"He's willing, but sometimes he's just not able." Aww Agip baby 😭🥰😍

When I was a kid I really disliked hyenas because cheetahs were my favorite animals. I am really happy I matured and realised that nature doesn't know good or bad, it's just what it is. Today I can watch these videos and be kinda fascinated by them. Great job Kevin (and your Team) to continue educating people!

@talastra

2 жыл бұрын

Cheetahs are neat too. :)

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

A great new insight! Thank you! 👍

@indirussell7083

2 жыл бұрын

@@LionWhispererTV make a ramp for the older animals so they can walk up and down and not jump up and down on those old bones

@kp4949

2 жыл бұрын

@@indirussell7083 while watching this,i thought the same thing. I think they are definitely smart enough to figure it out.

@tonynagy2042

2 жыл бұрын

Im a Rhino fan, but love them all...

I knew hyenas weren't dogs, but it's only recently that I found out that they are their own family, with only 4 living species. It's amazing what you can learn with the help of Kevin and Lord Google!

@jeffthompson9622

2 жыл бұрын

Until watching this channel I had only heard of two species, spotted and striped.

@josearmandoguerrerochairez3454

2 жыл бұрын

They actually descent from Feliformia, a suborder, that divides between Felidae and Hyenidae.

@Radagast-

2 жыл бұрын

@@josearmandoguerrerochairez3454 What are felidae?

@josearmandoguerrerochairez3454

2 жыл бұрын

@@Radagast- Filogenetic family, includes all of the commonly known “cats”.

@Radagast-

2 жыл бұрын

@@josearmandoguerrerochairez3454 so hyenas are more closely related to cats than dogs?

"In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught." - Baba Dioum Thank you for teaching us about these awesome creatures!

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Such wise words, thanks for your support!💛

Hyenas definitely deserve more love than they get. You're a lucky man. Thank you for everything hyena. They've been my favourite animals for as long as I can remember, and I'm an old man now. I remember going to the zoo and finding nothing but stuffed big cat toys, no hyenas. So, I'd leave with other underdogs, such as the wildebeest. Yeah, they had wildebeest toys, but no hyenas. Anyway, thank you, again, I appreciate what you do.✌🏼

Hyenas are one of my most loved creatures (alongside blue & red heelers 😉) How can anyone call them ugly?? They're so gorgeous! And their 'laugh' is one of the things I love about them 😍❤️ Thankyou for educating people about them Kevin 🙂👍

@Tr1sty.9

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! There's nothing ugly about them and when you ask sombody how they are ugly they usually respond with "because they scavange and they are gross cause they eat their prey alive!" But the way an animal eats or does to survive has nothing to do with the way they look!

I love all their sounds they make, but especially the whoop. So intelligent to know that by letting go a "whoop" towards the ground, it vibrates off it, sounds louder, travels farther, and it expends less of your energy!!🤓❤

@kimberlyjohnson7254

2 жыл бұрын

And it's a great way to call for reinforcements. (homies, I need help!) 😁

what a gorgeous elderly hyena gentleman. long life to you, Mr Agip

Love how your videos just want to educate people on their misconceptions of animals and not belittle them for having those thoughts. I've always adored Hyenas so getting another video is always a treat! Please keep them coming and thank you so much for all you do!

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to read your feedback, thanks Rikita!

I absolutely love the fact that Kevin gives the animals in his care the space and freedom to be their own being, and respects their individual needs and personalities! Never once does he give up on any of them, even when they are grumpy. We as humans could learn a lot from the bonds, relationships, and interactions Kevin demonstrates!

@junecooper4688

2 жыл бұрын

So true,I've watched videos where owners try to control their animals and force them to do what the owner wants and get angry if the animal hasn't got a clue what the humans talking about

I've never seen a hyena with a grey face. He looks rather distinguished! It's so heart warming to see them get to live to old age.

They are a beautiful creature! Their ears make me smile! Agip is very handsome with his greying features on his face and legs and that slow lop he runs with. He looked as if he was enjoying his walk out in the landscape. I love the way truck comes to pick him up after his big day out! Thanks Kevin! Its a real treat to learn about them.

When I was younger I wasn’t a fan of Hyenas. But after finding Kev and watching his content, I learned about them. Since I’ve become a fan and realize that all the non evasive animals found in a ecosystem have a role and are magnificent. We as humans might not like our interactions with them, but the role they play is important to the survivability of that ecosystem. Thanks Kevin and your team, plus Kim Wolhuter enlighten us on Hyenas.

