Months-Old Lion Cub Rescued From ‘Abusive’ Social Media Influencer, Brought to Sanctuary in Africa

Lion cub siblings rescued from captivity are now safe at a legitimate lion sanctuary in South Africa. Courtesy of Drakenstein Lion Park

Pythagoras peered nervously in the direction of the neighboring enclosure where he sensed the newly arrived lion cub had been placed. They were to become acquainted with each other by being brought into close proximity together to start off. They would eventually—their carers continue to hope—become life partners at the sanctuary in South Africa.

To the best of their rescuers’ knowledge, the cubs are brother and sister.