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 Comedy Animal Photography 2025 Winners are Here!
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Fascinating: How Do Cats TRULY See Humans?
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55:39
The Most Dazzling Scenes From Planet Earth
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7:45
An Incredible Desert Adventure Awaits You
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19:18
5 Of the Most Remarkable Adaptations in the Natural World
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These 24 Gems and Minerals Will Take Your Breath Away
Nature is such an incredible thing, and this applies just as strongly to the gems and minerals it forges. Here are 24 of the most beautiful gems and minerals.
2:57
When a Tiny Octopus and a Gentle Man Form a Friendship
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30 Beautifully Mysterious Creatures of the Animal Kingdom
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21 Incredible Moth Species You Just Have to Meet
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These 20 Cute Bonsai Are a Cut Above the Average Tree
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20 Animals We’ve Just Discovered in the Past Decade
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Cute Corner: Opening the Morning With Adorable Baby Moose
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Why Is This Japanese Island Full of Rabbits?
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I Never Knew Mushrooms Could Be So Beautiful
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3:07
This Video Proves That a Dog REALLY Is Man's Best Friend!
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17 Heart-Melting Smiling Animals to Brighten Your Day
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Brighten up your garden by adding some of the best and brightest flowers around!
4:19
This Video Shows How Beautiful Pollination Really Is
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10 Facts About the Power of Trees That Will Blow Your Mind
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If You Thought You Knew What Trees Look Like, Look Again!
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This Collection of Dog Facts Will Definitely Surprise You
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15 Stunning Photos of the World's Largest Feline
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These Stunning Winning Animal Photos Will Leave You in Awe
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The World Is Full of Beauty, but These Rivers Top It All
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Time Lapse Video: From Cute Caterpillar to Gorgeous Moth
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10 Cat Breeds That Act More Like Dogs
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These 10 Animals Have The Strangest Qualities
Animals do the weirdest things sometimes. These animals will have you scratching your head for days.
The Power of Natural Disasters Captured in Poignant Photos
These photographs give you an in-depth and chilling look at the true power and toll of the worst natural disasters from storms to floods.
Nature's Wonders: 14 Fascinating and Gorgeous Plants
These are some of the most interesting plants we have seen in a while.
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Here's Where Our Most Popular Fruits Originated From
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Celebrating the Majesty of Indian Tigers - 14 Photos
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Bee-autiful Builder: Watch a Bee Build Her Home!
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A Decade of Stunning Weather Photography in 14 Images
These selections represent the most striking examples of weather photography.
19 Gorgeous Birds You Might Not Have Seen Before
Birds are one of the most varied and beautiful species. These 19 exotic birds are absolutely beautiful!
The Wildest Things You’ve Never Seen in Nature (16 Pics)
These photos redefine how we see the natural world.
7:43
Nature's Engineering Marvel: World's Largest Beaver Dam
A Canadian beaver family has built a dam that can be seen from space! But how is that possible?
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6 Unusual Animals From Ancient Egypt That No Longer Exist
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These 12 Amazing Places Look Like They're on Another Planet!
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Horse Kingdom: Exploring the 15 Most Stunning Horse Breeds
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20 Weird Animal Eating Habits We Never Think About
The natural world can be both a weird and wonderful place, as the facts you are about to learn certainly prove.
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These Birds Haven't Changed in 44 Million Years...
Come with David Attenborough as he explores the Congo for these incredible and ancient species of birds.
I Can't Stop Laughing at These Hilarious Wild Animals!
Take a look at this collection of funny wildlife photos, taken at just the right moment!
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