LION vs Car Tires | The Lion Whisperer
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- In this fun-filled lion walk with Bobcat and Gabby, the inevitable happens. We say a sad farewell to one of Kevin’s tyres. Also in this video, we debate the complexities of conservation. Should any type of hunting be allowed when the money it produces helps protect wildlife in general? Matters of conservation are rarely black and white. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #wildlife #lion #bite
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Hi Lion Whisperers ! a real adventure as always with Bobcat and Gabby. They do like to keep me on my toes and yes i can confirm there will be a ...."No, No, No Gabby ! " included. Bobcat always likes to show the Hyenas he is around. Today i cover an interesting topic with wider reaching implications, the UK Government and the recent Law change affecting imports from Trophy Hunting. It is not always straight forward. A real topical update and also some action to enjoy especially from Gabby. Thank you for the support it means so much.
GABBY!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
I was just thinking about how Gabby likes to attack tires. Maybe you could get a used tire, roll it around in scents, then toss it at the end of a walk to see if she chases it? Might get her hunting instincts out on something that rolls away from her, instead of your good tires?
I remember seeing a documentary years ago about how pheasant shooting was responsible for the restoration of scrub and woodland areas they like and benefitted other animals. But they are prey animals. I've eaten pheasant myself in the past. Lions, by nature, are predators and to see them hunted for sport just feels unnatural. In general, prey animals tend to have strength in numbers. Look at wildebeest. There is a youtuber who (as he puts it) harvests deer. But in that case he only takes what is needed to feed his family. That in itself won't make predatory animals go extinct. So I am OK with hunting for food and sport hunting where the policy is catch & release. But killing majestic animal like lions isn't a sport.
On the subject of conservation, here in Australia there are times during conservation efforts we will leave patches of blackberries intact. If you're unfamiliar with the plant they're invasive snarls of thorns. Downright unpleasant to be around and deal with. Also the berries taste bad, straight up are the worst tasting berry I've ever had, completely objective fact here with nothing to do with my taste buds. But anyway, the blackberry bush. Nasty thing. But sometimes we leave them, because an established big patch of them does provide cover for animals and it will help to hold together lose soil (which is a big issue for us), and if we take that away then we'd lose those benefits for as long as it took to replace them with other plants.
So I would agree with the position that it is better to have well managed areas that allow for sustainable hunting. You can spout all the well meaning rhetoric you want, but the fact of the matter is that people need money to eat and for nearly anyone that is always going to take priority over the environment. Ever further, banning trophy hunting won't stop it. It's like any sort of prohibition, people will do it anyway, in ways that cost society far more than providing legal channels to do so. So if the choice is maintaining regulated, sustainable hunting grounds that give income to people at the cost of some animals getting hunted, or stripping that away to leave no legal means of hunting and removing the income source without replacing the environmental management, well I'd say that there's an objectively correct choice to make if you value wildlife preservation.
Life is meant to be simple and clear.
The human species lives on complication and prevarication.
Just do the right thing and if complications arise, spend your money and intellect on overcoming those complications.
We've lied to ourselves about (among other things) climate change; pretending it didn't exist and would solve itself until now we pretend that it isn't already too late -- anything to be lazy and do nothing and blissfully do what we like.
At every stage we've gotten better and better about solving intractable problems but the knowledge and capabilities we've gained are always diverted to entertainment and a new way to smoke a cigarette and pretend lung cancer is not a consequence.
Trophy hunting is stupid, wicked and immoral (if I were particularly religious I might say evil).
Make life simple: ban trophy hunting and solve the consequent 'problems'.
Our species has long passed the stage at which we can afford to f'k about and find lazy ways to keep the rich folk happy and everyone else barefoot and ignorant.
Problem is that we'll never understand that; even as we pass from the planet.
Good news is that none of us will be around over the next 2,000 years to suffer through the consequences of prevarication and simple laziness and self indulgence.
Imagine if you could smoke to your hearts content and leave your sons and daughters to die of lung cancer...
