A lioness was abandoned by her mother when she was only a few days old, and all of her siblings were killed by other lions. However, the situation began to improve when she met Valentine Gruener, co-founder of the Modisa Wildlife Project.
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In an interview with NBC News, Gruener revealed that he chose the name “Sirga” in honor of a 1993 French film, “A Criança Leão.” The name couldn’t have been more perfect, as Sirga was clearly destined to become a star.
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The most famous video of Sirga and Gruener shows the gentle giant giving the biggest, sweetest, and most exuberant greeting to her caregiver. “Sirga doesn’t understand the concept of social distancing,” says the video caption.
However, Gruener uses his platform to emphasize that savanna animals are not pets. In one video, he brings up a point that applies to most pets: that you must commit to the entire life of the animal if you are going to care for one.
He also shared that he hopes their story raises awareness for wildlife and nature conservation, rather than using large pets for short-term entertainment.
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Photo and video: Tiktok @sirgathelioness. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
