When we lived in Florida I drove a black car that was always shiny. One of our neighbors raised 3 geese that roamed a 2-block area. I loved those geese! Not mutual though: they always ran to my car and tried to attack it! Gave me such a good laugh!!
I've had the chance of being around big/predatory animals before in a captive setting, and I think there's 2 big things that come into play when a large/predatory animal meets you: 1)The actual size and lethality of the predator itself. Most large animals don't feel threatened by humans when you move slow, have neutral body language, soothing voice etc. etc. 2) The propensity for violence that you possess. I feel like animals sense lethality/violence as well in people. I'm a martial artist for life, have competed, sword fought, hunted with bows/guns etc. etc. and 99% of animals immediately are subservient or at least passive with me. It's like the same thing when two bad ass martial artists are in the same room. There's a mutual respect. Never been attacked by anything above 10lbs. Been 5 ft from a smaller black bear, been warded off by a mountain lion, surfed with dolphins, had some really cool experiences with wild life.
Kevin Richardson is one of the most incredible humans ever. His ability to understand and form bonds with wild animals is truly unmatched. He has close bonds with lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs.
That said, you see a hyena with catnip and a lot of that fear will go away. Not the respect, but the fear. They react about the same as your average house cat.
Reading the comments, it’s very interesting and heartwarming how each of us gets touched by the connection from the different human/animal relationships. To me the dolphins made my eyes sparkle, something about them working to help not only one but the whole fisherman community is just so wholesome, such intelligent and beautiful creatures! I’ve got nothing but respect for the dolphins and the fishermen.
You should look up dolphin birthing that yard to take place in Russia. Where women would give birth with dolphins. They stopped it and makes you wonder why. It's pretty amazing
I especially admire how courageous Liz was through this amazing documentary. I am quite sure my heart would've stopped a few times. The bonds were so touching to watch, there's really so much about nature we are yet to fully understand. As for Kevin Richardson I think his understanding of animal is incredibly fascinating, one that's proven to be rather accurate and sure deserves a close study for future generations
Funny I thought everything about this was awesome -- except the clueless narrator who seemed to have zero understanding of animal (and human) behavior and cognition. I can't believe she calls herself a "wildlife biologist" while making some of these ignorant comments!
I noticed how she said she had never been so close to MALE lions. I know what she means. I've been around lionesses and they are so loving and friendly like housecats but even more so. Even on my first day working there having never seen me they were begging for affection.
A random raccoon broke into my shop just over a year ago. I am positive she had a bad experience with a large cyote pack that night because I had heard the largest cyote celebration ever. Molly as we named her, immediately fell in love with my girlfriend, my cat and mostly with me. We all shared so much love that it felt like a lifetime. At 6 weeks Molly went to a refuge where she still lives with her new family. She is now a momma
I personally think the greatest creature on this video by far, was the young lady who brought this entire experience to our homes. Thank you for bringing us this experience and opportunity to see these dangerous animals up close in a much different light than I could have ever experienced, as well as showing us your true beauty with your love for these animals. It was truly a wonderful experience getting to see this through your eyes and your experiences. Thank you!
To the women who raised that hippo: You dont have a psycholgical problem. Its nothing wrong to love this hippo like it is your child. It is beautiful! The fact that this hippo still lives with other wild hippos, but always will return to its home and parents is amazing.
Many people feel that way with their pet so it isn't strange at all. Even if it is a wild animal the bond is the same. Even their dog seems to think she is part of the family sleeping on top of the hippo
I agree. Society says that it's a psychological problem to deeply bond with an animal but in reality it's people with very narrow thinking who keep saying that. Bonding between humans is an emotional thing that doesn't have to do with sharing blood, similarly why couldn't we emotionally bond with other animal species? We are animals too.
The interviewer was so very wrong when she stated that hypos were the most dangerous mammal. She should look to her own species for the most dangerous species too have ever walked on our beautiful and wonderful planet.
I just watched this today and can’t get enough of this documentary!!! Thank you for your hard work Liz and team! Hats off to the human behind this powerful lens! This is indeed an eye opener…❤❤❤
Respect! Respect for their boundaries, what a humbling experience to interact with a different species, taking the time to understand them.. Truly amazing..
She's been up close and personal with lions, hippos and polar bears but she only gets attacked by a house. So cute and funny. Love her documentaries. 🌺
It's the tents that are most aggressive. You don't think much of them because of how small they are compared to the larger predators like houses - but once they get their poles on you it's over.
That hippo is really something. I’m not surprised that a polar bear could bond with a person because I’ve seen many other kinds of bears do so, but all my life I’ve only ever heard that hippos are possibly the most aggressively dangerous animal around. To see one calmly following a human’s lead without any apparent discomfort was pretty surreal to me
My family always tells me a story of when I was a toddler living in Ohio, couldn't have been more than 3 and I wandered off into a flock of geese, they accepted me into the flock and once my grandpa saw me and went to get me they attacked him protecting me! Lol
47:23 I love how Liz goes off mid-statement "you just let me know at any point something like this this is just a little.....I CANNOT BELIEVE I'm this close to a Hyena" 😂😂 37:27 🤣🤣🤣🤣 40:11 gave me chills, beautiful moment and the smile on Liz's face shows how special it was to her. Liz loves her non-human animals, can't say I blame her and that I'm not jealous.