95% of us would be chain smokers.
Its a good day when I hear “NOOO GABBY!!!” first thing in the morning.
Lol 😆😂 haha!
Maybe sponser Richard some forklift tyres huh.. " Good luck now Gabby"😂❤
We say that to our cat Gremlin when he gets up to shenanigans 😻😳
That Gabby, LOL 😆
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So funny how, whenever Gabby looks at the car, she LOOKS like she's deciding WHICH tire she's going to attack ... lol. I absolutely ADORE Kevin and LOVE the lions ❤ Thank you, Kevin, for doing the AMAZING things you're doing and for getting the word out on all the precious creatures 💙
Keeping “Good Year” in business for 18 years! Gabby should be their mascot 😂
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Can we just take a moment to appreciate this scene. You're hiking down a trail. You look back, and a lion is walking toward you. A lion!!! And, you don't panic. You don't even skip a beat. God, Kevin... What a life you lead.
Anyway, as always, I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!! 😍
Yes what a wonderful life our dear Kevin leads 👍
This scene hit home as he talks at the same time about decisions made in the uk parliament. Just seemed soooooo weird and amazing.
Lol gabby says “I killed it guys, don’t worry I got this!” The air hissing from the tire 😂 she’s hilarious, I agree I think she was scheming on killing the tire on the whole walk! 😂
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Always an adventure and a laugh with Gabby😂😂😂 I absolutely love her!!
Me too she's fun to watch ❤
Either she plows you down or eats a tire...it's a toss up 🤷🏻♀😁 Nothing but love for that girl ❤ Bobcat is such a stud 😍 Cheers.
Never a dull day with Gabby and Bobcat! 😂❤️
It wouldn’t be a Bobcat and Gabby video without at least one “NO, GABBY! “ Love her to pieces! Gabby: 1, Tire: 0 ( from this video only ) 😂😂😂
Gabby cracks me up every time I hear the air coming from the tires. It is like she is waiting for the last of the death moan from them. 😂 As far as trophy hunting, on the surface the thought is disgusting to me. I don’t know enough about the subject to speak to the long term outcomes. I do know if I see a pic of someone proudly displaying they have killed a creature for sport, it certainly alerts me to their psychological processes and tells me all I need to know about them. Even if killed for food, taking a picture of yourself and boasting of the kill tells me a lot.
I agree, well said
100% agreed. Even if I don't agree with the idea as a whole of burning trophy, hunting for a whole host of reasons, including conservation, as well as psychology of what trophy hunters could turn to, taking a picture of a dead animal that God created is just bat nuts. For me, it doesn't make it in achievement that you can kill an animal that's much stronger and more dangerous than you with a gun. All the ammo needs is what God gave it.
Agreed
Thank you Gabby 😼& Bobcat🦁 you never let viewers down. Thanks Kev for getting into the complexity of the issue, not only are you educational you have helped me to think more deeply and realise there has to be a complex solution (which is not driven by political agendas but by genuine conservation concern). Keep doing what you do 🙌
@suzanneainsley2414 - Thank you so much
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@@marionneary1128 Hello Shannon! I know you from Michael Jamison channel. I have watched Kevin for about 6 years. Wonderful to see his interaction with the Lions.
Thank you for a good synopsis of the trophy hunting issue from both sides. Sometimes we let our personal feelings on issues like this keep us from seeing the facts and positives of the other side. Yet another reason why when it come to issues of conservation, particularly involving lions, I want to hear what Kevin has got to say. Man Gabby really hates tires. Have you tried the run flat tires?
@dennisswaim8210 - thank you, much appreciated
Ni she loves the noise when she punctures them and annoys Kevin
I’ve heard there are tires that are solid, not requiring air. Maybe that could reduce the need to constantly replace tires?
That said, giving Gabby tires regularly would be fun to watch- both tires ready to be recycled and inflated tires still on wheels, albeit wheels not on a vehicle. Although part of the fun might be upsetting Kevin, so it might not work.