Hyenas are incredible creatures! Thanks to their scavenging ability that make the earth more livable for many others! Can't even be more grateful having them along with all of us!

A nice & endearing surprise to meet a senior hyena fella. He is just adorable and sweet looking. Thank you for sharing, Kevin.

That’s wild. How many people can say they got hyena spit in their eye? This man’s awesome

@violetlove1893

2 жыл бұрын

Eew that's nasty!! I hate salivary, wet, drippy goo. Ugh! You made me lose my appetite. Lol

@ActionableFreedom

2 жыл бұрын

I dont know im happy im not one of them

@qwanyin6423

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@KatherineUribe-1

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely one for the books!😄

@lindabergen3659

2 жыл бұрын

@@violetlove1893 oh poor baby PSH. SMH grow up a little. it was very funny and, I bet that you get something worse than hyena spit in your eyes someday LMAO

I fall asleep to your videos so ive seen many of them many times and i find the hyena ones most comforting/relaxing. I wake up to the whooping sometimes and laugh lol. I know some people fear the hyena but i think theyre such lovely animals. My favorite videos of yours are the hyena ones!!

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you love the hyenas so much, they deserve it! 💛

I've never looked at Hyena's the same after a video of yours from a few years ago about their social structure. I'd never seen them up close like that before! They are quite amazing and deserve the same respect as the lions, leopards and painted wolves! Thank you so much for keeping at it ❤️

Intelligent creatures indeed, I remember how blown away the researcher was when they passed that meat-in-the-box tests ❤

This man is on a level that many people know nothing about...God Bless Kev, all his animals, and those who work at the sanctuary

I can honestly say I’ve never disliked or hated hyenas. But they were never really my favorites either. I only started loving them a few years ago, and with the help of your videos. Now they’re one of my favorite animals ever. Hyenas are awesome. THANK YOU KEVIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes!! Not ugly but beautiful. I agree 100%. They are unique and stunning. It is so cool to watch Kevin walk with a Hyena 🤩

I just love everytime Kevin makes silly voice when with hyenas.. 😂😂😂

They group up and scare a lion off laughing at his haircut. Jokes aside, I dont understand someone disliking these creatures for the sounds they make. An animal making a sound like a human laugh, how cool is that?

@mwapb8100

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I can understand not liking the sounds they make, as in not liking the thought of hearing that laughing sound walking around alone at night or hearing it in your village/farm. It's in the context, otherwise yea their sounds are my favorite! OhWhooop!

@ajax203showme

2 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those folks who hated that noise. Indeed my views have changed following this vid.

@mazbirdwhisper4129

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂 Lion's haircut, he he he, thats funny, cool, lol

I love these one and only shows. It’s also a really great experience to see Kev interact with some of the not so well known characters at the sanctuary 🥰

I don't have a lot of the preconceived ideas about hyenas but the fact that they can outperform chimps did surprise me. I'm also surprised chimps failed that particular test, I know elephants, and I think crows but don't quote me on that, can successfully complete it. But chimps also outperform humans by a significant margin on some working memory tasks. Intelligence comes in many forms.

@lesleyriseam1282

2 жыл бұрын

Corvids are very inteligent and can Work together and use basic communication too .

I love their little rounded ears!😍

Mr. George wins a medal for his consistent precision parking 🏅

Your channel is what made me fall in love with hyenas!!!!! I tell everyone who'll listen how amazing they are. Animals like hyenas, lions, sharks, and other predatory species are VITAL for our ecosystem and horribly misunderstood. Thanks for another amazing video 💗

That were the most wonderful 20 minutes we just spent with you, Kevin and gorgeous Agip❣️What a great Science/Social Studies lesson you just gave to our boys, who cannot wait to meet your furry friends! Please send your videos to Disney so that they can finally get right what they messed up with so much when making Lion King. You made us fall in love with hyenas❣️Thank you for bringing awareness to the people that every living creature has its place on this planet, and we need them all for our own survival❣️🙏🏻

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Every animal certainly does have it's place and we couldn't be happier that finally love for the hyenas is spreading! They are definitely not the species represented by the Lion King!