I'd say all animals appreciate a loving scratch and a good belly rub because animals rely extremely by sense. Touching, sniffing, body contact is almost everything to them. Vocabulary isn't a dominant way of communication. It's a way of letting each other where they are, but once they find each other, the touch and smell take over.
The Polar bear story makes me feel a little more normal. I have a friendship with a lizard on my patio, all that come actually. 2 years ago one of them was so comfortable, it took a dump on my dogs pee pad 🤣. It amazes me how you can connect with the animal kingdom, you have to really open yourself to it though. They know more than you think. 👍
I've heard a story of a man in Africa who had such a bond with a local clan of Hyenas that they sometimes lead him back to their den to show off their cubs to him. To put it in perspective they don't even do that with *eachother.*
@Silas Hurd I love that guy he teach me more about animals more than school teach us about history and I read National Geographic kids books as a kid and I ask my grandma to order them
47:47 wow! I'm so glad this reporter got to experience things like this and to walk away unscathed. ☺️ Man, it's still pretty wonderful to momentarily live vicariously through her and all of these other brave and loving souls ❤️🔥
Seeing that Goose reminds me of going to the Mt Bruce bird reserve in Masterton NZ. They had a young bird (Kokako) there that had fallen out of a nest. A guy with a beard raised it so having a beard myself it came right up to me. Literally inches away. Loved it.
“Wow weezers” 😆 This was very entertaining and interesting. Thank you! When the polar bear picked her head up in the water I thought *gulp* Also I loved when she flinched at the hippo 😆 and how she didn’t know she’d be close to the bear. I wonder why the Hyena dude doesn’t wear some light armor for bites!
These animal/human bonds are absolutely incredible. I've always envisioned myself being in a situation where I befriend a wild animal, so it's amazing to see this through the people's lives who've actually done so ! Also, 37:56 is a bit of an odd Easter egg 😳
I used to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. I got to take care of the Bears. I would bring food into their compound and dump it into their trough. There were seven bears, and 3 of them became good friends with me. It was awesome getting real bear hugs. I really miss those days
Look at the size of that bear, it’s gigantic! Unbelievable that she trusts these people, never heard of any bear in my life that loved people like this amazing gigantic gorgeous and beautiful bear! Thank you for posting this!
What's more interesting is that this is a female. Unlike other bears, male Polar Bears tend to be twice the size of their female counterparts. Biggest one caught was 1001kg. (2200lb) It's unreal.
@Imperial Guard Thank you for making this comment, I could not agree more, I thought she was ignorant, naive, obnoxious and rude, constantly putting down these relationships as weird or "almost like they're friends." I kept thinking, has she not had friends before? And you can see how irritated some of the people are at her condescending questions comments. "Wow it's almost like they're a family." No. "They ARE a family."
I thought she ruined what was otherwise a fantastic documentary. How a "wildlife biologist" could make some of the ignorant observations she does is beyond me. "It's almost like they're friends!!" Lady, they ARE friends. Open your eyes!
The way she smiles when riding on the back of the pickup next to the buffalo as he runs, you can tell she actually likes her job. She's not arrogant, she wants to understand things. This is probably the best example of a true documentary host that I've ever seen.
Whomever that lady is, she's freaking BRAVE as heck! I'm having anxiety attacks just watching her go in with a polar bear, lions, Buffalo, hippo, and near hyenas! Yikes! Edit: Kevin is one fatal mistake away from a Treadwell situation 😳.
Literally 0 connection with Treadwell. Treadwell was killed by bears he didn't know and who came from another part of the park. It's weird how people keep dropping his name each time someone is close to wild animals. Treadwell wasn't killed by a pet bear or even a known bear that turned on him.
This program is proof that all animals are far more intelligent than us simple minded humans give them credit for. They deserve our respect and to be treated with dignity!
This was amongst the most wholesome, fascinating, well-made, and well-presented animal documentaries I have seen so far! Liz, you really did a wonderful job here. Remarkable, really, and yet in another way perhaps not so surprising - the bonds we find to exist between all kinds of Life here on Earth. Proof that we're interconnected, in the way it truly matters. There shall always remain the possibility for love, amidst all our adversities and challenges. A worthy goal to strive for :) Thank you once again!
This is a lovely video :) The fact that it is possible to connect to other species is lovely. This is easily seen in our pets. Yet there are still species of birds that just isnt domesticated. It is kinda fun to me. It is like some animals are easier to bond with :)
Love to see these amazing animals and how they react to love and respect. Having said that, I don’t think I would ever have the nerve to become buddies with these guys.
17:58 I love the moment you hear Dominic speak to Maria the Goose. Something about him saying “bababap bu bababap you wanna meet my friends?” to the goose really got me lol
People that found this to be quite amazing wild animals with humans this to be profound these wild animals were and help me raise from from captivity bigger Al others to be so precious oh well and was like to have been erased from captivity
The Hippo sleeping with the dog on her back quite literally made laugh out loud. Memories of my years as a wildlife rehabilitator came flooding back, with tears of joy.