Gabby "The Tirenator" strikes again! Naughty, Gabby. Great video as always! 🦁🐱🐾❤
Bobcat and Gabby!!! So cool, I have missed them. Gabby is Gabby. You might not like this, but it gave me great pleasure to see her chewing on a tyre, I can't get enough of her nauthgtiness. And it's good to know that Bobcat still holds firm against hyenas 😆😆
Hearing you yell “Gabby no!” always makes me laugh, just made my night.
Yes at first hearing that England wants to ban trophy hunting, you think yes, brilliant. But then thinking of the animals and areas it is not so simple, and I have to agree with you.
Reading your book and your experiences at one of those farms opened my eyes. It is a difficult topic.
Great video as always, thank you💕
@tiaelina1090 - Thank you it is a complex subject. Pleased you appreciate Gabby
@@LionWhispererTV she always makes me smile as do all the animals in their own way
Interesting to hear the thoughts of someone who's actually from the continent. It gets extra complicated when other countries and orgs who's not even from Africa, or know anything about the many different cultures, try to interfere. I've always appreciated that you're able to see both sides without letting your emotions get the better of you, and I have a lot of respect for how you navigate through such an insanely difficult world that is conservation. Hats off to you sir.
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Yes. On so many levels. A few short trips to these areas of Africa doesn't make you an expert on Africa. And that's why the foreign aid programmes in Africa don't work.
In 21 century these farm for killing big cats it is a shame, nasty, disgusting. Only ill persons could enjoy to shoot with optical gun the wodnderful cats.
@@antoanetaantova6837 I agree
There is never an excuse to shoot animals for sport.
So right in the beginning I believe Gabby was Sharing her Arch nemesis was” going down!” And “today is the day!”. Bobcats response was “ go on, let’s hear Kevin roar today”😂 All was achieved- great job Team and Kevin this always warms the ❤️ ❤️
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LOL Gabby being Gabby! But that run Bobcat did along the fence angry at the hyenas where he checked himself when he saw you Kevin. So much respect and love for you in that little reaction. "I shouldnt run over Kevin, that wouldn't be proper :)"
Love your observation, that’s so funny but true
Bobcat! Handsome king of beasts😍. Gabby never disappoints.😂 She wasn't letting go until she was sure that tire was dead.😂
The question about the trophy hunting is a tough one. I would want it both ways. I don't like trophy hunting and I want to save the habitat. Wish they could do both. Thanks Kevin for your insight on the subject. Have a great weekend❤🐾❤
Friday is my absolute favourite day of the week it means lionwhisper day! ❤
@techno-sloth4513 - so good to hear, glad you you enjoy. Thank you for the support
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We dont give enough credit to the team at the sanctuary, everyone ❤️ thank you all for keeping these lions happy healthy and safe where they have the luxury to be naughty 😂
Hunting to survive okay. Hunting just for trophies, especially animals like lions, rhinos, and elephants, is a hard no.
Definitely ❤
My favorite duo, Bobcat, the Fabio of lions, and the mischievous Gabby! I love how Bobcat "talks" to Kevin, it seems none of the others do as much. And, yes, of course she was thinking about that tire the whole walk! Not gonna listen to you, Kevin, the second time around! Her ears were plastered down against her head, and she was determined.
I would say Georgie speaks quite a lot as well😅
Gabby had a bead on that tire from the get-go. I was just waiting on her to attack. Yes, definitely a "Bloody naughty lion." And also a first class Stinkpot, which is what I call my domestic kitty-cats. Very interesting perspective from someone qualified to have an opinion on the subject. Love your videos as always Kev, and love these wonderful cats. Peace!
So cute when they rub and scent mark Kevin! They’re like, this is my human! So easy to forget these are wild lions, but dang they’re just like big kitties sometimes! 🥰😀
Love the channel, from Canada 🇨🇦
Gotta love Gabby
Naughty Gabby it's always nice to see you.
Always good to hear Gabby!!!!
