Rather than attack, the lion slowly raised its head and locked eyes with the puppy. The little shiba inu wagged its tail and moved closer, as if meeting a friend. Zoo staff shouted, ready to tranquilize the lion.
But the lion remained calm. It stood, approached the pup, and sniffed it curiously. The fearless puppy licked the lion’s nose, stunning the silent crowd.
Then, to everyone’s amazement, the lion lay down beside the pup and gently nudged it, as if welcoming the little visitor into its space.