- In the 1970′s, actress and model Tippi Hedren (mother of actress Melanie Griffith) created the Shambala Preserve after producing the film Roar. The preserve rescued exotic big cats living in captivity that had been abused or were in need of help, one of which the family created a close bond with. Neil the lion lived with the family in their home, and played an active role in the day to day activities of the preserve.
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Photos by Michael Rougier.
Find out more about The Shambala Preserve here.


















That is awesome!
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It's canine teeth have been removed…… I bet his claws have been ripped out also. =/
And I bet his balls have been snipped off also lol in the wild this lion wouldnt last a day!