I like the fact you acknowledge she is a wild animal, not trained and lives that way. You are simply part of the family and really is all she knows. Great video.

@stephintheatre6335

6 ай бұрын

Any animal can be wild or domesticated it depends on the environment there raised in.

@Kbax3614

6 ай бұрын

@@stephintheatre6335not any

@stephintheatre6335

6 ай бұрын

@@Kbax3614 Yes any

@dreameroldsoul

5 ай бұрын

I also want to adopt a lion and do ‘Hey kitty kitty kitty’

@NCHLTII

4 ай бұрын

@@stephintheatre6335It takes several generations of selective breading to domesticate an animal.

A lot of people don't know that these big cats don't forget. If you would have treated her badly, you would be either laid to rest or missing limbs. You raised her with love and compassion, and she's returning the favor. Big cats don't forget.

@MsLilac88

6 ай бұрын

This is so well said. 😊💜

@daveb6214

6 ай бұрын

You are so lucky to be able to care and interact with such a beautiful creature

@BillBagBargensonsBarger

6 ай бұрын

dont forgot

@Arun999

6 ай бұрын

Yea tell Sigfried and Roy that

@williamcbrown7813

6 ай бұрын

​@@Arun999They were having Sexual relations with their animals it's different

You can see the love she has for him❤️🐾 it’s a beautiful bond

@narukami597

6 ай бұрын

Yes but it still doesn't make sense to interact regularly with a non-domesticated huge animal. One wrong move and you're dead.

@DevTheDandy

5 ай бұрын

@@narukami597 Pretty sure he is aware of the risk and he is still alive.Clearly he is doing something right.Its his life he can risk it all he wants.

@narukami597

5 ай бұрын

@@DevTheDandy The fact that he mitigates the risk with correct behavior doesn't mean there still isn't a risk... Nor does the fact that he's still alive lol. I didn't say I'm forbidding him from risking his life, I said it doesn't make sense. This comment section exists for people to give their opinion on what goes on in the video...

@DevTheDandy

5 ай бұрын

@@narukami597 Of course there is a risk..there is risk in almost everything.Driving a car is a huge risk, flying in an airplane and so on.The fact is, this man knows that and feels safe enough to take the risk.Just because you choose to focus on the negative what if’s doesn’t mean that’s what will happen and he’s clearly willing to risk that possibility due to his love and loyalty for the animal.Seeing as how that makes no sense to you I suggest you keep your ass out of the wild and stay away from big scary kitty cats.Just because something doesn’t make sense to you doesn’t mean it doesn’t make sense to others.My original comment/opinion is about the undeniable bond they both seem to share..So clearly I do understand what the comment section is for so you can take a stadium full of seats.

@nigelwillson6096

5 ай бұрын

That's her primary caretaker, her "dad/mom". She associates him with love, kindness, food, comfort, companionship, scratching, tummy rubs, rough and tumbles. She knows his smell, what he looks like, his behavior when in her company, he is her family. She loves her human. She will never forget him. Her loyalty is sure, as long as she's well fed, taken care of and he maintains regular contact with her. Any other human should probably not attempt the same priveleged association with her.

The man saved the lioness when she was a cub, she recognise him as her friend & rescuer. 💜 This is truly a heartwarming story of a close bond between an animal & a human. 💜

@raphaellavictoria01

Ай бұрын

she thinks its her mom :)

@DAVEJJR

29 күн бұрын

@@raphaellavictoria01or daddy❤

I can imagine that you "imprinted" on her as a cub, but being full grown she won't know her own strength. She could hurt you while expressing her love for you. It's still an honor to have such a relationship with that size of a cat! Thank you for being there for her.

@jaf8771

6 ай бұрын

I had the gentlest, loving, female cat. One day I was putting an object on a shelf and the whole thing collapsed making this huge noise as it broke to the floor. When my cat heard this, she quickly ran over and bit my leg.... really hard. She did that out of fear, but I remember thinking if she had been a lion my leg would have had a huge gash. (Or, it could have been my neck!)

@ofrapeters3952

6 ай бұрын

@@jaf8771 Cats are the only “ domesticated “ animals that kept their wild nature , I have 3 at home , they are as wild as a lion , and even though we have a loving relationship, I always need to be cautious and careful around them , yeah , especially with sudden loud noises.. I hope your wound has healed nicely..

@Daniel-rd6st

6 ай бұрын

Of course she does know her strenght, all big animals do. Otherwise they would constantly kill their offspring (at least animals that raise their young) on accident. But human skin is very fragile in comparrisson to other animals of our size and lions have sharp claws, so scratches will happen.

