Walking with Grumpy Lions Unathi & Icarus | The Lion Whisperer
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- Walking with Grumpy Lions Unathi & Icarus | The Lion Whisperer. Today Kevin Richardson goes on an enrichment walk with Grumpy Lions Unathi & Icarus. While Kevin is out and about with these characters, he touches on the complex topic of canned hunting and trophy hunting. Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments!
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its actually terrifying how well they blend into the grass.
Camaflouge. If it works ...
Yes,I would hate to think what it’s like to have one of them tracking ME in their habitat! I have so much respect for what Kevin has created.
So interesting. One never thinks of all these things. You're a Godsend to those Magnificent beasts ❤🍒❤
Not just Velociraptors that hide in the tall grass 🤣
They're made like that! It works, too. Lions are ambush predators and they depend on stealth. Camouflage is important! 💕🦁💕
"We need to have solutions, rather than have this outrage culture of saying … "stop it! Ban it! Don't do it!" … and then don't offer a solution.
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"It's always been very frustrating to me, to hear someone say "ban something" and then not come up with an alternative."
"If you can give people an alternative that makes sense - even if they might be seemingly unattainable currently - I think what's incredible is that (once you have this goal, this ability to start aiming for that, reaching for that) you know you're setting off in a right direction."
"For me, it's about conservation, for me it's about biodiversity and ecology. If you can tell me that this is the right way to go, to protect a system for generations to come then I'm quite open to listening to what you have to say."
- Kevin Richardson, the Lion Whisperer, 2020 (this is Brainyquote worthy)
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Those words are golden.....
@Brian Anderson did you listen to what was said at all? Your comment is exactly what he is saying is wrong.... and what not to do.... "We need to have solutions, rather than have this outrage culture of saying … "stop it! Ban it! Don't do it!" … and then don't offer a solution.
" I mean your response is EXACTLY what is being criticized.
I agree with not being into trophy hunting. This coming from a guy who has grown up hunting his entire life. But i have only ever hunted food items, varmints &/or nuisance animals. Killing a bear or lion doesn't appeal to me. That said, listen to what he was saying. Find a better answer to the problem. The only way to hunt a lion is to get a special permit for a localized area in a specific time; they are only issued when there is a need to cull an overpopulation problem for that sector of land. And the only way to get that permit is to pay thousands of $$$$$$$ which then goes back into the conservation of the animals in that sector. Then, if you want to take the animals carcass back to your home country, you pay even more money to the government to allow you to export it. That doesn't even include the costs that go to the hunting outfit, the guide, the drivers, the spotters... Lots of money is distributed all around.
So it all comes back down to the issue, when there is a need remove a lion from its area do to overpopulation; there is no one who wants to take it on their land, and there is no one who wants (or just cant afford it) to take it in their animal sanctuary, what do you do? You have to cull the animal so what do you do? Because the only other option right now would be for the conservation agency to pay money out of their pocket to have the animal euthanized. Why not let that rich person who has the money and desire to do it, pay thousands of dollars, which goes right back into the preservation of the other animals, to "hunt" the animal?
I agree, it sucks to see those pics. But listen to the man, instead of screaming "NO LION HUNTING" and saying just ban it, offer a solution to the problem that is better than what we have now.
Right, right, and let’s just say that trophy hunters that *claim* to be “for conservation”, like on “Let Africa Live”, or whatever, that I’ve personally come across... aren’t really the nicest people.
Sure, you can *say* that it works, but let’s look at the moral and ethical flaws:
1.) “It helps fund anti-poaching patrols”. Poaching is a fuel for demand, and that demand is for animal parts, wether the bones of a tiger or the horns on a rhino. Sure, you can fund more anti-poaching patrols and whatnot, but *that won’t stop* the demand for animal parts on the black market; it is only a means to an end.
2.) “Foreign entities shouldn’t interfere with the lives of the local people”. But guess who the f*ck are the only people that can actually *afford* those “lavish” hunts? Yep. People from foreign entities,
and 3.) “It helps the local people with food and economic income”. How condescending it is that the *only way* that the indigenous people, who have lived off the land for *thousands* of years, now all of a sudden have to depend on rich white Americans and Europeans for their basic necessities.
The hypocrisy of trophy hunters saying It’S gOoD fOr ThE lOcAlS, when the very practice just screams “colonialism”.
Correct. We've lost the ability of critical thought and expression in society without reflection. Through the most available source... (Internet).. Of which in order to get to the point we have to cut deep for many. In an age where the youth act like an oppressive cult we must keep trying to educate them to discuss! Rather than dismiss.
