Haha..do you believe americans and such countries doesnt have this beautiful animal,,,but they imported it,,kept it in captivity and claim its theirs,,come on,,, you dont have any tiger on your country ,,not even lion =D
pregunto ...!!! siempre estan en la jaula o alguna vez al dia los sueltan para estar saltando y caminando por el parque ?????? es terrible que tengan que estar en una jaula porque se le atrofiarian los musculos ...pobre animal....espero que contesten a mi pregunta....
@anewhope691 The lock out areas are where they are fed in the evening, some cats choose to rest and sleep in these but most are found in their actual enclosures. You will get to see many of our cats, our weekend morning tours are when the cats are most active. Or you could choose to do a feeding tour where you will definitely see our cats up close and hear bones crunching! Visit BigCatRescue*org for more info :)
@looco08 Our smallest tiger enclosure is 1200 sq feet and range all the way up to 3 acres! The smaller cage attached to his enclosure is just where we feed the cats and where they can find clean water 24/7 :)
@darksidehax0rd We RESCUE these cats from horrible conditions and provide them with the best life possible in captivity. Without us they would be in far worse situations or dead, please visit our website BigCatRescue*org for info about what we do and why.
@darksidehax0rd no your the moron first of all they give these cats a good home second of all you don't need to use fowl language to get your point across
@baldassare01 The food would lose much of it's nutrients and I'm not sure how their digestive system would react to cooked meat, raw is natural and best. The big problem would be cooking 500lbs of meat for our over 100 cats everyday! :)
@BigCatRescue I was thinking like, would it "civilize" the tiger? so that when it gets used to gourmet food it may probably diminishes its aggressive behaviour. just wondering if that's gonna work.
These big cats are so beautiful. I am just glad they can be taken care of at these rescue centers so they can be later on be turned back to the wild. It's awful that big cats are treated to poorly. They deserve respect. Once you respect them and show them that they won't be threatened then they can get along with you even though they are very wild. There is a balance of friendship even with the wildest of animals. It's trust and respect and love. These cats are not our enemies. They survive.
@BlazingPhoenix05 Unfortunately our cats have never seen the wild and never will, they were captive born and release programs are extremely rare for wild species of cats.
@whiskerchild Our smallest tiger enclosure is 1200 sq feet and range all the way up to 3 acres! The smaller cage attached to his enclosure is just where we feed the cats and where they can find clean water 24/7 :)
@ganixaba Yes, I've seen this, it's basically a practice that isn't needed, it's cruel to the animals and is just another way of making money for these parks that breed and breed these tigers then , they will disappear (trade in tiger parts is very lucrative for asian medicine)
scary shet, have anyone of you guy got biten by a tiger while feeding them? and those cage look like it can break easily, if ima visist a tiger like that i perfer bigger bar
@TheRunescapePlayerz No, we are accident free and very strict when it comes to who is trained to work around these cats. Our cages may look flimsy but they are very strong and with some flexibility at the same time, they are spot welded on each 4x4 joint making them very durable :)
@lemurdue We make all kinds of enrichment for them, bloodcicle, chickcicles, bunny popsicles, we make ditty bags and fill them with different scents etc.. tubes they can tear apart, add new things to their enclosures, make cardboard animals models for them. Plus they get seasonal enrichment, pumpkins at halloween, watermelons in the summer and turkeys at thanksgiving :)
beautiful animals, easily one of the most amazing that walks the planet currently, but sad too, I think we all know their time isn't long anymore as a species...
have you ever had nightmares..... where you had your back turned... forgot to lock the gate behind you..... and when you turned.... there IT was about to rip you to shreads.
@orangedac I know I've had nightmares about cats escaping, yep that thought is always there, but I'm happy to say we've never been in that situation :)
@YoutubbeAssistant we do too, but we are the best possible home for these unwanted cats, without us rescuing them they would be in far worse situations or dead.
Love your videos and what all of you do is honorable. I love cats just as much. How big can a tiger get? Not how big can they normally get, but how big period.
I don't really care for or trust animals. That's just how I was raised. But I've seen all ur videos and am happy to say they've put animals in a new light for me. I've enjoyed watching them, and I now look at the other big cat animal videos on youtube w/ the knowledge that u guys are the experts. My commendations to u for giving these animals a new home and treating them well. Who knows, maybe I'll learn to like animals more someday.
@joey7286 All our tigers are cross breeds of bengal/siberian. The requirements for each state are different, but we strongly advise against owning these animals, expensive, dangerous and inhumane for the cats most importantly, stick to DOMESTIC cats, visit BigCatRescue*org for more info..thanks!
@BigCatRescue Thanks for the rep.. and i am planning to sign up for the internship that u people have in your org. I really appreciate the work that u guys do. Hope to see you soon.
@SsiberianTigerss We agree, we wish we din't have to exist, but without us these cats would be in far worse situations or dead, we educate the public and are constantly working for better laws regarding captive wildlife, please help at: CatLaws*com Thanks!
@BigCatRescue Thanks for the answer. I`m not attacking you guys, as you do a fantastic job. But I`ve seen some videos of animals (tiger and bears) in small steel cages, and it just makes me so sad. Hope some day that regulations world over will set minimum standards, so all captive animas get larger areas with natural envirement to live in, and not small cages of steel.