@talastra

2 жыл бұрын

Disney was only repeating, in comparatively mild form, the African folktale denigration of Hyena. Almost from the dawn of human consciousness, we have been using spotted hyenas (in particular) as scapegoats for our own failings, and proof of our "civilization" in contrast to the "scandalous" ways of spotted hyenas. This is because they are a legitimate kingdom unto themselves, and a legitimate alternative to our form of social organisation. They challenge our notions of superiority and the necessity of our social order. They prove there is another way to live. Certainly, the exportation of hyena's bad reputation was continued into European bestiaries (from the 12th century onward, etc.), so that Europeans who had never seen (and would never seen) a hyena thought of them as hermaphroditic sodomites. Who knows, it may even be some holdover from the ice age hyenas (in Europe). In any case, we've been using them as the "whipping boy" for 100,000 years. Disney just continued that tradition.

I love Hyenas even more than Lions. Beautiful creatures! :)...YES, more please!

I have learned so much about hyenas from Kevin, Geena and Little Nicholas. They are truly remarkable. Love the different sounds. They have their own conversations within the clans.

Sending love to Agip! The handsome old man! And all hyenas! They are beautiful and amazing! Thank you Kevin for the one and only series! On all the series!! You teach us so much! And the myths that are rubbish! 💞

You can tell he's older and wiser. His face looks grandpa-ish❣️

This channel never gets old, thanks for being just an awesome person Kevin.

I love when you talk about all the animals, but I get really interested in the Hyenas. I never knew much about them until this channel. Thanks for teaching us Kevin! 😊

I have always found your relationship with Ajip fascinating in that he challenges you but what a magnificent animal he is! They really are such beautiful and funny animals. The hyenas are my fiance's favourite on your channel.

Ah, one and only Agip the oldest hyenas in Kevin’s sanctuary!!! Just like my 14 yo toy poodle girl, he has gray all around his face 🥰🥰🥰 His expression is soft and sweet, yet his ability to smell is still keen as it seems and he can sped up if he wants to! Physical resilience and cognitive strength, plus strong bonds of the clan are all their strength of survival as species. As Kevin said, they are vital species in nature. Besides, they are actually adorable when you look closer especially babies, and loving creature deserves so much better treatment with respect from the world.

@junecooper4688

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree,hyenas are adorable how they trust Kevin

I had developed a love and respect for hyenas watching another favorite channel. And then I discovered The Lion Whisperer! Here not only do we get to see hyenas, lions, etc, but we get to see very up close and personal! Kevin has so much love and respect for these animals, what a joy and privilege to witness. And my love and respect for them now is unwavering. Intelligent, fascinating creatures. And I love, love, love the hyena whoops!

Hyena:Kevin, you call me gray and handsom, i think you're way more handsom tham me.

🐾 🐾 🐾 The Hyenas are beautiful animals I thought I stop by and wish you Kevin and the whole Sanctuary a great weekend! 🐾 🐾 🐾

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chicki, same to you!

Made me laugh how he spread the "hyena butter"

I love when Kevin says, I like the pace of Agip and as soon as he says that, Agip starts running🤣

Kev, I appreciate all you teach us about hyenas. All animals deserve our respect and care.

🕯️Shalom, thank you for your service.🕊️

Kevin, from the bottom of my hart i tell you : thank you for existing, you are my hero.

I love learning about hyenas. They truly are amazing animals 😍

If a hyena walked with me, then I'd be out there jogging every single day. They're so astonishingly cool animals!

I have formed a love for hyena due to all of your informative videos, Kevin. I never hated them I just didn’t know how wonderful they are. Years ago I watched all of your videos of tests you and a lady from UC Berkeley, California. These tests were absolutely fascinating! People today haven’t seen these videos or even the test between lions and hyena. Perhaps you could bunch them together and repost these wonderful videos fir newer members to see. Thanks Kevin, for all you do to educate all of us. You’ve got me hooked! I can’t wait fir Fridays and your new posts. I also love the Members posts every month. 😀👍🏽🙌🏽❤️

I loved this video. You’re doing so much to rehab the Hyena’s reputation, it’s awesome.

Hyena's are my favorite animal. Something about them, their dynamic, behaviors, looks, etc. I find very interesting.

When can we get a meet the one and only Kevin? 🙏 There is no other human like him 😇 Great to see the hyenas again. Magnificent beasts 😍

It's wonderful to see that your hard work is paying off and that people are starting to change their minds about these amazing animals ❣️

💚💛💚💛💚 Kevin, thanks for all you do to educate and enlighten the world of the incredible animals in your care.💙💖💙💖💙

Love the hyenas❤❤ Their intelligence amazes me!!

Love the hyena videos! Please keep sharing them :) Thank you.

