Comments on: Christian the Lion

By: Sami

Sami — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:22:47 +0000

Hi Ann Elise,
I’ve only seen it recently myself (and when I did, I thought, I have to post about this). It sure does highlight the need to conserve wildlife and their habitat.

By: Ann Elise

Ann Elise — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:10:27 +0000

Wow, Sami, thanks for posting this! Am I the only one who hasn’t seen this video? It’s a touching story, and a beautiful reminder to include animal conservation in my attempts to lead a more green life.

By: Sami

Sami — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:29:34 +0000

Hi Laurie, You're welcome. Yeah, it doesn't seem to matter how many times you watch the clip, it still has the same effect. Btw, not sure if you noticed in the comments but one of my readers (Katie) included the link to Ace and John's site which I hadn't come across. Here it is if you're interested; A Lion Called Christian.

By: Sami

Sami — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:15:46 +0000

Hey Positively Present,
You’re welcome. I kept seeing stories on him and books and then I saw the clip. That’s when I thought, OK, I need to post about him. It really proves how strong the bond between humans and animals is.

By: Sami

Sami — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:13:57 +0000

Hi Kirwin,
Yep, the video sure is a tear jerker.
I know what you mean re the zoo thing. I went swimming with dolphins (a dream of mine) at SeaWorld (a theme park) a couple of years ago. The experience was bitter sweet. The dolphins were absolutely amazing but I felt so sad because they weren’t free. I won’t go to circuses either because of the elephants. They always look so sad to me.

By: Laurie | Express Yourself to Success

Laurie | Express Yourself to Success — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:46:21 +0000

Thanks for the link to Wildlife NOW. I wasn’t familiar with the organization and appreciate your adding it to your post.

I’d heard of Christian before and was touched by the story. I still cry when I watch the video!

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:09 +0000

I’ve seen this video so many times but every single time I cry when I watch it. For whatever reason, it really moves me to see that connection between humans and wild animals. It’s just amazing. Thanks for posting this. I haven’t see the video in awhile and I love watching it.

By: kirwin

kirwin — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:46:02 +0000

Hi Sami,
This video brings tears to my eyes every time I see it.

You know, I have mixed feelings when I bring my kids to the local zoo. On one hand, I love that my kids can see real animals, and I know that the zoo serves a purpose for animals that are hurt or who would never survive in the wild. But on the other hand, I am so sorry for these caged animals. No matter how you try to simulate the African savannah, it just isn’t the same. I’m saddest when I see the elephants.

By: Sami

Sami — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:42:38 +0000

Hey Katie,
Thanks so much for your comment. I totally agree with the fact that we need to focus on animal conservation. With that comes the need to focus on the conservation of their habitat too.

Thanks for the link to Ace and John’s website; A Lion Called Christian.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:34:40 +0000

It’s great to read blogs like this which not only talk about what is an amazing story but also support the cause! The story of Ace, John and Christian is a fantastic one (I reccommend their book to anyone who is a fan) and whilst the messages of love and friendship are fairly obvious, what we need to focus on is Animal Conservation in the wild.
Ace and John have their own website (see above) which has updates and information about what it is that they are both doing now and the story of Christian.