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This beautiful and unusual wild cat had to be rescued and rehabilitated. He is humanized, which means that he is used to people, but he is not tame. He won't bite anyone, but he also doesn't let anyone approach him or pet him. The big surprise was when he decided to approach the carer, wanting to befriend her, even though he was still pretending not to care! Animals are so interesting!

Ticks can be very dangerous, transmitting diseases, so it's very important to keep them away from animals who have to live in captivity. This rescued lion, however, has had a tough life, sharing a small enclosure with many other males, so even though he has been rescued, he is still a very cranky individual, and is not having any of it! Would you have the courage to de-tick an angry lion? The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the five species of big cats belonging to the Panthera genus, along with the tiger (Panthera tigris), the leopard (Panthera pardus), the jaguar (Panthera onca), and the Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia). Lions are found in most sub-Saharan countries in Africa, but originally their range used to be much wider, from Northern Africa through Southwest Asia, east into India, and west into Europe. Lions are found in most African habitats, being only absent from the interior of the Sahara desert and tropical rainforest. When there is not water available for them to drink, they get moisture from their prey, and sometimes even plants, which allows them to live in very arid environments. Lions are the most social of all cat species, and related females and their cubs live together in groups called prides, and males form coalitions. The lion is the second largest cat species in the world, being only smaller than the tiger. The most characteristic feature of lions is the males' prominent mane, which goes from light buff to silvery grey, yellowish red and dark brown. It is the only cat species with an obvious sexual dimorphism. The cubs have spots which mostly fade as they grow older.

The monkeys people of Malawi usually encounter around their homes or on their farms will in all likelihood be Vervets. Vervet monkeys are classified as “old world monkeys,” meaning that they have been around for over 65 million years - long before apes and humans. This adorable baby Vervet Monkey falls asleep every time someone gives him his bottle. The video is filmed at wildlife rehabilitation center in Malawi. Though this particular type of animal is able to be active both during the day and the night, this <a href="https://rumble.com/v34uiq-yonina-one-day-.html" target="_blank">baby</a> Vervet can not keep his eyes open as he is fed with a bottle of milk. And what can make babies fall asleep so easily if it is not for a bottle of warm milk? The phrase ‘to sleep like a log’ fits perfectly here. This Vervet monkey falls asleep with the speed of light and in such a careless fashion. His head leans aside as his muscles relax while sucking the milk. It is so cute and lovely. But his sleep pattern looks like it has been disturbed by a quick twitch that only reminds this monkey to do his best and keep his eyes open because nothing tastes sweeter that that white stuff he is drinking. The Vervet <a href="https://rumble.com/v3xnt3-toby-the-monkey-starts-the-car.html" target="_blank">monkey</a> resembles very much like a gray langur, having a black face with a white fringe of hair, while the overall hair color is mostly grizzled-grey. With his long arms, legs, and tails he looks lovable and you can hardly resist him. And with his small, round head and short face with whiskers that unnoticeably shake back and forth makes him a real internet sensation.

This orphan Vervet Monkey had to be rescued and now lives at a wildlife sanctuary. He is very curious and loves to interact with his caretakers! Just look at that face! The Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is an Old World monkey, which means that it belongs to the Cercopithecidae family, the largest of all primate families, comprising 138 species of primates. The term "vervet" is used to refer to all members of the Chlorocebus genus, although it is still debated whether there are several species or only one, with several subspecies. They are native to the African continent, and can be found as far north as Egypt, and as far south as South Africa. They occupy savanna, open woodland, and forest-grassland mosaic, preferably close to rivers, being generally absent from desert areas and deep forest. It's a common and abundant species; flexible and easily adapted to secondary and highly fragmented vegetation, including cultivated areas and rural and urban environments, where it is often considered a pest, which gets them hunted and shot, causing many babies to become orphaned. In some areas, they become bushmeat. Vervet Monkeys live in large troops of up to 38 individuals, with one dominant male. The females are usually related to one another, but many unrelated males may be present. With a life-span of 10 to 11 years, females become sexually mature at age four, and males at age five. They breed from April to June, and a single offspring is born five months later.

