want to read up on Richardson, he's under no illusions, no ego, no arrogance, no 'god complex' etc issues there at all. Very much fully respects the animals, what they are capable of, the danger etc.
1:18 The bear (scientist) was observing the technique for gathering fish, nothing wrong there
Thanks for sharing
The Nautilus is very fascinating, thank you for sharing ❤👏
7:26 you were disturbing the Rhinos🤣🤣
@OverseasChancellor did you see the imperial ship
That sheep was so angry it morphed into a goat.
Cameroon male Sheep _(rams)_ have horms.
@Aotearoa_Kiwihow did you get that emoji???
@shadow_afton1 Hi Not sure how I got access to the _'Peace Sign'_ It is in a group of emojis called *RUclips* that appeared about a year ago in the standard list of available emojis.
@Aotearoa_KiwiPC only?
@IAmGodHimself777 ... Maybe? I'm on a PC.
It's great how wildlife photographers have human wildlife photographers to capture these moments
Always awesome to see those exception in behaviour of wildlife
Wonderful videos
8:33 are we all skipping over the fact the hyena went for the balls?
So did the sheep...
@abcdef-qk6jf Sheep is okay, she did a simple headbutt.
But hyena, an animal with the strongest bite force... That poor bison, he's been a target of a hyena with ballbust fetish.
That is a cross species universal warcrime. Eat us alive if you must, but you never bite a mans balls first. That is just rude.
@mixamasl I have heard that some animals do that on purpose to actually just neuter the victim. Fully knowing of it removing the process of having kids.
Hyenas do this a lot. How to put this in terms yt likes... An injury like that means the animal is on a clock. It's not like it can bandage itself. Same goes for ripping off the "exit hole".
There is no such thing a 'silver back' type of gorilla - a 'silver back' is merely an older male gorilla. The wolves shown at 3 minutes in knew the woman with the camera crew.
Whether it's an older adult gorilla it is still a silver back.
@BMH1965 silver back may be older but it means leader of the group. The alpha male.
The bit about the wolves is some important context. I wouldn't think they would last very long if they were that trusting of all humans.
@zerotodona1495 no, a silverback is any mature male that has gotten his adult markings. Literally a silver back. Usually they get the markings between the ages of 12-15 years. Every single adult male who has the adult markings is called a silver back. Group structure of gorillas varies but there’s usually only one mature adult male within his troop, once the young males begin to mature they go out on their own and often form bachelor troops until they find females to mate with and then they begin building their own troop.
@Thor-Orion More to the point other mature males are generally chased off by the dominate silver back because they will compete for the opportunity to breed. Younger males will still get a chance to breed because there's only so much energy the old guy has ;). Once they challenge for dominance or seen as a threat they are chased off or the leader is sent packing. There is no such thing as a pack of silver backs. I'm not saying you're I'm just adding to your comment.
0:17 You can't once in a while *tend to* do the unexpected.
the thumbnail is amazing
So this video is proof that the cameraman is invincible.
If there was ever any proof required for "cameraman never dies" lore, this is it.
On study as a zoologist, i had a near pet baby seal in Washington that hung out next to my deck with my dog. They were friends. Cute.
69 likes and no comments? lemme change that
the silverback never groomed him. silverback refers to an age of a male gorilla not a species. he was groomed by a young mountain gorilla. the silverback is the big one watching his children explore the human
The best I've seen today.
Everyone who has such thanks for wildlife photographers who bring us such videos and photos give them a thumbs up or a like for their work and love of animals most of us will never see and these photographers risk their lives for most of us to see these beautiful animals. Thank you. I have deepest respect for wildlife photographers. ❤ From Canada 🇨🇦 8:54
My late husband, while at Yellowstone National Park, wanted to get a particular picture at Sunset. He got there several hours early and found the ideal location. He made himself comfortable and sat down. It was apparently a beautiful late afternoon, and fell asleep. He woke up, hearing grunting, chomping, and a little dust blowing in his face. He said he looked around and he realized he was gonna be there for a long time. When he came to the spot, the clearing was empty. At the moment I heard a bison had decided it was time to graze. He was totally surrounded. he realize he was close to the front of the bison so it’ll be a while from the move all the way through. He had no idea the size of the herd because he couldn’t see. He was not going to stand up. They had no real interest in him, only casually. A few will stop and sniff. One of them bump with its head, he said it was gentle for such a big animal with such potential. The herd at one point was so thick he couldn’t see anything around him. he sat quietly, wondering if he could somehow slowly get his camera and take some pictures. Then it was afraid that the sound of the shutter, my startle the heard. He didn’t wanna do any of those things, for fear of being trampled.. ……
There was still sunlight, even though that heavens were full of color as a sun was slowly sinking into the mountains. When he heard a jeep wandering across the Prairie, blowing its horn, an idiot on a megaphone yelling something. The herd panicked. At that point, they broke into a run. By some miracle, they went around him. He didn’t get hurt in anyway or even bumped. The same cannot be said for his camera, which had been still intact and undisturbed, until the stampede. My late husband said his life passed before his eyes.