@L G Thanks for doing that research on the hippo. I had the best dog ever (pit bull mix) and there was only one time that he almost bit me while playing. He had been a stray and I'd adopted him and that one time was the only time he ever even made me think he'd messed up and been too aggressive. It happens with animals and it's no reason to fear them, just a reason to be careful, sometimes.
Watching these beings interact with people has me feeling good about people. I really do believe that it is people who needs to be trained on how to fit in with the animals and nature, never the other way around.
This was a beautiful gift to watch. I am 100% in tune with these amazing lessons. I wish everyone could feel the deep understanding & mutual respect of cohabitation of all Gods creatures! There is a purpose & relationship between all living things. ❤️👏👏👏
What an amazing situation that you can have this kind of interaction with these animals. What a pleasure it is watching and learning from this wonderful presenter.
While the video was obviously wonderful, major respect has to go out to the cute presenter. She was very brave and she stayed positive throughout while being playful but professional.
3:30 Marc is the only person in the world who has this kind of bond with a fully grown Polar bear. Marc literally looks like the older brother of the German zoo keeper Thomas Dörflein, who raised an ice bear cub named "Knut" in the Berlin Zoological Garden, and who sadly passed away after a heart attack in 2008, before Knut was fully grown. Likewise sadly, Knut also died relatively young at the age of 4 under tragic circumstances.
Very, very interesting and informative documentary...Thank you...it is amazing how the imprinting/bonding that occurs and how we can learn from this...very good and again thank you!
I actually stumbled across this trying to find the 'technical' term for hugging an animal or when an animal hugs back (presuming there is a term for that). Fascinating presentation.
I normally just watch videos and have no interest in comments generally, but I can't help myself. The girl with the lions is absolutely a breathtaking beauty to me, and her genuine love for the animals? What an amazing person. Dinner is on me if you ever read this ;)
@JahGaming Good points. Just because you can bond with certain creatures doesn't mean that those bonds work out well for the animals. For the most part an animal tolerating your presence is a friendly enough gesture. If wildlife lets you approach you're cool. Don't snatch wildlife so you can bond with it. Most animals are way smarter than we give them credit for.
The guy with the hyenas blows my mind. He plays with them like domesticated dogs but if they sense for a second they can climb up the dominance hierarchy, hes gonna get seriously hurt or killed, and he still spends time with them. Talk about dedication to your craft.
I'm really glad to see this and films of this type working to change peoples perception of animals and their intellegence levels. It is a shame that one of our weaknesses in our nature is to assume that we are the only spieces of animal who have high levels of intellegence and emotion. In my opinion, what needs to change is the perception that this is OUR planet when it is not. We are just one of the species on this planet and if we change the way we think and start living in a harmonious way. This planet may become beautiful again. selah.
The Questions this woman ask have simple answers. Being around the animals early is probably the most important part of bonding. 1st would be respecting the animals and know that you are all connected. This isn't anything new to the original caretakers of the planet. Glad to see some people are treating the most high Animals with the respect and love they deserve!😎💯
The guy with the polar bear was so sweet. You can tell when he says he loves her, but his logical minds hedges his emotions when he says "It's just a really special bond. I love her a lot. I can't say she loves me. She really is bonded to me." But then his wife so confidently says "She loves him. She loves him. There's no doubt." You can see it in his eyes right there. The very thought that this beautiful animal could love him as much as he loves her means the world to this man, and that can only happen when you love someone else with all your heart.
Dolphins are so remarkable, so much so in their symbiotic relationship with the fisherman. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. They appear to have the men well-trained, apart from anything. The singular aspect of animal behaviourists, which is lost on no one, is their dread fear of anthropomorphism.
@Clash Account Worst scare I have gotten in my life was from a canada goose. She was laying on eggs in a patch of reeds so I did not see her untill we got close when she shot her head up hissing like a snake luckily she protected her eggs staying put.
I love all creatures, but I have never thought about Hyenas much, the portrayal you see on wildlife programmes is of a fickle animal, nippy and scrappy. But I just fell in love seeing this side to them. They are absolutely Beautiful ! Aww how lucky to get that close to one and be able to sit and scratch a Hyenas ears and stroke it. A lovely interaction and it’s been incredible for me to have been able to see this.
For those who do not know, that a goose can be very much like a guard dog! Many people who raise chickens will also put a baby goose in with the chickens, and that goose will defend those chickens with its life... A goose will fight off a fox any kind of bird of prey And will probably chase away any human being that comes near the chickens
I'll never forget my first time face to face with a mad goose. I was fishing with my friends on a very hot day in May at one of our secret fishing spots. We skipped school that day since it was the end of the year and finals were done. There was no trail at the lake since no one else fished there. We just finished smoking a joint and we were trekking through the woods along the shore to find a nice spot when we heard a LOUD hissing sound. We looked to our right and there was a huge goose spreading its wings hissing at us about 2 meters away. We could see a nest behind it. That goose was ready to fight us to the death and it kept walking toward us. We just backed away slowly and it let us go on our way. Don't even get me started on the time I got chased by a rabid raccoon while I was on LSD.
All of these animals respond to vibration. They can sense your fear and your love. If you're nervous they'll know it. If you come in peace they'll know it. What's just as important if not the most important thing is to respect their territory and their belongings or property with love.