Lots of us like to go swimming, it is such a great way to relax and enjoy your day. Usually, there aren't any animals swimming around us, sometimes if we are lucky, we might see a couple fish, but this video shows some lucky people who got the opportunity to swim with wild seals, so cool! This is some incredible footage featuring the up close swimming adventure with wild seals in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa. What an amazing sight to see! It looks like these seals are enjoying themselves very much, they love to swim around with each other! There are 33 seal species world wide and neither grey seals or common seals are endangered species. Even though seals spend lots of time in the water, they actually give birth on land. Their whiskers are able to detect prey in the water, interesting! Grey seals have been known to live up to 46 years. Seals are wild animals so if approached too closely they may bite. Sometimes they are afraid and wan't to protect themselves. Have you ever had the opportunity to swim with wild seals? Let us know in the comment section down below! Check out this video of wild seals swimming in South Africa!

After getting fed in the morning, these flamingo chicks get herded to their outside pen, where they can be in the sun, bath in a pool and play around! The flamingo parade is so cute that everybody wants to watch it, everyday! Over 2,000 flamingo chicks were abandoned, when their parents fled to save themselves from the drought, as the dam dried up. The chicks got sent to bird rehabilitation centers, but they were extremely young and many were very weak and dehydrated, and didn't even survive the trip. The birds received round the clock care, and the surviving chicks started growing stronger. This video was shot over a month later, and the remaining flamingos are now out of the woods, and love spending the day outside. The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the smallest species of flamingo, and occurs in sub-Saharan Africa and from the Arabian Peninsula to Pakistan and India. They make extensive movements in response to environmental conditions, and are partially migratory. The Lesser Flamingo is one of the only two species of Old World Flamingos, along with the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). Both species used to belong to the same genus, Phoenicopterus, which they shared with the Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis), the American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), the Andean flamingo (Phoenicopterus andinus), and the James's flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi). However, in 2014, a publication reclassified the six species into three genera: the Lesser Flamingo was moved to the Phoeniconaias genus, of which it is the only member; and the Andean and James's Flamingos are now in the Phoenicoparrus genus, as Phoenicoparrus andinus, and Phoenicoparrus jamesi, respectively. Lesser Flamingos have a highly specialized diet, feeding almost exclusively on microscopic blue-green algae, and benthic diatoms, although they can also eat small aquatic invertebrates. In spite of its blue-green color, the algae contain beta carotene, a reddish-orange pigment that gives flamingos their pink coloration.

Members of the raccoon family, these coatis know exactly how cute and adorable they are and take advantage of it to steal from people! But who could resist their charms?

This adorable 2 month old Golden Tiger enjoys playing with a plant he's found, wrestling with it as if it's another cub. So cute! Credit to 'nademedeiros'.

This little baby might be only a month and half, and still very clumsy, but he sure loves to practice his predator skills on the people who take care of him! Watch out for the cuteness monster! Black jaguars, despite some belief, aren’t actually black. Their fur appears black because of the excess of a pigment called melanin, although is you look closely (in pictures, not in person!) you will be able to notice the spots. These cats may appear big and intimidating, but in essence they are not the natural born killers we all are taught to believe. The internet is swarmed with videos of big cats interacting and <a href="https://rumble.com/v38pap-ferocious-baby-jaguar-attack.html" target="_blank">playing with humans</a>, as if they were family. The black jaguar was considered a separate species by indigenous peoples. English naturalist W. H. Hudson wrote: “... in the hot region the Indians recognise three strongly marked varieties, which they regard as distinct species – the one described; the smaller jaguar, less aquatic in his habits and marked with spots, not rings; and, thirdly, the black variety. They scout the notion that their terrible "black tiger" is a mere melanic variation, like the black leopard of the Old World and the wild black rabbit. They regard it as wholly distinct, and affirm that it is larger and much more dangerous than the spotted jaguar; that they recognize it by its cry; that it belongs to the terra firma rather than to the water-side; finally, that black pairs with black, and that the cubs are invariably black."

