Frikkie Von Solms isn't your ordinary pet owner. His "pet" and best friend happens to be a 560lb (254kg) lion named Zion. The native South African has spent the past 11 years raising Zion, after rescuing him from captivity as a cub. These touching images show their affectionate bond with one another. There is also a bonus video at the end that you won't want to miss.











Bonus Video
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The Cutest Animal Videos of 2025
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Fascinating: How Do Cats TRULY See Humans?
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The Comedy Animal Photography 2025 Winners are Here!
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11 Signs Your Cat is Feeling Lonely
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The Unwritten Rules Cats Expect You to Follow
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An Incredible Desert Adventure Awaits You
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A Most Beautiful Exploration of the Ocean Floor
Dive far below the ocean, all the way to its bottom below the great frozen continent of Antarctica.
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This Video Shows How Beautiful Pollination Really Is
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This Pilot Loves Nothing Better Than Flying with Birds!
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These 12 Amazing Places Look Like They're on Another Planet!
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These Award-Winning Wildlife Photos Are Phenomenal
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These Horses All Have the Most Amazing Hair!
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The Fascinating Origins of 11 Lovely Flower Names
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The Stunning Gardens of England Will Take Your Breath Away
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I Never Knew Mushrooms Could Be So Beautiful
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20 Animal Facts We're Sure You Never Knew About Before
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The Most Beautiful Seashells From Around the World
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20 Animals We’ve Just Discovered in the Past Decade
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15 Animals that Have Drastically Changed Over Time
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Cute Corner: Opening the Morning With Adorable Baby Moose
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The Most Stunning Bird Photography of Recent Years...
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Whoa! I've Never Seen Dogs as Enormous as These!
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Have You Ever Seen a More Beautiful Garden Than This?
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Witness the Timeless Legend of the Mongoose and the Cobra
In a fight between a snake and a Mongoose, two major enemies, who will win? Watch to find out!
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Smart Crow Forms a Special Bond With the Man Who Saved Him
Watch how a crow who lost his home in a storm found a helping hand through a human family.
11 Adorable Polar Animals that Will Warm Your Heart
Adorable animals of the north and south poles
Nature Really Went Overboard While Creating These Animals
This rare collection of pictures shows common animals but with some truly unique features. Check it out!
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This Fish’s Bite is Faster Than Your Blink
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Stunning Wildlife Shots from Kenya's Wilderness
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These 10 Animals Have The Strangest Qualities
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15 Riveting Images Perfectly Depicting Nature's Beauty
These photos are so perfectly timed, it beggars belief. In addition, they're also supplemented by truly stunning nature and wildlife. View these 15 images now.
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21 Incredible Moth Species You Just Have to Meet
Introducing you to 21 remarkable moth species you may like to meet.
What Did These Breeds Look Like a Century Ago?
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Does Your Cat Really Miss You?
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20 Jaw-Dropping Natural Landscapes That Grip Your Soul
It's impossible to put words to these glorious pictures. We just can't.
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Tornadoes are Awfully Common in the US, But Why?
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The Beauty of Wild Cats in 14 Mesmerizing Photos
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The Most Dazzling Scenes From Planet Earth
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Incredible Wildlife Moments Frozen in Time: 14 Pics
Check out some of the highly commended photos of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Not Only Are These Flowers Rare, But They're Also Stunning
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The Icy Reaches of Antarctica Are Breathtakingly Beautiful
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Is it a Raccoon? Is it a Dog? No. It’s a 'Raccoon Dog'!
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Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024: 18 Winning Pics
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Get up Close and Personal with Earth's Strangest Parrot
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Ever Seen Flowers as Gorgeous as These?
Nature really does create some extraordinary, colorful flowers. Check out a wide selection of them here!
Nature Always Finds a Way – 13 Powerful Pics
Enjoy these amazing pictures showing the power and beauty of Mother Nature.
Beware of These 15 Animals, They’re the DEADLIEST on Earth
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