I had a hummingbird visit me for about 3 years. Not sure why she picked me. She brought her babies to see me once and they all hovered in front of me for 10 seconds and she used to come in my house if I left the back door open. I never fed or tried to tame her but I did talk to her almost everyday. This video makes me miss my little homie.
Hummingbirds are known to return to the same flowers/feeders every year during migration. They have an internal GPS and know where they've been. I have had hummingbirds fly 2 feet from my face and look at me for a few seconds after eating. They are really cool creatures
i think the most driving part of these relationships is the power of association. The animals associate the person with comfort, safety and companionship
My Doberman named Blu weighed more than me. I taught him to be gentle. I also dated someone with a huge GSD who was known to be very protective and scary that her dad said no one can get close to him other than his family -- I proved him wrong in just a few days. There was a lot of barking and growing when I was over though. Gentle and dominance through your eyes is the key.
The presenter has bigger balls than me as I’d never put myself in the scenarios she does. Putting your faith in other people controlling an immensely powerful animal is just crazy in my opinion.
I like how the only animal that genuinely attacked her out of all the dangerous/scary animals she interviewed, was the goose
I found one simple moves helps defend against geese a kick in the fucking head
When we lived in Florida I drove a black car that was always shiny. One of our neighbors raised 3 geese that roamed a 2-block area. I loved those geese! Not mutual though: they always ran to my car and tried to attack it! Gave me such a good laugh!!
That's funny! But geese are very selfish with what they consider their "territory" and are also very bad tempered! Once you accept that, you are okay.
I've had the chance of being around big/predatory animals before in a captive setting, and I think there's 2 big things that come into play when a large/predatory animal meets you: 1)The actual size and lethality of the predator itself. Most large animals don't feel threatened by humans when you move slow, have neutral body language, soothing voice etc. etc. 2) The propensity for violence that you possess. I feel like animals sense lethality/violence as well in people. I'm a martial artist for life, have competed, sword fought, hunted with bows/guns etc. etc. and 99% of animals immediately are subservient or at least passive with me. It's like the same thing when two bad ass martial artists are in the same room. There's a mutual respect.
Never been attacked by anything above 10lbs. Been 5 ft from a smaller black bear, been warded off by a mountain lion, surfed with dolphins, had some really cool experiences with wild life.
Kevin Richardson is one of the most incredible humans ever. His ability to understand and form bonds with wild animals is truly unmatched. He has close bonds with lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs.
He hosts one of my favorite channels. Brilliant and motivated man.
That said, you see a hyena with catnip and a lot of that fear will go away. Not the respect, but the fear. They react about the same as your average house cat.
@David Moak Yeah and they're pretty chill with a stuffed belly.
I watch his videos ...all are amazing
you can go to his channel youtube, he actually made one and his video are amazing
Reading the comments, it’s very interesting and heartwarming how each of us gets touched by the connection from the different human/animal relationships. To me the dolphins made my eyes sparkle, something about them working to help not only one but the whole fisherman community is just so wholesome, such intelligent and beautiful creatures! I’ve got nothing but respect for the dolphins and the fishermen.
Amen!
The few dinosaur reserved to mankind . The greates Mr the eyes has very seen .
I had to watch that one twice, I agree 💯
You should look up dolphin birthing that yard to take place in Russia. Where women would give birth with dolphins. They stopped it and makes you wonder why. It's pretty amazing
I especially admire how courageous Liz was through this amazing documentary. I am quite sure my heart would've stopped a few times. The bonds were so touching to watch, there's really so much about nature we are yet to fully understand. As for Kevin Richardson I think his understanding of animal is incredibly fascinating, one that's proven to be rather accurate and sure deserves a close study for future generations
You say courageous, but I see this as ignorant especially with the basic questions she had to ask.
Funny I thought everything about this was awesome -- except the clueless narrator who seemed to have zero understanding of animal (and human) behavior and cognition. I can't believe she calls herself a "wildlife biologist" while making some of these ignorant comments!
I noticed how she said she had never been so close to MALE lions. I know what she means. I've been around lionesses and they are so loving and friendly like housecats but even more so. Even on my first day working there having never seen me they were begging for affection.
A random raccoon broke into my shop just over a year ago. I am positive she had a bad experience with a large cyote pack that night because I had heard the largest cyote celebration ever.
Molly as we named her, immediately fell in love with my girlfriend, my cat and mostly with me.
We all shared so much love that it felt like a lifetime. At 6 weeks Molly went to a refuge where she still lives with her new family. She is now a momma
I personally think the greatest creature on this video by far, was the young lady who brought this entire experience to our homes. Thank you for bringing us this experience and opportunity to see these dangerous animals up close in a much different light than I could have ever experienced, as well as showing us your true beauty with your love for these animals. It was truly a wonderful experience getting to see this through your eyes and your experiences. Thank you!
She is only a part of a large team that produced this.
To the women who raised that hippo: You dont have a psycholgical problem. Its nothing wrong to love this hippo like it is your child. It is beautiful! The fact that this hippo still lives with other wild hippos, but always will return to its home and parents is amazing.
