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  1. 27th July 2008, 09:11 PM #1
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    Christian The Lion

    This is not a new story as it happened back in the 60's but this footage is doing the rounds since it was aired on a US chat show. snopes.com declare it as authentic which is good enough for me.

    YouTube - Christian the Lion - the full story (in HQ)

    I found this other site where one of the guys tells the story in more detail and they are probably bot in as much danger as the video suggests however the video is very moving.

    Christian, the lion who lived in my London living room | Mail Online

    Beware a similar youtube spoof of this that has some shocking footage spliced in which you wouldn't want your kids to watch.
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  2. 28th July 2008, 08:19 AM #2
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    Yeah saw that a few days back... great story

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    Yes that is a great story, shame about George Adamson though.

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  4. 28th July 2008, 11:18 AM #4
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    I can verify it too. I saw the film early in the seventies as a kid.
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    video no longer available.

    what did I miss?
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    works fine for me dave
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    video no longer available.

    what did I miss?
    try pasting youtube.com"/"watch?v=adYbFQFXG0U and then removing the quotes. I can't figure out how to post the link without it resolving the link automatically.
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    I took a look on the wikipedia page which has a lot more info obviously on the story and a couple great links including this one which has some good pics of christian on their landy.
    George Adamson Information and Photos - Page 1.

    And this one has a longer video with original commentary and footage of Christian introducing the pair to his wife and cubs
    Christian the Lion: Born Free Foundation

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    I took a look on the wikipedia page which has a lot more info obviously on the story and a couple great links including this one which has some good pics of christian on their landy.
    http://www.fatheroflions.org/GeorgeA...hotos_p.1.html

    And this one has a longer video with original commentary and footage of Christian introducing the pair to his wife and cubs
    Christian the Lion: Born Free Foundation

    FOX 2008 RRS - Artemis 1989 Perentie FFR - Phoenix S2a 88" with more - Beetlejuice 1956 S1 86" - GCLRO #001 - REMLR #176
    EVL '96 Defender 110 - Emerald '63 2a Ambulance 112-221 - Christine '93 Rangy - Van '98 Rangy - Rachael '76 S3 GS - Special '70 S2a GS - Miss B '86 Rangy -     RAAF Tactical 200184 & 200168

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