Mm
Kevin is such a role model. This is one of the best men alive today. I can't express how much respect I have for him, and his crew who do amazing work with these incredible creatures in a world that is making it more and more difficult.
That means a whole lot, thanks for the support!
@@LionWhispererTV If I could afford it and were free of obligations, I'd transfer my funds to you all and get on a plane tomorrow to come and help in whatever way, even if it's just to make you coffee.
Kevin & co do great work. these dilemmas are difficult and must look at the Whole picture. we as a society are dealing with our own Social dilemma.
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I believe we are managers of the reserve called Earth now.
The population growth that needs to be curbed is (truth be told) that of Homo Sapiens.
Covid-19, Global Warming and consequent wars are the results of leaving nature to take care of the situation.
Perhaps, Kevin,
we are focused on the wrong end of the problem... looking through the wrong end of the telescope.
If we have qualified ourselves to be rulers of Earth and gods of our planet then we need to consider the responsibilities of self appointed gods.
At first we would conclude that culling does not stop at impala, it doesn't even stop at lions....
Then we can come to the realization that if you're a reasoning god of the species that (reasonably) is due for culling then you can reasonably arrive at some rules and regulations that halt and reverse a trend and render culling of that species unnecessary.
In short,
the problem is not solvable within the confines of the fenced off reserve.
The problem is that the reserve is fenced off.
There are not too many lions or an excess of impala.
Nevertheless,
there is an excess of a species and that excess, left to nature, will kill us all --
eventually.
Kev is my favourite human after my mom! 😃
Really cool video and opened my eyes to the discussion and how much goes into it. Thanks for sharing
That's great to hear! Thanks for watching 🧡
Really really interesting conversation in the video today! It’s a very difficult and heartbreaking dilemma and I’m glad Kevin made us aware of it.
Glad you enjoyed watching Nabiha, it's definitely an important topic to discuss!
I don't understand hunting for sport at all. To kill any animal just to have a dead animal skin in your house is horrible.
@@kikia6611 I agree with you, I’m really disgusted by any “hunters” no matter what excuses they say. But at the same time, I understand what Kevin said. If we don’t come up with an alternative solution, just emotional hate or disagree of hunting won’t solve the problem. The core problem is the habitat loss. Simply there’s not enough land for healthy number of apex predators such as lions can thrive naturally. And I think the only solution is not just animals’ population to be controlled, but humans’ population should be much more strictly controlled. First of all, we must reduce the actual number of humans significantly, in order to give the land back to wild animals as they deserve. They’re the original inhabitants of these lands. We humans invaded and stole their natural habitat for ourselves. That was wrong. Period.
If those cleaver scientists can determine what’s the limit of capacity for each species, they could certainly come up with the appropriate number for humans’ population among all other species based on “true and fair balance of biodiversity conservation” purpose on earth. We all must admit that humans are never any superior than any other species on this planet. Rather, humans are more like viruses keep multiplying until no more host exist. Humans are just one of those species on earth. We all must humbly admit this as a fact!
@@naomitakimoto7295 yes, well said. The core is habitat loss. I agree, the human population needs to be managed as well as wildlife populations. One small example, say
A human family has five kids and their kids have kids and so on.. The human population increases and acquires more & more land to build homes for families. Just saying one example, but at some point are we going to say hey our population needs to be controlled as well ?
@@naomitakimoto7295 animals will thrive even without humans but we will definitely not survive without them, humans are the scourge of this planet
Kevin should be in Times Most Influential men of 2020/2021
You should learn more things, travel more. Your horizons are preety small...
@D A who should travel and learn more.
I TOTALLY AGREE - AS WELL AS HIS FAMILY!!!❤️🙏
@@DA-to6gi Uh...
If you are referring to KR, he got around plenty w book tour/films promo/vacays/working safaris, before these lovely lockdowns. Just bc someone 'travels' doesn't mean they will abandon themselves to a pedantic 'worldly' doctrine that we can hear just anyplace, thank goodness.
I'd argue that a lot of the appeal here is the homegrown, unjaded perspective on things, and the phenomenal, beyond-human day in day out commitment to the Animals' best lives, which we can see no where else. We can watch anybody flit around, running away from home & themselves, but it takes a rare sort to stick with & display deep relationships like this !! 💞
I could listen to Kevin talk and explain things for hours plus i get to see the lions and they always cheer me up! Thanks for all you do!