Do you guys follow the 80% muscle meat, 10% organs and 10% bone rule when feeding raw? Another important question, is it possible for these big cats to get bacterial infections like salmonellosis and E. coli? I know they're highly resistant to it but is it possible? I get weird looks when I say I feed domesticated cats a raw diet but in reality, that's what they're suppose to eat! Please respond, thanks! I really need to know if bacterial infections from salmonella, etc. are common.
@ayesha080 We use a balanced carnivore diet that is produced in California, it has all the ground organs, meat, vitamins and nutrients these cats need, it is the best we can find. We then use red meat and chicken as "fillers" and also feed whole prey like rabbits and rats once a week and give them bones when we have them every so often. I will forward your question to our vet and send you the reply :)
@BigCatRescue I would really appreciate that! Please ask him/her about the possibility of lions/tigers getting bacterial infections from salmonella, E. coli, etc. Thanks!! :)
I love you guys so much! I wish I were a part of this. I would do this for the rest of my life even if I didn't get paid. I love animals. How can I join you guys? I'm currently a college sophomore.
I love you guys so much! I wish I were a part of this. I would do this for the rest of my life even if I didn't get paid. I love animals. How can I join you guys? I'm currently a college sophomore.
@alieco We agree, we wish we didn't have to exist, but we do and we rescue all of our cats from bad situations without us they would be worse off. Lions/tigers cannot be simply released back into the wild this never happens.
@alieco Woooowww...You should do your homework before you make comment like that...These people are doing a wonderful thing at the Big Cat Rescue. Ignorance is harmful sometimes my friend.
King retired here from the circus, unfortunately he passed away last week, he was an old tiger and had a nice retirement at the sanctuary, he'll be missed :(
@Harmadaath no they are not, majestetic animals like that should be in the wild.. good human beings work hard to make a good natural home for them in the wild
@Harmadaath no, humans still suck, mankind is arrogant and destructive. Just because there are exceptional people, it doesn't mean they justify the actions of others.
My goodness!! JESUS and GOD spent alot of time making these big cats and domestic cats the most beautiful of ALL creatures in the animal kingdom!!! i think.
Our enclosures look deceptive, they are spot welded on every single joint and are somewhat flexible while remaining solid. Very simple designs, but 100% safe :)
Yeah, I work in a data center and certain customers prefer cages as opposed to having racks out on the floor. Our cages are built the same way, only instead of being straight metal wire, they are wavy so that they still won't move. Those little metal bars are stronger than they look.
Animal tamer fighting for life after being mauled by three tigers in 'playful' attack as horrified audience looks on
This is the headline in today's British Daily Mail. 3 of 5 "tame" tigers mauled a trainer when he lost his footing during a dinner performance. More proof, if any is needed, that these beautiful big cats are not toys for the entertainment of man. I hope the man recovers. Fortunately, the tigers will not be put down - after all, they ARE tigers!
Yep, it's a shame that things like this continue to happen both in the entertainment industry and in private homes. These animals will never be tame, deserve much better and still it is LEGAL in the USA to own these animals as so called "pets"
Being a relatively sane person, I have an appreciation of the inherent danger in dealing with these animals. I'm wondering if you have seen any of the extraordinary videos right here on Youtube of a man named Kevin Richardson and his work with lions in South Africa? If so, how do you feel about such intimate relationships with large feline predators? He says he loves what he does and has no fear of the animals he interacts with, although he is aware of their power and the potential danger.
I guess I just view these actions as accidents waiting to happen, these are very large predators that never lose those wild instincts no matter how much time you have spent with them. It only takes something to catch their eye and if you're in the way that means big trouble! What do you think?
Dear BigCatRescue: I must say that I have ambivalent feelings about what Mr. Richardson, and others like him, are doing. I agree that they are walking on thin ice and that these very powerful predators could crush them at any time. On the other hand I find it inspirational that someone has taken that step to establish such a rapport with these animals. Have you seen the video on the man in Alaska interacting with wild bears? Foolish perhaps, but I can't help but admire them for what they do.
I think it's just foolish, why would you interact with wild bears? Leave them alone to do what they do and just observe, we all know what happened to grizzly man! Most of these people just want to feel unique and special.
I think you missunderstand that some humans want to get close to other animals to understand them better even if it means costing their own human lives. You can call it foolish, but its human nature to be overly social and interact with everything because if that werent true humans would not be doing things like beastiality. Not all humans want to be with, or be a human. Everyone should respect everyone including non-humans, but shouldn't critize those who want to be part of the animal kingdom.
the problem with people getting so close to wild animals is when they get hurt the animal will probably be killed for it. in any conflict between animals and people the animal will be hunted and killed. If you truly love them do whats best for them and leave them be.
That one cage that you open and close to let the cat in and out. So you can feed it without worrying about the danger of the animal. Has the gate ever closed on the cats tail? Cause that animal is large enough. Where its tail actually could get caught in that gate.
King, that is one large Tiger. It's actually larger around and taller. Than the person that was actually feeding the thing. I see why you called it King.
Hi, that is what we call the "lock-out" very simple idea but very safe way to do various things with the animal and observe them from every angle when we feed them. We place the food in there with the door already down, then when it's all in place we use the rope to lift the door and clip it in place so there's no danger of the animal's tail getting trapped.
Lions are just built tough, I have no idea if there spines are protected differently to say a bobcat. But they must be looking at footage of them hunting?
and another question....if you dont agree with the Richardsons story then what about the christian the lion story. To me that lion was a different and they actually had a special bond with him.
