i love how he's just talking to them like you would a house cat😹"leave it!"

@Lilian040210

Жыл бұрын

I mean, neither understand human language, but it's calming for us, so

@zweispurmopped

Жыл бұрын

…and how the cheetahs, just like the house cat, dinnae gie a single moist shit! 🤣

@kellydalstok8900

Жыл бұрын

Maybe camera men/women should bring a water pistol when filming cats.

@zweispurmopped

Жыл бұрын

@@kellydalstok8900 In a desert environment, a laserpointer might last longer (and be more entertaiing!) 😂

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

I've posted this separately but I'll post again here - The photographer is demonstrating how to participate in species extinction by acclimating a critically endangered group to the deadliest animal on the planet. Now that these young cheetahs associate human presence and human smells with benign safety, what happens in their future? Since there are fewer than 8,000 African cheetahs living in the wild today and about 300 are poached each year. And their range has been reduced to about 10%. So we viewers are going, awww, isn't that cute, isn't that sweet. Wild animals are not house cats, and their needs are not like house cats. If you like cat videos there are plenty on KZread. They're very cute and housecats aren't endangered. If we want cheetahs to survive at all, we need to consider what that involves.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 when he walked away to get the jacket then the other cheetah grabbed his bag that literally made me lol

@PaulaZF

Жыл бұрын

I burst out loud with a giggle!

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

It's idiotic. This photographer is demonstrating how to participate in species extinction by acclimating a critically endangered species to the deadliest animal on the planet. While we viewers are going, awww, isn't that funny, isn't that sweet.

@TonyVainosky

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 photographing animals from afar is absolutely NOT contributing to the demise of any species

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

@@TonyVainosky True. And what he's doing here, 15 or 20 feet away, would you call that "afar"?

@TonyVainosky

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 I would call your initial comment, at best, ignorant.

Cats gonna cat, regardless of size. "What's mine is mine, and what's yours is also mine." -Cheetas, probably

@Bitsy83

Жыл бұрын

More like CATS, probably. No matter the size or type, a cat will be a cat.

@kevynhansyn2902

Жыл бұрын

Actually, "Cat's Always". No probability involved.

@Julia.Taunton-Clark99

Жыл бұрын

Cheetahs

@garrettdemoss9465

Жыл бұрын

@@kevynhansyn2902 Sadly when it comes to cats there are some that won't just to spite you...

Their relationship is so good that they're used enough to him that he can get that close without raising a lot of hostility. Guarded, but not hostile. Plus, two of those are still cubs. And mom's wise enough to just keep a close watch, but not react unless it's really necessary. Glad he was able to finesse it enough to get his gear back, but the bag was definitely worth more than the jacket.

@Bgrosz1

Жыл бұрын

I have yet to see or hear about a Cheetah being hostile towards a person.

@Raison_d-etre

Жыл бұрын

It's called desensitization. It's not a good thing.

@Undomaranel

Жыл бұрын

@@Raison_d-etre In this individual case? It shouldn't do too much harm. Most wild animals only "bond" or get desensitized to one person. Add the fact they only did that as a group and skidaddled after? They're messing with that individual, testing their luck. It's not like meerkats perching on cameramen go around perching on cars and kids too. And with cheetahs that are naturally scardy-cats? They won't risk much unless they're with a human who hand raised them.

@jpbaley2016

Жыл бұрын

@@Bgrosz1 Look harder. Though rare, there have been attacks.

@jeffreyhutchins6527

Жыл бұрын

@@jpbaley2016 Well of course there has, but a few examples out of the millions of contacts between humans over the span of human existence with the Cheetah, does not hostile toward human make.

The cheetah who grabbed the jacket made me laugh but when the other grabbed the bag it made me laugh harder 😂 Excellent shot! 😄

“It’s not worth beating up a Scotsman for” 😵‍💫😂

LOL - I absolutely adore his narration/comments! "Not worth beating up a Scotsman for" had me in stitches!