Thanks Joy! Have a great weekend 🐾
@@LionWhispererTV thank you! I hope you do as well!
It cheered you up to hear about lions being culled ? 😡
@@cinnow really????? NO it cheered me up to see Kevin and the 2 lions!!!!!
Pic from Africa 1976, I lived in Rhodesia & South Africa. Majestic creatures. I loved going into the "bush" for work.
Happy Weekend everyone !
It’s time to watch our favorite Lion King, Kevin Richardson ! 💖🦁 I wish you all the best Kevin !
Happy weekend! Hope you enjoy watching these grumpy cats 🦁
Thanks Kev for using your channel to educate us on important topics as well as educating us on all these beautiful and incredible animals.
It's the least we can do, thanks for watching Tasha 💛
How did I manage to stumble across such an intelligent, sensible man and his good work?
RUclips’s algorithm.
I brought you here, you are welcome.
He was just lion around
Ikr?!? The human Kevin is pretty great too! 😉😆
How did delta lion died
*Cat: Is grumpy*
_Also cat: weighs 250 kgs_
Awesome seeing Unathi, he's one of my favs! The grumps need love too ❤
Definitely! Thanks for watching 🦁
Best way to start Fridays ❤️ walking with lions. How lucky we are to be part of this 👑🦁
Nothing like a Friday with the lions 🦁
Such a complex topic. I didn't realize how complicated the subject is. Thanks for the information. I loved seeing Icarus and Unathi out and about.
Pleasure, thanks Rachel! 🙏
Everything that shouldn't exist in the man-made world is a complicated subject, hence why we haven't ("yet", hopefully) fixed those problems.
Thanks for the education. It's such a tough call and I'm glad I don't have to make it. Thanks to all those who do have to face these tough issues! 😟
Channel is heading for that 2 million mark, deserves much more though. Keep it up Kev and co your doing great work.
Much appreciated! 🙏
Woohoo I guessed right! Watching as soon as my meeting is done.
Hope you enjoy it Adam! 🙌
Me too! Love these videos!
Ok I just listened to the video for a 3rd time and my question is.. if there is so many animals that need to be removed in some way...why is there so much poaching? I will assume because only ppl with money are invited to the hunt not the starving ppl in the near by villages. Yet again another man made problem..with money as the end game and wildlife paying for it!!
@@piscesmoon4467 Because poachers get paid to kill an animal while trophy hunters pay to do it, also trophy hunting is strictly controlled on what animals are to be hunted.
poachers will kill it all if they had a chance.
Same here. I guessed this duo
OH MY GOSH IM SO HAPPY THIS EPISODE IS ON ICARUS AND UNATHI!
Aww I love the grumpy ones the most!
The best part of waking up is watching lion whisperer and having a cup (of coffee). Thank you for the informative & educational video. Stay safe to you & yours, volunteers and workers. Have a good weekend.
Huge thanks Karen, we really appreciate the support 💛
Another excellent, informative video. Concise explanation of the dilemma we’re facing in regard to saving these beautiful animals, the world they live in, and the humans who hopefully care enough to do something about the problem. You are an amazing person and deserve the greatest respect from all.
My head is spinning with all the little nuances involved with the type of work that Kevin does. What's best for the animals. What's best for the environment and how do we manage all this on a finite budget. It takes people like Kevin who truly love their career to even want to wade into this extremely complicated arena. Kudos to Kevin and his entire staff for doing such a fabulous job.
Ohhh boy, just wait until you have to add genetics and specifically genetic diversity into the mix… then your head wants to explode 😭
very good episode, Kevin. Truly understanad a great deal more now. your pride is beautiful.
Great to know, thanks Wilma!
Kevin is such a natural with these lions. They roar a loud roar and he just walks towards the lions like it’s normal..it’s doesn’t faze him one bit. From my perspective Kevin is a very superior individual that is beyond your average individual. I really wish we had more individuals in this earth like Kevin. He should educate our youth on all of his knowledge.
Kevin do you know how much ❤ and Respect for you there is? You are such an amazing person.
Thank you so much! My favorite part of the whole week!
That's so great to hear Amy! Enjoy the video 🐾
@@LionWhispererTV there’s so much hope given with the knowledge you provide in these videos. ❤️
Pouncing on Kevin and the lions .. I missed you.. count that as an enrichment pounce 🙃💖
I've never understood trophy hunting. I understand hunting for food......I understand managing herds to keep population at a more "natural" level (such as deer in N. America)....but I just gon't get trophy hunting.
