Ana Julia Torres kisses Jupiter, a lion rescued from a circus 12 years ago, at Villa Lorena shelter, in Cali, Colombia. Torres, 52, a teacher, founded the shelter, which protects about 600 animals seized from drug traffickers, circuses, animal traffickers, or abandoned by their owners. (via 50 best photos from The Natural World - The Big Picture - Boston.com) Related articles Lion’s heartfelt hug for rescuer (thesun.co.uk) Bill to end use of wild animals in circuses unveiled at Congress (legalaction4animalrights.net)
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Ana Julia Torres kisses Jupiter, a lion rescued from a circus 12 years ago, at Villa Lorena shelter, in Cali, Colombia. Torres, 52, a teacher, founded the shelter, which protects about 600 animals seized from drug traffickers, circuses, animal traffickers, or abandoned by their owners. (via 50 best photos from The Natural World - The Big Picture - Boston.com)

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