When my house cats' eyes go wide like that I know nothing is safe, including possessions and my hands.

@alanhigh8125

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and most of us (myself included) have the scars to prove it. I currently have three rather prominent scars, courtesy of "Linus", my six year old grey mackerel tabby.

This cameraman is so brave and lucky, to see these beautiful animals up close.

@chicobicalho5621

Жыл бұрын

When Cheetahs are familiar with people they can be quite tame, to the point many became "house pets" in the past, unfortunately.

@jessicapearson9479

Жыл бұрын

In some countries Cheetahs are semi-domestic. They are the only large cats that truly act like house cats.

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

No, not really so brave considering that they're cubs, and he also knows they're not hungry. And not so lucky, either, when you consider that he spent 9 months acclimating them to his presence, presumably from their birth. A housecat raised with a pet mouse won't hunt mice. What he's filming here is his own participation in species extinction by acclimating a critically endangered group of youngsters to the deadliest animal on the planet. There are fewer than 8,000 African cheetahs living in the wild today and about 300 are poached each year. And their range has been reduced to about 10%. So what he should be doing is filming from distance with a rather powerful telephoto lens and not interacting with them AT ALL.

@prettypuff1

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 strong agree

@glasslinger

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicapearson9479 No.

his calmness keeps them calm. animals are so sensitive and smart.

Gordon, they just love you. You have not only one, but a whole family of Cheetahs, and they gave you a movie to record the event. Congratulations. Blessed be this new bond. 🙌

Those cats know exactly what they are doing lol 😂

he calls them " scaredy cats" as his voice is shaky because he knows what they could do to him if they wanted. The one grabbing the jacket was the distraction for the other to get the backpack, the real treasure all along.

@embreis2257

Ай бұрын

I doubt cheetahs are a danger for a grown man like him. they know how fragile they are and how important it is to avoid injuries. even when they don't know you (like they know him) they would be too afraid to attack a human when they can just run away

Cheetahs are so gorgeous, with those facial markings, big eyes and ridiculous lashes! These curious ones were adorable.

How lovely… all three of them look so innocent 😇

@madprophet6891

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing innocent about a scotsman.

This is so great! I was on the Pribilof Islands, and I put my poncho down on the edge of a mudflat. As I was crawling out on the flat to photograph Red-legged Kittiwakes, I looked back and saw an arctic fox tearing up my poncho. If I stood up and yelled at him, all my stalking would be for nothing as I would scare off all the resting gulls. All I could do was mutter curses at the fox!

This film footage was priceless! I love big cats and this encounter with them was pure gold for me. What an incredible experience for you.

Sweaty socks were like catnip to my cat! She would roll around with one, purring and trilling, then pass out with her face buried in it! We called it cat dope!

In the mid 80's I was blessed to spend 5 weeks in East Africa on a photographic & geological safari. Even got to spend an overnight with Richard Leakey. Went with the curator of the Illinois museum. It was his 13th trip. This was his first actually see a cheetah hunt. It was incredible. That same trip (we were in Land Rovers with the top off) we were charged by a Rhino. She came within Inches when she remembered she left her very young baby behind. This baby was so young it was only about the size of an adult German Shepherd. Close call!!

Gordon lives a mighty charmed life.

OMG this was absolutely adorable and hilarious 🐆💜

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

I've posted this elsewhere but, again, to get the word out and help folks think about this a bit... This photographer is demonstrating how to participate in species extinction by acclimating a critically endangered group to the deadliest animal on the planet. Now that these young cheetahs associate human presence and human smells with benign safety, what happens in their future? Since there are fewer than 8,000 African cheetahs living in the wild today and about 300 are poached each year. And their range has been reduced to about 10%. So we viewers are going, awww, isn't that funny, isn't that cute. Wild animals are not house cats, and their needs are not like house cats. If you like cat videos there are plenty on KZread. They're very cute and housecats aren't endangered. If we want cheetahs to survive at all, we need to consider what that involves.

