A British man who calls lions and cheetahs his best friends has revealed how losing his mother to cancer at the age of 12 led him to build an incredible bond with the wildlife.
Shandor Latenty, 27, has been passionate about animals since he was 8 years old. Having dedicated his life to the welfare of these animals, he now lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and works as an animal handler.
He has grown especially close to one lion, named George. And the pair are so close, they’re able to share regular hugs and cuddles. Their special relationship is regularly documented on Latenty’s social media, where he’s amassed millions of followers; he credits these mighty predators for helping him through his younger years when his mother passed away….