However, after watching this friendly lion jumping into a car full of tourists, you just may put all of that behind. It happened during a safari at the Taigan Safari Park in Vilnohirsk, Crimea, where one of the lions wanted to show everyone he’s nothing but a huge gentle giant. 

So when he noticed a vehicle full of tourists, the lion named Filya just climbed aboard. The massive cat showed no signs of aggression, even more he proved to be very affectionate with the surprised tourists as he started to lick many of them. 

 As Filya was begging for some belly rubs and cuddles, everyone on board seemed extremely comfortable in his company. 

Some of the people even grabbed a couple of selfies with the adorable feline. A confusing sight at first, yet this wildlife park is known for letting its wildlife to have close encounters with the visitors. Even though, you should know that lions, like all wild animals are pretty unpredictable and petting them is as dangerous is it sounds, so be aware of it, next time you get close to a wild creature. 

 Meantime, enjoy Filya asking for cuddles, in the footage bellow!

 
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Let’s take this majestic lion, for instance, who’s antics sent everyone into laughter. In a very adorable, yet comical, video, a lion male just shows the world, that being a dad isn’t the easiest job. 

Even more, judging by the way he’s actually running away from responsibilities, you might think it’s actually the hardest. 

After all, with four restless cubs on your way, the day can be pretty hard to handle. OR, you can use this dad’s tactic. The moment – caught on a short footage – adorably recreates scenes from The Lion King, where the jovial Simba just can’t get enough of his dad, Musafa. 

Only this time, we have not one, but four Simbas. A hard job, right? Anyway, the video debuts with the lion dad apparently being in charged with his little ones. 

But he’s hoping, he might keep an eye on them, from distance. But in cubs vision that’s not going to happen as they effortlessly keep it up with the male, even when he’s literally running away. Definitely, not the best example of parenting, but is worth watching. After all, this video gained more than 18 million views. 

So, take a peek:

 
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 But it seems that animals are also drawn to Nativity scenes. Sometimes people find unexpected visitors in their mangers where Jesus should be. 

But just like Mary and Joseph, they’re just looking for a place to stay. Nádia Rosângela, from Brazil, took her husband and two-year-old son to visit the local Nativity scene. 

 There was no baby Jesus figure yet, which is traditionally put out on Christmas Eve. But to the family’s surprise, there was someone sleeping in the manger. A stray dog! It was a beautiful image—the dog sound asleep curled up in the manger, with figures of Mary and Joseph watching over her. Nádia was moved by the unexpected scene. 

“I was surprised. It was so beautiful!” Nádia told The Dodo. 

“Such a lovely and pure scene.” “He was asleep the whole time,” she told Cidade Verde. 

“Other people arrived, took pictures, admired themselves, kept talking and he was in a wonderful sleep.” Throughout all the attention, the dog kept sound asleep.

Nádia couldn’t take the dog in herself—she already had a lot of pets at home—but still wanted to help. She took photos of the dog and posted them on social media. 

Soon, a friend of hers took in the stray, ensuring that the lonely dog would never spend a night looking for warmth and shelter again. 

“I feel happy and at peace knowing she’s safe,” Nádia told The Dodo. “I love animals very much, and wish the same for all of them.” It’s a Christmas miracle — and a true reminder of what this season is all about. 

“A very beautiful image, especially for those who are Christians,” Nádia told Cidade Verde. “I was thrilled and imagined how Jesus Christ is present in so many things, in so many creatures, in so many beings. For me, that puppy was Jesus making himself present.” 

What a wonderful story. We’re so glad this beautiful dog has a home.
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This devoted wildlife keeper is willing to do everything, only to make the four bears he cares for, to feel comfortable. Even if this involves taking naps next to them. Jim Kowalczik has always loved animals and he constantly tried to help them and protect them, especially bears. 

So aiming to help each and every hopeless bear cub out there, Jim and his wife Susan founded The Orphaned Wildlife Center – a rehabilitation center for orphaned bears, in Otisville, New York. Since 1990, the couple has been taken care of so many bears that found themselves in need of help. Yet, Jim never had such a strong bond with no animal that lived here, as he has with his four favorite bears: two Kodiak bears and two Syrian brown bears. 

The four arrived the center nearly a decade ago and over the time a very strong and special bond had formed between them and the man that looks after them. The relationship they share is so special, that Jim even takes napes with them, just to make them feel comfortable. In a series of heartwarming snaps, this big-hearted man can be seen sleeping next to his four giant friends. 

As you can imagine, Jim and his furry friends are only sleeping side by side, but they also have all sort of funny activities together. One, that everyone seems to adore is playing in the snow. 

Take a peek:

 
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