This baby Woolly Monkey has lost her mother and now lives at a rescue center. Primates in general are extremely social animals, and the babies need to be with a mother, even if a foster one. The moment she met her caretaker, she instantly adopted her as her foster mom, and wants nothing more than to spend the whole day with her. But her foster mom has other animals to care for, so after a few hours spent with the baby, she needs to leave. The baby is far from understanding, though, and throw massive temper tantrums when that happens! Even when the caretaker is away, if she sees her, she screams to get her attention, and if the caretaker looks at her, she screams even harder! Babies aren't easy… The Poeppig's Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), also known as Red Woolly Monkey and Silvery Woolly Monkey, shares the Lagothrix genus with four other species: Common Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix lagotricha); Peruvian Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix cana); Colombian Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix lugens); Peruvian Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda). Although recent studies suggest that the Poeppig's Woolly Monkey and the first three species are actually all different subspecies of Lagothrix lagotricha, and the only separate species should be the Peruvian Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey. This species of Woolly Monkey is endemic to the Amazon Forest, and studies show that its populations have decreased by at least 30% in the last three generations (45 years). It can be found in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. They tend to live in medium-sized groups of 23, 25 individuals, although smaller groups between 10 and 23 have been recorded. All species of Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix sp.) are at risk of going extinct; from "vulnerable" to "critically endangered", they are all disappearing because of humans. Do not support the pet trade! Monkeys should be free!

Considered one of the most iconic animals in Africa, giraffes are somehow odd-looking animals with a slightly elongated neck and stripes like that of the zebra down its rump. If not the giraffe’s uniqueness, it must be its awkward, yet elegant grace. Its long legs move with consummate ease and enable the animal to travel at a surprising pace, even though its strange gait of moving both left legs and then both right <a href="https://rumble.com/v3m4uh-mans-leg-gets-stuck-in-sinkhole-on-brooklyn-street.html" target="_blank">legs</a> makes it look rather unstable. And that is why it is odd to think that such a graceful animal has a violent streak in it, but one must remember that this is the wild and there are things to fight for: survival and genetic success. The way their necks rock and fall freely down as they try to mimic something that looks like a fight, leaves you wonder whether they like or hate each other. The way these giraffes move is mesmerizing and it reminds us of nature’s lava lamp. This is an epic moment when the two giraffes fight by beating each other with their huge necks. The <a href="https://rumble.com/v43jb9-giraffes-show-brass-neck-stealing-breakfast-from-inside-hotel.html" target="_blank">giraffes</a> use their necks as a weapon in dominance battles. They are pushing against each other, a sign of sizing each other up and measuring each other's necks for supremacy. And then all of a sudden we see change of hearts. The supposed fight turns into romance. The giraffes stay still for a moment before they move on showing their much gentler neck-movements, displaying a real affection for each other. Merely watching them somehow de-stresses us. They have done their jobs by leaving us perplexed one moment and then warmhearted the next.

Now this is an absolutely priceless moment! Watch as a litter of lion cubs enjoy some harmless fun at a sanctuary in South Africa. According to the videographer, this litter was rejected by their mother, and are now being raised by members at the sanctuary.

This baby black jaguar receives round-the-clock care from biologists, and how does he repay them? With cuteness attacks! Black jaguars, despite some belief, aren’t actually black. Their fur appears black because of the excess of a pigment called melanin, although is you look closely (in pictures, not in person!) you will be able to notice the spots. These cats may appear big and intimidating, but in essence they are not the natural born killers we all are taught to believe. The internet is swarmed with videos of big cats interacting and playing with humans, as if they were family.

This is so precious. These lions have made a new friend and it's a human! Lions are extremely loving animals who don't like being alone. If you can spend some time with them, it would be an amazing experience. A special bond is formed, as you can see from this video. They certainly know how to spread the love. Their new friend loves to give them kisses and they happily approve. They love to return the favour, how sweet is this? Lions are very social animals. They love to make new friends! They vary in colour but usually they have light yellow-brown coats. They prey on many different types of animals including, zebras, giraffes, birds and rhinos. Sometimes they will even prey on elephant. They love lots a head rubbing, touching, licking and purring. These lions are adorable! All they want is to be loved! If you love lions, check out the movie "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/World-Class-Films-African-Lion/dp/B005OAEWTQ?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=rumble07-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=32a6f502a18714cd082e2be9a0b280b1&camp=1789&creative=9325">The African Lion</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=rumble07-20&l=ur2&o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />". Sit back, enjoy and relax! Have you ever had an adorable moment with an animal? Let us know in the comments below!