Trophy hunters that contact a conservation area to hunt pay thousands of dollars that helps support efforts to combat poachers that kill indiscriminately. The apex predators and the herds of herbivores like antelope in a confined area need to be managed or the area will decline, supporting fewer and fewer populations. The only alternative is euthanasia which is an expense. Can't release the older males into the occupied wild, or leave them alone, they'd just get mauled to death or kill other lions. It's the only pragmatic solution they can consider.
I'm late into the game but Trophy Hunting is just Sickening to Me! It's all about Ego as far as I'm concerned! I would want "Human" against Beast with nothing in between. Fair fight! The money prize goes to ? Doesn't the World have a Human Overpopulation Problem in certain Countries? This is a Very Complicated Issue!
Great video! Kevin's discussion about trophy hunting is an eye opener. His perspective on the topic is something that we on the outside should be open to. They are valid points. It's just heartbreaking to see any animal die or be killed, more so if its for money or sport. Something to ponder on. Anyways, great insight! Keep up the good work! 🦁
Very informative Kev., one day at a time and God willing some will listen.Thank You for sharing!!
If you won’t say it, I will, hunting lions is bad if it’s simply to trophy hunt and I find it a bit disappointing you won’t say it’s wrong being someone who cares for lions and see their survival as important
Best part of my day is watching these videos!
That's really great to hear Brian! Thanks for watching 🦁
I wrote an article about canned/trophy hunting using your channel/foundation as a source. Thank you for continuing to educate on this terrible issue
That's incredible Andrea, we're so happy the channel was helpful! 🐾
@@LionWhispererTV Thank you!
I think he’s saying in some instances that hunting is one of the few viable options and that he’s not against it ? I am confused though because trophy hunting bothers me, but if he’s saying the parks and wildlife biologists sometimes ask hunters to come do it for a fee for the betterment of said ecosystem then maybe I have less of a problem with it. Hmm not sure now !!
It can fund anti-poaching patrols, sure, but it won’t stop the demand, like in Asia, for example, for animal parts.
The important aspect is teaching people that these animals are worth more *alive* than dead, and the whole ideal of trophy hunting, in which these animals are, again, worth more *dead* than alive, especially regarding the local people, really brings out the wrong type of message, but I do agree with Kevin, and actually came to the same conclusion, myself: we *have* to find a more viable solution, and bitching about it all the time simply doesn’t help.
Good morning from San Francisco! Happy to say I’m finally a member. Thanks for all you do!
Its been while since these boys get feature. I'm so happy seeing them doing fine.
I’m glad I guessed right. So nice to see Unathi and Icarus! 🦁😍🦁
I’m not a hunter, I could never kill any animal but I do understand the need to keep species managed. Like you Kev I don’t like it but it is a necessity.
Here a National Park they took out the wolves and the land was ruined from the grazing species who had no natural predator. Nature has to be in balance.
They reintroduced wolves from Alberta to the Yellowstone Nation Park and saw an unbelievable improvement in the biodiversity of the park in just a few years.
Yeeesss!!!!
I hope you Kevin, everyone at the sanctuary and all of your lions have an amazing weekend
Thanks Laura! You too! 😊
@@LionWhispererTV Your welcome. I hope you are all safe and well to.
I appreciate the work you're doing and especially how you approached a very difficult topic in wildlife management.
Sanctuary = PRISON
How sad that we as humans have reduced their domain into such small fragments of land pockets that we now have no other way but to farm them per acre. Mother Nature had it all mapped out in perfect balance once upon a time,
Actually, that’s not entirely true. Populations of all species periodically go through explosions and when that occurs, the question is, is there sufficient food and water to sustain them? Generally, the answer is no and that leads to starvation, which is a very ugly thing. Even if there’s no population explosion, Mother Nature periodically has droughts or floods or other weather calamities and again, starvation or dehydration ensue. Mother Nature is a cruel master. Yes, I agree that mankind has wreaked havoc on some types of animals and we need to figure out how to better manage their needs and our desires, but Nature isn’t perfect either.
@@meinthewild True, I'm against habitat destruction but nature has never been "balanced", there are always species advancing at the expense of others.
Well said, you must see this lecture: ruclips.net/video/8PQ4svtAfmI/видео.html
Until Mother Nature changes the rules...
Yes mother nature does know best. Man comes along and thinks (he) knows better than mother nature. And cuts down a tree and then waters its branches.
