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The Fight for Survival
Rescue work isn't always glamorous; most of the time, it’s heartbreaking. When I first brought these lion cubs home, the situation was dire. They were incredibly sick—fragile, weak, and truly on the brink of death. Watching a creature that is meant to be a "King of the Jungle" struggle just to keep its eyes open is a weight I can't quite describe.
During those first critical weeks, my bedroom became a 24-hour intensive care unit. Because they were so vulnerable and had lost their mother, they needed constant warmth and the reassurance of a heartbeat to keep fighting. They slept in my bed for five months, not because I wanted a pet, but because they needed a surrogate pride to survive. Seeing them today—healthy, vocal, and full of life—is a miracle I never take for granted.
Living with Giants
The transition from nursing sick cubs to interacting with massive primates like my silverback friend has taught me one thing: every animal has a distinct personality. While the lions represent the "rescue" side of my life, the gorillas represent the "relationship" side.
People often see the size and strength of a silverback and feel nothing but fear. When I’m with him, I see something different. I see a giant who is surprisingly gentle, deeply intelligent, and—more often than not—a bit of a thief!
The Food Tax: In my world, there is no such thing as "personal space" when fruit is involved. If I have an orange or a kiwi, he considers it a shared resource (meaning he takes it all).
The Power of Trust: To sit in the straw with a 400-pound animal and have him calmly take a snack from your hand is the ultimate sign of trust. It’s a silent language built over months of patience.
Why I Share These Stories
I started my blog and videos to give people a window into a world they rarely see. Whether it’s the high-stakes drama of saving a dying cub or the quiet, funny moments of a gorilla stealing my lunch, these stories matter.
We live in a world where these animals are often seen only as statistics or "scary predators." By showing their vulnerability and their humor, I hope to remind everyone that these lives are precious. Every bottle fed at 3:00 AM and every orange "stolen" by a silverback is a small victory for conservation and compassion.
The Road Ahead
The journey is never over. There are always more mouths to feed, more enclosures to clean, and more stories to tell. Thank you for following along and being part of this unconventional family. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s often exhausting—but I wouldn't trade a single second of it.
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