These six-month-old Siberian tigers absolutely love to play. These games may appear adorable, but you better stay out of their way when they do. These cubs are already very strong and no human would stand a chance! Credit to 'nademedeiros'.

The only human contact this elephant has had is with her handler. Watch as she comes to greet the people in a car at a reserve in Zimbabwe. So friendly!

After both of these cubs were rejected by their mothers, they were forced to be raised together. What's incredible is that in spite of lions and hyenas usually not getting along, these two love playing tag with each other!

Like all siblings, these two want to play with the same thing at the same time but don't want the other one to play with it, except they're too sleepy to actually put some effort into it! Who do you think it's going to win this adorable battle?

This adorable 6-month-old meerkat loves to play just like a kitten would, but is too hyperactive to stay in one place for more than a few seconds! Check it out!

Although lions are known to be tough animals, it's never easy resisting a harmless tickle. This adorable moment featuring Jelani the cub proves that!

Ask anyone who owns a cat how they feel about their furbaby and they all will tell you the same. They are the most manipulative, hypocritical, tyrannical beings that will stop at nothing to step all over your face, steal your stuff and hide it under the furniture. We love our cats to bits, even when they scratch our shoes and leave their hair all over our freshly pressed clothes. We wish they would never grow up, and stay tiny little kittens forever! With that analogy, it is only natural to assume that playing with a lion cub would be about 100 times the fun! They are still little cats and playing is a way of them learning about life. Wouldn’t that be exciting? As it would seen, the answer is no. <a href="https://rumble.com/NataliaCara/" target="_blank">Natalia Cara</a> is a 27-year-old biologist, traveller and adventurer from Brazil. On one of her travels, she got to hang out with a young lioness called Jelani. Analogous to the games we play with our kittens, Natalia used a piece of stick to urge the tiny lion into play. Natalia drags the stick on the kitten’s fur, scratches with it on the rock in the back. Jelani shows minimum amount of interest for the curious object, following it with her big yellow eyes. But she is resting in the shade and couldn’t care less about what this human wants. <a href="https://rumble.com/viral/v1225002-adorable-lion-cub-playing-with-a-stick.html" target="_blank">Chewing a stick</a> might have been Jelani’s favorite game when she was younger, but now she would much rather chase a small pray around the planes.

This lion cub and striped hyena pup are both orphans and have been raised together at a sanctuary, in South Africa. They love to play with one another and it's absolutely adorable to watch!

This rescued maned wolf pup may look big, but he is only 3 months old, and loves attention! He just can't help making the funniest sounds when getting a scratch! It doesn't get more adorable than this! The maned wolf bears minor similarities to the red fox, although it belongs to a different genus, but it is not a fox, nor is it a wolf. It belongs to a category that is referred to as "golden dog". According to the official Wikipedia article, "unlike other large canids (such as the gray wolf, the African hunting dog, or the dhole) the maned wolf does not form packs. It hunts alone, usually between sundown and midnight. Maned wolves rotate their large ears to listen for prey animals in the grass. They tap the ground with a front foot to flush out the prey and pounce to catch it. It's hard to imagine this fuzzy fella as a fierce hunter, but he will grow up to be one nonetheless. But just like any young one in nature, he is playful, adorable, and makes the most precious sounds. And of course, loves tummy rubs. But then again, who doesn't? (cats are obviously excluded from this category)

Most people wouldn't expect a bushpig (similar to a warthog) to be adorable, as it can be quite aggressive. But just watch how this one simply can't resist a scratch behind the ear, falling asleep instantly!

After roaming around all day, is time for these two black rhinos to go to bed, where they can be safe from poachers. How adorable is that?