Imagine hugging a Lion as a pet? Valentin Gruener ,a wild life conservationist is so besotted with a lioness that they play,hug and sometimes sleep together. Traveller John Hawkins,who shot the video at Modisa Wildlife Project near Maun, Botswana said, ‘Val is a wildlife conservationist that raised Sirga the lioness almost from birth.This guy is exceptionally inspirational. He takes her on game walks and she can even hunt on her own.Travelling through Africa is a very humbling experience that makes you realize how amazing this planet truly is.