@yvettemarshallTWN

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 Yes and on the other hand, we’ve gotten to used to them and can get mauled on hair trigger! I mean, the cubs were purring making you think they’re docile when they aren’t.

@SmackcrackIV

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 you spamming this shite all over the comments doesn’t make you right

I call it "crazy eyes" when house cats get that look at night. I wonder what evolutionary advantage it has for it to be common among other cats as well.

@waggermama

Жыл бұрын

It’s dusk, so prime hunting time, dusk, dawn and full moon.

@catmando4448

Жыл бұрын

@@waggermama Yeah

My cat has a fascination with my purse and backpacks. She also loves to inspect the purses of my guests. It’s like nothing else matters 😝. If you think about it that actually makes sense: we change clothes way more often than we change purses. Imagine how much information they can get from that purse just by using their nose

@peytonmac1131

Жыл бұрын

We can only imagine how fascinating the world must be to creatures with such powerful noses.

What a fantastic and memorable experience for a person to have, and all recorded for posterity.

You’re lucky mom didn’t take you out being around her babies! It’s nice that they were comfortable enough to be so close to you.

@susanc4622

Жыл бұрын

Actually, it’s probably better for their future if they’re cautious around people.

@emilyelizabethbuchanan998

Жыл бұрын

Cheetahs have for decades had a reputation for being naturally inquisitive and reasonably tame by wild animal standards. Cheetahs are not super fearful or skittish most of the time if they don't feel they have to fight for food

@redphillips3924

Жыл бұрын

@@SpecialSalads Probably because he didn't wanna freeze his feathers off. Gets cold on the savannah and that little fuzz was inches away from ripping off that jacket for the night!

@Narusasu98

Жыл бұрын

She was too busy filming

@Undomaranel

Жыл бұрын

@@susanc4622 They are. They just let their guard down around that human whom they've observed and tested before. This was classic pushing boundaries, nothing more.

My absolute favourite animal, what an awesome job filming them.

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

Not so awesome. The photographer had been getting those cubs used to his presence for 9 months, so probably since their birth. And what he's doing here is demonstrating how to participate in species extinction by acclimating a critically endangered species to the deadliest animal on the planet. While we viewers are going, awww, isn't that funny, isn't that sweet.

@kerry7216

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 thank you for your intellectual opinion, this particular doco was filmed some 20+ years ago so I don't think these actual cubs and mother are alive now, I promise I won't watch any recent documentaries, hopefully that will appease you; actually why were you watching this if that is your opinion?

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

@@kerry7216 Thanks for your response. I'd thought it would show cubs playing with each other, via telephoto lens. The description says it was filmed in 2021 and I was rather horrified to see this guy, and BBC Earth, presenting a "Disney moment" for the sake of the "awww, cute" reactions from viewers. In this day and age, we should know better. My comment is intended to get us all, so that includes you I guess, to think a bit. There are fewer than 8,000 African cheetahs living in the wild today and about 300 are poached each year. And their range has been reduced to about 10%. Acclimating any cubs to a benign human presence is about the stupidest thing I've seen. And all the "isn't this great" reactions to this clip just got my dander up. Do we give a sht or do we just prefer a fantasy?

@freddybell8328

Жыл бұрын

@@mjinba07 Would you rather them attack him? Then the cheetahs would get hunted because people would think they're dangerous. I know you're going to say they already are hunted for their fur. If that's the case then the problem isn't cheetahs being friendly, it's poachers. You'll probably also say if they run away from poachers they're less likely to die. But to be honest, even at 70 plus miles per hour you cant out run a bullet. Showing cute encounters with people will raise awareness and get more funds to anti-poaching efforts.

@mjinba07

Жыл бұрын

@@freddybell8328 No I'd rather the photographer had filmed them through a telephoto lens, not interact with them at all, and avoid giving them the impression that the deadliest animal on the planet is friendly and safe.