Oh, I do love seeing these two so much! There's always fun when Gabby's around trying to kill every tyre she can see and then there's Bobcat torn between craving Kevin's attention and trying to be aloof and giving off "she's not with me..." vibes when he's not giving the hyenas a show! Just so much to enjoy, it's hilarious! Thanks SO MUCH for uploading this wonderful episode!
So true😂
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It's such a privilege and a curse to do what Kevin does. He makes the most of it, and these moments, when he's walking with the lions, have got to be the best of moments. He can look back on his extraordinary life and know that he has helped people see the importance of conservation with honor and respect for the animals in his care. Thank you for bringing to us an education, and a respect for these magnificent creatures. I can't even conceive of harming an animal for sport, but I know that it's a complex issue. I just hope it works out for the best. I SO MUCH enjoy living vicariously through Kevin, [although, I know it's not all walkies with the lions - there's a lot of hard work]. And just a note: Gabby just wouldn't be Gabby if she didn't take out a tire or two! One has to wonder if she likes the sensation of the air coming out of the tire. Kevin needs to buy stock in Goodyear!🤣
Bobcat is a truly magnificent male lion, confident, strong and oh so beautiful. With the excellent care of Kevin Richardson and his colleagues he is already enjoying a long, happy life - long may it continue!
As they are so lovingly presented every week I feel I know all these lovely creatures personally - thank you Kevin and all at the Kevin Richardson Foundation!
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😅 we love it when gabby is naughty & keeps Mr. Kevin on his toes.
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HAPPY to Hear That about Trophy Hunting... The Process... It's Cruelty to Our WILDLIFE.... Save Our Wildlife!!! 🐾❤🐾❤🐾
IMAGINE SEEING A LION WITH THE AWESOMENESS OF BOBCAT ON SOMEONE'S WALL.. AS A
🐾❤🐾TROPHY🐾❤🐾❤
I laughed so hard when You ran for the truck screaming, "GABBIE!!" then before we even see her we can hear the air escaping the tire. Never a dull moment with that girl!! 🤣🤣🤣
It's not a good walk without Gabby No,No Gabby.And the destruction of a tire.She is so funny,I love it.😂
Can't help but love Gabby! despite how many tires she eats! 🤣🤣
She stalked the tire. Few more months she'll have you trained Kevin. Great video.
😅😅Gabby during the entire walk, I have to bite a tyre😅
I love the droplet marks over Bobcat's eyes. They make a perfect accompaniment to his regular face markings. Slightly worried about his stiffness when getting up from a roll on the ground, though. Lovely to see Gabby and Bobcat again. Thank you very much for sharing this episode with us.
Love Gabs and Bobcat!!
Such stars, Bobcat and Gabby! I love how Bobcat talks all the time and how playful Gabby is
Trophy hunting should be outlawed completely , everywhere on this Planet 🌎
Tell Gabby!!!
I haven't even watched and I'm already hearing the Noooo Gabby!
Never gets old hearing Kevin yelling "GABBY"!!!!!! HAHAHA!
Such a brave one to fight the tire~😅
Thank you for sharing this video~🤗
Gabby looked really pleased with herself in the aerial shot of her and Bobcat lying in the truck, after she bit the tyre.
🤣after the serious talk, I was formulating my response to the legislation, when I saw Gabby stalk past you. She sulked through the entire walk and the look you got when she came up and passed you was so “F you Kev”. 😂. I’m still laughing.
Serious thought. I agree that the wilds need to be left to the wilds. It is such a fragile balance to the ecosystem that takes decades to bring back. I’m from northern Montana and can attest to the years of clearing forest and plains, and how it damaged so many animals. We are not as fragile as the African savannah, so it horrifies me to think about them banning the hunts (yay!) only to clear for farms. Ecosystem vs.economics. Bleh. 😢
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Gabby must get such satisfaction hearing the air hiss out of a punctured tire. It's like strangling a prey... But for this discussion; wildlife lands can continue with more encouraged tourism. Hotels can be built on the outskirts of those areas. High above the ground monorails can traverse these parks. There are ways for investing in and creating infrastructures saving wildlife and the environment while employing local people.
