Lions are terrifying beasts that are always on the hunt for their next prey. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t have feelings. A man by the name of Adolfo has helped raise a lioness cub ever since she was little and she grew attached to him.
Unfortunately, he had to part ways with the lioness but when he came back a couple of years later, everyone was astonished to see that she still remembered Adolfo. Not just that, but she behaved just like a small cub around him.
The Reason
One of the first things that people who go on Safaris are taught is that they should never get close to a lion, especially a lioness. They are apex predators and if for some reason they see the Safari truck as a threat, then the tourists are in for a scary experience. The reason why lionesses are so feared is because they are the ones who hunt for the pack.
You can never know how they will react to seeing a human and it’s always better to stay at a safe distance than to risk it all.
Kiara’s Story Begins
Our story begins when a small lioness called Kiara gets rescued from the jungle and she arrives at a special wildlife care center.
This is where she met a man by the name of Adolfo.
An Unlikely Bond
Unlike most lion cubs, Kiara is super curious and she loves being around people.
This is why she grew a strong connection with Adolfo, the man who fed and cared for her.
An Odd “Man’s Best Friend’
Adolfo was just like a paternal figure for little Kiara.
He was always by her side when she was growing up and no one else could enter her cage without having to worry about getting scratched.
A Sad Separation
Unfortunately, Kiara and Adolfo had to part ways after being together for a couple of months.
Adolfo needed to move to the big city in order to start a new job that made it possible for him to live a better life.
The Fiercest of Them All
A couple of years passed by and now, Kiara was all grown up.
She was no longer a curious little cub and she was one of the fiercest lionesses at the wildlife care center. All the caretakers had to be extra careful when feeding her.
A Risky Reunion
Adolfo managed to get a break from work and he wanted to enjoy his free days by visiting Kiara.
He was curious to see if she would still remember him.
Kiara Never Forgets
Everyone advised Adolfo not to get close to Kiara because she surely had forgotten him.
However, Adolfo knew that this wasn’t the case when Kiara started running around her cage after hearing his voice in the distance.
Kiara's Warm Welcome
Kiara recognized Adolfo’s voice and she stared growling.
These were ferocious growls and as we can see in the picture, it triggered all the other wild cats who lived close to the lioness.
Risky but Rewarding
As Adolfo was getting closer, Kiara ran straight to the door.
She knew that the man who raised her was coming to see her and she was super excited. Can you believe that?
Panic Before Joy
Moments after Adolfo stepped foot inside Kiara’s cage, the lioness jumped on him.
All the other caretakers were stunned in fear because they believe that Kiara was going to attack Adolfo. However, this is not what happened.
Finally…The Magical Moment
Kiara is no longer a little cub and Adolfo couldn’t keep her in his arms so they fell to the ground.
This was not an attack, it was a big hug!
The Unbreakable Bond
While getting jumped and pinned down by a lioness might be a nightmare come true for most people, this was an amazing moment for Adolfo.
It showed that Kiara hadn’t forgotten about him.
What Could Be Better?
Kiara was stoked that she was reunited with Adolfo.
This was everything she could ask for. Isn’t it amazing how the lioness never forgot about Adolfo?
The Ultimate Playdate
As Adolfo was lying down with the big lioness on top of him, you could hear him laugh.
He was joyful to know that Kiara still loves him as she did when she was only a little a cub.
A Lion’s Love
Kiara was play fighting with Adolfo and grabbing onto his jeans but as we can see from the man’s face, Kiara was being gentle so that she doesn’t hurt him.
Who Would’ve Thought?
Adolfo was supper happy that he got to see Kiara once again.
He expected that she would still remember his scent but he didn’t know that she would jump on him like that.
Adolfo’s Promise to Kiara
The man said to all the other caretakers that they should expect to see him more often.
He is going to make sure to visit Kiara at least once a month.
A Day to Remember
We are glad to let everyone know that our story has a happy ending.
Adolfo and Kiara got to spend the day together and they were both happy to see each other after spending so many years apart.