The Jeep pulled up next to him and a park ranger got out … he was furious. Announcing that it was against the rules of the park for him to be so close to the animals. It was dangerous to sit in the middle of a herd of buffalo. Blah blah, blah blah blah…….. I know my late husband, he was burning inside, and when he gets that angry, his voice gets quiet. He told the Ranger what he thought. He walked back to his vehicle carrying the remains of his camera, and drove directly to the headquarters at Yellowstone. Which is where the Ranger was going. My late husband was gonna get charged for something. The Rangers first….. then my late husband. As it happened, my husband had relatives working at the park. None of them were on duty at that hour. The head of the department that was on duty that whole hour was a toothless tiger. But, my late husband got the point across. I didn’t take much for the head of the department on duty, to realize who was at fault….
If you’re sitting in the middle of a clearing, sound asleep, and I heard of bison surround you, my late husband did exactly what he supposed to do. Don’t move, don’t make any sudden noises, and wait for them to pass. The next day late was up bright or early and in the Rangers office again to talk to someone that had power….. My late husband got his camera replaced or fixed. I’m not sure which. The Ranger, I don’t think lost his job, but there was a reeducation in order.
@bonnitaclaus2286 Dang
That Ranger had too much ego unlike your late husband who was as down to earth as can be. Nature treated them in her own way.
3:00 I think I've seen this story. Those wolves were raised by the guy and he brought his girlfriend to meet them. The wolves are like "Oh shi its my BOY HOW YOU BEEN DUDE.! Who dis? She smell like you. This yo b dog?! My boy!" Slaps hand.
Oh that makes sense. Wildlife photographers aren't supposed to interact with wild animals, but since this guy raised them I guess it's an exception
Dean Schneider’s critters adore him. It is a joy to watch.
The baby seal is absolutely adorable I need that picture!!!
That's why it's good to have a partner when photographing. You never know which one would be model, and which one is the photographer. 😂
Dean Schneider and Kevin Richardson are great human beings dedicating their lives to the protection and conservation of wild animals.
They are both angels who love their lions and respect them as well. Great men doing great things for their creatures.
God bless them both for being able to love, cared, respect, and support each of their animal companions. They are loved in return with the love that only animals can give: unconditional love and affection. The greatest love that exists.
Love the video, it is very informative and interesting. And a special THANK YOU to the wildlife photographers, they did a superb job taking photos of precious and magnificent creatures. I bet they had fun with them, having these beautiful creatures around themselves. I believe they have the greatest job on earth! My respect to them, hat’s off to all of them. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍
@lovemoreworryless-m8x Kevin has gone a long way to change the way people see hyenas. They are extremely intelligent, with a complex clan structure. They are not evil, cunning creatures. The original Lion King gave hyenas a bad name, like Jaws did for Great Whites.
Watching this video, you can see that even wild animals can connect with humans.
The lion relaxing next to the cameraman is the best.
Yeah specially the polar bear.
Everybody knows the camerman never dies.
Absolutely loved this -thank you for sharing 😎
Wildlife is phenomenal ❤❤❤❤❤
That little lion cub was like a director, he sat at little chair too :-D
Cute director❤
Those wolves with Steve Backshaw are NOT ‘wild’. They are bonded with the woman nearby.
@KD-wm5po still wild, though. Never take even “bonded” animals for granted.
@serenityb5816 In the most basic terms... "Bonded" means "Bonded" doesn't get eaten...
@Videogeek95 lol, thinking bonded animals won’t eat someone else. 🤦♀️
Bonded dogs eats babies and toddlers all the time.
That has to be the best photo ever with baby lion on stool. ❤
Kevin is amazing ,the love and care he shows those animals is how We wish everyone treated and respected animals ,too many are disappearing from the world ,We need more people like Kevin on the planet .
What an AWESOME job!!
0:23 "Their DEAREST animal friends." I see what you did there. 😏
@Madamecat7 My deer friend Nokotan 😂
13:28 The moment this lion cub thinks it's a photographer. Oh my gosh, I love these animals so much! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Your opening title pic is awesome, that lion cub is perfect.
5:11 The lioness investigated him, thought: "pff..not enough meat"😾and left !
SO CUTE TUMBNAIL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here kitty kitty kitty!!!
The guy with the gorilas look like he is about to pee himself and also having the best time of his life at the same time
Further enforcing the legend that the cameraman always survives.
The thumbnail is very cute😊😊😊❤❤