I guess Christian was the exception to the rule, of course they had a bond with him they kept him for a long time, it was a very good move on their part to realize he was getting too big and aggressive to relocate him to africa :)
Question, How developed is the female lions spine? I was watching animal planet and they showed alot of footage of the lioness tackling its prey and throwing it to the ground but usually they would end up hitting the ground first and having the prey roll over them, they must have several tiny vertebrae BUT are they protected by a thick muscle they seem to hit the ground at a velocity that looks like it would break their backs....
Has anyone at Bigcatrescue ever heard of Kevin Richardson, the South African "Lion Whisperer?"
There are vids of him kissing, snuggling, and hugging lions, and there's no question that they love the attention---even the grown males are as pleased as pups.
Some people think he's crazy. But those lions really love his attention. What do you think of him?
It's just a matter of time until one lion doesn't want the attention one day and let's him no about it, that will be a painful day! Doing stupid stuff like that goes against what we tell people, these cats are not "pets" they are dangerous unpredictable animals that kill things bigger than people! So many big cats are suffering horrible conditions in the USA because people buy them thinking it's going to be cool to own a tiger/lion then discover that it isn't and can't afford to look after them
Dee didn't tell you the whole story. The guy's a zoologist and animal behaviorist who is in charge of the animals at a large predator reserve in South Africa.
He hand reared all of the lions (over 38 at this point) he personally interacts with and is very careful about interacting with them like that. Though it does result in the videos seen on youtube.
However, he's been doing this for almost 11 years now without a single injury to show for it... so I'm guessing he's doing something right.
The place is called "Lion Park". It's a 1600 acre wildlife preserve that takes in rescued animals as well as breeding its own.
From what I understand, the place advertises itself as tourist location where people can take a ride through the park, buy souvenirs, get lunch, etc.
It also hires out some of its lions and hyenas, specifically the ones that Kevin works the most with, for commercials, movies, and documentaries. They also promote awareness for large, endangered predators.
It sounds like they breed cute cuddly cubs to draw in the paying public and then force them to "perform" for the camera, not things we agree with I'm afraid :(
Pretty much. The cats aren't really forced to do do anything, though. They get to sit around in a large space and be lazy most of the time. Kevin usually take the same few lions on shoots, but he rarely ever even seems to trick them into it... they seem to genuinely like following him around.
In all honesty it's a much better life than they'd have in a zoo or the wild. Ulterior motives aren't an issue with me so long as the animals are happy and the cause of preservation is forwarded.
A better life than living in the wild? I doubt this, they probably follow him all the time because he feeds them and as smaller treats to give them when they do tricks??
Well, think about it. In Lion Park, they live a lot longer have regular meals, access to vets, and a 3 square mile chunk of land to play with. These are the cubs of rescued animals... they'd be almost impossible to release... and it'd be to a life of getting shot at by poachers.
And you're right, a lot of the apparent affection is probably due to regular feeding... though you'd probably like someone if they fed you every day too. And he doesn't deprive them of food if they don't follow him.
The whole preserve... or at least the lion section, started with a few rescued animals. As far as I know, none are ever captured or bought. Since then, they still take in animals for rescuing, but they also don't prevent their lions from having cubs.
Occasionally, a lioness will stop milking her cubs, or ignore them or some such. Kevin takes these and hand raises them. Some of them (depending on their attitudes, etc.) eventually end up in commercials.
It still sounds to me that they breed these cats and take the cubs away from their mother? Either way making wild cats perform for commercials is wrong :(
Well, they only take the cubs away when the mother rejects them. So, say if she were to stop milking or kill one of them.
It's not so much perform as pose, but you're right... it'd be better if they didn't need to. Still, the animals seem to enjoy the activities and the ones who go on commercials are also trusted enough to get taken on trips out of the park.
I'd be a lot more dubious of this place if they didn't record more of their activities and Kevin wasn't an accredited animal behaviorist.
In our eyes, breeding cats unless they're part of a species survival plan is not a good thing to be doing, breeding for a life in captivity. You can never trust a lion, tiger or any big cat for that matter!
I suppose it's still technically breeding if you're simply not preventing them from having cubs?
Honestly, I don't think they have a bad life at the preserve. 3 square miles is almost the same amount of space they'd use as a territory in the wild.
I'm certainly no expert, though.
You should check out some of the videos on youtube and tell me what you think. I'm very interested in what you think of the man's interactions with the cats.
"Dangerous Companions" I believe is a popular one.
It's just not right lions using green screens and hyenas riding around in cars, this isn't what they are meant to be doing. instead of breeding more and more cubs why not spay/neuter then rescue instead?
Probably because they aren't a non-profit organization. It's a shame that not every organization can do what you guys do... but I guess these guys are better than, say, a zoo or even a lot of the non-accredited sanctuaries.
They seem to put a lot of effort into the comfort and life of their cats... and Mr. Richardson's interactions with the animals have done wonders towards big predator conservation awareness.
I suppose that's why I don't mind them... though everyone's entitled to their view.
If u raise them from birth you can. Most of the accidents that happen with people who raise them from birth are they forget when they get bigger how much stronger they are then there owner thats how most accidents happen.
that's a lot of meat!
