Lion Whisperer Interacting with Wild Lions
You might think these photos are edited…but they are real. And what is most shocking is that these are not tame lions but wild cats!! The dude in these photos is called Kevin Richardson,an animal behaviourist who does what none of us would dare do..interacting and playing with wild lions.
He says he can interact and even spend the night sleeping with them in the wild. I cant seem to find his official website so if you know it please post it here
I copied 
these images from here- http://cgullworld.blogspot.com but i think the original story was published here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk
Here is a video of him swimming with a lioness..crazy dude if you ask me
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March 8th, 2008 02:16
i can not belive you.what is wrong with you just because you’re a lion whisperer it gives you no right to go around messing with lions. you should be ashamed of yourself messing with lions thats why they’re ENDANGERED!!!!!!!!!!!
March 28th, 2008 13:26
i dont know why that lady below is freaking out. you arent even doing anything wrong. these pictures show that lions arent out to kill. and its amazing that you can get so up close and personal =]
April 29th, 2008 16:20
Kevin Richardson is an animal behaviorist, those lions are in a sanctuary in Africa not in the wild, it’s called lion park (I’d love to visit one day).
Kevin has rescued baby lion cubs, hyenas and had developed a special bond with them. There are heaps of video on youtube.
I watch the animal planet way too much haha
May 27th, 2008 23:30
What Kevin is doing is just amazing. I saw a one hour film on animal planet tonight. And let me tell you all, to make these powerfull wild cats feel like they do for him is something really extraordinant. To gain such trust and to accept hom as an equall is just fantastic. But the most important thing is of sourse to get the animals to enjoy a life in captivity, and from what I saw in the film that´s just what he´s doing. So all can say is, Kevin: I love you for what youre doing for these great anilmals, keep up the good work… Please send me some info about how i can help out in any way. I´d love to come and wisit you and the lions at your place . The best of regards from Kristofer in Sweden
Thank you again for your amazing effort and commitment to save the greatest beast on this planet…
May 31st, 2008 03:08
Samantha, he was just on World News Tonight. He is trying to help the plight if lions by raising awareness about things like their numbers falling. So stop freaking out! You should be mad if they’re in a circus or some other pointless thing like that, not this! This is a person that’s actually trying to help animals by educating people!
May 31st, 2008 07:06
hi Kevin,
I admire you for your great job… You taught the world that these animals can be tamed and they have feelings and emotions as well. This was an ancient gift from God brought down to Adam naming all animals and species he can find.
I am very sure these animals loved you and considered you are part of their family because they grew up with you.
Great job! I wanna congratulate you… Btw you look nice with these cute animals as well…
July 24th, 2008 12:49
this is just amaizing……..
no words to describe it.
go on with the good work!
July 25th, 2008 10:30
that guy is just nuts but the pics are cool i think i should travel more n maybe be like him haa too ambitious ,why lie its so nice to interact with one of the worlds fantastic five on that level ,
August 4th, 2008 22:34
WOW, i am soooo jealous, i wish i had Kevin’s life. I would love nothing more then to be in his shoes when he’s with those animals……Kudos to you mate!
As for samantha, “ENDANGERED” means the animals themselves are in danger of being extinct…..So SHAME ON YOU SAMANTHA
September 19th, 2008 00:06
Wow, those photos are incredible. U and the Big Cats are amazing. I agree with Evelyn up there.
November 12th, 2008 05:25
Dude
that was tottally wicked!!!!I’ve always wanted to be able to play with a lion, tiger, and any other species from the cat family.u r lucky but be carful.seriously
November 12th, 2008 05:26
wow
November 18th, 2008 19:49
Hello Kevin,
You have the best job on earth: not only do you get to interact with these gorgeous creatures, but you also play a vital role in educating the rest of the world about these precious animals. I don’t believe in God, but bless you anyway. Continue the great work, and take care.
December 11th, 2008 19:32
That video was Amazing. I loved it just be careful.
January 9th, 2009 17:14
I think it’s fantastic that people can see these animals are not all killers! An endangered species because of the ignorance of humans unfortunately. WTG! Awesome video thank you
February 6th, 2009 15:58
Wow thats amazing!!! But I don’t agree with the idea of taming lions…. maybe in captivity its alright, but i hope people don’t get it in their minds that they can tame linos and have them as house pets!
February 12th, 2009 21:24
O my gosh i love what you do because unlike other people aka ( That Samantha chick at the top) i understand the gift that you share with animals cause i have that gift to as well. and it not like your going off and trying to tame every lion in sight! In captivity it helps cause if they get sick you can take care of them better and they will be less stressed. i think what you do is amazing and i wish i could meet you and visit that park someday. well got to to.
March 18th, 2009 03:51
I love lions, and I admire you. To stand up to what people believe is dangerous, and live life with them. I wish I could do this!
And I don’t think this is truly taming a lion.
What about Christian the lion. He was hand raised when very young with a human foster parent, yet he fears all other humans besides his human parental ones. So these lions may still show signs of disliking humans in the way they should.
And it seems to me, like the lions enjoy being around you.
One thing I know for certain is, those lions aren’t tamed. No lion is ever tamed. So never think your always safe! They can turn against you, for no reason in our understanding.
So be careful. And thank you for the wonderful video.
April 10th, 2009 21:05
good god.. he is so so so so hot….. to see him doing so much for a beautiful endangered species makes him so much hotter. sigh ……….. i know its superficial to point something like this .. but i cant help myself… i m even planning a trip to SA just so i can meet him….
August 2nd, 2009 08:43
He is not taming them at all if anyone else would go near them they would tear them apart. I have seen a full documentary on this guy and he explained that it is not taming, he just understand how they think and behaves in a way that is non threatening to the animals. They are used to him he handles all kind of animals not just lions. He repeatedly says they are dangerous animals and on some days he won’t even be able to go to them because they seem hostile.
So all of the negative comments out there get your facts before you say stupid things. I think it is amazing what he is doing for these wild animals.
October 2nd, 2009 18:33
I think it is awesome. I have always love the movie “Born Free.” This is so cool and I would love to do what he is doing.