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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This Wildlife Photographer Barely Escaped an Eagle Attack
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INTERACTIVE: Click on an Adorable Animal to See a Video
Here is a whole bunch of adorable animals gathered in one place. Click on any animal below to watch a short, heart-melting video. Go ahead, pick your favorite and enjoy the cuteness!
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Get Up Close and Personal with a Pride of Wild Lions
This video allows you to get up close and personal with mother and her young cub as they struggle with their pride's alpha male.
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From a Day to Forever: Comparing Animal Longevity
Time is the ultimate currency, but in the animal kingdom, the exchange rate varies wildly. Let's learn about their different lifespans.
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Welcome to One of the Most Gorgeous Places in the World...
Welcome to a place that feels like it was lifted straight from the pages of a storybook. Today we're taking a peaceful walk through Lauterbrunnen, one of Switzerland's most breathtaking villages.
10:46
Dogs vs. Baths Will Never NOT Be Funny
In this compilation, we’re diving into the wet and wild world of dogs facing their greatest nemesis - baths.
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Huskies vs. Cats: Who Will Solve the Maze First?
This pet owner cleared out all the furniture to build a cardboard maze for their dogs and cats. The maze had tall walls and twisted corridors, ready for exploration.
Entirely Unrelated Animals that Are Like Two Peas in a Pod
Convergent evolution is a natural process wherein unrelated species adopt many of the same characteristics, these animals display it best.
The Comedy Animal Photography 2025 Winners are Here!
present 15 selected photos submitted to this year’s competition, so sit back comfortably and get ready for a wonderful gallery that will show you the comedic side of the animal kingdom.
See Colorful Butterflies in Gorgeous Detail
We present you with our most beautiful photo galleries of butterflies and moths all in in one page.
Monet's Garden: A Place of Vivid, Gorgeous Colors
Have you ever seen a garden more beautiful than that belonging to Monet? Take a look at these beautiful images.
Italy Really is the Land of Magnificent Gardens!
Italy is a stunning country with an array of beautiful gardens that will simply astound you. Here are seven of them!
Into the Wild: 17 Pics of Elusive Insects in Indonesia
Photographer Mofeed Abu Shalwa has documented rare insects that few humans have ever laid eyes on.
Pangolin: If an Anteater and an Artichoke Had a Child
Pangolins are unique creatures that look like a mix between an anteater and an artichoke
This Photographer Gets Closer to Animals Than Anyone
Valérie Derome-Massé is one of the most talented wildlife photographers to emerge in a long time. You'll be amazed by how close she gets to her subjects.
11 Adorable Polar Animals that Will Warm Your Heart
Adorable animals of the north and south poles
These Books Should Be on Every Nature Lover’s Bookshelf
If you are craving adventure and a deep dive into the mysteries of the wilderness, check out this list.
13 Incredible & Intricate Homes of Animal Architects
The amazing homes animals build for themselves are both mesmerizing and brilliant. Behold nature’s most amazing architects.
Collection: The World's Mightiest Mountains
Look through our biggest ever collection of incredible landscape photos of mountains from every corner of the Earth. Enjoy!
Have You Ever Seen Animals As Odd As These?
These animals will shatter any stereotypical notion of what, say, a pig, or a turtle, should look like. Here are 15 animals you've probably never seen before.
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This Tortoise Saves Hundreds of Animals From Wildfires
Did you know that there is a tortoise in the US that saves hundreds of animals during wildfires? Watch to find out more...
These Animals Found the Perfect Spot to Keep From Getting Wet
A stunning photo collection of animals seeking shelter from the rain.
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The Wild Origins Story of Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are the creepiest and most fascinating inventions of mother nature. Get a glimpse at the origins story of the villains of the flower world.
If You Love Pandas, You'll Love These 30 Fun Facts!
Who doesn't love pandas? Here are 30 fun facts and some photographs of one of the most beloved animals to walk this earth.
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Take This Golden-Eagle Eyed Tour of the Scottish Highlands
If you have ever wanted to know just why the Scottish people are so proud of their land, then this video is for you: an incredible drone tour of the Highlands.
7:47
Does Your Cat Really Miss You?
It's a centuries-old question: does your cat actually like you or are they just tolerating you in exchange for food?
The Beautiful Wildlife of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a wonderful place that has a large number of wild animals.
Many Stunning and Colorful Birds Call Taiwan Home
Incredible photography of Taiwanese birds by some very talented artists.
No One Can Stay Indifferent To Mother Nature’s Stunts
Nature will always find a way to remind us how powerful it is, and these stunning mages prove it.
16 Perfect Examples of How Beautiful Earth Is
16 beautiful examples of why Earth is such a wonderful and gorgeous place to live.
Intimate Portraits of Tigers and Leaoprds in the Wild
These majestic photographs only celebrate the power and beauty of tigers.
When Nature Reclaims Abandoned Places – 15 Stunning Pics
In these pictures, you will get to see several abandoned places all over the world that are being reclaimed by nature.
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We Bet You Didn’t Know These Cute Mammals Were THIS Smart!
These two cute and fluffy mammal species are so intelligent. We are impressed, and you will, too!
Amazing Plants: 15 Natural Phenomena That’ll Astonish You
In the next 15 pictures you'll see what vegetation can do and how strong the creative power of nature is...
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10 Horses That'll Astound You With Their Beauty
Man and horse have had a natural companionship for centuries. Here are 10 of the world's most beautiful horses.
8 Animals With the Ability to Regenerate Whole Body Parts
Meet some of the most remarkable members of the animal kingdom that possess the ability to regrow body parts.
The Best Underwater Photos You’ll See This Year
Check out the breathtaking wnners of the 2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest .
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Meet the Fanciest and Most Exotic Ducks in the World
Mandarin ducks, found in China and Japan, are widely regarded as the world's most beautiful ducks. Find out more about these rare birds.
15 Sublime Proofs of Our World's Natural Magnificence
Our cities are so cluttered and busy that sometimes we need to remove ourselves. These incredible nature photos allow you to do just that.
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To Save a Forest, These Folks Took the Help of Goats
Find out how goats are helping regenerate a forest and protecting it from bushfires.
I Bet You've Never Seen Animals Like These Before!
From a pink dolphin to a brown panda, you have probably never seen these weird and rare variations of animals.
Prepare to Witness the Majesty of Mother Nature!
If you love nature even half as much as I do, then this stunning collection of photographs is bound to take your breath away, and leave you gasping for more!
These 40 Beautiful Birds Were Perfectly Photographed
40 great bird photographs taken in Taiwan by the well-known Taiwanese photographers John and Fish
How Does Our Lifespan Compare With the Animal Kingdom?
Some animals live for a very short time and others for an extremely long one - but do you know which? And how do people match up? Find out here.
Far, Far Away, There's a Land Where Pandas Roam Free...
Giant pandas are highly endangered, however there's a beautiful sanctuary in China devoted to ensuring that population numbers are boosted. See the photos.
When Nature’s Power Leaves Everyone Speechless (16 Pics)
When nature stopped people in their tracks...
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Come See Norway Like Never Before, in Perfect HD!
Few landscapes in the world can compete with the perfection of the Norwegian view...
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