This video is an education based content to help outline the current status of Wild Lions especially in South Africa. I hope you watch to the end and it helps to understand the complexity of Lions in the wild and for wildlife conservation. Please if you have views i will be interested to read in the comments. Thanks for the support ! Echo and Naiobi help with today's video, a birthday walk as well !

I read ""Born Free" when I was 8 years old and fell in love with lions and by extension, all wild things. There are no easy answers. Thank God for you, Kevin, for helping to educate us and shepard the wild.

Having worked in the conservation area, what you say in this video is very real. To maintain a healthy environment for our beloved wild lions, there has to be a great deal of factors to consider. Food and water sources being a large part of the consideration. Too many lions can deplete the prey very rapidly, leading to serious problems. This is a sensitive subject. Thank you for raising it. Public awareness is very important. Thank you.

Thank you so much for educating us. We appreciate you taking time to inform us. ❤ Happy Birthday Echo and Naiobi ❤🎂🎉🎁🎂

Siam's absence is loud😢 But a Happy Birthday to Echo and Naiobi🎉❤ Hope they live healthy for many more years to come. Thank you for giving these lions their best lives Kevin

Kevin your educational videos do not go unnoticed! A year or so ago family friends went on a cruise and bragged about the best part: a lion cub petting session. While everyone on social media was enamored with the cub (b/c it was adorable), I told them exactly what i learned about lion cub petting, how they keep them small and what they do to those growing lions once they start getting bigger. That is information I learned from you, George & Yame. People really are uninformed and think of only their own self interest. HBD Echo & Naiobi!!

I've watched you for a long, long time. I'm in awe. Truly, you're a gem Mr Richardson. Much love to you and yours and to all the animals in your excellent care. Happy bithday to Echo and Niobi 🎉😊

It’s wonderful to see Echo and Naiobi it’s also a reminder that the gentleman of all Lions Siam is missing, a much loved lion. I always listen to the educational side whether it’s yourself or other African charities I support. As it’s not easy and it’s trying to come to a solution that would work for everyone but it’s not a perfect world and very unlikely that you’ll ever please everyone. As an animal lover I try to understand all points of view, we keep on and fight the good fight❤️🦁❤️🦁

Kevin, the work you do through your projects cannot be understated. Your Land for Lions project is growing and expanding area for the lions to roam, and that is one of my favorite parts of these projects. Doing the Eco-Tourism as well to educate people allowing them a hands on experience with your Pride also makes me smile to hear updates about. You have a mission that is so incredibly important to all of us and we love and support you in everything you do.

Better we learn from you than anyone else. Thank you Kevin and your foundation for the transparent continuing education of Lions. Xo

Few people can look back at their lives with satisfaction helping Others who could not help themselves, but You Kevin are one of those people. Thank you all of your hard work & Love😺

Echo and Naobi are beautiful girls. Before watching this video I never understood what complex and emotive issue this was. The lions need more land for their numbers and the human population is also expanding and requires more land too. If they have to euthanise some lions hopefully they would chose the less healthy lions but it must be a hard decision and I’m sure one which is not taken lightly . Thank you for educating us in this and thank you for giving all the animals at the sanctuary such a lovely life.

Let's go Kevin! Great video. Also worth noting I've found that a lot of animal rescue videos are fake, and the animals owner often purposefully puts the animal in danger or hurts the animal to make the video.

This video tells us that there are no easy answers for the conservation of lions. We must trust that those who are in positions that decide the fate of the lions know what steps will work the best with as little culling as possible. Thank you Kevin for giving us the truth of the situation. It is too easy to think that all is rosy and there are no hard decisions to be made moving foreward.

ONCE AGAIN KEVIN A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AND I FOR ONE WOULD BE HORIFIED AT THE THOUGHT OF NEVER BEING ABLE TO SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL CATS. BEING ABLE TO SUSTAIN A HEALTHY NUMBER IS FAR FAR MORE DESIREBLE THAN EXSTINCTION PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Happy birthday Echo and Naiobi! Thank you Kevin

Happy Birthday sweet girlies! Sad to see you without Siam 😞. Thank you Kevin for educating about these issues.

I love what you do I love how you have such a passion for these animals God speed.

I’m only one person and I’m on the opposite side of the globe from the wild lions, so there’s not much I can do personally. That’s why I’m a channel member, I feel it’s something I can do to help these animals. I really hope I am doing *something* positive for the lions despite not being on the front lines of their conservation.

