The zoo decided not to immediately separate the two. Cameras were installed, and veterinarians monitored both animals closely. What they saw over the next 48 hours amazed them.
The lion and the puppy became inseparable. They ate together, napped side by side, and even played. The lion would roll over gently as the puppy climbed across its fur. It was unlike anything the staff had ever seen.
The story made headlines. Videos of the two unlikely companions racked up millions of views. But no one knew the full reason why the lion had accepted the puppy, until one zookeeper shared a quiet truth.