British park ranger Alex Larenty has no qualms about gently rubbing the paws of a lion under his care.
The 50-year-old regularly treats Jamu(the lion) to a foot massage and these pictures make it clear the eight-year-old lion is appreciative.
Rolling around like a kitten, Jamu appears to be having the time of his life.
The shots were taken at The Lion Park, near Johannesburg, South Africa,Mr Larenty, who is originally from Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, said the animal has complete trust in him.
'Trust me, though, you need to know what you are doing and our relationship is one that has built up over the last six years. Jamu won't just let anyone touch him the way I do.
'We have 75 lions here at the park and I know everyone by name, Jamu is a star in his own right though.
'While these lions know me and they are tame in some way, they are still dangerous to people they don't know or in situations they are unsure about.'
The 50-year-old regularly treats Jamu(the lion) to a foot massage and these pictures make it clear the eight-year-old lion is appreciative.
Rolling around like a kitten, Jamu appears to be having the time of his life.
The shots were taken at The Lion Park, near Johannesburg, South Africa,Mr Larenty, who is originally from Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, said the animal has complete trust in him.
'Trust me, though, you need to know what you are doing and our relationship is one that has built up over the last six years. Jamu won't just let anyone touch him the way I do.
'We have 75 lions here at the park and I know everyone by name, Jamu is a star in his own right though.
'While these lions know me and they are tame in some way, they are still dangerous to people they don't know or in situations they are unsure about.'
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