Your videos are always the highlight of my morning Kevin! How I wish more people could learn from you about the preservation of these majestic beasts! I am honored to be an extention of your pride! 😁🐾🦁

I can't believe there are only 20,000 lions left in the wild!!! In 1970 there were ~250,000 lions around. What happened? Please keep up your agenda Kevin we need more, lots more, of voices like yours out there, who can preach facts and speak eloquently and clearly about these matters. Thank you for fighting the good fight and as always; the world needs more lions!!! ❤🦁🐾❤️

No ugly comments needed at all, you only speak the truth and share information. Thank you for all you do Kevin.

Thank you for educating us. Very complex situation. Very expensive to take care and manage these beautiful animals. Not easy. Great information, thank you.

Happy birthday Echo & Naiobi, blessings to you 2 ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Happy Birthday Echo and Naiobi!🦁🦁Naiobi and then Echo when they first came out the gate and were taking their time to get going were just so cute! "An all day walk" indeed. And then: "Freedom!"😄Thanks so much for this important video. Please be encouraged to post more videos like it, even if it goes against people's "like" tendencies. I certainly learnt something new, even though I have heard you talking about a similar topic in a previous video. If we want to preserve lions, we must act with our heads as well as our hearts and in this day of quick emotive response it's really important to engage in deepening people's understanding. Thank you again!! PS: I would totally donate money to buying of land! What a sensible, forward-looking idea. :)

The lovely ladies, Echo & Naiobi, look absolutely FABULOUS on their 18th birthday. Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁🎈🪅. Tough subject to speak about…. thank you for educating and being transparent. 👏🙏♥️✨

Happy birthday echo & naiobi. Such beautiful girls 🎉😃

✔️✔️✔️ you definitely tick all boxes. Why would think we wouldn't watch till the end, of course we would. You, Kevin are our education on lions, hyena, leopards. On conservative, on different ways to keep lions, on well, everything to do with lions. You teach us, we talk to our people, they talk to there's, they look at your channel and bamm, another person falls in love with You and your sanctuary. Don't ever underestimate yourself in the education you give us. Thankyou for the good and bad of the lion world. 🇦🇺

Happy 18th Birthday , Echo and Naiobi! Both ladies look fabulous, its wonderful to see them happy, loving and playful. 🎂💝 I miss sweet Siam, the Catnip King. I hope you get back into the groove of giving your furry friends their enrichment walks, your early morning fog is beautiful. Thank you Kevin, for the educational and sensitive video. I really learn a lot from your videos, conservation and preserving wild lions is a complex subject, and I really appreciate how you cover all angles. My husband understands that, to have an increased population of wild lions , they need more land. Your members are here for you and your Foundation. 🥰🦁🙏❤❤❤

Happy Birthday beautiful kitty cats!❤❤ I love your relationship with them Kev. It shows how you care so much for them! ❤

Happy Birthday Echo and Naiobi!! Thank you for your continued work on behalf of these majestic creatures. And thank you so much for always taking the time to explain the complexities involved so we all have a better understanding!

I agree with you, Kevin. What is the most important about this situation is that at the end of the day what is best for the lions and the people that have to live with them in these areas is to do it humanely. If this means euthanizing then so be it. More than likely it would be shot by the landowners if the lions are causing damage. Thank you, Kevin for doing what you do and educating us and the world at large. Unfortunately, with social media people tend to hide behind a screen and become “experts” on the topic they are commenting on. Much love from 🇨🇦 ❤❤

Thank you for this educational and informative video. Sharing with friends. Happy birthday to the ladies Echo and Naiobi ❤❤and love and hugs from Northern Arizona ❤️ 💖

Happy birthday Echo and Naobi!! 🥳🎉 Echo is so sweet and playful! Was really nice seeing these two out and about ❤

Thank you for your explanation of habitat required to support the lions. It is a message many humans fail to realise about their own species. Love to all fellow viewers and subscribers.

Keep doing what you're doing, Kevin: advocating, educating and demonstrating. People will learn.