Horsepassion4life 1 month ago
Haha..do you believe americans and such countries doesnt have this beautiful animal,,,but they imported it,,kept it in captivity and claim its theirs,,come on,,, you dont have any tiger on your country ,,not even lion =D
SuperKay92 3 months ago
his face looks kind of sad and emotional
letuhieuthien 3 months ago
If freed my hand to the tiger cage to the status of natural wilderness setting
really so sad
tro2a70 4 months ago
indonesian animals.....
alfaridzy 4 months ago
pregunto ...!!! siempre estan en la jaula o alguna vez al dia los sueltan para estar saltando y caminando por el parque ?????? es terrible que tengan que estar en una jaula porque se le atrofiarian los musculos ...pobre animal....espero que contesten a mi pregunta....
0901Angela 6 months ago
R.I.P Snorkal
pokelover66544 6 months ago
You rock BCR!!!. Keep up the excellent care.
@#darksidehax0rdz - I believe you owe bigcatrescue an apology. So quick with cruel words. Learn all the facts before you so wrongly judge.
CheekyWeeDevil 7 months ago
I live in lakeland and was thinking about visiting are all your cats visible in their feeding cages during the tour times?
anewhope691 7 months ago
@anewhope691 The lock out areas are where they are fed in the evening, some cats choose to rest and sleep in these but most are found in their actual enclosures. You will get to see many of our cats, our weekend morning tours are when the cats are most active. Or you could choose to do a feeding tour where you will definitely see our cats up close and hear bones crunching! Visit BigCatRescue*org for more info :)
BigCatRescue 7 months ago
thank you for feeding my son
exenergy 7 months ago
do tigers like spicy food or just plain meat ?
ajazaad 7 months ago
@ajazaad Just plain meat!
BigCatRescue 7 months ago 4
WHAT THE FUCCCCCKKK !!!!!
Why do you have them in small ass cages ? I swear humans are a disease on this earth.
looco08 8 months ago
@looco08 Our smallest tiger enclosure is 1200 sq feet and range all the way up to 3 acres! The smaller cage attached to his enclosure is just where we feed the cats and where they can find clean water 24/7 :)
BigCatRescue 8 months ago
@BigCatRescue And what gives you the right to put a animal in a cage?. Fucking morons
darksidehax0rd 7 months ago
@darksidehax0rd We RESCUE these cats from horrible conditions and provide them with the best life possible in captivity. Without us they would be in far worse situations or dead, please visit our website BigCatRescue*org for info about what we do and why.
BigCatRescue 7 months ago
@darksidehax0rd no your the moron first of all they give these cats a good home second of all you don't need to use fowl language to get your point across
whitetiger769 3 months ago
@whitetiger769 Fowl language? Is that like, errr, talking like a chicken?
shredx81 2 months ago
will there be a huge "disadvantage" to the tiger if you fed him with cooked instead of raw meat? will that change the animal but not in a good way?
baldassare01 8 months ago
@baldassare01 The food would lose much of it's nutrients and I'm not sure how their digestive system would react to cooked meat, raw is natural and best. The big problem would be cooking 500lbs of meat for our over 100 cats everyday! :)
BigCatRescue 8 months ago
@BigCatRescue I was thinking like, would it "civilize" the tiger? so that when it gets used to gourmet food it may probably diminishes its aggressive behaviour. just wondering if that's gonna work.
baldassare01 8 months ago
@baldassare01 Not a chance :)
BigCatRescue 8 months ago
These big cats are so beautiful. I am just glad they can be taken care of at these rescue centers so they can be later on be turned back to the wild. It's awful that big cats are treated to poorly. They deserve respect. Once you respect them and show them that they won't be threatened then they can get along with you even though they are very wild. There is a balance of friendship even with the wildest of animals. It's trust and respect and love. These cats are not our enemies. They survive.
BlazingPhoenix05 8 months ago
@BlazingPhoenix05 Unfortunately our cats have never seen the wild and never will, they were captive born and release programs are extremely rare for wild species of cats.
BigCatRescue 8 months ago
Beautiful!! Big cats are gorgeous!
babypie328 9 months ago
Kitty!!!
shrek7188 9 months ago
"a select few keepers who have put in over a year of service "
OVER A YEAR!
Wow! That shows some real dedication to the career.
:-(
SimonVinJapan 10 months ago 2
i love animals
i loved this video
SweetLolipop34 11 months ago
1:20.. holy shit!!! look at that cat!!!
TheBassgorilla 11 months ago
dont change me....fit me .........argghhhhhh im sick of this add
ochoxxcincoxx 11 months ago
Wow...he was pretty calm with you being that close to his food source.....that's a compliment in cat culture! LOL
kathrynk007 1 year ago
Letting one rip at 4:03
meadowvideos 1 year ago
did king come from an especially abusive environment before he was rescued?
keliata 1 year ago
@keliata He was retired from the circus, this environment is negative for so many reasons...
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
thats what i want to do when im an adult is either volunteer at a sanctuary or open up my own. i think the more places like these the better.
G18Animals 1 year ago
why cant u look him in the eyes?
kkandsl 1 year ago
@kkandsl They see this as a challenge to them so it's best not to do this especially when food is involved many of our cats are food aggressive.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago 4
Feeding a tiger at BCR looks a lot more fun then feeding my house cat.
He enjoys banging on my bedroom door every night to tell me he's hungry.
Hope someday I can make the trek to take a tour of Big Cat Rescue.