I'm from the Great white north and it does my heart good to see these majestic animals frolicking in the sunshine!!🦁💜🥰
Nature has a way of balancing everything. Humans have upset the balance way to many times.
exactly, doesnt mean everything is perfect when left alone but we destroyed and interfferd so much that these kind of problems are our own making and of course we all now who will pay the price. Same old story all over the place
This answer is so short sighted and childish. This is why u didnt get kevins love
@@TheRukaslover
Why would anybody be looking for Kevin's love? That sounds obsessive. I do not need the hosts approval to share wisdom to something he talks about.
Uhhh his love? So you have it?? That's so very wierd....
@@kevinkraft2419 Pay what price? You want a Lion wandering around in your backyard? I have alligators on occasion in my backyard and I'm not a fan. Gator is much less dangerous then a lion.
What price are we paying?
Know matter if I'm having a good or bad day. I always love watching your videos. Especially the way the world is now days. Thank you so much Kevin. 🦁🦁🦁
Nothing better to hear than that, thanks so much Lynn!
Thank you again for this video. You explain very well the situation. It's a sensitive subject when it's about hunting and killed animals. But when humans take control on nature with park, reserve or zoo, they have the responsability of these animals and they must find solution and it's not easy, i think they try to take better solution for them because they love them. Either way, there will always be some dissatisfied people. Kevin, i think Unathi and Icarus thought you spoke too much and were too far away, so they roared to call you LOL. Have a great weekend !! : )
I'm early on this video, usually be late on them but not today! Happy Holidays to everyone and i 🙏 we all have happy and safe weekend.
Since the start of the COVID Pandemic 😷 I’ve been consumed by more immediate issues. Imagine how happy I was to come across you and your lions 🦁.
I deplore trophy hunting but uphold traditions like annual deer or duck hunting and fishing manage by well written laws - when the meat is consumed I do not hunt myself. My heart is far to tender. But I do like to eat meat. I’m an omnivore. I love my veggies but also believe God gave us animals for protein
My daughter married in 2020 and had her reception at Moon River Ranch in Texas USA that breeds exotic animals especially endangered species and according to the ranch foreman sells them back to Africa to help the species survive.
They had a deer named Ella on the ranch that would come when you beckoned her. She actually had a name tag. I remember thinking that a hunt would be absolutely outrageous with such tamed animals. The property was immense. Different sections were managed for whole different purposes. Some farmed, some for breeding purposes and some for hunting and then there was a huge entertainment area for conferences, and weddings and other events.
Like you say Kevin, there must be a well thought out plan in countries for the maintenance of our natural resources.
I am certainly grateful to you, your family and organization for the wonderful things you do caring for the lions, other large cats, hyenas etc.
I strongly encourage corporations looking for a ecological investment for the worlds future to donate - and donate largely - to Kevin’s foundation. He and his wife are dedicating there whole life to this project. As you can imagine it isn’t easy.
It frustrates me as I’m retired and funds are limited. But if.....What I can do is spread the word and hope someone will listen.
Good luck Kevin. May God richly Bless you, your family and the foundation ❤️🙏
The “grumpy” lions looked so happy on their walk! Great video.
Glad to see kevin again.i've got my coffir with my dog on my lap to watch your video. Haven't seen icarus,and unathi in awhile .Forgot how beautiful they are, and they have a 👍 growl! Glad you and others are approaching about what to do of the so called old lions ,and land space. You solved the problem of too many lions by making sure your lions do not reproduce.,and over time,this could be one of the solutions.A series of events will need to happen,not just to decide on just one procedure.In michigan we are getting out populated by deers.Our conservationist brought in wolves, which is working. Thank you for this very informated info.I hope you will let us all know what safrica is willing to do, and tgif to kev and members.Stay safe, relief is coming.
10:02 Nice to hear the Lions Roaring it's music to me...💕🦁🐾
❤️ The grumpy duo 😘 Unathi and Icarus loved them even if they have an attitude great topic kev as usual explained it very well thank you for making us aware of wild life problems ❤️🐾😘
Kevin is a true role model for all humanity, i hope like minded people, like him will take over when he is much older and can't do it alone anymore.
Thanks alot kr someones ones learned alot from u and enjoyed ur videos from alexandria egypt which is me 😁 happy weekend and stay safe u and ur great 4 leggeded family😁
I TOTALLY agree, Kevin!! Banning canned hunting isn't enough!! We need a viable solution for dealing with overpopulation in reserves!!
I LOVE what you do!! Keep up the AMAZING work!! XXXX
Thanks Nadia!
