How raising a lion cub has changed my life forever

Kalahari Diaries by Valentin Grüner

Jul 2, 202052:53Society & Culture

In this episode, we're going way back! I often get asked how Sirga, a tiny lion cub, came into my life, how I raised her and how we formed a unique bond. In this episode I read from my diary in which I documented Sirgas...

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