This really is my favourite part of Fridays! It's a shame that hyena's have a bad rep, they are so intelligent and really entertaining to watch ❤

@talastra

2 жыл бұрын

It is less a "shame" that hyenas have a bad reputation and more an admission that "human" cultural values are not "universal" but a cultural pretence. The "amazing" thing about hyenas, if you like, is that they have evolved their own culture, their own society, their own way of life that is not harmed or damaged by humans despising them. From a human perspective, spotted hyenas are the original "marginalised people," but they nevertheless thrive. It will sound like hyperbole (and that's fine), but as a marginalized person myself, I have learned from spotted hyenas (and African folktales about them) how to live better, to live more at peace in a world where I am continuously pushed to the perimeter. I have learned from their wisdom, in that sense.

@junecooper4688

2 жыл бұрын

I love the hyenas face,I think their a cute animal. It's a shame lions in the wild will outright kill a lone hyena for just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.....the poor little mite gets torn to shreds, horrific to watch

@talastra

2 жыл бұрын

@@junecooper4688 It's no wonder that our human "kings of the jungle" take lions as their model.

Yay. The best part of Friday!! Thank you Kevin!!

The hyena does not look as if has change much at least physically from 22 million years ago. So loving every second of this video so informative! Love every second of every of Kevin's videos he and his animals are a joy and gift to watch and learn. 💫❤️❤️

Otters used to be my favorite animal. Now because of Kevin, hyenas are my favorites. Thanks so much

Hyenas are my favorite animals! I knew nothing about them and had only negative attitudes about them. But then I found out about their matrilineal hierarchy, how colonizers thought they were hermaphrodites, how the females are larger and more aggressive than the males, etc. I also learned in college that they are highly intelligent and more successful predators than lions… I love them now! thank you for working so hard to banish these myths and misconceptions about such wonderful animals!

@codysmith605

2 жыл бұрын

Any how about that incredibly unique genitalia. The only mammalian species which lacks an external vaginal opening instead female's labia is fused together and forms a pseudo-penis. Fascinating bit evolutionary biology.

I've watched lots of nature documentaries but Kevin teaches lots of interesting untold, on a deeper-level stuff! ;D I believe that people believe hyenas are cowardly, ugly, sneaky, stupid because of the way they are portrayed in many documentaries and animated movies...To be honest, I also saw them this way when I was a kid.

@Vetrarland

2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend any good informational documentaries that accurately portrait them?

@ashdog236

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vetrarland yes, there’s a lot actually. It’s the older documentaries like Eternal enemies that portrayed Hyenas as evil. One of the better modern documentaries is called ‘Hyena queen’ and ‘Bone crusher queens’ or something like that.

I love the hyenas! Kevin has taught me a lot about these wonderful incredibly smart animals!!

Years ago I watched a documentary about hyenas on Animal Planet and I completely fell in love. They are amazing, beautiful creatures. I adore all of your videos and as much as I love the big cats (and I do), I feel like your hyena videos are extra special. Thank you for all you do.

Because of Kevin bringing awareness, I now love the hyenas, your filming of them has opened my eyes, thank you.💙💜. Nature documentaries portrayed them as scavengers when I was a kid.

One more comment, that has to be the cutest hyena I've ever seen, I want to give him a hug, hehe, so precious, Agip is a pretty boy, and from watching his movements and actions I can tell he's a highly intelligent and strong boy also. By the way, the hubby can't get onto his YouTUbe account to comment but he wanted to say he wishes he could have a hat just like yours, actually one that smells like a lion and one that smells like a hyena because their scent is something he would love to experience for himself. lol.

@talastra

2 жыл бұрын

Hug the un-cute ones too!

@CrissyLee88

2 жыл бұрын

@@talastra I would if there were such a thing as an un-cute spotted hyena. Hehe.

@talastra

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrissyLee88 tru

Thankyou for everything you do to help these beautiful wild animals. With out you they wouldn’t have a chance

Kevin you're my real life hero. Give vayetcy my love too. Respect for hyenas too 💜💜💜💜💜

@user-sx1fg7lc3c

2 жыл бұрын

This world needs more people like Kevin, definitely a hero.

I've always loved hyenas. Always will love hyenas. Thanks for sharing some amazing footage of one of my favorite animals! 💚

Let's give some love to Ajep...handsome old fella. I learned alot from Kev about the hyenas in this video. WAY to go Kevin. Your the best.

Hyenas always remind me of Raptors (or atleast how Raptors are portrayed) - I just love them so much 🥰

Something particularly magical about watching an elderly hyena looking over the side of the truck thinking "that looks a little to high for me" and building up the courage to just climb down.