Very difficult conversation, I wonder then if the question is more for humans to give up their right to fence off an area and call it their own, and for us to come up with an alternative solution to our own survival vs inflict our idea of land ownership and money exchanged for effort onto nature? Is there a better way for us to survive and cohabit the earth with each other and nature that does not involve the need for ownership?
Love these two grumps!! Please, PLEASE do more with Unathi and Icky. And Bongani & Suja are missed too! Great, informative video AS ALWAYS Kevin.
Hi Kevin, this may sound naive, yet I will ask. Why do we not reduce human population and get the land back to the original heirs', the animals?
Human population greed s the issue
@@humaidhannooman4902 To some extent
@Delta Breeze I partly agree. However there are easier ways of making money. Some people who have reserves do care about animals. Kevin is one of them. I'm sure human intervention is needed given the extinction problem. I just feel I don't know enough.
@Delta Breeze I am only here to enjoy and educate myself. I did not mean to come across controversial. Please forgive. Have a calm and lovely day!
Your video are the best.... I enjoy them always and this time this video was nice ....... It was superb .... Your video are always knowledge full.... Have a great day.... Support from India.😊
That means a lot, thank you! 🦁
Icarus has such a sunny look. His mane frames his face just like the sun emoji🌞🌞🌞🌞😃👍
Unathi is a very beautiful guy! Oh how I adore Grumpy lions!🥰💓
They should do the same thing with humans. Maybe that way we will learn to respect life in general. Humans should be treated the same way animals are treated.
i agree with you on this one
A thoughtful answer...but i sure am glad it is not my decision. These exquisite creatures make me so happy and there is certainly a huge responsibility to caring for them and their environment. Kevin i am beyond grateful that you have both the heart and the mind to help navigate those decisions. The world is a better place because of you, the lions, the leopards and the hyenas!! Cheetahs, too. Bless you!
Love watching your videos Kevin, makes me all warm inside.
I really hope they can find the funds to keep up the wonderful work they are doing.
I cannot imagine a more contentious topic truthfully! It just seems ridiculous to me that conservationists are fighting to save lions in the wild and others just want a trophy. I can understand hunting for food, but just not for sport. I've never seen a lion with such a light-coloured mane. Gorgeous! I feel that apex predators management must be handled with extreme care. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
Is there a place on this globe where humans haven't interfered with the ecological balance of the plant and animal populations left?
no of course not, I think this has been clear for a long time ago.
The deep deep seas I’d say, but tbh I think we have affected the food source down there as well so :/ nah
@@deale- Hopefully not the deep deep, just the deep :)
@@helenclarke4735 haha check this out if u wanna
ruclips.net/video/9FqwhW0B3tY/видео.html
@@deale- The deep is collecting the planets plastic waste. It's been effected.
An incredibly important explanation. Thank you for posting.
Ahhh...Kevin and the boys have made my day. You are the reason that I love Fridays!! Thank you for providing valuable information and your insightful perspective on the lions' habitat and challenges facing their caretakers.
I just realised I'm going back and watching all the Icarus videos to make sure he's "good enough" for Meg 😅😂
Great video. Rather adorable how sounds at 10:13 sound like barking.
The most troublesome part of this issue for me is perhaps _how_ the hunting is portrayed, as in public it seems to be portrayed as being about the "prize", i.e. "something to put on the wall", and not anything that would engage a discussion on conversation. Not sure if any research is done on this, but it wouldn't be surprising for me to hear about this "prize" approach potentially motivating corruption and poaching, as it is easy to imagine some people, within certain circles, willing to bend the rules to get the "prize" just to not lose in their status. In this sense the question would be, do the real monetary benefits from inviting trophy hunters overweigh the potential negatives.
I think some trophy hunters that might have killed a lion in the wild would be attracted to a sanctuary that needs that income to support their conservation effort. That hunter is either going to pay a poacher or he can pay to help conserve. Social Media pictures of the "trophy" may not tell the whole story. I think it's a valid solution on more than one front considering the alternatives. A mauled to death older male that probably maimed or injured a younger male horrifically.
This reality is sad and very complex. Nature is so beautiful. Icarus and Unathi are magnificent. Thank you for this extremely informative video. I wish you a peaceful weekend.
