It is said that true relationships are not only based on blood, but are also built on affection and care. The story of Valentin Gruner of South Africa is proving this very thing. The unique relationship between South African Valentin Gruner and lioness cub Sigra has been highlighted on social media. Valentin, co-founder of Botswana’s Modisa Wildlife Project, raised and cared for Sigra, a lioness cub.
Unique relationship with Sigra
Sigra was born in 2012, but her siblings died soon after. He was left alone and Gruner adopted him. Sigra was weak, but with Valentin’s care she grew strong and became a lively lioness.
He says, Sigra was very weak, but I kept her on drip and took care of her. Gradually she became stronger and turned into a lioness. I often take long walks with it.
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Sigra got a new home
Valentin says releasing Sigra into the wild was risky because she had become accustomed to humans. There was a danger of it going near villages, which could cause damage. Apart from this, the natural habitats of lions are also continuously decreasing. However, Gruner and his team created a 2,000-hectare reserve, which became Sigra’s new home. Here she lives freely but for her safety, a satellite tracking collar has been worn, which keeps telling her position and location every two hours.
Video is touching people’s hearts on social media
This video is touching people’s hearts, and users are praising the deep bond between Gruner and Sigra. People are appreciating the gentle nature of the lioness and her innocence despite her large size.
This story of Valentin Gruner and Sigra has become an inspiration, which shows the power of the deep relationship between humans and animals.