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Meet Kevin Richardson: They call him ‘The Lion Whisperer’

Kevin Richardson is an animal behaviorist who has built such a reputation for his amazing relationship with lions, that he has become known as “The Lion Whisperer.”

Once a student of human physiology, the 34-year-old has been working with animals for more than a dozen years now. Based out of a wildlife conservation area near Johannesburg in South Africa, Kevin has built such a strong relationship of trust with these fierce felines that he says he can even sleep with them without fear of mauling.

“I have to rely on my own instincts to gauge an animal or a situation, and I will not approach a creature if something doesn’t feel right,” he said in an interview at The Daily Mail. “I don’t use sticks, whips or chains, just patience. It may be dangerous, but this is a passion for me, not a job.”

Kevin he says he feels the closest bond with the lions, sharing with them an amazing unconditional love that includes gentle caresses and exuberant play. This is a relationship that has been nurtured over time, and the magnificent animals greet him enthusiastically, welcoming him into their pride as if he were one of them. However, Kevin’s gentle talent extends to other animals such as cheetahs, leopards and hyenas, as well.

According to the article, “Kevin says he is most confident with animals he has known since birth, but claims he can become close friends with any lion less than a year old, when it is still flexible enough to accept him as part of its own pride.” That’s truly amazing! The animals feel so comfortable with him, that they even allow him to handle their newborn offspring.

It’s an unbelieveable and amazingly moving relationship that you have to see to truly understand. I hope you will enjoy the following video.