I was watching your older videos when I got the notification. 🤣 🤣
Unathi is almost invisible in the golden grass. They are both such beautiful animals. Thank you very much on sharing your thoughts and the explanations you gave. I'm not a fan of hunting other than for food or for hurt or sick animals which would otherwise die slowly and painfully. As you said in an restricted area it might be necessary to keep the numbers stable and cull some of the animals. I don't like it but I do see the necessity. Canned and trophy hunting still raises my hackles and as you said those picture of so called humans with their trophies make me sick too. And angry. It is one thing to kill animals out of one necessity or other but killing another living creature for fun is just the sickest thing I can imagine. Such people I despise and have absolutely no respect or compassion for. Anyway, thank you so much for another interesting video to send me into the weekend. Have a great one and love y'all! 💗💖
🌟Очень понравилась, левики чувствуют себя превосходно, спасибо за видео 👍
Discusting a sanctuary would allow and do business with serial killers in the making, how can it be a hunt when the animal can't escape.
Maybe as a species we should be considering the impact WE are having on this world and decrease our out of control population.
But of course no one will talk about that.
I love Icarus and Unathi! Good old lions!💕🦁🦁💕
Thank you, Kevin, for spreading the word about the plight of lions, everywhere!
HA HA HA HA sorry had to caps i laugh so much seing Unathi climbing up the truck lol i'm having a crapy couple of days wont bore you with details anyway i'm an eternal optimist things will get better
plus every friday a i look forward to seing you guys and the members vids i have a big smile on my face 20 seconds in and grumpy is good my hubby is a grumpy man but would not change him for the world
thank you so much for the way you explain things that are serious and inviding us to come talk to find a solution that is best for the greater good as they say ..taking the responsability to do what is best it's not easy
life never is i believe that you will do what is right choice.. i offer my opinion or rather my thoughts on this difficult subject in a humble way i am no scientist or specialist on this so here goes ... can you relocate some predators where there is a low population..hunting predators for sport makes me sick canned hunting makes me so emotionnal as you know... or putting them in cages in zooz's is no solution either and the pray animals some you sell to ethical zoozs to diversify the gene pool maybe or humane euthanasia and give the meat were it's needed the most in the community ...man its not easy to make a decision but you have my complete support when you do ..if the predators are old and in the last stages of there life humane euthanasia but not before you collect their semen fu?$k it is not easy my heart goes out to you and hope you can find a better solution.then these... bless you and all your team you do great work and i will always be your loyal member no mater what ... sorry for the long post..
My heart goes out to Kevin for having to deal with this situation. His life's work is more meaningful than that of most mere mortals. He is a constant blessing to the Lions and all of his animals. Thanks for all you do! I will be pitching in $$ as often as I can.
With all due respect Kevin, this video really rubbed me the wrong way. I don't know if it's just me but why are humans trying to play God in trying to "manage" mother nature ? Why are we even fencing up land to "house" these animals, ESPECIALLY the land managed for "trophy hunting" of ANY animal, not just lions. Shooting an animal should be against the law. Period. Just like shooting a person is against the law. Shouldn't we leave mother nature alone already ? Once we start messing with it, aren't we actually creating imbalance ? It just doesn't makes sense to me to "cull" ANY species. Culling is just a fancy word for killing. There is no such thing as "humane killing". The word humane actually means with compassion and not causing unnecessary harm. It just seems to me that the more we interfere with nature, the more complicated things get. Nature has a way of correcting itself.
I can honestly say that there is not one of your videos that I don't truly enjoy and find extremely insightful and inspiring...
Unfortunately this video doesn't hold that same sentiment. I hope you can understand where I'm coming from. Thank you for reading.
Sincerely, your fan from Hawai'i, USA
Well said, personally, I'd rather fence people in!
@@psirfalas1580 Yes. And I disagree with him in regards to that as I stated in my comment.
What a lovely Roar while walking the Lions. Or is Kevin walking too slow. Keep up Kevin? Lol.
I could listen to Kevin all day! He has interesting discussions and videos, love his beautiful lions and other animals
Richardson is a brave man for daring to explain this delicate subject. People must learn to accept that managed habitats are just that; managed.
Kevin thank you for a nice video again!! I don't understand why people would kill this beautiful animals just for fun, because they have to much off everything in life or think they are bigger then everything, unbelievable its so wrong in many ways !! Kevin we need great blessed people like you keep doing what your doing brother! One love and much respect
We love being able to spread the knowledge here on the channel! Thanks for watching 🐾
The " Trophy Hunters" make me SO sick!! AND the other poachers Do it for Money. Alot of money. Lots of Black Market deals w selling lions OR the SICK trade of sellng Lion Bones for big bucks. *THEN you have the poor @ desperate folk who feel they MUST poach if they want to provide for the family.