You guys are doing a great job, I love watching all your videos!
MiniWolfsbane 1 year ago
BIG KITTY!!! :-)
dbz4lifemm 1 year ago
You can't blame King for distrusting the human race
as we are an aweful species.
Why don't you give King bones also?
fuckutube74 1 year ago 13
@fuckutube74 He had bad teeth, so we didn't want to do anything to cause injury.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue Cool :)
fuckutube74 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue Don't bones help an animal sharpen their teeth? Just wondering
TheRealisticPoint 9 months ago
@TheRealisticPoint They help clean their teeth and help keep them sharp and good :)
BigCatRescue 9 months ago
@fuckutube74 Well, in the case of the chicken, their bones are much too soft and splinter too easily, which could injure the cat.
iRainbowUnicorn 8 months ago
Doesn't he need more space than what's in that cage?
whiskerchild 1 year ago
@whiskerchild Our smallest tiger enclosure is 1200 sq feet and range all the way up to 3 acres! The smaller cage attached to his enclosure is just where we feed the cats and where they can find clean water 24/7 :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago 6
@BigCatRescue Thanx for that info, you should adverise that and tell people
about the 3 acres
You are doing a wonderful job and we the animal lovers thank you
fuckutube74 1 year ago
HEY! I WANT MONEY TOO!
layger7 1 year ago
Do you raise your own cattel for feeding? It might cost less and you can always sell the cow hide.
joebuddyable 1 year ago
@joebuddyable No we don't :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
I wonder if you have ever seen the feeding habits the tiger park in Harbin, China employs. Youtube and: thoughts?
ganixaba 1 year ago
@ganixaba Are these the people that feed live "prey" ??
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue
um, yes the animals are alive, the point of my question was that they basically throw the animals out to the tigers and let them do their thing
ganixaba 1 year ago
@ganixaba Yes, I've seen this, it's basically a practice that isn't needed, it's cruel to the animals and is just another way of making money for these parks that breed and breed these tigers then , they will disappear (trade in tiger parts is very lucrative for asian medicine)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
scary shet, have anyone of you guy got biten by a tiger while feeding them? and those cage look like it can break easily, if ima visist a tiger like that i perfer bigger bar
TheRunescapePlayerz 1 year ago
@TheRunescapePlayerz No, we are accident free and very strict when it comes to who is trained to work around these cats. Our cages may look flimsy but they are very strong and with some flexibility at the same time, they are spot welded on each 4x4 joint making them very durable :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
that small fence will break if they run in to it O.o
for god sake by a stronger fence and a higher one..:(
SirAl3xs 1 year ago
@SirAl3xs Looks can be deceiving, the material we use is spot welded on each joint so it remains flexible yet extremely strong and durable :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue You do an amazing job and are privalidged to work with such majestic creatures.
ChipZilla69 1 year ago
How do you keep the big cats mentally and physically stimulated in their cages?
lemurdue 1 year ago 2
@lemurdue We make all kinds of enrichment for them, bloodcicle, chickcicles, bunny popsicles, we make ditty bags and fill them with different scents etc.. tubes they can tear apart, add new things to their enclosures, make cardboard animals models for them. Plus they get seasonal enrichment, pumpkins at halloween, watermelons in the summer and turkeys at thanksgiving :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
thanks for taking good care of them....you are a wonderful person.....god will repay you in many ways.....
laarnipanda 1 year ago
beautiful animals, easily one of the most amazing that walks the planet currently, but sad too, I think we all know their time isn't long anymore as a species...
TheUndert0ker 1 year ago
have you ever had nightmares..... where you had your back turned... forgot to lock the gate behind you..... and when you turned.... there IT was about to rip you to shreads.
orangedac 1 year ago
@orangedac I know I've had nightmares about cats escaping, yep that thought is always there, but I'm happy to say we've never been in that situation :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
RIP snorkel
DAN5675able 1 year ago
What a Beauty!!!
thechicat 1 year ago
your nothing like kevin richardson !!
SunnyDays2407 1 year ago
@SunnyDays2407 That's a good thing!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue He/She meant the lion whisperer not the boyband guy.
JosKiddin 1 year ago
@JosKiddin Yes we were referring to the "lion whisperer"
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
I hate to see animals locked up
YoutubbeAssistant 1 year ago 4
@YoutubbeAssistant we do too, but we are the best possible home for these unwanted cats, without us rescuing them they would be in far worse situations or dead.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago 10
@BigCatRescue Is that Shere Khan? Hes built like a bulldozer!
S01idsnake 2 months ago
@YoutubbeAssistant I so agree!
Sanityish 1 year ago
thanks for sharing!!!:)
csps123 1 year ago
0:32 - 0:35 ish, GIVE ME MY DAMN FOOD ALREADY, STOP DANGLING IT THERE lol
ollietrix 1 year ago
Love your videos and what all of you do is honorable. I love cats just as much. How big can a tiger get? Not how big can they normally get, but how big period.
rrip1 1 year ago
@rrip1 Siberian tigers can get up to 8-900lbs MAX.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
Where are you guys based and if you are close enough how can I get involved with you guys??