Well of course I watched every minute, Kevin! It's important that we hear all the information, that we learn, so we can spread the word and help support healthy ecosystems in whatever ways we can. Thank you to you and the team always! 🐾

First I like to say = I'm always watching & enjoying all of your videos till the very end, Kev and, second = I absolute agree with your standpoint ! therefore it's so important to get as much information in any matter of the subjekt as we can get 🤝and, who if not you could do this better - with your long experience & your awesome bonding as a pack member ❤‍🔥👋see you in the next video 🦁

Merci Kévin pour ces informations. En espérant que tout ces problèmes se resoudront dans l'avenir pour les lions .🙏

I agree 100% with you Kevin returning habitats for Lions is the way forward.

Sharing this Valuable Thought Provoking Educational Vid. I also watched Born Free when was 10 yrs of age and was Hooked - Heart, Breath and Soul to Lions and Big Cats as a species. Bless you Kevin for this current factual information. When more of Us realize the reality of the numbers of Lions in South Africa, surely Your Vision to obtain More land can become a Reality! ❤😊❤😊❤

Thank you for educating me, I always learn alot from your videos ... I love what you are doing for all the animals especially the beautiful lions at the Sanctuary. 💗 Happy Birthday Echo and Naob 🎉✨💕

Thanks so much for this enlightening, educational video. It's always good to have balanced information. You do such wonderful work, Kevin!

Kevin, I always watch your videos to the end and rewatch them many times because I love what you do and it gives me joy did some positive is happening with the animals in Africa that you help and hopefully it spreads to other sanctuary‘s and more of the public that lived there.🌸💕

Thank you Kev, as always so informative, well spoken and said always with grace and dignity. Again, thank you for continuing to be their voice...🐾❤

Forgot to say Happy Birthday Naobi and Echo!! ❤❤🎉🎉

Kevin thank you for educating us. I myself greatly appreciate it and I appreciate you and your organization because everything you do is for them and their well being and it starts with the land for sure! My dream is to go to your sanctuary one day ❤. Much love and many blessings Kevin! ❤️😊

Thumbs up for a very thoughtful and responsible discussion of your plight…thank you Kevin☺️

Thank you for discussing a very complex problem. And truthfully, if there was a simple answer to it, it would’ve already been done. I hope that there’s more people like you who take a look at the whole picture and work to continue a world where lions can live and thrive in the wild.

I love when you do these types of videos Kevin. They're very important. I've learned so much about the lion plight & conservation from you. You're much loved and appreciated. HBD to Echo & Naobi the remining members of the Ischa Siam pride.

Happy Birthday Echo and Naiobi!! Missing Siam. Thank you for the information.

Thank you, Kevin, every day for all the hard work you and your team do. Many blessings to all of you. Remember, these beautiful animals are important. Save our lions and all endangered species. 🙏❤️🌏🕊🎶🎶🌿

Thank you Kevin! Keep doing what you do to bring vital information to the public! I always say knowledge is power!! 💕

Happy birthday to Echo and Naiobi! I love the educational videos, I always learn something! Thank you, Kevin!🥰😍👍🦁

I love your videos, it's such an inspiration about what you do. You did a great work with this animals, love your work. 😺😸😼

They are incredible animals. I wish more people understood how important these cats are to the echo system

Your channel is what inspired me to appreciate the smallest things in life Kevin. As a lover of lions, I feel a deep connection when I see the hard work and dedication you put in, especially bringing about conservation and ensuring that our wild life is protected from poaching and so on. The Kevin Richard Foundation is an inspiration to millions of people across the globe. Us lot watching doesn't just support you because we love the animals in your care, we do it because we want to help as much as possible. It's important that people are educated on the matter, to help us gain a better understanding of what you do Kevin and the effort that's put into it.

I actually appreciate this kind of content more. I've been following you forever (sounds very stalker of me) but I loved all the videos you did on lion farms, petting, canned hunting, the lion bone trade and some of the intersectional issues between human poverty and conservation. You have so much knowledge about the complexities in your area and are so genuinely motivated to be a voice of reason - I love to hear about these things and learn more about the challenges you and your lions face. All peace and love to you and everyone at the Foundation.

Happy birthday Echo and Naobi. May you have many more! Great educational video as always Kevin ❤

Happy 18th birthday to our lovely lionesses. We always watch ALL your videos to the end. We are proud members of your foundation. I believe land purchase is very important. We ❤ you and all your babies. 🦁

Very interesting, informative video Kevin. Like most "big" issues the conservation and care of lions doesn't seem to have one simple answer. Thank you for the information. It was cool to see Naiobi in such an upbeat, playful mood. Have a great day.