According to reports one of their hippos has already attacked people.
Shows how strong emotions are love
She is aware that her psychological thought process of a wild animal I off. She has no guard and can be unsafe. I believe that is what she meant.
Many people feel that way with their pet so it isn't strange at all. Even if it is a wild animal the bond is the same. Even their dog seems to think she is part of the family sleeping on top of the hippo
I agree. Society says that it's a psychological problem to deeply bond with an animal but in reality it's people with very narrow thinking who keep saying that. Bonding between humans is an emotional thing that doesn't have to do with sharing blood, similarly why couldn't we emotionally bond with other animal species? We are animals too.
Fabulous documentary. As a person who empathises with animals more than humans, I found this so uplifting. And the lady is an amazing interviewer.
The interviewer was so very wrong when she stated that hypos were the most dangerous mammal.
She should look to her own species for the most dangerous species too have ever walked on our beautiful and wonderful planet.
I just watched this today and can’t get enough of this documentary!!! Thank you for your hard work Liz and team! Hats off to the human behind this powerful lens! This is indeed an eye opener…❤❤❤
The dolphin/fisherman interaction is nearly beyond comprehension! It is _INCREDIBLE_ .
This is not a question anymore, it’s been proven again and again that YES! Animals and humans can have friendships 💕
Respect! Respect for their boundaries, what a humbling experience to interact with a different species, taking the time to understand them.. Truly amazing..
She's been up close and personal with lions, hippos and polar bears but she only gets attacked by a house. So cute and funny. Love her documentaries. 🌺
This is soo funny
@J Google omg ahHhaHHhahahHhahaahahha
It's the tents that are most aggressive. You don't think much of them because of how small they are compared to the larger predators like houses - but once they get their poles on you it's over.
Trailer got me last week, I’ll never recover from the injuries.
houses are truly the most dangerous predator
That hippo is really something. I’m not surprised that a polar bear could bond with a person because I’ve seen many other kinds of bears do so, but all my life I’ve only ever heard that hippos are possibly the most aggressively dangerous animal around. To see one calmly following a human’s lead without any apparent discomfort was pretty surreal to me
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@Alexander why do you think Mike Tyson had a tiger?
didnt someone with a hippo die?? was it them
@CapoeiraAstronaut you can't domesticate a damn hippo, if you seek to be bit in half give it a try
My family always tells me a story of when I was a toddler living in Ohio, couldn't have been more than 3 and I wandered off into a flock of geese, they accepted me into the flock and once my grandpa saw me and went to get me they attacked him protecting me! Lol
That's super cute!
Lol
47:23 I love how Liz goes off mid-statement "you just let me know at any point something like this this is just a little.....I CANNOT BELIEVE I'm this close to a Hyena" 😂😂
37:27 🤣🤣🤣🤣
40:11 gave me chills, beautiful moment and the smile on Liz's face shows how special it was to her.
Liz loves her non-human animals, can't say I blame her and that I'm not jealous.
I'd say all animals appreciate a loving scratch and a good belly rub because animals rely extremely by sense. Touching, sniffing, body contact is almost everything to them. Vocabulary isn't a dominant way of communication. It's a way of letting each other where they are, but once they find each other, the touch and smell take over.
seeing the lion lay down so liz would pet him like a domestic kitty warmed my heart
The Polar bear story makes me feel a little more normal. I have a friendship with a lizard on my patio, all that come actually. 2 years ago one of them was so comfortable, it took a dump on my dogs pee pad 🤣. It amazes me how you can connect with the animal kingdom, you have to really open yourself to it though. They know more than you think. 👍
I've heard a story of a man in Africa who had such a bond with a local clan of Hyenas that they sometimes lead him back to their den to show off their cubs to him. To put it in perspective they don't even do that with *eachother.*
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@Silas Hurd I love that guy he teach me more about animals more than school teach us about history and I read National Geographic kids books as a kid and I ask my grandma to order them
47:47 wow! I'm so glad this reporter got to experience things like this and to walk away unscathed. ☺️ Man, it's still pretty wonderful to momentarily live vicariously through her and all of these other brave and loving souls ❤️🔥
Right?! I wish I had even a fraction of the courage that Kevin (hyena man) has. Unbelievably brave!
Thanks to this lady for the incredible interview and who travel long distance to cover this stories .
All the stories were unforseen.
Seeing that Goose reminds me of going to the Mt Bruce bird reserve in Masterton NZ. They had a young bird (Kokako) there that had fallen out of a nest. A guy with a beard raised it so having a beard myself it came right up to me. Literally inches away. Loved it.
“Wow weezers” 😆 This was very entertaining and interesting. Thank you!
When the polar bear picked her head up in the water I thought *gulp*
Also I loved when she flinched at the hippo 😆 and how she didn’t know she’d be close to the bear.
I wonder why the Hyena dude doesn’t wear some light armor for bites!
I love how she showed how they can love a human. How she even showed don't forget they are wild. Love this 💗
Polar bear 2:48
Hippo 9:40
Goose 17:19
Lion 24:50
Buffalo 31:10
Hyena 40:28
Interview with professor 49:10
Wild dolphins hearding fish for fishermen 50:28
Dreamy handsome scientist named Fabio 54:14
@Donna Pieniazek No
Fabio 👀
She married to Fabio now!!!!!
