Most lions videos concentrate on their ability to fight and take down prey of all shapes and sizes. Death is obviously a huge part of nature, but that doesn't mean I want to watch it.
Photo Courtesy of Stella Bogdanic
Below are some great videos that showcase the strength and beauty of the lion, but don't contain any graphic kill scenes.
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see the true story of Christian the lion. It is one of my all-time favorite videos because it shows just how strong the bond can be between humans and animals. No matter how many times I watch it, I always end up crying.
Taking time to chill and relax as the lion cubs play peacefully.
Dad may be the King of the Jungle, but when it comes to his cubs, he can be a real pushover
One brave little warthog takes on the mighty lion. Luckily, nobody gets hurt this time around.
This video shows how the males must protect their pride from wandering lions who want to take over.
Christian the Lion
This section is dedicated to the true story of a lion named Christian. Christian was a little cub hand-raised by two friends, John Rendall and Ace Bourke, who loved him enough to let him go.
The two men never stopped loving their lion, and as you can see from the video below, Christian never forgot them either.
This video shows Christian the lion reunited with his people after making his own life in the wild.
christian the lion - full ending
This is the extended reunion that shows what happened afterward. It also gives some background on Christian's parents.
2008 Interview with John Rendall and Ace Bourke
2008 Interview with John Rendall and Ace Bourke Continued