Awesome Kevin 😊❤️😊❤️

I can definitely see it as a problematic, self-feeding cycle where the reserves try to grow lion numbers but have to keep culling because the reservers don't have enough land; land is crucial as Kevin says! The connection between land and animal is a sacred one. Great video 🙏🏾

Siam's girls look great, and are having a fun birthday party with Kevin! I trust Kevin to give thorough and comprehensive information on the subject of lion conservation. I trust his knowledge, experience, and honesty. Conservation is a difficult concept which requires nuance, knowledge, and courage. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this difficult situation Kevin!

Your desire to educate the world is very much appreciated. I lived in Nigeria and Tanzania in the late 1960’s early 1970’s. My love for all animals believes that education and open-minded discussion is very much necessary. It is necessary to keep these beautiful animals in the world for future generations to behold and appreciate. Thank you, Kevin, for all you do. By the way, how are the Miracle 8?

Very educational and important video, Mr. Kevin! Your knowledge and experience in these matters is unequaled in my opinion. I would never question decisions made by people of your knowledge in how to manage these incredible creatures. I believe you have only the best interests of the wildlife in mind. If this means euthanasia over trophy hunters, than yes, I agree. I hope there are many more managers with your beliefs and that you are passing your knowledge on to as many people as possible. Thank your for all you do in your field of expertise.

Thank you Kevin for a very thoughtful and educational video. ❤

I admire what you have done and are doing for conservation. Education is one of the most essential tools to provide knowledge and insight into what is happening and what needs to happen to preserve species in the wild. If I had the opportunity as a biologist, it would be to gather as much DNA from different lion species throughout Africa. This is important as every species is essential to the health of an ecosystem. Removing one species can weaken a habitat, and an entire ecosystem could collapse. Plus, I would love to identify if any lions carry the Barbary lion gene.

You're one of a kind and incredibly special human being Kevin. These lions will always have my attention they are magnificent. Bless the 18yr olds they are beautiful 😁😁💚💛💚💛🇦🇺🇦🇺

EXCELLENT video Kevin. I have learned so much from your terrific content. I am much better prepared to have an educated opinion about lion conservation because of you. Many sincere thanks.

Thank you Kevin for always informing us and educating us spreading awareness. I love your channel love all your animals especially the lions and everything you do for them … I enjoy every single video you post. Thank you ❤❤ can’t wait to always learn more

It's a complicated issue. It's a shame humans have to be involved. Echo and Naiobi looking good for old grannies 😊

Happy b-day to two of my favorite girls: Echo & Naiobi!!! I'm glad to hear their health issues are resolving. It's wonderful seeing Naiobi & Echo enjoying their senior years!!!! Once again, you took a VERY heated emotional issue and articulated it very well from several points of views to show what difficult decisions need to be made with lion/land conservation. I know you are following your heart & your head to do what you can to actually contribute in a way you think is best not only for the lions, but everyone involved. Thank you, Kevin, for all you do not only for the lions but for all animals.

Happy birthday Beautiful Echo and many many more to come. Lions are Sooooo AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL 😍❤️❤️😻 LOVE U Kevin ❤😊

When we love animals so much, it is difficult to accept that lions are euthanized because they are surplus to requirements in a reserve fenced off by humans. But the landowner is able to make the decisions necessary to manage the balance of the eco-system of his property. Thank you Kevin for using your energy to make all lion lovers understand that despite difficult decisions to make, everyone does their best to preserve the habitat of this magnificent animal and protect it. Happy Birthday ❤Echo❤ and ❤Naiobi❤! It's fabulous to see them discover freedom with so much joy. They are both so bright. Thank you for this fantastic and very informative video. I am very proud to be an extension of your pride.😊

Thanks for your openness about the issues. Regarding chipping in a bit towards a big project, let me recount what happened in a very small part of Ireland about 25 years ago. There were plans afoot for setting up a spectacular, state-sponsored tourism centre that would explain the unique landscape of the Burren. In order to realise the project, massive works would have been destroying the very area by building roads and parking areas for the busses meant to boost the local economy via channeling people that would otherwise not readily find their way there into the commercial complex. That area is very sensitive to disturbances, and highly appreciated by the local population. There was only one thing that could be done to stop the idiocy - find a field smack in the middle of the intended monstrosity, parcel it off into tiny lots and sell these separately to individuals who would never want to part with them. Thus the project was rendered unfeasible; it would have been impossible to even track down each of the owners of 1 square meter! The plot set me back 25 Pounds, I think it was still at the time before we changed to the Euro. Each person received a poster with a view of 'The Field That Watches Mulloughmore', which looks great framed. It's the only piece of land I have acquired so far. I will always be proud of it! Perhaps you can adapt this idea and use it for the land needed to add to the sanctuary?