That could have went so bad so fast. I think animals know when you are not going to harm them. They are more intelligent than given credit. This was so cute but intense as well. Good video. Thank you for sharing this with us. Much appreciation with respect from North Carolina.

@thelunatic0297

Жыл бұрын

he has also been around them for at least 9 months, probably with the mother before that. So they know him and his scent at that point and are used to seeing him around.

@Greippi10

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, cheetahs aren't like other big cats and they don't have a similar prey drive nor the power since they aren't ambush predators. Very social too, almost like dogs!

@Sinknight212

Жыл бұрын

Not really, there has never been a recorded incident of a cheetah killing a human, even Injuries from them are rare. They more likely to have just taken off and decide to avoid this guy then to attack him.

Next to the Snow Leopard I love these animals. You are so blessed to have this relationship.

@PaulaZF

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen Palas’s Cats, also called Manuls? I’ve just discovered them. As I love cheetahs and snow leopards I think you’d like the Manuls.

@Roger-go6jc

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulaZF Thanks so much for the advice Paula. I checked them out and they are absolutely beautiful.

Camera guy says, "Scaredy Cat" lol ! 👍

Priceless! I had no idea cheetahs were to playful and mischievous!

More proof that animals have great senses of humor😂🤣😂

That is funny when he try to take the jacket but the other cheetah grab his blue bag.. scary but funny

I want to say lucky cameraman,, it's a precious and dangerous encounter

@colin8696908

Жыл бұрын

Not really, Cheetahs are not aggressive like other big cats. The evolutionarily reason for this is that Cheetahs have hollow bones so they can be injured much more easily.

@eclark3849

Жыл бұрын

Spot on brave yet stupid

"no true Scotsman" would allow their jacket or backpack to be stolen by a kitty cat.....😇🤣🤣

@eclark3849

Жыл бұрын

Lol so true even my dad who would not say boo to anyone The cats would have got a spank

They are quite magnificent. It must be amazing to interact with them from up close!

How beautiful and adorable are these cheetahs

Interesting! House cats also change at night, but I never thought of it in quite those terms!

never laugh so hard... One takes off with the coat, the other attack the bag... ROFL

Amazing that he can go so near to them.

That was hilarious! He’s so blessed to be that close to those gorgeous cats.

"oh Christ, look at him now" I felt that.

So full of youthful mischief, and so beauuuuuuutiful!!! ❤😁❤😁❤

Just playful kitty cats! Lol, my cats do the same thing with, well, everything I have!

“There’s something about an Aqua Velva man!” Lol!

I really envy people who are able to see these and all the other wonderful animals in the wild. To have an encounter like this, amazing.

Beautiful animals but I’m scared for the camera man. How brave he is!

@pkz420

Жыл бұрын

They are cats. The cameraman was in no danger. Cats won't attack a larger animal. We are not prey to them.

@Hyraladen

Жыл бұрын

@@pkz420 😐 are you insane? We're not on their menu but big cats like Leopards, Lions and Tigers won't hesitate to attack and kill a person if they came close to them. Cheetahs are more cowards, but their larger cousins aren't when it's just 1 or 2 persons

@maksphoto78

Жыл бұрын

@@pkz420 Wild cats (tigers, lions, etc.) kill prey larger than them all the time.

@pkz420

Жыл бұрын

@@Hyraladen You are misinformed. There are no documented records of a wild cheetah killing a human. None, ever. Lions and Tigers are much bigger. As I said, cats don't prey on *larger* creatures. You are not larger than a tiger. Cheetas do not prey on adult humans. This is not my opinion, it is a well documented fact.

@pkz420

Жыл бұрын

@@maksphoto78 No, they don't. They kill the prey from their weight-class and below. Tigers are exceptionally aggressive and brave for a cat, and even they stick to their own size and below. Lions hunt in packs, and never hunt anything larger than the pack.

