When it comes to seeking comfort, rescued baby lions looking to replicate the warm embrace of their mothers sometimes adopt caretakers as a bonus parent. This interaction can create a deep bond between cub and caretaker. For one rescued lion, the deep bond with his nurturing caretaker meant the little cub serenades his friend with encouraging growls and wails.

In a video shared to social media, the rescued lion and his caretaker can be seen having a full conversation, despite using no words. As the lion growls in adoration, his caretaker sweetly mimics the lion’s sounds as if the two are talking. While the lion cuddles in his caretaker’s arms, finding a cozy spot on his shoulder, the little lion curiously licks and gnaws at his caretaker’s sleeve.

The sweet interaction caught the attention of social media users who were completely taken with this adorable lion-caretaker relationship.

Rescued lions often replicate a parental figure in a caretaker, which can forge a deep emotional bond between the two, especially for rescued cubs. Through consistent care, feeding, and regular interaction, a trusting bond can be built, leading the cub to see the caretaker as a substitute parent.

As the bond deepens between caretaker and rescued lion, the lion will start to seek out comfort and nurturing from the caretaker, often nuzzling and playing. With the building of trust, the rescued lion may start to resemble more of a domesticated cat than a wild animal.

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