@TopBoy317 that's right, no humans are allowed except us who were animals b4
@edin ♡ this is the second time I've seen this word. yesterday & today . what does it mean? or is it a slang ?
These animal/human bonds are absolutely incredible. I've always envisioned myself being in a situation where I befriend a wild animal, so it's amazing to see this through the people's lives who've actually done so !
Also, 37:56 is a bit of an odd Easter egg 😳
Is *that* why he respects the guy's house, lol? He booped it on the nose, like, "Hi, Mom! I miss you! Why is everything in here made out of us?"
I used to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. I got to take care of the Bears. I would bring food into their compound and dump it into their trough. There were seven bears, and 3 of them became good friends with me. It was awesome getting real bear hugs. I really miss those days
Look at the size of that bear, it’s gigantic! Unbelievable that she trusts these people, never heard of any bear in my life that loved people like this amazing gigantic gorgeous and beautiful bear! Thank you for posting this!
What's more interesting is that this is a female. Unlike other bears, male Polar Bears tend to be twice the size of their female counterparts. Biggest one caught was 1001kg. (2200lb) It's unreal.
The dog on the hippo, omg. I couldn’t stop laughing. Cutest thing EVER!
I like the animal stories you choose to show. Also that you pick certain stories and revisit them to show more of the relationships.
Chose
This woman is a good documentarian. She was very good at focusing on the story and not pushing her own agenda. She is quite brave as well.
Yes she’s very good at reading a script and following cues from the film staff.
@Merv Wright someone's in love
@Imperial Guard Thank you for making this comment, I could not agree more, I thought she was ignorant, naive, obnoxious and rude, constantly putting down these relationships as weird or "almost like they're friends." I kept thinking, has she not had friends before? And you can see how irritated some of the people are at her condescending questions comments. "Wow it's almost like they're a family." No. "They ARE a family."
I thought she ruined what was otherwise a fantastic documentary. How a "wildlife biologist" could make some of the ignorant observations she does is beyond me. "It's almost like they're friends!!" Lady, they ARE friends. Open your eyes!
The way she smiles when riding on the back of the pickup next to the buffalo as he runs, you can tell she actually likes her job. She's not arrogant, she wants to understand things. This is probably the best example of a true documentary host that I've ever seen.
Whomever that lady is, she's freaking BRAVE as heck! I'm having anxiety attacks just watching her go in with a polar bear, lions, Buffalo, hippo, and near hyenas! Yikes! Edit: Kevin is one fatal mistake away from a Treadwell situation 😳.
Literally 0 connection with Treadwell. Treadwell was killed by bears he didn't know and who came from another part of the park. It's weird how people keep dropping his name each time someone is close to wild animals. Treadwell wasn't killed by a pet bear or even a known bear that turned on him.
This program is proof that all animals are far more intelligent than us simple minded humans give them credit for. They deserve our respect and to be treated with dignity!
This was amongst the most wholesome, fascinating, well-made, and well-presented animal documentaries I have seen so far! Liz, you really did a wonderful job here. Remarkable, really, and yet in another way perhaps not so surprising - the bonds we find to exist between all kinds of Life here on Earth. Proof that we're interconnected, in the way it truly matters. There shall always remain the possibility for love, amidst all our adversities and challenges. A worthy goal to strive for :) Thank you once again!
You go girl! I love how open u r to understand each animal. You've shown each is an individual. God bless! Keep on keeping on!
This is a lovely video :) The fact that it is possible to connect to other species is lovely. This is easily seen in our pets. Yet there are still species of birds that just isnt domesticated. It is kinda fun to me. It is like some animals are easier to bond with :)
Every person really “fits” the animal they bonded with 😂
It's funny I'm wondering if reincarnation has to do with it 😄
Righttt
@Ultra instinct Vegerot Woooshhh
@Caio Vinicius aaawoooooooo🐺🐾🖕🏻
@e-Direwolf HAHAHAHAH, of course buddy, of course
What an amazing documentary! Really interesting and well done. Thank you😊
Love to see these amazing animals and how they react to love and respect. Having said that, I don’t think I would ever have the nerve to become buddies with these guys.
Seriously one of the most wholesome, adorable videos I've seen in my whole life. Great work
Vídeo muito bom!!! Acho lindo o carinho deles com os animais!!?
17:58 I love the moment you hear Dominic speak to Maria the Goose. Something about him saying “bababap bu bababap you wanna meet my friends?” to the goose really got me lol
Mario the goose…
People that found this to be quite amazing wild animals with humans this to be profound these wild animals were and help me raise from from captivity bigger Al others to be so precious oh well and was like to have been erased from captivity
The Hippo sleeping with the dog on her back quite literally made laugh out loud. Memories of my years as a wildlife rehabilitator came flooding back, with tears of joy.
It's at 14:26 for anyone that missed it. (I did, my eyes aren't the greatest.)
@Sara Sullivan If you're trying to make a point, please speak English.
The hippo sleeps with the dog on her back quit making you happy and that came flooding back with tears of joy.
