World peace somehow doesn’t seem so impossible does it when we see how well these bosom buddies get on.
The phrase “the lion shall lie down with the lamb” is a much quoted phrase from the Christian Bible, but look for yourself – its not there! It is misquoted!
In the King James version ”it’s the wolf that dwells with the lamb” in other versions it’s a leopard that lies down with a kid, and “the calf and the young lion and the fatling together.” (Isaiah 11:6). But what about the Lion, the Bear and the Tiger – how would they get along?
Just fine apparently, and if there is hope for them then there certainly is for the rest of us!
Setting an Example for World Peace?
When they were delivered to the Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue Centre in Locust Grove, Georgia , the decision was made to keep the youngsters together, because of their budding rapport.
‘We could have separated them, but since they came as a kind of family, the zoo decided to keep them together,’ said Diane Smith, assistant director of Noah’s Ark.
‘To our knowledge, this is the only place where you’ll find this combination of animals together.’
The Lion could well lie down with the Lamb and this proves it!
Living with the zoo’s founders for the past eight years, Shere Khan, Baloo and Leo have now moved to a purpose-built habitat where the US public can now witness first hand their touching relationships.
‘We didn’t have the money to move them at first,’ said Diane.
‘Now their habitat is sorted and they have been moved away from the children’s zoo areas where the public couldn’t really get a good look.
’It is possible to see Baloo, who is a 1000lb bear, Shere Khan, a 350lb tiger and Leo, who is also 350lbs, messing around like brothers.
Handled by Charles and Jama Hedgecoth, the zoo’s owners and founders, the three friendly giants appear to have no comprehension of their animal differences.
Baloo and Shere Khan are Very Close
‘That is because they rise early, and as Leo is a lion, he likes to spend most of the day sleeping.
‘It is wonderful and magical to see a giant American Black Bear put his arm around a Bengal and then to see the tiger nuzzle up to the bear like a domestic cat.
‘When Leo wakes up the three of them mess around for most of the day before they settle down to some food.’
Surprisingly for three apex predators with the power to kill with a single bite or swipe of their paw, they are very relaxed around each other.
‘They eat, sleep and play together,’ said Jama.
‘As they treat each other as siblings they will lie on top of each other for heat and simply for affection.
‘Shere Khan is being quite reticent about the move, but Baloo, the bear, is very good at leading him on and making him feel comfortable and safe.’
Explaining that the three ‘brothers’ have always seemed to share a unique bond, Charles said: ‘Noah’s Ark is their home and they could not possibly be separated from each other.
‘You just have to remember who you’re dealing with when you are with them, though.
The trio’s new habitat had to be constructed carefully, in order to accommodate its occupants.
Jama said: ‘The clubhouse had to be very sturdy for the guys, because they all sleep in it together,’
She added: ‘We had to include a creek, because the tiger and the bear both like to be in water.’
So what are the lessons for World Peace?
- ‘You just have to remember who you’re dealing with when you are with them.’
- ‘It’s when you forget that who these fellows are that you get yourself in trouble.’
- Their new habitat has to be constructed carefully, in order to accommodate all its occupants.
Then the lion shall lie down with the lamb/tiger/bear or even you and me!
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