After 20 Long Years In Captivity, Circus Lion Tastes Freedom For The First Time

We love animals, and we can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown majestic mountain lion. Life in captivity is the worst form of existence, as every living being, whether animal or human, is meant to be free. Unfortunately, we often come across stories of animals that end up spending their lives in chains, never experiencing freedom.

When he was found, the neglected mountain lion was very underweight. But the real damage was more than skin deep; rescuers described him as "quite nervous," and said he appeared to be afraid of people. But fortunately, help arrived. Mufasa was transferred to ADI's Spirit of Freedom rescue center in Lima, Peru, where rescuers began to heal his body and mind. "His appetite and coat condition have improved after receiving specialist veterinary treatment," the group said.