A lion hug may look gentle at first, but the strength behind it is enormous. One playful jump, one heavy paw, or one excited ...

A playful moment with a young lion cub quickly shows how strong George and Yame are becoming. What looks like affection can feel very different when a growing lion throws his weight, paws, and ...

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Lion-hugging: amazing new trend or dangerous hobby? While we in no way endorse you hugging or touching or even approaching a lion, we’re pretty smitten watching other people do so. Check out the five ...

Animal lover and teacher Jonathan Hawkins appears to be some sort of lion whisperer. While visiting his rather large feline friend in Botswana, he opens to the fenced pen to have the apex predator ...