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Little lion survived in Siberia due to “adoptive dogmother”

Published: 16 June, 2010, 19:09
Edited: 19 June, 2010, 22:14


Image from tayga.info

A cute cub survived by a miracle when its mother died giving birth. The need for breastfeeding for the lion was vital. A mongrel dog turned out to be a great and caring foster mother to the little princess of animals.

 
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Larisa June 17, 2010, 01:24 quote
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What a wonderful, sweet doggie. Animals are so cute!

Impera June 17, 2010, 03:27 quote
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This is probably one of the best Videos I have seen in a long while on Russia Today lets forget about all of the chaos around the world and look to what is more important animals living side by side, The Surrogate Mother Canine looked so tired after giving some most needed nourishment to that Lion Cub that was found in Siberia lets hope that Siberian Lion Cub grows big and Strong well done RT for putting up this light hearted segment up.

Eric June 19, 2010, 14:36 quote
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Animal stories are good after a bad day. This sort of pairing is not too unusual. Domesticated cats and dogs have cared for one another in several instances. Maybe one day the lion just might lay down with the lamb and not eat the poor thing.

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