Meerkats!

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10 жыл бұрын

Behind the scenes of my recent meerkat photography project in Botswana. You can see the resulting photographs here: blog.burrard-lucas.com/2014/04...
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@TheAmazingTwist 7 жыл бұрын

It must be damn near impossible to resist petting them

@Bird-iy3hd 5 жыл бұрын

You must need alot of discipline to be a wildlife photographer.

@sketzyy2718 5 жыл бұрын

I’m still wondering why

@1marcelo 4 жыл бұрын

They can't resist petting Will

@colorbar.s 4 жыл бұрын

surely one careful pet would be okay?

@Dansk55 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah not cool to touch wildlife of any kind. Especially young ones. You can pass on diseases that would otherwise be harmless to us

@crashburn3292 Жыл бұрын

Wow. You know you're trusted when the momma Meercat allows her babies around you.

@PrinceRN 2 жыл бұрын

Those pups are absolutely adorable. I miss Meerkat Manor.

@benjiebenjamin7810 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are absolutely awesomely adorable. Thank you photographers for giving us 'city folks' such a treat. It's gotta be hard refraining from wanting to cuddle & pet them.

@DailyDoseOfInternet 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@LcGameer 5 жыл бұрын

hi im early

@Jayneuyen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm early too

@swaggerexo4237 5 жыл бұрын

Hello

@Ede_Rapina 5 жыл бұрын

@clement990 5 жыл бұрын

me too

@conndapierce5869 4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious. You're supposed to be photographing them and one is sitting on top of your camera looking out like "what are we taking a picture of?"

@williingulfditlefsen669 4 жыл бұрын

Connda Pierce. That shot was just hilarious 😂👍

@jaguarilike2210 4 жыл бұрын

Well said😂

@savithaanjje2328 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏

@ecrabbe09 2 жыл бұрын

LOVED IT!

@ciruj.m1910 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@CrashTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

*The beauty of this video is off the charts!*

@adityanarayan3213 2 жыл бұрын

Ur English is too good ✨✨✨😊

@CrashTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

@@adityanarayan3213 it's a google translator)

@sapat664 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, the cuteness makes my heart melt. Their little chirping and curiosity. I'd love to hold one and snuggle.

@Drezzek01 4 жыл бұрын

Hands up if you would totally volunteer to be a meerkat watchtower for a day.

@spacewolfcub 4 жыл бұрын

#LifeGoals

@aves4081 4 жыл бұрын

Immediately; that would be so marvelous

@lathafalls7675 4 жыл бұрын

Drezzek01 me

@allahaadamskalpler6463 4 жыл бұрын

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@intj1434 4 жыл бұрын

For a day? I would turn up everyday T.T

@HK7Roiz 4 жыл бұрын

"they've learned humans aren't really a threat" ... oh boy, lucky species, not many can say that.

@vladikrakuts5010 4 жыл бұрын

@LagiNaLangAko23 a specific group of people*

@homegeographic5351 4 жыл бұрын

im sure no human needs to kill and/or eat a meerkat.

@MsMrapplepie 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Berger clearly the Chinese. Wonder how that corona virus came to be. 🤦‍♂️

@dereenaldoambun9158 4 жыл бұрын

@@MsMrapplepie Especially those 'exotic & endangered species' eater. Gosshh why did these ppl exist. Can't they just stick to readily-available menu(chicken,fish,cow)??

@MsMrapplepie 4 жыл бұрын

Dereenaldo Ambun Apparently not. They think it’s a game, and now they’re suffering for it. Bat soup? Really? A bat has no meat on its body and obviously has no real nutritional value yet they eat that nasty shit anyways. It blows my mind.

@abocas 3 жыл бұрын

Meerkats are vicious, intelligent and utterly adorable .... :-) What a privilege it must have been to spend time with them ...

@lauranolastnamegiven3385 10 ай бұрын

😀exactly, we think they're adorable, partly because they're no threat to us, but I'll bet the local lizards, scorpions, & bugs have a different opinion of these voracious little hunters

@fragilechords5118 2 жыл бұрын

They're just beyond adorable. The little sounds they make are so cute. 😊

@MazeFrame 4 жыл бұрын

"They allow us to get really close to them" -> Shot of Meerkats using the human as platform to see further.

@gfakruddinahmad8316 4 жыл бұрын

Meerkats use human being as watch towers !