VKDUPW 1 year ago
@VKDUPW Tampa Florida :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
im gonna make it my life long dream to one day work at the big cat rescue with the tigers XD
i really hope that one day comes true
KidaMasaomi18 1 year ago
R.I.P. King ~ You will always be in our hearts......
skyconniewilliamson 1 year ago
I don't really care for or trust animals. That's just how I was raised. But I've seen all ur videos and am happy to say they've put animals in a new light for me. I've enjoyed watching them, and I now look at the other big cat animal videos on youtube w/ the knowledge that u guys are the experts. My commendations to u for giving these animals a new home and treating them well. Who knows, maybe I'll learn to like animals more someday.
mcbueggin 1 year ago
@mcbueggin Thanks for watching our videos, glad you like them and I hope you learn to like animals someday too! :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
Is that a Bengal or a Sumatran tiger ????.....
and to have one as a pet what are the req's
joey7286 1 year ago
@joey7286 All our tigers are cross breeds of bengal/siberian. The requirements for each state are different, but we strongly advise against owning these animals, expensive, dangerous and inhumane for the cats most importantly, stick to DOMESTIC cats, visit BigCatRescue*org for more info..thanks!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue Thanks for the rep.. and i am planning to sign up for the internship that u people have in your org. I really appreciate the work that u guys do. Hope to see you soon.
p.s Im from india :-)
joey7286 1 year ago
Animals DONT BELONG IN CAGES!
SsiberianTigerss 1 year ago
@SsiberianTigerss We agree, we wish we din't have to exist, but without us these cats would be in far worse situations or dead, we educate the public and are constantly working for better laws regarding captive wildlife, please help at: CatLaws*com Thanks!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue Thanks for the answer. I`m not attacking you guys, as you do a fantastic job. But I`ve seen some videos of animals (tiger and bears) in small steel cages, and it just makes me so sad. Hope some day that regulations world over will set minimum standards, so all captive animas get larger areas with natural envirement to live in, and not small cages of steel.
SsiberianTigerss 1 year ago
@SsiberianTigerss Thanks for your support, we hope for the same, plus to end the private ownership of big cats :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
Hi, folks !!! Gooooood you're alive !!!!!!!!!! I have sent music for you and I wanna know
if there is any experience with music and cats reactions.
nostudoable 1 year ago
Kudos, Big Cat Rescue! Great videos of wonderful Critters! Too bad you aren't out here on the West Coast, tho. Would love to visit and volunteer.
radiklfred 1 year ago
u guys r doin gud..dun let any1 tells u any differ
pataya69 1 year ago
Tigers are beautiful cats.
UtahMike41 1 year ago
Do you guys follow the 80% muscle meat, 10% organs and 10% bone rule when feeding raw? Another important question, is it possible for these big cats to get bacterial infections like salmonellosis and E. coli? I know they're highly resistant to it but is it possible? I get weird looks when I say I feed domesticated cats a raw diet but in reality, that's what they're suppose to eat! Please respond, thanks! I really need to know if bacterial infections from salmonella, etc. are common.
ayesha080 1 year ago
@ayesha080 We use a balanced carnivore diet that is produced in California, it has all the ground organs, meat, vitamins and nutrients these cats need, it is the best we can find. We then use red meat and chicken as "fillers" and also feed whole prey like rabbits and rats once a week and give them bones when we have them every so often. I will forward your question to our vet and send you the reply :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue I would really appreciate that! Please ask him/her about the possibility of lions/tigers getting bacterial infections from salmonella, E. coli, etc. Thanks!! :)
ayesha080 1 year ago
@ayesha080 And also ask if it's OK for domestic cats to on a raw balanced diet consisting of muscle meat, organs and bones. Thanks!
ayesha080 1 year ago
I love you guys so much! I wish I were a part of this. I would do this for the rest of my life even if I didn't get paid. I love animals. How can I join you guys? I'm currently a college sophomore.
ayesha080 1 year ago
@ayesha080 You can visit our website BigCatRescue*org for volunteer info :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
I love you guys so much! I wish I were a part of this. I would do this for the rest of my life even if I didn't get paid. I love animals. How can I join you guys? I'm currently a college sophomore.
ayesha080 1 year ago
this is animal cruelty... fuckin bitch asses. if it were up to me id free those lions. lions arent supposed to be in a fucking cage.
alieco 1 year ago
@alieco We agree, we wish we didn't have to exist, but we do and we rescue all of our cats from bad situations without us they would be worse off. Lions/tigers cannot be simply released back into the wild this never happens.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago 3
@alieco: Yes, I agree.
eyemfree 1 year ago
@alieco Woooowww...You should do your homework before you make comment like that...These people are doing a wonderful thing at the Big Cat Rescue. Ignorance is harmful sometimes my friend.
82Nikkis 1 year ago
Thanks for making us all look better.
Faggosaur 1 year ago
What's King's history? And how did he come to be at BCR?
bettythebutcher 1 year ago
King retired here from the circus, unfortunately he passed away last week, he was an old tiger and had a nice retirement at the sanctuary, he'll be missed :(
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
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bettythebutcher 1 year ago
i hope that tiger eats that fucking idiot
Asontos 2 years ago
*Increasing
Harmadaath 2 years ago
But certainly you are improving the dignity of the species Homo Sapiens
Harmadaath 2 years ago 25
You people are giving humankind a good name, if that's still possible
Harmadaath 2 years ago 41
@Harmadaath no they are not, majestetic animals like that should be in the wild.. good human beings work hard to make a good natural home for them in the wild
Mst14432 1 year ago
@Harmadaath no, humans still suck, mankind is arrogant and destructive. Just because there are exceptional people, it doesn't mean they justify the actions of others.
esensas 1 year ago
@esensas -hey with any luck you'll come back as a tiger in your next life
bookiecookie444 1 year ago
damn that looks cage thin.
