Lion Reunites with Human Mother After 12 years

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Jupiter’s story begins in a Colombian rescue for abused animals, where he found an unexpected friend and ‘mother’ in Ana Julia Torres.

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Rescued as a newborn from a circus, Jupiter’s mother had endured abuse before giving birth.

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The bond between Torres and Jupiter grew stronger each day.

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However, the journey took a challenging turn in 2017 when environmental agencies decided to remove nearly 200 animals from Torres’ shelter.

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The separation marked the beginning of a decline in Jupiter’s health, evident in the dramatic weight loss that left Torres deeply concerned.

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