@jaf8771

6 ай бұрын

You certainly have your hands full with 3 cats. Yes, you can see that "wild nature" in their eyes. The incident that I wrote about where my cat bit my leg. Also reminded me of Siegfried and Roy where.... Roy was attacked by his tiger while doing their act. Some say that the tiger got frightened by a loud noise, (Perhaps from the audience) but they never did come to any conclusion. (If I'm incorrect...please let me know) @@ofrapeters3952

@nomnom112

6 ай бұрын

​@@jaf8771if it was a lion you wouldn't have a leg

Thank you for sharing and taking care of this beautiful animal!

@shahariara5913

6 ай бұрын

❤

@hanneloremarkiewiez3261

6 ай бұрын

Absolut 🫶🙏🇩🇪

She is like a super big dog with a gentle soul. ❤

@MrGriff305

6 ай бұрын

Or... and try to follow me here... she is like a big *CAT* with a gentle soul. Yes, because *CAT* makes sense.

@carldrogo9492

6 ай бұрын

CAT. 🤡

@JotaV2502

6 ай бұрын

How is she like a big dog if she is a cat? I didn't understand your point

I just love how she jumps into his arms when greeting him, like shes still a 20 kg cub.

you are the luckest man in the world

@Iconoclast1919

6 ай бұрын

But he has worked and does work extremely hard for the privilege of being a part of Sirga's life!

@CS-zn4bu

5 ай бұрын

Birds like geese are much more interesting. Cats are overrated. Hey, to each their own.

@faverogibou6773

16 күн бұрын

@@CS-zn4bu It's your point of view , for me there' s no comparaison to do !

@CS-zn4bu

16 күн бұрын

@@faverogibou6773 Birds are much cuter. But cats are also cute.

I have watched a lot of videos about lions and this one ranks as probably the most privileged to me .

@carolhayar3037

11 сағат бұрын

Do not forget "A Lion Called Christian."

You are both so lucky! But how wonderful you allow this beautiful lioness to be free !!!

From an adorable baby to a beautiful lioness. I can't imagine all the hard work and dedication it took to raise her, while helping her maintain her natural instincts. Amazing

They are amazing animals. I hope something is done to preserve their habit and they can thrive. Sirga is beautiful and you are lucky to raise her in such a great space.

@MrSilus2000

7 ай бұрын

The habitat problem originated with white people raping and pillaging Africa with no accountability

That's one happy kitty!

Incredible and beautiful!!! Reminds me of heart-warming and lovely movie, "Born Free" (1966). Love this!

@Christine16425

6 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@yoanadimitrova8760

2 ай бұрын

It's a book about the true story of Elsa the lioness.

Kudos and respect to you

What a joy to experience life with a female lion… you can tell the bond is unbreakable!! 😍

Heart-warming video. this Lion sees this man as her daddy. she is also a killer, that is in her DNA. But it is also in her DNA that whoever raised her as Cup is her parent. she will never harm this man

@Truchrissy76

6 ай бұрын

Some Children will turn on their parents and so will animals. Tell that to this lady that was just recently killed by her 13-year-old son and she just gave birth to her 14 day old daughter

@Truchrissy76

6 ай бұрын

Never say never

@JayJenkins-ps4jg

6 ай бұрын

@@Truchrissy76 Humans kill more than animals! so if an animal loves then it won't kill you

@Noobzlikeu

6 ай бұрын

@@Truchrissy76 There's no way you just said that the lion might kill him because a human might. We've known for a long time that humans are the most unpredictable beings on the planet. That's not the case with lions.

@Truchrissy76

6 ай бұрын

Umm yes I did and you don’t know what a wild animal may do just ask that Floyd dude who was attacked by one of his lions 🦁

You know this man raised this lion with lots of love. I was impressed that a human-raised lion knew how to hunt just by instinct. I wasn’t shocked - just impressed. This man clearly understands how cats communicate, so he does his best to communicate with his lioness. She clearly loves him, so, bravo!!

Wonderful video, so heart-warming. I commend you for your wisdom in preventing the lioness from getting too accustomed to human trappings. Humans have got to think more carefully about family planning and habitat-preservation---a balance must be found.

@MrSilus2000

7 ай бұрын

Ideally stop thinking entirely because it’s been a complete failure. Look around the world

Wow - what an amazing man. He put the lion's needs ahead of his.

