While most of us would avoid sticking any of our extremities into a lion's mouth — or any wild animal's mouth, for that matter — Or Lazmi is perfectly comfortable placing her hand there without a second thought. Even more startlingly, thanks to the unique dynamic of their relationship, the lion doesn't seem to mind either.
According to an interview with Animal Planet, Lazmi has been around these four lions since they were cubs, acting as a consistent dominant presence in their lives as she helped raise them in a privately-owned animal sanctuary in South Africa. As such, they see her as the alpha, the leader of their pack. That's not to say, of course, that anyone can cuddle up to a lion. Lazmi has gained their trust, but she is well aware that one wrong move could leave her seriously injured.
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The plan for these four majestic creatures is to release them back into the wild — an unprecedented plan that may prove valuable for the future of the species. To see Lazmi and the lions interact, check out the video below. Don't be shy about sharing with other big cat fanatics!
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