Todays walk was fantastic to watch and to hear Kevin’s knowledge about these fine majestic animals. For those of you who’d rather complain about this , perhaps it’s your opportunity to appreciate the work that Kevin has and continues to do with these beautiful animals , you know you might actually learn something 🤗🤗

I cant even imagine what their lives would be like if it weren't for you and your team god bless you thank you ❤

God bless you Kevin for working to save your lions.

👍👍👍COOL .... Would Love to take that walk with you Kevin .

Kevin I love and appreciate your videos. You are so informative and educating all of us. Thank you!

I think you do a great job of helping the animals with conservation and education for their future.

Thank you for this video. It sounds like you are doing what is best for the survival of the species in every way possible. I can understand the frustration with the euthanasia choice, but people need to to know that a sanctuary or preserve manager knows his animals. Which would be worse: euthanasia or letting all starve or die of disease slowly? Hard decisions all around and I am glad that you are there to help us understand them. 💖

Thank you Kevin for everything you do for the lions in your care & by extension the lions in the world. Most of us are not experts so I imagine we will yield to your extensive knowledge & proof of your dedication in this field. This video really speaks to the complexity of the issues faced in trying to manage this issue so I'm glad you pointed out all the versions of options faced by those of you in the field actually doing the work. Internet bravado is a huge problem that does nothing to help the issue directly for the animals & as you said is usually done for likes or virtual signaling. Keep up the great work.

Thank goodness for people like you Mr. Richardson. Thank you for posting.

I appreciate knowing what you're faced with Kevin. Thank you and God bless you.

WOW!!! 18 years old,CONGRATS ❤❤❤❤❤

Much respect for you and your foundation. Basically it is obviously helping to save these beautiful animals. Man unfortunately, as elsewhere, has taken so much of their habitat. Euthenasia seems a more ethical way of keeping numbers to a level the lions can thrive. I find the thought of hunting a less pleasing thought. Again thank you for all your work and wonderful videos. 🦁🦁🦁🧡💛🧡🧡💛

Thank you to you for all you do for the lions and educating us on these gorgeous animals.

Kevin, this was one of the very best videos you did! I do hope, the world listens and acts after thinking properly!

Thank You Kevin!! Please keep giving your message to the World. Lions, just as other endangered animals out in the Wild, need a loud voice to tell people the truth. I believe that you really know the plight that faces these magnificent cats. I will pray that you will get the resources you need to help Sumba you mentioned, and maybe other Lions too. I personally just love all big cats. Hopefully I will be able to make a contribution in future. Lovely video with two very special lady lions!!❤❤

this is why i love this channel. you don't just use the lions to entertain us, you actually want us to be educated on what you love and have so much passion for.

Hello @LionWhispererTV...I am new to your channel but am enjoying your stories about these beautiful creatures. I hope you have good luck with all of your population and continue to bring us amazing stories. Its a tough situation but you are doing it well. The lions love you and it shows!

This video shows why you`re so important to the world, Kev! A million thanks for your good work.

Thanks for educating all of us on this Kevin, more than happy to listen to you

Thank you for this very informative video. I'm so happy your here to help these beautiful lions. God has given you a gift ❤

videos like this are the reason I enjoy your channel as much as I do. Information online can be very miss leading. Hearing it from someone who actively partakes in conservation and cares for the environment is to me. The best source one could find. Thank you for taking the time to make it clear that not everything is as it seems in conservation

Thanks❤ 6:02 6:04 Kevin, beautiful lions. So very informative and natural.

Thank you for this topic. I am guilty of signing these petitions and now I am so aware of what is going on behind it. Love your work and how much you are educating us is really appreciated.

Living with animals every day in the sunshine sounds perfect to me 😊 no internet no phones very few possessions, just lots of love 🥰