@L G Thanks for doing that research on the hippo. I had the best dog ever (pit bull mix) and there was only one time that he almost bit me while playing. He had been a stray and I'd adopted him and that one time was the only time he ever even made me think he'd messed up and been too aggressive. It happens with animals and it's no reason to fear them, just a reason to be careful, sometimes.
Amazing things that man
Watching these beings interact with people has me feeling good about people. I really do believe that it is people who needs to be trained on how to fit in with the animals and nature, never the other way around.
This was a beautiful gift to watch. I am 100% in tune with these amazing lessons. I wish everyone could feel the deep understanding & mutual respect of cohabitation of all Gods creatures! There is a purpose & relationship between all living things. ❤️👏👏👏
What an amazing situation that you can have this kind of interaction with these animals. What a pleasure it is watching and learning from this wonderful presenter.
Props to the buffalo being so gentle inside the house. Gentle giant shall I say
Great video Liz! Loved the the part where you were petting the Hyena!
She's pretty scared, but she's not a coward. Excellent reporting skills. Gotta hand it to this lady, really made the show.
@Tom Evans you sound like an upbeat positive guy .
@Tamara Buxton I see a lot of males projecting towards this beautiful women… I wonder why! 🤔
@Damien Davis@israelcom did you realize she was running a documentary?
What a beautiful document 😍 thank you Liz!! 🙏🏻
That was a wonderful experience to watch! Great job! Very intelligently approached.
While the video was obviously wonderful, major respect has to go out to the cute presenter. She was very brave and she stayed positive throughout while being playful but professional.
Great to see someone with patience for animals wild and domestic
Great Canadian video 😊
Incredible story! I watched throughout and it’s so fascinating ☺️
I love how being a friend with a goose is on the same level as befriending a hippo or a polar bear.
My best friend as a child was a duck
@Tom Evans as someone who keeps a dozen geese. Domesticated is a strong word for it lmao.
Ya
I was hunted by geese once when i was a kid... trust me if someone gets chosen by a goose to be his friend he has no idea how lucky he is
3:30 Marc is the only person in the world who has this kind of bond with a fully grown Polar bear.
Marc literally looks like the older brother of the German zoo keeper Thomas Dörflein, who raised an ice bear cub named "Knut" in the Berlin Zoological Garden, and who sadly passed away after a heart attack in 2008, before Knut was fully grown. Likewise sadly, Knut also died relatively young at the age of 4 under tragic circumstances.
This shows you can trust a huge giant animal but not a human ❤️
Very, very interesting and informative documentary...Thank you...it is amazing how the imprinting/bonding that occurs and how we can learn from this...very good and again thank you!
What an informative and beautiful documentary!
Thanks for sharing 👍
This is amazingly well done. Thank you!
She's excellent at how she presents herself with the animals and how she takes instruction from the people. Very respectful.
She has balls
What else could she do? Her life depends on the instructions of these "pet" owners.
I wouldn’t have the balls to approach the lions tame or not.
@tb7771 finally someone with a bit of respect 👏
@Elizzy 8 She is a wildlife biologist as well as a veterinarian.
Wonderfully informative. Touching to see the bonds that form.
I actually stumbled across this trying to find the 'technical' term for hugging an animal or when an animal hugs back (presuming there is a term for that). Fascinating presentation.
This is absolutely lovely. You definitely have the best job ever.
I normally just watch videos and have no interest in comments generally, but I can't help myself. The girl with the lions is absolutely a breathtaking beauty to me, and her genuine love for the animals? What an amazing person. Dinner is on me if you ever read this ;)
Wow, great video. I love how cute the hyenas can be, besides their scary side. Keep up the great work.
One thing all these humans have in common is that they respect the animal.
I am glad they do Kee
Yah real respect ....locking them in cages and showing them off
Cheers captain obvious
@JahGaming Good points. Just because you can bond with certain creatures doesn't mean that those bonds work out well for the animals.
For the most part an animal tolerating your presence is a friendly enough gesture. If wildlife lets you approach you're cool. Don't snatch wildlife so you can bond with it. Most animals are way smarter than we give them credit for.
Me too
The guy with the hyenas blows my mind. He plays with them like domesticated dogs but if they sense for a second they can climb up the dominance hierarchy, hes gonna get seriously hurt or killed, and he still spends time with them. Talk about dedication to your craft.
I'm really glad to see this and films of this type working to change peoples perception of animals and their intellegence levels. It is a shame that one of our weaknesses in our nature is to assume that we are the only spieces of animal who have high levels of intellegence and emotion. In my opinion, what needs to change is the perception that this is OUR planet when it is not. We are just one of the species on this planet and if we change the way we think and start living in a harmonious way. This planet may become beautiful again. selah.
I can not get enough of this! This is amazing and beautiful!!
These humans are as great as their creatures! ❤ Great show! Thanks
This was absolutely incredible 🤩
Trying to get these humans to understand, It's All in the eyes. These 4 are such precious amazing Kiss-worthy beings
Thank you so much for sharing these animal relationships, if I hadn't watched, I would not have believed it posdible. Just amazing.♥️
I've raise a few opossums and yes I had one that was very loveable and protective 😊❤
Do they carry leptospirosis?