@cybercat29 4 жыл бұрын

@@gfakruddinahmad8316 😆😂🤣

@SilverScaleMA 4 жыл бұрын

Quite smart of them really, they probably have observed enough to know that they are less likely to get picked off of a human than a tree from a bird of prey so a human is a somewhat safer sentry perch.

@rosemariebeneventi1041 4 жыл бұрын

@nathangamble125 4 жыл бұрын

"We allow them to get really close to us" more like.

@cybercat29 4 жыл бұрын

GIGGLE 😆😂🤣 The meerkats realize that you are not a threat, but make very handy lookout posts, shade, and company 😆😂🤣

@sr2592 3 жыл бұрын

As well as portable trees 🤣

@innovita7502 3 жыл бұрын

Lol seems we are not the only one studying other species 😂

@irinaasadullaeva6554 4 жыл бұрын

Как природа облагораживает человека.Какой огромный положительный эмоциональный заряд получил фотограф от нескольких минут прямого общения с этими забавными зверьками.А благодаря ему, и мы.Большое спасибо.

@sharmishthabasu3955 4 жыл бұрын

their trusting nature simply melts heart.

@tobiasboston5663 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a full grown manly man but I can't resist going "awwwww!

@johnnythreefour2902 7 жыл бұрын

gay

@hoytarchery5302 7 жыл бұрын

Johnny Threefour fuck off men can think things are cute to, we think ladies are cute why can't we think a little fury animal is cute.

@hoytarchery5302 7 жыл бұрын

Johnny Threefour well you might think those things are cute becuase that's what came to YOUR mind when thinking of something cute but I think of dogs and meerkats

@katsukungacha2471 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnythreefour2902 fuck. Do you think only females likes cute things? Get the fuck out of here

@user-fi1ze8nn1c 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnythreefour2902 I don't understand. What does "loving cute animals" has anything to do with "being gay" ? They are two different things, aren't they?

@a.w.3438 5 жыл бұрын

Meerkat: [jumps on the camera, on you] This hooman is very useful.

@SomebodysGrandmother 4 жыл бұрын

I have a little 1 1/2 year old Dachshund that sits up like this for long periods much of the time, he is not begging but just seems comfortable in that 'pose'. Such a darling sight he makes even the worst days a little more light hearted and crankiest folks smile, he has been compared to a meercat several times! God bless you!

@americanteehee5699 4 жыл бұрын

Take care of your little friend and create as much beautiful memories as possible! Wish you the best for 2020 :-)

@avengernemesis7990 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing into my evening some kindness and seeing those delightful meerkats. Australia

@willbl 10 жыл бұрын

My new behind-the-scenes video...

@victorwren3528 10 жыл бұрын

Taking liberties is right! They just walk all over you!

@willbl 10 жыл бұрын

***** I didn't pet them... probably would have bitten me! Fortunately no bathroom incidents either :)

@MichalDzierza 10 жыл бұрын

Two people gave this video the thumbs down on KZfaq. How?

@bellbell 10 жыл бұрын

very very cute I love this video

@jacobdawn1552 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Wil, One of our members over at liveleak.com has shared your video on our website and we'd like to feature it on our front page, but for that it needs to be uploaded directly. i'd appreciate if you could get back to me as soon as possible. i left a message on your website with my phone number and email. Jacob

@privaterizk4936 4 жыл бұрын

Meerkats: You want me to be your photo model? Literally make some perfect pose as a wild animal and stay still.

@L4INDIA 4 жыл бұрын

Wildlife Photography is a wonderful profession. Its so peaceful, requires patience, dedication, no alteration with nature, just mesmerising moments being captured.

@paulfrancis8836 3 жыл бұрын

Their absolutely beautiful little guys, and smart !

@7napoleon 4 жыл бұрын

Issac Newton: "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." Meerkats: "We literally have seen further by standing on this photographer."

@sadie_al 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@kylestanley7843 4 жыл бұрын

Wow lmfao

@jesusjunkie631 10 жыл бұрын

Will, I've been following your emails for a year or two and love all the photos and write-ups you publish. This meerkat vid is an instant favorite. I will share this with my young kids who are sure to ooh and ahh! Thanks for posting!

@willbl 10 жыл бұрын

thanks Jon :)

@michelleadamchak1330 4 жыл бұрын

How......how can you resist cuddling, hugging, petting, and holding these baby meerkats?! I couldn't do it. I simply could not. There's just too much cute. Cute level 90000000000000.

