Woman mauled to death at lion whisperer sanctuary in. In part of the pride, kevin richardson, recently dubbed the lion man on 60 minutes. With humor and charm, richardson defies common convention by developing relationships with lions as well as with other wild, predatory animals. To learn more about kevin richardsons views on the complexities of managing lion population, looking after captive lions, the life cycle of a farmed lion, lion tourism and volunteering, canned lion hunting and more click to download two free chapters from his book part of the pride. Previously featured on cbs and nbc, he is also the producer on a feature film, white lion. His highly praised work within this field has made it possible for him to create his own lion sanctuary.
About speaker kevin richardson after graduating with a bsc in anatomy and physiology, kevin began his career in postoperative rehabilitation. He works as an animal behaviourist at the lion park, one of south africas bestknown lion habitats. Lion kills woman on kevin lion whisperer richardsons. South africa lion kills woman at lion whisperer kevin. Part of the pride by kevin richardson and tony park book read. Part of the pride by kevin richardson overdrive rakuten. He tells his story from childhood through rebellious times as a teenager to the filming of the motion picture white lion. Another incident occurred when two 400 pounds lions threw richardson to the ground and a female lion jumped on him, causing him to be knocked out of breath and emerging from the enclosure, with his face red and out of breath. Kevin richardson is a world renowned wildlife conservationist and filmmaker, recognized by his persona as the lion whisperer.
In his first book, lion keeper and animal behaviorist richardson, a popular youtube fixture with a feature film on the way, chronicles his life and career while. Part of the pride is a touching and empathetic look at the life of lions through the experiences of kevin richardson. Kevin richardson rescued lionesses meg and amy when they were cubs abandoned in a. Volunteer at the kevin richardson wildlife sanctuary the. This week one of the lions broke away from the group and attacked a. Kristin richardson was born on august 4, 1970 in shawnee mission, kansas, usa as kristin kay willits.
Best known as the lion whisperer, he spoke exclusively to upscale living magazine about what it takes to ensure the preservation and protection of these magnificent beasts. Moving four black leopards seems to take as long as moving all the lions. But to hear about a wildlife whisperer a lion whisperer, no less is something most of us werent prepared for. Kevin richardson is a south african animal behaviorist who has conducted extensive research on native animals of africa. Richardson had also been pinned to the ground by a 4 year old lion and proceeded to bite him. Kevin discovered that he had a knack for relating to them that went beyond the. Volunteer in south africa with lions kevin richardson. Meg and amy the lion whisperers soulmates around the.
Kevin richardson the lion whisperer white spirit animals. His book takes you through that journey in vivid detail, complete with heartwarming, thrilling and sometimes funny successes, as well as sad, frustrating, and sometimes terrifying failures. One recent morning, kevin richardson hugged a lion and then turned away to check something on his phone. Kevin richardson, the lion whisperer pretoria, south africa. Kevin richardson has 22 books on goodreads with 1964 ratings. With kevin richardson as a craghoppers ambassador, wonder no more. They have some great photos in the book with kevin and his lions. Kevin richardson, known as the lion whisperer, ends a twohour walk with three of his lions in the dinokeng game reserve. By volunteering at his sanctuary, you will have the opportunity to. He is known for his work with lions and the unusual close bond he develops with them.
Kevin richardson, the lion whisperer, is one of the most wellknown lion conservationists in the world. In part of the pride, kevin richardson, recently dubbed the lion man on 60 minutes, tells the story of how he grew from a young boy who loved animals to become a man able to cross the divide between humans and predators, looking some of the worlds most dangerous animals directly in the eye, playing with them and even kissing them on the noseall without ever being attacked or injured. With this unusual method of training he has developed some exceptionally. The lion whisperer the lion whisperer kevin richardson.
A touching but terrifying video shows a lionwhisperer hugging and playing with big cats. Under the care of kevin, these brothers are now the size of a true king. Kevin richardson, known online as the lion whisperer gets up close and personal with wild lions to highlight how the king of the jungle is quickly becoming endangered. At this sanctuary he can conduct hands on work with these majestic animals and continue to expand his knowledge and understanding of the species. My life among the big cats of africa by richardson, kevin isbn. Over the years, weve heard about the famous dog whisperer, cesar milan and other pet whisperers who have made national news. The lion whisperer is stupefied by tiger king youtube. Please note that this video was filmed prior to amys diagnosis. Part of the pride book a film started to circulate on youtube of a remarkable man named kevin richardson, an animal custodian in a south african animal park. Enter kevin richardson, south africa s resident lion whisperer who made his first media appearance in 2003 in a. Kevin richardson, the lion whisperer, spoke about what it takes to ensure the preservation and protection of these magnificent beasts. Kevin richardson, the lion whisperer of south africa. Books by kevin richardson author of part of the pride. Kevin richardson zookeeper born 1974, south african lion keeper monique heart, real name kevin richardson born 1986, american drag queen disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term.
