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  • Shere Khan the Tiger and Baloo the Black Bear.
  • Salati, a 14-month old leopard, plays in a field with her golden retriever friend Tommy. The Brooker family, professional animal wranglers near Pretoria, South Africa adopted Salati after learning she was the sole survivor in a captive born litter. Her and the family dog Tommy are best of friends.
  • A goat and 2 dogs make an odd traveling family.
  • Jessica the hippopotamus makes daily visits to the home of a South African couple.
  • At Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, an orphaned elephant Themnba, meaning
  • A polar bear and Husky play in the snow.
  • A wildlife rehabilitation center just south of Atlanta houses a very special trio of friends; Leo the lion, Shere Khan the Tiger, and Baloo the Black Bear.
  • At Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, an orphaned elephant Themnba, meaning
  • A wildlife rehabilitation center just south of Atlanta houses a very special trio of friends; Leo the lion, Shere Khan the Tiger, and Baloo the Black Bear.
  • The Brooker family, professional animal wranglers near Pretoria, South Africa adopted Salati after learning she was the sole survivor in a captive born litter. Salati lives in a habitat adapted to her needs on the Brookers 1500 acres of land, which is enough to satisfy Salati's growing urge to roam.
  • Salati, a 14-month old leopard, plays in a field with her golden retriever friend Tommy. The Brooker family, professional animal wranglers near Pretoria, South Africa adopted Salati after learning she was the sole survivor in a captive born litter. Her and the family dog Tommy are best of friends.

  • Friendly Head Butts

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    Shere Khan the Tiger and Baloo the Black Bear.

  • A Unique Friendship

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    Salati, a 14-month old leopard, plays in a field with her golden retriever friend Tommy. The Brooker family, professional animal wranglers near Pretoria, South Africa adopted Salati after learning she was the sole survivor in a captive born litter. Her and the family dog Tommy are best of friends.

  • Best of Friends

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    A goat and 2 dogs make an odd traveling family.

  • Happy Hippo

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    Jessica the hippopotamus makes daily visits to the home of a South African couple.

  • Follow the Leader

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    At Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, an orphaned elephant Themnba, meaning "hope", befriends Albert, a merino sheep from a neighboring farm.

  • Cold Weather Friends

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    A polar bear and Husky play in the snow.

  • Lifelong Buddies

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    A wildlife rehabilitation center just south of Atlanta houses a very special trio of friends; Leo the lion, Shere Khan the Tiger, and Baloo the Black Bear.

  • Mismatched Pals

    Photograph by Lyndal Davies

    At Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, an orphaned elephant Themnba, meaning "hope", befriends Albert, a merino sheep from a neighboring farm.

  • Three Best Friends

    Photograph by National Geographic Channel

    A wildlife rehabilitation center just south of Atlanta houses a very special trio of friends; Leo the lion, Shere Khan the Tiger, and Baloo the Black Bear.

  • Tree Climber

    Photograph by John Brooker

    The Brooker family, professional animal wranglers near Pretoria, South Africa adopted Salati after learning she was the sole survivor in a captive born litter. Salati lives in a habitat adapted to her needs on the Brookers 1500 acres of land, which is enough to satisfy Salati's growing urge to roam.

  • An Odd Pairing

    Photograph by John Brooker

    Salati, a 14-month old leopard, plays in a field with her golden retriever friend Tommy. The Brooker family, professional animal wranglers near Pretoria, South Africa adopted Salati after learning she was the sole survivor in a captive born litter. Her and the family dog Tommy are best of friends.
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