And trust me, I've seen a lot of animal videos. I wish everone could see it and understand that animals are sentient beings with feelings and intelligence. Apparently, the man rescued the lion a few years previously and the lion has never forgotten it. What you see on that lion's face is pure bliss.
I just loved it!!!!!!! How amazing and my heart was just so warmed by seeing it. You are so right - animals DO have feelings and emotions - I've always believe that. But that video was just too cool and definetly brought a smile to my face.
Wow! That is amazing! The lion was obviously trained (the que being the pounding on the cage bars) but the lion is obviously fond of the man to not hurt him when doing that. The man was close enough to get his face chewed off or his neck broken by those paws.
I would love to have a big cat show that much affection to me. I think they are amazing creatures!