Kevin richardson has simply taken that bonding process and applied it to his lions, who despite their fearsome size and strength, accepted him as one of their own. To do this he does not use the common methods of breaking the animals spirit with sticks and chains, instead he uses love, understanding and trust. Watch and listen as meg leads the other lions in a song for amy. Richardson, known as the lion whisperer, expresses his shock at the magnitude of welfare issues facing the big cats in the series, and how it reinforced to him the problematic state of big cat. Of course hes known as the lion whisperer in some circles, but here kevin richardson takes a turn as an author. Kevin richardsons unique relationships with these large predators have. Tony park, is the author of six other books set in africa. Kevin richardsons most popular book is part of the pride. Kevin richardson who is the lion whisperer of south africa. Kevin richardson ever wondered what life is like for a lion whisperer. Tanya shetayh borusiewicz my two dogs did this the night. With an innate love for animals that started when he was a young boy, kevin richardson should be lauded for his conservation prowess with lions, hyenas and leopards. Growing up, kevin lived on a 10acre farm with his parents and two older brothers jerald wayne jr. Kevin richardson, zoologist and animal behaviouralist, raises and trains some of the most dangerous animals known to man.
He has been accepted into a pack of spotted hyenas and pride of lions. Thanks, coal and nikita, and duke and kahn for making it all so easy. Thus, richardson started thinking about moving away from the lion park and getting a large conservation sanctuary on his own, which would allow the captive lions to roam freely and not suffer behind cages. The kevin richardson wildlife sanctuarys mission is to provide a selfsustaining african carnivore sanctuary for the purposes of wild species preservation through education, awareness and funding. It wasnt really about the lions, it was about kevin richardson. Lion whisperer kevin richardson, how does he do it. Stunning footage shows brave lion whisperer hugging and. From his extraordinary life in south africa caring for lions, hyenas and other exciting wildlife creatures, kevin has become an internet sensation and has captured the hearts. Richardson, the selfstyled lion whisperer, is a celebrated conservationist and is often seen getting up close and personal with the beautiful big cats in the wild. Kevin richardson keynote speakers bureau and speaking fees. Kevin richardson is all but ordinary with his unique career in wildlife conservation and filmmaking.
Kevin richardson is an animal custodian and selftaught behavioralist at kingdom of the white lion. Womans fatal lion mauling at kevin richardson south. Kevin richardson is a worldrenowned wildlife conservationist and filmmaker, recognized by his persona as the lion whisperer. Kevin richardson, who keeps lions at his refuge in the dinokeng game reserve, says on facebook that he and a colleague took three lions for a walk in the reserve on tuesday and that one chased an. Kevin richardson is a worldrenowned lion behaviourist and conservationist that offers participants to the kevin richardson wildlife sanctuary program a minimum 7 night stay, in which volunteers will learn and get involved in the daily running and operations of the sanctuary. His mission is to highlight the status of africas most iconic predator, the lion, through his work in the media and alongside fellow campaigners, researchers and. The book is conversational and a breeze to read and often insightful into how kevin thinks about animals. Kevin scott richardson was born on october 3, 1971 in lexington, kentucky, the son of ann c. Part of the pride goodreads meet your next favorite book. Like bear, lion has been known to protect entire tribes from harm and it is by touching the animal that lion power is gained. Previously featured on cbs and nbc, he is also the producer on an upcoming feature film, white lion. They now live a perfect and wild life in kevins private sanctuary in south africa, an 800hectares 2,000 acres wildlife park currently housing 39 lions. In part of the pride, kevin richardson, recently dubbed the lion man on 60 minutes, tells the story of.
In africa lions currently occupy less than 20% of their historical range and are declining rapidly. A young woman was mauled to death at a game reserve run by south africas selfstyled lion whisperer weeks after supermodel cara delevingne posed for a. The film showed richardson in his daytoday work, looking after some of the worlds most dangerous animals. Kevin rene richardson born 8 october 1974, known as the lion whisperer, is a south african youtube personality and selftaught sanctuary owner who works with african lions. The lion, a 400pound male with paws the size of dinner plates, leaned against richardson. He has been involved in a number of successful film and documentary projects involving his work with the big cats, including the white lion and dangerous companions. Kevin richardson, the lion whisperer upscale living magazine. Is the word attack in your question meanshuntedkilled. South africas famous lion whisperer kevin richardson has conveyed his condolences to the family of a woman who was attacked and killed by one of the. The kingdom of the white liona reserve that is home to several large lion pridesis under threat, and kevin is working tirelessy to save it. See more ideas about kevin richardson, lion and big cats. About a year ago, film started to circulate on youtube of a remarkable man named kevin richardson, an animal custodian in a south african animal park.
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