I've learned so much from you about hyenas, that I have a whole new appreciation for them and their role in nature. Thank you!

Thank you for continuing to educate us about these amazing animals. We are all too quick to judge just because they don't look cute and cuddly. Although I think they are adorable. Such unique creatures.

I love seeing all the animals in your care, but I will say hyenas are my absolute favorite.

I have new respect for, “Stinky Bum” & Clan! He is sweet & cute! I was actually repulsed by them until I’ve been watching you & your Charges. They are complicated with their Clan relationships. Thanks, Kev!

I have watched it twice and am on my third round. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Your program has turned my whole picture of what I thought hyenas were to what they are and their contribution on this planet.👍

That’s funny! Man running after hyenas…”gotta get my steps in!”

Agip they Grey. Loved when he tried to keep up with Keto. 😂 Not easy for an old man

Thank you for the video Kevin and everyone at the Sanctuary! I love seeing your hyenas. They’re so precious! It’s important to learn about them so we can appreciate these beautiful animals that don’t get as much appreciation as other animals do. Thank you!

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie, they certainly don't but it's our mission to change that!

A very informative video! Hyenas are such wonderful animals!

Friday is complete. 😁 Give it a couple more years and you’re gonna need a stair lift to get all these old hyenas and lions onto the truck.

@thechumpsbeendumped.7797

2 жыл бұрын

@Justin Y. What on Earth would make you think that?

I love that people are more and more about Hyenas. They're magnificent creatures with such a cool hierarchy. I love it and I love how mellow Agip looked while taking the walk. Very much the king!

Absolutely love hyenas. Would love to see more of these kind of hyena mythbuster videos while he's taking them out for walks, if possible. I feel like you get to see their personality a bit more as well, or maybe that's just me. Love seeing how excited they are

@LillyMunster85

2 жыл бұрын

Hyena mythbusters is such a great term. I have so much respect for them.

@junecooper4688

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see more videos of hyenas, adorable animals and it's fantastic how the hyenas trust Kevin.....I loved how the hyena trotted near Kevin on their walk,like the hyena KNEW

They must be wonderful animals, Kev, for you to hold them in such affection. Definitely giving them a second look.

The Lord knew exactly what He was doing. Every plant and animal in creation has a place and a purpose - many of which we still do not know or understand. I’m continually awed by God’s amazing creations and the hyenas are one of my favorites! Thanks Kevin for caring for these amazing creatures.

@millalove_

2 жыл бұрын

Amen, God is so good. My favorite animal are lions. I used to not like hyenas until I started watching more of Kevin's videos.

I’ve always loved hyenas and I’ve continued to learn so much about them from watching these videos! I also love seeing the special relationship these hyenas have with Kevin. Thanks so much for giving these amazing animals a little bit of the spotlight! ❤️

I've slowly fallen in love with hyenas over the years, thanks to you and your sanctuary. Thank you! ❤️

I too had the wrong impression of hyenas until I started watching this channel years ago. Now I think they're fascinating but also are the lions and leopards. 🙂❤🦁

We can only all hope to be as gracious and kind to these wonderful animals... keep up the magnificent work you are doing

They definitely deserve more love...fascinating creatures ☺️

Loved this video. When I was younger and would go to the Kruger with family I would be the only one who loved seeing hyenas, crocs and marabou storks. I got so upset that no one gave them as much time as the more "attractive sightings". I found them all so unique and awesome. Still do. Thanks for the reminder Kevin.

Great discussion about the general misconceptions about hyenas. I hope people see them for what they really are: amazing, smart, unique, and beautiful creatures. Keep up the great content! 🐾👍

"Who's that pretty-boy with the gray face, eh? You're gray like me." Happy to say you're *both* pretty boys Kev 😉

Aw! I am smitten with Agip. 🥰 Hyenas are beautiful, intelligent animals. ❤🐾

@LionWhispererTV

2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

Am really enjoying these videos of the hyenas on a walk with you Kevin. Thank you for showing these beautiful creatures again.

He is so cute and for his age he gets around a bit.

We learn so much from your instructive and delightful videos. Thank you for taking the time to introduce us to such wonderful animals. You are so very patient with us and your 4-footed buddies. A credit to yourself and staff.

I love the way hyena communicate when hunting it's fascinating

Kevin I Love You And The Adorable Animals. Happy Father's Day to Every Father i pray all families enjoy themselves. Everyone have a great and bless weekend. 😊😊😊🐱

@armyot7purpleot7

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , you as well 😊