@USN1985dos Жыл бұрын

At one point do we acknowledge that cuteness has become a survival trait when in proximity to humans? If you're cute, not only will most humans not threaten you, but they'll actively try to protect cute animals from dangerous ones.

@RoulicisThe Жыл бұрын

You mean the cuteness that makes so many of them a huge target for illegal pet trade ? Or Chinese medicinal market ?

@headwound 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks DailyDose for helping me find these amazing creators 👍

@tokiomad9ijah955 5 жыл бұрын

haha same

@TrieuNguyen-mf1qx 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@azadaliansari2403 4 жыл бұрын

Not creators it's creatures

@DiegoSartori 10 жыл бұрын

Meerkats for the win :) Amazing to see them taking no notice of you at all, must have been a wonderful experience being so close with these wonderful little creatures :)

@kingcc9999 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the very, very, VERY few instances where some of my hope for humans as a whole has been restored 🥰

@zwebwench 3 жыл бұрын

This is just as cute as it gets out in the wild....so wonderful to see

@steemdup 8 жыл бұрын

omg, what an awesome job. and those meerkats are beyond adorable

@jia9420 5 жыл бұрын

Camera: probs costs in the thousands and is made to capture the highest quality of photos Meerkats: stands on it as a lookout post Camera: *am I a joke to you?*

@user-oe8ir9gs8u 4 жыл бұрын

Привет

@snowleopard9463 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-oe8ir9gs8u Npnbet

@user-oe8ir9gs8u 4 жыл бұрын

Ау

@snowleopard9463 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-oe8ir9gs8u whatzup

@user-oe8ir9gs8u 4 жыл бұрын

Ок

@redbullnshimano1 3 жыл бұрын

I go.... aww and immediately press the like button. I'm sure no one can resist loving this little obnoxious and mischievious but curious and cute creatures.

@mariaelenaguajardofigueroa9144 2 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso, curiosos, adorables, preciosos, cariñosos, increíbles y tiernos. Gracias, un súper vídeo. 💞🥰💖🇨🇱

@TheJimmyJukebox 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I love how they were standing on the camera!

@kelvynification 4 жыл бұрын

Now thats a refreshing comment.... They have learnt that humans don't want to harm them. Wish that was true for elephants and rhinos.

@helenlucka 4 жыл бұрын

kelvynification and cows and pigs and all other animals

@johoreanperson8396 4 жыл бұрын

@@helenlucka Those has been domesticated for our consumption. Elephants and rhinos on the other hand arent.

@Marreark 4 жыл бұрын

Why would a Rhino harm a meerkat? xD

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 3 жыл бұрын

@@johoreanperson8396 Humans used to hunt elephant's in the ice age and in the past, and they also kinda domesticated mastodons. Hunting elephants is nothing new tbh

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 3 жыл бұрын

Well if a male rhino or a female rhino with a baby spot you they will try to charge and kill you if your in their territory Violence towards other species isn't a one way street

@kerravon4159 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be able to resist petting them.

@bekindtotheonesthatyoulove4894 3 жыл бұрын

How absolutely precious! They look so fluffy!

@2001tomas 9 жыл бұрын

47 scorpions watched this video.

@SuperKevinho1 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@SuperKevinho1 5 жыл бұрын

73 with their sons

@sanSDI 4 жыл бұрын

Some snakes who got their asses bitten, came too, to downvote 87

@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202 4 жыл бұрын

@@sanSDI lol xD

@Marreark 4 жыл бұрын

5 Years later and it looks like a few more have not liked this xD

@TiffanyMcLaughlin 9 жыл бұрын

Definitely the most adorable thing I've seen so far this month!

@NancyMilligan 9 жыл бұрын

I adore meerkats. Here's one getting his tummy tickled.

@Chr.U.Cas2216 3 жыл бұрын

Soooo sweet, simply an overdose of cuteness.

@AAvfx 3 жыл бұрын

01:20 *That's a cool stabilizer. I need one asap!* 😲

@webgpu 3 жыл бұрын

it's more of a destabilizer, tbh :-)

@neknarf1973 7 жыл бұрын

OMG......what an amazing experience, spending time with these amazing animals, so up close. Looks like they consider you as part of the family. How awesome is that !!!!

@kerry5586 7 жыл бұрын

What an amazing experience! You are so privileged to be so close to nature and to not have it fear you.

