Animal lover Annel Snyman and her pet cat Timba exemplify the unimaginable bond that may develop between man and beast.
But Timba isn't any unusual home cat. He's a hulking home lion that may polish 9lbs of uncooked meat a day and will chunk off her head any time he appreciated.
But Timba is mostly a huge softie, and loves nothing greater than to cuddle as much as Annel on the couch of their house within the Waterburg area of South Africa.
Timba, who's one 12 months and 6 months previous, additionally enjoys going for walks with Annel's six-year-old canine, Diesel and 'serving to out' with on a regular basis chores round the home.
And as these outstanding photos present, Annel has now shaped an unimaginable bond with the 120kg lion, after adopting him as a cub in March final 12 months.
The 31-year-old, who lives within the Waterberg area of South Africa simply exterior Bela-Bela, said.she liked her unconventional pet.
She mentioned: "Family and pals have all needed to alter to the occasional sort out by a big cat whereas visiting."