It would truly take an iron heart to resist these two magnificent beauties. I just love watching them - it is very easy to forget the strength and power of these animals when they are enjoying a walk with you, especially that mischievous Gabby, who knew exactly what she was doing. In fact, you could see her planning her little game. She must enjoy the noisy escape of air when those teeth clamp down on rubber - the lion's jaw must be extraordinarily strong - you said it was an enrichment walk, Kevin. Gabby was adding the enrichment icing - LOL.
It is interesting to see Kevin still alert and watching Gabby and Bobcat just incase their animalistic instinct appear
Yeah i noticed that too..
Good to see and hear a well balanced discussion from someone who is involved in a topic. Too often the narrative is one sided. Well sad Kev. And beautiful Gabby, you are a classic!
I love going on walks with these two beautiful lions, they never disappoint ❤ Thank you for the video and for the education you always impart through them as well. 🙂
Appreciate the nuanced approach to these feel good campaigns our societies promote almost as much as Gabby appreciates a good tire.❤️🤗👍
LOVE LOVE THESE VIDEOS ...Kevin i think Gabby would show you more love is Bobcat wasn't so jealous over you ...he LOVES you !!!
Gabby girl after my own heart 😂😂😂
That's one way to extend the walk. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing. 🐾🐾
How many times is Gabby going to go for those tyres 🛞 😂
Yep, she had the mind on a juicy tire today...dang.. ! 😆
Found myself laughing out loud as I heard the air come out the tyre.Go Gabby!😂
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Always wonderful to see Bobcat and Gabby and their antics. Thank you for the wonderful video.❤😊
I love that all I saw was the thumb on TH-cam and saw the words car and tyres and instantly said to myself " I bet that's Gabby"😂
Bobcat is such a beautiful baby! 😍😍😍😘😘😘😘 That black healthy mane and his eyes. He's so cute. And gabby the baddy with her affinity to biting tires. 😂😂😂❤❤❤
I could never be a trophy hunter as these animals are just so beautiful and they have their place in this world. They bring joy and pure love to all who see them 💚💛💚💛.
Don't ya just love how no matter the size, the cat ignores you, or looks at you whilst proceeding. I never thought about the other side of the coin when there's an effort to stop trophy hunting, I still fall on the...stop it side of the fence.
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3:43 Does our big boy have an injured leg? He seems to get up with a bit of a limp. Great informative video, Kev! Glad to hear the perspectives on situations such as this and get your take on things as someone so deeply involved in the care of "trophy" animals that would otherwise be subject to the harm of hunters!
These two have such funny personalities😅
Bless their sweet souls!
Haha no gabby!!! Omgosh I love her so much. She’s always a hoot to watch! Bobcat is a stunning lion his mane and the way he Carrie’s himself is top notch. Thanks kev for this video!
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Totally love Bobcat and Gabby. Just watched your movie White Lion. Loved it. So cool to see Thor, Gabby and Meg in it. Really made me mad to see how the lions are hunted down. Nobody should be able to hunt any animal in Africa. It really breaks my heart. There must be an answer to all of this. Thanks Kev ❤
Gab's fantasies of a waterbuffalo's last breath.💛
Thank you Kevin for everything you do.
Difficult to debate,a "Catch 22" I believe. Love BobCat,he truly owns my heart!! Gabby,you a Genius!! xoxoxo😊🦁🦁❤
Good to see George in the video. His appearances are rare!
A great video! Everything you said makes sense however the idea of still allowing one of these magnificent animals being killed still breaks my heart! 💔
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Soo good to see my fabulous handsome boy Bobcat. Must say any Gaby video would not be a video without her biting at least one tyer. 😂😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
GABBYYYYYYYY!!!! I will be bookmarking this one. That was a tire inhalation for the history books!