"When it gets dark, there is change in the behavior" ; )

Camera man got some metallic bolls iseh.... I can't even come closer infact I'll run for my dear life

Cheetahs are the only big Cat, that meows and purrs, They are also the only big Cats that Zoo keepers can handle safely when adults. They will very rarely attack a human the size of our "sweaty Scotsman" because their bodies are so finely tuned, any injury sustained in a fight could be fatal. They are absolutely magnificence, but very frail.

They know him, this Scotsman, and they like his smell. I wonder if it becomes more intense as night falls, with a rise in humidity. So glad he was able to intimidate them into giving up his much-needed gear!! 😂💥

Who else saw the title say “unlucky camera man” with a picture of the cheetahs chewing on his clothes and thought “oh god”.

@Kd8xedits

Жыл бұрын

Me

@susanc4622

Жыл бұрын

Click bait!

The cubs are so cute 🥰

Observing something changes it. True in quantum mechanics, true in psychology.

They got him covered…one each for cam, jacket and bag😂🤣last one lol

They are all beautiful and gorgeous animals.

The cameraman who was filming this cameraman be like: good luck man lmao

AHAHAHAH Those cheetahs are mischievous. I loved this! 😆

One of of my favourite animals. Love them. Thank you for this. ❤️🐾

the other camera man in the back round recording this must be like "keh heh heh"

Fortunately, cheetahs are not as aggressive as other large wild cats.

They're just playing like kittens will do.🙃

They are purring, so proud of themselves 😃

That was priceless.

Beautiful video 📸 Thanking you BBC

OMG this made me LOL. Cats are the same the world over. Large, small, doesn't matter.

I've seen this, this clip would never get old

Fabulous experience for all concerned, including those of us watching. Thank you!

In the bush, keeping yourself and your possessions from being eaten is a full day's work.

What a legend of a man!

"I stole it fair n square, it's my coat now!" 😂

Beautiful. Thank you so much

Absolutely loved this. I am the crazy cat lady of the neighborhood. I work for resciues as well. I guess all cats are the same nature.

How cute ❤️❤️❤️

what a beautiful creature

@T2266

Жыл бұрын

Right? The cameraman is truly breathtaking.

My favorite wild animal Seems they knew what they were up to. Luck they weren't hungry 😋 Be safe thanks for the film

Adorable, playful and intelligent. They knew what they were doing. 😹💕

Seems so peacefully.

Sweaty scotsman is like catnip 😆😆

LOL..... This was hysterical!! The funniest thing I've seen in weeks!!

1:50 So it's true CAMERAMEN ARE TRULY INVISIBLE 😂

Time to play... and the cameraman has all the toys.

Big fuzzy rapscallions!

He didn't "psp psp psp psp" enough.

A cat is a cat is a cat, no matter what size. LOL

aww even big cats get the zoomies

Human please don’t chew all my stuff, cheetahs: this is the price of admission fool!

I love how big that one cheetah's eyes are. So adorable!

far from being unlucky. he is so lucky in so many ways

One of the best videos anywhere.....

Beautiful documentary

Okay. So now I understand my 3 domestic housecats are actually wild cheetahs.

Beautiful footage of some of nature’s most amazing animals. Was there another photographer? Or perhaps another statistic camera that we didn’t see? BTW, my domestic cats loved anything sweaty. Sweat does have hormones in it. Keep up the great work!

@Bob_Shy_132

Жыл бұрын

I guess that is why my dingo used to lick me crazy when I would return from a bike ride!

I just loved watching this show on TV such beautiful animals and very mischievous

Sitting between Cheetahs and telling the story is a win for me.

@planet2

Жыл бұрын

and a loss for me

When you play with cats, they play back 😆

delightful, one year in the making!

I love Gordon Buchanan and cheetahs are my favourite big cat!

0:24 "It seems sweaty Scotsman is like catnip to Mawa."

This is so unbelievable !

aw so cute thank you for sharing with us waiting on next video and please becareful..........