Iraq – As a pet, an Iraqi raises lions in his home

For years, the Iraqi, Ibrahim Wahid has been raising lions in his garden in Erbil, the Kurdistan region, unlike many who are afraid of these predators. Wahid believes that these lions like any other animals become part of the family over time, like pets, birds, sheep, and chickens. “He has chosen to raise African lions; because he sees them adapting more easily to their surrounding environment.