I loved that you spoke about the importance and complexities of conservation. It's easy for people, including myself, who aren't fully aware of the situation, to just want to protect all animals. Though after listening to people who live close to the land and the animals, I understand it's not that easy. I hope your wisdom reaches far and wide, that legislators do their homework, and ultimately do what's best for the areas that need protection
Gabby must love that hissing sound.
Bobcat is a lover not a fighter, and Gabby is a licensed tire technician. If you're not hunting for food, you're murdering for fun. In my opinion.
I agree. I don’t like trophy hunting at all. Lions kill each other in the wild and I don’t feel there is a need for trophy hunting. It’s a sensitive issue and I know everyone won’t agree with me. Going into the habitat of an animal just to kill it is a huge problem for me. Especially when the male lion killed has a pride and cubs now under even bigger threat with him not around. The death of one can lead to the death of more. There are some parks who do contraception for a period of time to keep the area from overcrowding. So, there are other ways.
@@Pawsandtales321 It's not about overpopulation, it's about having the capital for the protection, conservation and management of these areas. I'm not a hunter but I understand that without the hunters paying to hunt in these areas, animals like the White Rhino and Snow leopard would be gone from the face of the earth. Legal managed hunting pays for all that. Same in the United states, hunting permits pay for the management and conservation of the environment. Fishing permits pay for the same.
@@RobsreviewsanddemosAccording to the International Rhino Foundation, "only populations of the southern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum) remain viable. The northern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is extinct in the wild due to poaching, and only two females remain at a sanctuary in East Africa."
This is only one species. Snow leopards are also critically endangered and on the brink of extinction.
American bison were all but wiped out in America because people on their way west just wanted carnival-like shooting gallery entertainment & trophies of these populous beasts. Populations are up in protected areas due to federal conservation efforts, yes; but there were millions of these animals in the 1800's.
Wolves are being hunted to near extinction again in the American plains and western states with the blessings of state governments. They too state that this is in the name of conservation, but really it isn't. It's tourism dollars. If it was in the name of conservation, we would not be worried about their plummeting numbers.
Humans are unfortunately a bloodthirsty & greedy bunch. Even with the most humanitarian & best managed conservation programs, there will always be bad actors who try to get more money for themselves; and, the worst of them all, the poachers & guides who are completely circumventing the system.
It's this bloodlust & greed that makes me think that we need to end trophy hunts, and canned trophy hunts and any other harvesting of endangered animals, because humans don't know when to quit. We will always push everything to the limits including eventually ourselves.
Why can't we only have tourism that involves cameras instead of guns? Or, if someone has a need to shoot something, pay tourism dollars to assist skilled vets, biologists, & conservation groups to shoot tranquilizer darts when these professionals are out working in the field? Maybe this would allow hunters to learn how special & vital these species are in their ecosystem. Hopefully they would never again want to kill these wonderful animals.
Or, (and here come the angry replies), if the bloodthirsty among us have an absolute need to hunt something, then maybe it's time to let them help conservation efforts by using that testosterone to apprehend or shoot the poachers.
I just can't trust humans to do the right thing regarding conservation, when trophy hunting continues to be allowed. Even as numbers of species shrinks, both the "legal" hunting & poaching continues. I really think we must outlaw managed trophy hunts to at least cut down on those killings; and, find other creative ways to help indigenous people by monetizing anti-poaching activities.
Bobcat certainly wants to fight hyenas.
@@kellykat8057 I agree with everything you said except maybe shouting poachers. It’s not that it hasn’t crossed my mind but I know I don’t want to go on thinking that way. I do feel they should be punished big time, though. I agree there has to be other ways besides hunting. You said it all so well… better than I ever could. I let my emotions get in the way sometimes and I’m trying not to do that.
Whenever I need a laugh, I play the video of Gabby biting the truck tires!!💝
I love how vocal Bobcat is!! Bobcat and Gabby are my 2 faves
Another Great video Kevin
Love these two❤❤. Thank you for discussing the intricacies of the politics and policies around conservation.