@carefulpilgrim 2 жыл бұрын

they are sooo cute! Thanks for sharing your great video and love that you captured their funny noises - murmurs, chirps, and growls!

@scuzzbecuzz 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a multi-part special on these amazing creations years ago. They are endearing and utterly fascinating!!!

@dcbeez5956 4 жыл бұрын

😄😄Meercat: "you point, I'll look"😄🙃🤣🙃😄🐾😸 "They work with you and on you" a working day of a Meercat 😄😇💞🇦🇺👍😸

@omargt7333 4 жыл бұрын

cuteness alert: you will say awwwwww

@Mindaro Жыл бұрын

Adorable meerkats. Notice the angelic expression on our photog s face!!! Thank the good Lord for them all!❤️❤️❤️❤️

@britneysprsfan1forever415 4 жыл бұрын

These are the cute little creatures that are standing up in the beginning of the Lion King movie as the Circle Of Life is being played!!!😍

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 жыл бұрын

Cuteness overload.

@BleachFan9891 9 жыл бұрын

Meerkats are awesome.

@michellegruber4187 4 жыл бұрын

How fantastic this is. Very sweet indeed. This makes my day ! Thank you for sharing this joyful moment.

@kathystearns9012 4 жыл бұрын

They are SO adorable ! I've always liked them

@franca64120 8 жыл бұрын

magical moment ... I am in love with these adorable animals

@elle5031 2 жыл бұрын

Now I want to ad "meerkat standing on my head" to my list of do's..........

@riban8993 4 жыл бұрын

meerkats are the only animals that can get along with human and give their service free of cost 😁

@gregsteele806 4 жыл бұрын

"Hey! This big thing is warm. We should totally sit on it." ~Any cat, ever.

@imAbsoluteGod 4 жыл бұрын

King Julien: Look Maurice, a human cushion. Jump Maurice! Hands up and jump.

@landyramirez9977 4 жыл бұрын

@@crouton547 he is. Timone is the meerkat

@MrsBJLee 10 жыл бұрын

I just love keeping up with the two of you! You guys are brilliant! I especially love your beetle cam shots! As soon as the first came out I just wanted one of those beetle cam's SO BAD! STILL WANT ONE! You guys are AWESOME! Thanks so much for all of your lovely photography and for sharing it so generously with the world!

@willbl 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@jimmydeewilliams6489 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!. They're nice.. I never knew they were so friendly. So Beautiful!

@Jvigil331 4 жыл бұрын

So truly lucky to spend your day with presious precious life.

@icecastles1432 4 жыл бұрын

said the Meekrat on top of the camera ""Whatcha look'n at fella?

@rouser301 4 жыл бұрын

I think I watched this 6 times before I could talk myself into clicking out - THUMBS UP

@dryb3301 4 жыл бұрын

I watched it 4 times straight

@mikedunham8481 4 жыл бұрын

I love it!!I have a Maltese dog named JB n each morning I come downstairs to greet him he ALWAYS stands on his hind legs like a meerkat. I call JB my meerkat. He also motions with his paws. He quite often likes to stand on his hind legs and he's good at it. LOL...

@judy8117 4 жыл бұрын

MEERKATS are so cute,and very smart,enjoyed when you filmed🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾☘🇺🇸

@JoePJack1 4 жыл бұрын

Five years later: KZfaq, watch these meerkats

@DuangdaraLuckySripinyo 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will Burrard-Lucas .Be friendly and lovely

@cute9603 10 жыл бұрын

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@DuangdaraLuckySripinyo 10 жыл бұрын

Sirikon cute ขอบคุณค่ะ มีความสุข และสดชื่นค่ะ

@siriratpiyatha8607 10 жыл бұрын

มีกล้องส่องตัวเดียวไม่พอ ต้องพึ่งเจ้าตัวเล็กอีกนิ

@siriratpiyatha8607 10 жыл бұрын

Duangdara Sripinyo สวัสดียามเย็นค่ะ

@DuangdaraLuckySripinyo 10 жыл бұрын

Sirirat Piyatha สวัสดียามเย็นค่ะ เป็น วี ดี โอ ที่น่ารักดีค่ะ

@arianaajbeaverhausen8175 7 ай бұрын

I can see why they're his favourite animal, they're so adorable and inquisitive. My favourite animal is a hyena but I wouldn't want one that close me. 😂❤🥰

@bluecollar58 4 жыл бұрын

Sitting on his back is the safest that cat will ever be. It is amazing the have figured that out.