I would be in heaven having a cat so affectionate 😂

@malcolmwhite6588

6 ай бұрын

Lol my cat is much smaller, but equally as affectionate

@Truchrissy76

6 ай бұрын

Only in heaven with that big cat 🤣😆😂

@aztronomy7457

6 ай бұрын

The cat might put you in heaven tbh 😂

@Shyne282

4 ай бұрын

Cats are super affectionate when raised with care and respect , obviously you did a bad job as a pet owner 😂

Thank you Valentin, for going so much out of your way to save & raise her! She is so sweet! ❤

Very wise. And so considerate of lion's habitat. This is the way. Great respect for this man. Well done. Valentin and Sirga.

I have not saluted very many people in this world, but I salute you for taking care of Sirga with so much care and affection. God bless you.

Thank you for rescuing this beautiful girl and others.

You are the luckiest man in the world to have such a majestic animal for a friend.

Great job brother 👍

Sowas ist einfach nur wunderbar. Da kommen einem fast die Tränen. Es muss ein tolles Gefühl sein, so eine Löwin als Freundin oder eben Familienmitglied zu haben.

@hanneloremarkiewiez3261

6 ай бұрын

hätte ich auch gerne ❤ ja ich weiss in meinen Träumen 😘🇩🇪

@laurastern1759

17 күн бұрын

Kevin Richardson und Dean Schneider machen auch sowas ähnliches mit Löwen. Ich habe grundsätzlich nichts dagegen wenn jemand anderes mit einem großen Raubtier abhängt, wenn das Vertrauensverhältnis da ist und man weiß was man tut und der Respekt auch da ist. Alle drei Männer erfüllen genau das in meinen Augen. Der Valentin hat's gut gemacht mit Sirga.

I can't help but just laugh watching this story of father and daughter. It's so beautiful. She's always so excited and jumps on his arm.

Your commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed by Sirga - that much is very clear. God bless you for everything you do ❤

Lucky man. I can only imagine the sensations hugging and playing with this animal. A four-feet daughter.

Beyond amazing. Pure love.

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL!!! SHE IS TOTALLY PRICELESS!!! AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU,...TO THE MAN WHO SAVED & RESCUED HER!!!😍😍😍😍😸😸😸😸👍👍👍👍

This is beautiful. The love ❤️ between the two of them is pure love. True Love conquers.

Thank you for saving and caring for them.

This is next level stuff..u didn't raise her like a pet, but actually raise her like a wild animal, she is meant to be and she treated u like her mother.

Thank you for rescuing and loving her. A true man.

And that's how - 'Love goes', which always makes every aspect of it very special. Just like Sirga and Valentin making this special life, it was also a special moment for me when I watched it. I am sure it's the same with all who have watched it and will be watching it.

I love you for making the lifetime commitment for one lion. In my heart one lion is every lion and showing your love here for the world to see is massive inspiration for others to know about saving their habitat, and for caring for lions as you say, the right way. You are a special soul!! Thank you! 🌎 🙏 ❤

bless you

They're super smart. When you read about the story of the Tsavo lionesses and how incredibly smart they were you then can guess that this lion knows very well how much this guy did for her. They're so damned smart.

It takes a specific breed of human to go the distance to protect these beauties. Very important message that it’s not all sweetness and light and many more need protection and care. You’re a incredible person and I thank you for sharing this. God bless ❤️.

What a good, kind person you are. Keep doing what your doing and much love to you and your friend the lion.

Well done, Mate. A beautiful relationship. Too many people, not enough lions.

Beautiful ĺioness and man !!

This guy is awesome! Need more like him

It seems almost like an honor to have a lion accept you in her pride. She is a beautiful and magnificent animal.

What a honor it is to be able to watch you and you're lion together. Thank you sir.

What a beautiful journey the kind man and his lioness has gone through together ❤

Wow! This was a great video. That is a really special bond.

That big hug she gave you in the beginning of this video,it's like WOW !She's just like a big kid, glad to see ya. She's beautiful !

You are such a good person. You raised this lioness, since she was a cub.There is a strong bond over here and she understands that. ❤❤❤

I was mesmerized watching this video! What a beautiful story.

Love those stories when a human save a wild animal and now they are playing together, like brothers 😊

Huge respect for your empathy for the wildness of this fantastic part of the nature in Africa.

The love ❤️and upbringing you have given your cub->lion is awesome!!