Wow, Miss Gabs never disappoints...lol. Bobcat looks fabulous as well. Difficult and complex discussion too, but I found it very interesting food for more thought. Thank you for keeping us updated on new events in the conservation world. 🦁💖
I can't stop laughing at Gabbys shenanigans with the Tyre 😂😂😂😂
It is sad that other countries 𝒈𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒅 Africa so badly that the leaders there feel they 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒖𝒔𝒆 what little was left them.
That's right, Gabby - kill that tyre! 😅🦁Bobcat and the "bloody hyenas" plus naauugghty Gabby - what a Friday treat. Thanks for talking about the topic of trophy hunting. It has always disgusted me beyond anything - so granted, at first I was really happy when you introduced the law. But, as you explained, the topic is far more complex. What I find disdainful is that people (and I would include myself probably) who are not informed and who are far removed from the situation may make decisions that are disrespectful of the finer issues and the communities involved. Still, I do think it would be a growing necessity for African governments to find ways of maintaining these areas without trophy hunting. (I say that with zero experience in conservation, though). However, as people here are saying, I truly do not believe we will ever stop people from wanting to trophy hunt ... So, yes - massive conundrum. I think, in the long run we must do everything we can to preserve habitat and these beautiful animals!
Gabby loves the air from the tires airs blowing in her face and mouth. It's amazing those animals are grip with their sharp teeth. Kevin you do an amazing job. Love, love being a part of this TH-cam channel.
Lions mellow out when they get older
Gabby: 😏
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Very informative video. Thanks for the breakdown. I'm not sure where I stand with the situation. I can't believe I could actually hear the air hissing from the Tyre this time. She's so beautifully naughty💛
Can you imagine what a lion could do to human flesh if they meant business?
Holy Cow 😮
It's sad to think they're just now implementing these laws.
The camera you are using is great. Seeing them looking amazing is like we are there with you. And it's not a walk without you yelling "Gabby no!" Bobcat is a beautiful 🦁. This camera really brings it out. ❤
"GABBY, NO, GABBY...PPPPSSSSTTTTT." That was so funny! I know it wasn't for you, Kevin, but gosh it had me laughing.
Omg I love these two! Is it just me or does Bobcat seem a little stiff with his walking? And is the broken canine new(ish) and I never noticed? And as for Miss Muffet...she is such a delight! Full of beans and joy! Sorry bout the tire Kevin, but....your footage of her was amazing! We don't often get to see a Lioness (or Lion) flexing their muscles close up. I think we see Gabs bouncing around and sometimes forget...they are capable of amazing strength. Seeing her muscles as she was hanging onto that poor tyre was incredible! Sorry for your loss, but dang...that girl..🥰😍😍
I think Bobcat has had the broken canine for a while. One of the shirts I have shows him and the tooth is broken a bit.
Yeah, quuuuite a while now. As for stiffness, I think he was just out of energy for a change. Hopefully he'll be back to his energetic self next time
Love Gabby ... When it comes to trophy hunting in the US, many States have lots drawn for hunting licenses for certain animals. Hunters put their name into the drawing pile and may get their name drawn. In other States, it is always open season like in Texas where wild boar are considered an invasive species and sometimes deer are too
Love how u love them with ur whole heart and how well u to care for them. Your so ,so blessed I wish I could get that close to hug one🦁
Goooo Gabby!!! We love you and BobCat!!! I loooove Lions and Lionesses!!! They're the greatest animal in the planet👏🏾❤️
Let's all be honest here, we all knew it was Gabby before we even clicked the video.
Is it even a Gabs and Bobcat video if Kev doesn't yell NO GABBY at some point?
I agree potentially with you, however the lions that are trophy hunted should be ones that are not critical to the lion population such as younger males / females. If a price is dependent on a lion they should be left alone if this type of selection is possible.
Bobcat is sooooo gorgeous!!!! I love Gabby too. Sooo mischievous!!! But I love them all very much. ❤HUGS 🤗🤗♥️ for them all and Kevin too!!
Another awesome video! I love that you talk about important issues like trophy hunting and wildlife conservation. Keep up the good work! 👍😀🦁