Oh I Can Never Tire Of Their Roars 💝💝💝💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛~ThankYou SirKevForSharing 🙏🙏🙏
I knew it would be Unathi and Icarus :)
No, please no hunting of them, put them in Safaris and that will support them financially.
Interesting dilemma and not one that will ever have an easy answer. Thanks Kevin.
Easy answer to this.. cull the human
I have an idea. Let's hunt humans and increase the area animals can live!
Iam joking.
But not really.
Here within 24 seconds! Earliest for me! Now to enjoy the video!
Kevin is so knowledgeable and practical about conservation and has a real talent for educating others about it. We need to have these discussions worldwide. Thank you Kevin, keep doing what you're doing!
Soothing video to end my day. Good Night!
Glad to hear it! 🦁
Always interesting! Thanks Kevin.
Notification squad!!
Thanks you Kevin for presenting this important information. It's opened my eyes and I learned a lot from this video. I'm grateful you took a go at talking about this difficult subject.
They look so well cared for + healthy. That's thanks to you. I love learning about the lions with every video you do.
I thought this was about a walk with Icarus and Unathi but it turned into one of the most disturbing videos on LW and a total contradiction of what Kevin has ostensibly stood for. In the Lion Ranger videos Kevin was indignant about canned lion hunting. He claimed his lions were being saved from this fate. And in this video, Kevin makes a strong case for culling species, and I'm guessing no animal big or small would be saved or spared. We've seen the devastation caused when elephant herds are culled. Now lions are to be culled, sorry auctioned to be hunted. Isn't this canned hunting? Isn't this human interference which last week you said should not happen in reserves? On the one hand I see NatGeo videos about repopulating places like Selinda where lions have been hunted to the point of extinction. On the other hand we have a scenario where wild lions will be subjected to canned hunting. And Kevin is party to the decision! The best part? All the LW viewers don't care! As long as Bobcat and Meg are there to perform for us who cares about L 1 or L 14 the anonymous wild lions who exist as tourist fodder? Asian countries do a far better job of managing their wildlife sanctuaries and their endangered species. Lucky the tiger is not native to Africa! It would be auctioned off at regular intervals piously.
@Delta Breeze I agree, some countries treat animals in shocking ways. South Africa is considering raising wild animals for bush meat . They already allow lion farming to export lion body parts to China. Kevin has talked about this. Then China has these tiger reserves where tigers are raised for their body parts. Humans are the worst species.
Thank you again kevin for providing us with joy and education
Looking back (I'm viewing this again on 3-22-2022) I think Icarus was just needing a lady in his life!!! Could he be waiting for the beautiful Meggie to come into his life?? We all know what a great lioness meg is. Funny, gorgeous, healthy and sometimes naughty!!! lol Well, all's well that ends well. They are together and happier than being alone, for sure. Thank you, Kev for knowing your lions SO well and always wanting the best for them. Also I give your whole team of lion experts the credit for making them fall in love. The oxytocin did the trick, I think. Oh and the surprise boxes for a little fun together.
Sorry, for the major spoiler alert!!
As Always Light and Love ~ yvonne
We love listening to Kevin because of the amount of thought and caringness that he puts into every topic. He is willing to truly listen to all sides even if disconcerting. All that and we get to enjoy watching Lions! Doesn’t get any better! ❤️ 🦁
I like these two lions!😍So stubborn.The're like:"Don't bother us too much with your enrichment walk,Kev!It's your idea,not ours,so don't call us grumpy.We didn't ask you to take us out!" What I laughed seeing Unathi climbing in the vehicle!😀Like:"Do I REALLY have to put my legs inside?That sucks!"
Ahhh, they're not so grumpy! How can anyone look at Icarus' face and not think he's smiling? He & Gabby grace wallpapers on my electronics because I enjoy looking at their expressive faces.
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اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ سَيّدِنَا مُحَمَّد
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It looks like I won't get back home before I die so I rely on you guys and Kim to keep me sane. Thanks all
Hello Lion Whisperer. May I say that these two Lions are so very beautiful!❤️❤️🥰🐯🐯 But, the lighter one is so different in color. Are they two different types of Lions? Are there also two different Prides of Lions? Thank you so much for your videos and educational information too on the wild animals that you take care of too. Also, how did you get all those animals so tamed and to accept you and like you too? Have a bless day and keep loving and caring for your wild animals always! Sue(Clearwater, Florida USA)❤️🥰😘👼🙏🏻🌴😎🦁🐅🐆🦁❌⭕️❌⭕️