Kevin Richardson is an animal behaviourist in South Africa
Kevin Richardson is an animal behaviourist in South Africa A zoologist keen to cool off in the South African heat was joined by an unlikely swimming partner a giant lioness.
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yeh dosti: Kevin Richardson with seven-year-old Meg |
Animal behaviourist Kevin Richardson (34) raises and interacts with some of the most dangerous animals known to man.
With his unusual methods, he has developed some exceptionally personal bonds with his students, playing, sleeping and even swimming with animals. Taking a well deserved swim in the Crocodile River, Richardson was joined by Meg, the lioness.
185-kg animal
Weighing a staggering 185 kg this boisterous tawny lioness playfully splashed around with the experienced behaviourist. "We went swimming purely for Meg's enrichment," said Richardson. "That's one of the reasons I believe my animals are so relaxed.
"Those who like it go for swims, others go for walks in the greater area and others just prefer to go and chill under a tree in the middle of the park."
Meg (7) and her sister Amy, live in The Kingdom of the White Lion. Lions, hyenas and leopards reside in the 650 hectare area not too far from the banks of the river.
"People are always amazed that she doesn't rip me to pieces with her claws," said Richardson.
"I assure you every now and again, I get a claw going into me. It's unintentional and just reconfirms to me how gentle and in control she tries to be."