@IceCrusaderIC 4 жыл бұрын

Ordinary animals: this is a human, i must be extremely careful. Meerkats: BRO, DIDN'T YOU SEE MY BREAKFAST?!! WOW, COOL CAMERA, DUDE!!!

@fabd-tv 7 жыл бұрын

How do you get any work done? :p

@zelithfang2365 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like but it's at 69

@iambumbo7534 4 жыл бұрын

he only does work on recording then after that its petting time

@moniqueloupe8867 4 жыл бұрын

NO KIDDING!!

@pcbacklash_3261 9 ай бұрын

Not only have they learned that certain humans are no threat or even make an excellent observation post, they've probably also learned that being near a human probably scares away a great many potential predators. So not only are they great to stand upon, they're a safe haven.

@bigbeauf_____3167 2 жыл бұрын

Meercats remind me of prairie dogs. I live in Western Colorado around Prairie Dog towns. A nickname for them are American Meercats. Meercats look bigger on TV, I watched Meercats feeding once at a zoo, it was a neat experience.

@lickinthatchikin7411 5 жыл бұрын

73 dislikes? Outrageous!

@GMonte-rt6jd 4 жыл бұрын

probably by falcons

@TheMuzikall 4 жыл бұрын

They must be Eagles😂..BBC is messing with their snacks..lol

@justinequizon7257 4 жыл бұрын

people who can't pet them

@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh i love your pic and your username hahaha

@lathafalls7675 4 жыл бұрын

Lickin that Chikin how can people dislike this

@theworldtomorrow3960 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adorable, I just lowered my blood pressure by watching this video, I’m totally cured, I’m going to flush my meds down the toilet.

@user-os3nn2tx1z 2 жыл бұрын

Только сильный и добрый может вызывать ТАКОЕ доверие. Приятно быть не царём природы, а просто -- Человеком. СПАСИБО. СИБИРЬ. КРАСНОЯРСК.

@judeisithor9838 4 жыл бұрын

Why is this putting a smile on my face!!

@whateverangeltaken 7 жыл бұрын

I wonder if teaching Meercats that humans aren't a threat might be bad down the road?

@fatLUNCH 10 жыл бұрын

right on! what a cool experience!! thx for sharing.

@veveveverita521 4 жыл бұрын

Maravillossa! This meercats are sooo cute and lovely, thank you for beautiful video. She are amazing😀♥️

@philipbonafede7320 4 жыл бұрын

I could watch this footage all day!!!

@demure739 3 жыл бұрын

Meerkats : lemme pose for your video, buddy!!

@JacquesArsenaultBLACKJACK 10 жыл бұрын

Le photographe Will Burrard-Lucass’est offert la séance photo de sa vie dans la région de Makgadikgadi au Botswana, alors qu’il prenait en photo une famille de suricates (meerkats en anglais). Ces derniers n’ont rien trouvé de mieux que de lui monter sur la tête et sur le téléobjectif afin de lui témoigner leur sympathie. Quels animaux fabuleux!

@aunchalee8490 10 жыл бұрын

hi miss you

@JacquesArsenaultBLACKJACK 10 жыл бұрын

Aunchalee Kanlapaphrek . Hello mon amie. Je pense à vous. Vous êtes une amie très gentille, et pleine de délicatesse. Amicalement bise du Québec. By.

@aunchalee8490 10 жыл бұрын

Jacques Arsenault love you lovely friend ...you know ...

@BrigitteUras 10 жыл бұрын

ils ne sont pas si craintifs que çà , mais plutot curieux !

@JacquesArsenaultBLACKJACK 10 жыл бұрын

Brigitte Uras . J'adore c'est petite bête ils sont à Croqué.

@teteachinzah7790 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the cutest wildlife videos I have ever seen.

@kathleen7825 Жыл бұрын

They Are Absolutely Precious Little Souls 💗

@andrevandenbosch2736 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and amazing animals ❤️👌

@snitox 4 жыл бұрын

This is the type of relationship I envision animals having with humans. A neutral arbitrator of sorts. I really think it's possible even with the top predators. Predators would just walk by us totally ignoring us and going for wild game instead. Maybe now and then ask for guidance. Like instead of getting territorial warfare we can help them efficiently find a better place with abundant resources to settle.