The Questions this woman ask have simple answers. Being around the animals early is probably the most important part of bonding. 1st would be respecting the animals and know that you are all connected. This isn't anything new to the original caretakers of the planet. Glad to see some people are treating the most high Animals with the respect and love they deserve!😎💯
That was absolutely fantastic! Thank you, Ms. Bonnin!!!
The guy with the polar bear was so sweet. You can tell when he says he loves her, but his logical minds hedges his emotions when he says "It's just a really special bond. I love her a lot. I can't say she loves me. She really is bonded to me." But then his wife so confidently says "She loves him. She loves him. There's no doubt." You can see it in his eyes right there. The very thought that this beautiful animal could love him as much as he loves her means the world to this man, and that can only happen when you love someone else with all your heart.
how she falls into water slowly and yu can see these paws HAHHAHXD like babyXD
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@AL bro trolls have ruined my brain. I thought you said “you are lonely” ☠️
Crying brb
You are lovely
Dolphins are so remarkable, so much so in their symbiotic relationship with the fisherman. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. They appear to have the men well-trained, apart from anything. The singular aspect of animal behaviourists, which is lost on no one, is their dread fear of anthropomorphism.
This whole thing was just gorgeous, well done
Haven't seen a comparable show on cable tv for years!!! OUTSTANDING, entertaining and thought provoking!! THANK YOU
Love this bear, my heart goes out to both owners, see wild animals can work with mankind pure true love.
Another excellent & amazing show Liz (et al!), thank you *again*!!
I love how you have all these guys with massive and dangerous animals
And then one guy whose like, yeah this goose follows me around
@Gary Higgins tigers too!
Hey, it's always good to come away with one attainable goal
@Clash Account Worst scare I have gotten in my life was from a canada goose. She was laying on eggs in a patch of reeds so I did not see her untill we got close when she shot her head up hissing like a snake luckily she protected her eggs staying put.
Geese are mean as hell. Try to pet one and see what happens.
All these animals and their human bonds are extraordinary!!
Kevin Richardson, an animal knower unlike anyone else. Truly exceptional
I love all creatures, but I have never thought about Hyenas much, the portrayal you see on wildlife programmes is of a fickle animal, nippy and scrappy. But I just fell in love seeing this side to them. They are absolutely Beautiful ! Aww how lucky to get that close to one and be able to sit and scratch a Hyenas ears and stroke it. A lovely interaction and it’s been incredible for me to have been able to see this.
She does a great job , quite brave as well.
Thank you. Enjoyed this very much. I believe the animals are better in their understanding of nature than we are…
For those who do not know, that a goose can be very much like a guard dog! Many people who raise chickens will also put a baby goose in with the chickens, and that goose will defend those chickens with its life... A goose will fight off a fox any kind of bird of prey And will probably chase away any human being that comes near the chickens
Yes they will! 😂
I'll never forget my first time face to face with a mad goose. I was fishing with my friends on a very hot day in May at one of our secret fishing spots. We skipped school that day since it was the end of the year and finals were done. There was no trail at the lake since no one else fished there. We just finished smoking a joint and we were trekking through the woods along the shore to find a nice spot when we heard a LOUD hissing sound. We looked to our right and there was a huge goose spreading its wings hissing at us about 2 meters away. We could see a nest behind it. That goose was ready to fight us to the death and it kept walking toward us. We just backed away slowly and it let us go on our way. Don't even get me started on the time I got chased by a rabid raccoon while I was on LSD.
True, and I've seen it in my neighbors chicken coup.
Thank you for sharing this information 🌸
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All of these animals respond to vibration. They can sense your fear and your love. If you're nervous they'll know it. If you come in peace they'll know it. What's just as important if not the most important thing is to respect their territory and their belongings or property with love.
She did a great job, this was a good show.. Thank you.
You are amazing! A great narrator with a lot of class and passion!
we would love more content , loved these videos
Hippos are scary, but Jess is utterly adorable.
I had a hummingbird visit me for about 3 years. Not sure why she picked me. She brought her babies to see me once and they all hovered in front of me for 10 seconds and she used to come in my house if I left the back door open. I never fed or tried to tame her but I did talk to her almost everyday. This video makes me miss my little homie.
That is so cute 😍 😭
Hummingbirds are known to return to the same flowers/feeders every year during migration. They have an internal GPS and know where they've been. I have had hummingbirds fly 2 feet from my face and look at me for a few seconds after eating. They are really cool creatures
Lamest story i ever heard
@Helen Walker so sweet ♥️♥️♥️
@Miss Mania 😂
i think the most driving part of these relationships is the power of association. The animals associate the person with comfort, safety and companionship
"When you fall in love with a goose you gotta be aware of what you're getting into". I doubt most of will ever use that advice lol
My Doberman named Blu weighed more than me. I taught him to be gentle. I also dated someone with a huge GSD who was known to be very protective and scary that her dad said no one can get close to him other than his family -- I proved him wrong in just a few days. There was a lot of barking and growing when I was over though. Gentle and dominance through your eyes is the key.
I wish I could like this comment more!
The presenter has bigger balls than me as I’d never put myself in the scenarios she does. Putting your faith in other people controlling an immensely powerful animal is just crazy in my opinion.