Spinel79 2 years ago
My goodness!! JESUS and GOD spent alot of time making these big cats and domestic cats the most beautiful of ALL creatures in the animal kingdom!!! i think.
kittycats4u2 2 years ago
damn all that red meat looks tasty, hope the tiger gets his excersise so he doesn't get fat
Rewonn 2 years ago
I have a question about the Big Cat Rescue 3 month internship at the tampa location
tbug50 2 years ago
送肉餵虎!!!!!!!!!(台語)
0017553 2 years ago
送肉餵虎(台語)!!!!!!!!
0017553 2 years ago
those cage don't look that strong are those enough to hold them back?, what if they riot? D=
migueldELLO 2 years ago
Our enclosures look deceptive, they are spot welded on every single joint and are somewhat flexible while remaining solid. Very simple designs, but 100% safe :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Yeah, I work in a data center and certain customers prefer cages as opposed to having racks out on the floor. Our cages are built the same way, only instead of being straight metal wire, they are wavy so that they still won't move. Those little metal bars are stronger than they look.
apharot 2 years ago
nice video , god job men for help the animals
ASANDOG 2 years ago 2
Animal tamer fighting for life after being mauled by three tigers in 'playful' attack as horrified audience looks on
This is the headline in today's British Daily Mail. 3 of 5 "tame" tigers mauled a trainer when he lost his footing during a dinner performance. More proof, if any is needed, that these beautiful big cats are not toys for the entertainment of man. I hope the man recovers. Fortunately, the tigers will not be put down - after all, they ARE tigers!
Sandmaven 2 years ago 2
Yep, it's a shame that things like this continue to happen both in the entertainment industry and in private homes. These animals will never be tame, deserve much better and still it is LEGAL in the USA to own these animals as so called "pets"
Thanks for the comment!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Who would win between a lion and tiger? People on youtube seem to care and now I'm curious.
TheGrimAvenger 2 years ago
We get this question a lot, of course this would never happen in the wild and it depends on the individual cat?
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
nice videos, you're a legend :P
AyazSiddiqui88 2 years ago 2
Being a relatively sane person, I have an appreciation of the inherent danger in dealing with these animals. I'm wondering if you have seen any of the extraordinary videos right here on Youtube of a man named Kevin Richardson and his work with lions in South Africa? If so, how do you feel about such intimate relationships with large feline predators? He says he loves what he does and has no fear of the animals he interacts with, although he is aware of their power and the potential danger.
HAMLETSGHOST100 2 years ago
I guess I just view these actions as accidents waiting to happen, these are very large predators that never lose those wild instincts no matter how much time you have spent with them. It only takes something to catch their eye and if you're in the way that means big trouble! What do you think?
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Dear BigCatRescue: I must say that I have ambivalent feelings about what Mr. Richardson, and others like him, are doing. I agree that they are walking on thin ice and that these very powerful predators could crush them at any time. On the other hand I find it inspirational that someone has taken that step to establish such a rapport with these animals. Have you seen the video on the man in Alaska interacting with wild bears? Foolish perhaps, but I can't help but admire them for what they do.
HAMLETSGHOST100 2 years ago
I think it's just foolish, why would you interact with wild bears? Leave them alone to do what they do and just observe, we all know what happened to grizzly man! Most of these people just want to feel unique and special.
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
I think you missunderstand that some humans want to get close to other animals to understand them better even if it means costing their own human lives. You can call it foolish, but its human nature to be overly social and interact with everything because if that werent true humans would not be doing things like beastiality. Not all humans want to be with, or be a human. Everyone should respect everyone including non-humans, but shouldn't critize those who want to be part of the animal kingdom.
QwertyoPIZ 2 years ago
weirdo
stryfe1000 2 years ago
@QwertyoPIZ
the problem with people getting so close to wild animals is when they get hurt the animal will probably be killed for it. in any conflict between animals and people the animal will be hunted and killed. If you truly love them do whats best for them and leave them be.
2andyboo 2 years ago 3
We have been all over the country, new england, ohio, Mississippi, Minnesota, Louisiana and more!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
That one cage that you open and close to let the cat in and out. So you can feed it without worrying about the danger of the animal. Has the gate ever closed on the cats tail? Cause that animal is large enough. Where its tail actually could get caught in that gate.
King, that is one large Tiger. It's actually larger around and taller. Than the person that was actually feeding the thing. I see why you called it King.
lanceknightmare 2 years ago
Hi, that is what we call the "lock-out" very simple idea but very safe way to do various things with the animal and observe them from every angle when we feed them. We place the food in there with the door already down, then when it's all in place we use the rope to lift the door and clip it in place so there's no danger of the animal's tail getting trapped.
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Ok :) but can u answer my other question please?????
missworld121314 2 years ago
Lions are just built tough, I have no idea if there spines are protected differently to say a bobcat. But they must be looking at footage of them hunting?