Animals are much more intelligent that we imagine. Love all cats, small and big You grew up perfect friend. Congratulations. Love what you do

This is the kind of life that make me feel jealous! Once that I don't match anymore with the business which I am involved here in England, I will do my best to move and live in any part of Africa that will let me to have a life similar to this man! Congratulation for what you have done!

I love this! When an animal finds love, loyalty. Even a lioness. Of course, he is brave. But they are bonded.

Huge respect for Valentin! The world needs more of your kind. ❤

The fact that she let you hunt with her is awesome

Awww she’s so adorable with the tackle hug

You must be the happiest man in the world. Be hugged by this incredible animal.😍

Thank you for saving this beautiful lioness Blessing to you She is truly special 💖💖💖💖💖

She is so beautiful & And you are Definitely a great Human ❤️❤love you both

I love how she rough-houses with you but is still careful enough to not hurt you

dude you are an absolute legend for the work you are doing.pls keep us informed on how things are going

so sweet lion wants him to hold like he did when she was little❤

Wow! Amazing story ! ❤️😘🦁 A beautiful relationship between human and animals! Thank you for your love for our precious animals and your dedication🙏👍❤️😘🦁

Wow....she trusts you completely and we are so blest to see it ....can't buy that beauty... thankyou both....

Thank you so much for sharing this part of your life with us, Valentin! I have wanted to go to Africa for more than just a holiday; but now that I am sixty this dream has vanished - it is o.k., but still I am watching a lot of videos about Africa.... All the best to you!

@Truchrissy76

6 ай бұрын

Just because you’re 60 doesn’t mean your dream has to Vanish in the words of Jesse Jackson keep Hope alive lol I hope you’ll be able to go there one day.

@katjabischur9292

6 ай бұрын

@@Truchrissy76 Thank you for your kind words!🙃

@Truchrissy76

6 ай бұрын

Anytime 😊

You are a very special individual, your commitment to your lioness is truly amazing. Well done and thankyou

That really was very moving ,thank you for taking care of her ,you have a special place in my heart ! Thanks always !

What an amazing story! Thank you

A giant Cat. This guy cracked the jackpot. Lion love can’t imagine anything better.

Bravo! The world needs more people like you! The best of luck to you and your friend!

What an amazing story. Gentleness and compassionate ❤Awesome

Such a beautiful story!!

I could talk about mt lions all day. I carry bear spray and depend on dogs, birds and mowing to be safe. I have lived 35 years, sharing a biodiverse hollow with one particular family. I have learned so much about them, and I respect and admire and like them. People don't believe it, but there's many around.

Thank you for saving this gorgeous cat but please be careful . God bless!!

Such a beautiful cat and a wonderful life-long commitment you made for her. The love you both have for each other is so heart-warming. Thank you for sharing!

When you get a little hurt, it is like with some of our big dogs with a lot of energy. They don't know their own strength and just want to exuberantly play or cuddle or sometimes want to vigorously want to guard us and in all there excitement to rush to the door and bark, they may accidentally harm us. Such a sweet relationship she has with you. You are definitely her Mr. MOM.

What a beautiful thing 🙏🕊

My ♥️ melts when I see VALENTIN💕 with SIRGA💕 - that is REAL LOVE🫶🫶! Something so BEAUTIFUL, THANK YOU from KARIN from NRW

Such a heart-warming love and friendship!

A beautiful man inside and out.

@isabella6075

6 ай бұрын

He’s hot 🥵

You’re incredibly lucky to have formed this relationship and I am jealous beyond words. Thank you for all you do for lion conservation as well as looking after and committing to raising her over many years. You are a hero in my book 👌👌👍

Lions conservation is not an easy task, indeed. keep it up!

Lioness is cute. Man is gorgeous. Those eyes! ❤❤❤❤

To have the trust, respect and true friendship of with any animal...then you have been truly blessed. Total respect to you, for being part of the preservation of our wonderful animal kingdom and 'their' habitats, and just being kind to animals.

Caring and Love changes everybody's life. You are a life saver. ❤❤❤

What an extraordinary pleasure to raise a big kitty cat!

So very proud of gentleman who wholeheartedly raised her God bless

And she is beautiful too ❤🥰🙏🏾

איזה סיפור מרגש, אדם מדהים עם לב ענק, כמה כבוד ואהבה ללביאה שאימץ כדי להציל, צדיק גדול, תבורך!❤

God bless your commitment to this beautiful creature

Awwww, she is beautiful.

What a magnificent human being

God. That is absolutely amazing. What risk you took to achieve a bond with a violent predator. Absolutely the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Made me cry