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
and another question....if you dont agree with the Richardsons story then what about the christian the lion story. To me that lion was a different and they actually had a special bond with him.
missworld121314 2 years ago
I guess Christian was the exception to the rule, of course they had a bond with him they kept him for a long time, it was a very good move on their part to realize he was getting too big and aggressive to relocate him to africa :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Question, How developed is the female lions spine? I was watching animal planet and they showed alot of footage of the lioness tackling its prey and throwing it to the ground but usually they would end up hitting the ground first and having the prey roll over them, they must have several tiny vertebrae BUT are they protected by a thick muscle they seem to hit the ground at a velocity that looks like it would break their backs....
missworld121314 2 years ago
Has anyone at Bigcatrescue ever heard of Kevin Richardson, the South African "Lion Whisperer?"
There are vids of him kissing, snuggling, and hugging lions, and there's no question that they love the attention---even the grown males are as pleased as pups.
Some people think he's crazy. But those lions really love his attention. What do you think of him?
deethecat5 2 years ago
It's just a matter of time until one lion doesn't want the attention one day and let's him no about it, that will be a painful day! Doing stupid stuff like that goes against what we tell people, these cats are not "pets" they are dangerous unpredictable animals that kill things bigger than people! So many big cats are suffering horrible conditions in the USA because people buy them thinking it's going to be cool to own a tiger/lion then discover that it isn't and can't afford to look after them
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Dee didn't tell you the whole story. The guy's a zoologist and animal behaviorist who is in charge of the animals at a large predator reserve in South Africa.
He hand reared all of the lions (over 38 at this point) he personally interacts with and is very careful about interacting with them like that. Though it does result in the videos seen on youtube.
However, he's been doing this for almost 11 years now without a single injury to show for it... so I'm guessing he's doing something right.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
Do you know why they breed?
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
The place is called "Lion Park". It's a 1600 acre wildlife preserve that takes in rescued animals as well as breeding its own.
From what I understand, the place advertises itself as tourist location where people can take a ride through the park, buy souvenirs, get lunch, etc.
It also hires out some of its lions and hyenas, specifically the ones that Kevin works the most with, for commercials, movies, and documentaries. They also promote awareness for large, endangered predators.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
It sounds like they breed cute cuddly cubs to draw in the paying public and then force them to "perform" for the camera, not things we agree with I'm afraid :(
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Pretty much. The cats aren't really forced to do do anything, though. They get to sit around in a large space and be lazy most of the time. Kevin usually take the same few lions on shoots, but he rarely ever even seems to trick them into it... they seem to genuinely like following him around.
In all honesty it's a much better life than they'd have in a zoo or the wild. Ulterior motives aren't an issue with me so long as the animals are happy and the cause of preservation is forwarded.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
A better life than living in the wild? I doubt this, they probably follow him all the time because he feeds them and as smaller treats to give them when they do tricks??
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Well, think about it. In Lion Park, they live a lot longer have regular meals, access to vets, and a 3 square mile chunk of land to play with. These are the cubs of rescued animals... they'd be almost impossible to release... and it'd be to a life of getting shot at by poachers.
And you're right, a lot of the apparent affection is probably due to regular feeding... though you'd probably like someone if they fed you every day too. And he doesn't deprive them of food if they don't follow him.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
Are you saying they breed cubs, or the cubs are rescued?
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
The whole preserve... or at least the lion section, started with a few rescued animals. As far as I know, none are ever captured or bought. Since then, they still take in animals for rescuing, but they also don't prevent their lions from having cubs.
Occasionally, a lioness will stop milking her cubs, or ignore them or some such. Kevin takes these and hand raises them. Some of them (depending on their attitudes, etc.) eventually end up in commercials.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
It still sounds to me that they breed these cats and take the cubs away from their mother? Either way making wild cats perform for commercials is wrong :(
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Well, they only take the cubs away when the mother rejects them. So, say if she were to stop milking or kill one of them.
It's not so much perform as pose, but you're right... it'd be better if they didn't need to. Still, the animals seem to enjoy the activities and the ones who go on commercials are also trusted enough to get taken on trips out of the park.
I'd be a lot more dubious of this place if they didn't record more of their activities and Kevin wasn't an accredited animal behaviorist.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
In our eyes, breeding cats unless they're part of a species survival plan is not a good thing to be doing, breeding for a life in captivity. You can never trust a lion, tiger or any big cat for that matter!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
I suppose it's still technically breeding if you're simply not preventing them from having cubs?
Honestly, I don't think they have a bad life at the preserve. 3 square miles is almost the same amount of space they'd use as a territory in the wild.
I'm certainly no expert, though.
You should check out some of the videos on youtube and tell me what you think. I'm very interested in what you think of the man's interactions with the cats.
"Dangerous Companions" I believe is a popular one.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
It's just not right lions using green screens and hyenas riding around in cars, this isn't what they are meant to be doing. instead of breeding more and more cubs why not spay/neuter then rescue instead?
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Probably because they aren't a non-profit organization. It's a shame that not every organization can do what you guys do... but I guess these guys are better than, say, a zoo or even a lot of the non-accredited sanctuaries.
They seem to put a lot of effort into the comfort and life of their cats... and Mr. Richardson's interactions with the animals have done wonders towards big predator conservation awareness.
I suppose that's why I don't mind them... though everyone's entitled to their view.
JohnTaylor5675 2 years ago
If u raise them from birth you can. Most of the accidents that happen with people who raise them from birth are they forget when they get bigger how much stronger they are then there owner thats how most accidents happen.
thefury187 2 years ago
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TheSweetestKittyEver 2 years ago