A Lion Called Christian
by Claire Suddath
Time, March 31, 2009
The Gist:
In 1969, two flamboyantly dressed, long-haired hippies named Anthony Bourke and John Rendall purchased a lion cub from London's upscale department store Harrods — which, at the time, traded in exotic animals — and brought him to live in their Chelsea furniture store in the heart of Swinging London. Christian lived in the store, aptly named Sophisticat, for five months. He played well with children, was litter-trained, and only ruined the store's furniture by accident. But even the most domesticated lion is still too wild for London, so Bourke and Rendall embarked on the long, arduous task of rehabilitating their oversized housecat into the wild. With the help of lion expert George Adamson, they flew Christian to Kenya and helped him establish his own lion pride. A year later, Bourke and Rendall returned to Kenya to visit their lion. A video of their encounter and what happened next has been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube.
by Claire Suddath
Time, March 31, 2009
The Gist:
In 1969, two flamboyantly dressed, long-haired hippies named Anthony Bourke and John Rendall purchased a lion cub from London's upscale department store Harrods — which, at the time, traded in exotic animals — and brought him to live in their Chelsea furniture store in the heart of Swinging London. Christian lived in the store, aptly named Sophisticat, for five months. He played well with children, was litter-trained, and only ruined the store's furniture by accident. But even the most domesticated lion is still too wild for London, so Bourke and Rendall embarked on the long, arduous task of rehabilitating their oversized housecat into the wild. With the help of lion expert George Adamson, they flew Christian to Kenya and helped him establish his own lion pride. A year later, Bourke and Rendall returned to Kenya to visit their lion. A video of their encounter and what happened next has been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube.
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Love knows no limits
And friendships last a lifetime
get back in touch
with someone today
you’ll be glad you did.
Christian the Lion: PantheraLeoTheGreat (June 25, 2009)
And friendships last a lifetime
get back in touch
with someone today
you’ll be glad you did.
Christian the Lion: PantheraLeoTheGreat (June 25, 2009)
Christian the Lion
1969, Anthony Bourke y John Rendall, dos australianos que vivían en Londres, compraron un cachorro de león en el departamento de animales exóticos de Harrods. Christian, como llamaron al león, demostró ser un animal muy inteligente y cariñoso, tanto con las personas como con otros animales.
Pero al cabo de un año había crecido tanto que era imposible que siguiera viviendo en aquel piso londinense. Entonces, Bourke y Randall decidieron que lo mejor que podían hacer es llevarlo a África para que se criase en libertad. Para financiar el proyecto se grabó un documental contando la historia del cachorro de león: "Christian, the lion".
Casi un año después, Bourke y Randall viajaron a África para reencontrarse con Christian. Fueron muchas las personas que les dijeron que el león no los reconocería. Aquí tenemos el vídeo que muestra el reencuentro.
In 1969, Anthony Bourke und John Rendall, zwei Australier leben in London, kaufte ein Löwe cub in der Abteilung für exotische Tiere aus Harrods. Christian, als der Löwe, ein Tier erwies sich als sehr intelligent und liebevoll, sowohl mit Menschen als mit anderen Tieren.
Aber nach einem Jahr hatte sich so sehr, dass es unmöglich war, weiter zu leben, in das Apartment in London. Dann Bourke und Randall beschlossen, dass das Beste, was sie tun könnten, ist, ihn nach Afrika zu werden gezüchtet in Freiheit. Zur Finanzierung des Projekts wurde ein Dokumentarfilm erzählt die Geschichte des Löwen cub: "Christian, der Löwe."
Fast ein Jahr später, Randall Bourke und reiste nach Afrika zu werden, wieder mit Christian. Es gab viele Menschen, erzählte ihnen, dass der Löwe nicht erkennen. Hier ist das Video zeigt die Reunion.
En 1969, Anthony et John Bourke, Rendall, deux Australiens vivant à Londres, a acheté un lion cub dans le département des animaux exotiques de Harrods. Chrétien, désigné comme le lion, un animal s'est avéré être très intelligent et affectueux, à la fois avec des personnes qu'avec d'autres animaux.
Mais au bout d'un an a augmenté, si bien qu'il est impossible de continuer à vivre à l'appartement à Londres. Ensuite, Bourke et Randall a décidé que la meilleure chose qu'ils pourraient faire est de prendre lui en Afrique pour être élevées en liberté. Pour financer le projet a été enregistré un documentaire racontant l'histoire du lion cub: "chrétienne, le lion."
Presque un an plus tard, Bourke et Randall voyagé en Afrique pour être réunis avec Christian. Il y avait beaucoup de gens qui leur a dit que le lion ne reconnaît pas. Voici la vidéo montrant la réunion.
In 1969, Anthony Bourke and John Rendall, two Australians living in London, bought a lion cub in the department of exotic animals from Harrods. Christian, named as the lion, an animal proved to be very intelligent and affectionate, both with people as with other animals.
But after one year had grown so much that it was impossible to continue living at that apartment in London. Then, Bourke and Randall decided that the best thing they could do is take him to Africa to be bred in freedom. To finance the project was recorded a documentary telling the story of the lion cub: "Christian, the lion."
Almost a year later, Bourke and Randall traveled to Africa to be reunited with Christian. There were many people who told them that the lion did not recognize. Here is the video showing the meeting.
Nel 1969, Antonio e Giovanni Bourke Rendall, due australiani che vivono a Londra, ha acquistato un leone cub nel dipartimento di animali esotici da Harrods. Cristiano, chiamato come il leone, un animale dimostrato di essere molto intelligente e affettuoso, sia con le persone che con altri animali.
Ma dopo un anno era cresciuto così tanto che era impossibile continuare a vivere in quel appartamento a Londra. Quindi, Randall Bourke e ha deciso che la cosa migliore che si poteva fare è prendere lui in Africa per essere allevati in libertà. Di finanziare il progetto è stato registrato un documentario racconta la storia del leone cub: "cristiano, il leone".
Quasi un anno dopo, Bourke e Randall viaggiato in Africa il ricongiungimento con Christian. Ci sono state molte persone che detto loro che il leone non ha riconosciuto. Ecco il video che mostra il ricongiungimento.
1969, Anthony Bourke y John Rendall, dos australianos que vivían en Londres, compraron un cachorro de león en el departamento de animales exóticos de Harrods. Christian, como llamaron al león, demostró ser un animal muy inteligente y cariñoso, tanto con las personas como con otros animales.
Pero al cabo de un año había crecido tanto que era imposible que siguiera viviendo en aquel piso londinense. Entonces, Bourke y Randall decidieron que lo mejor que podían hacer es llevarlo a África para que se criase en libertad. Para financiar el proyecto se grabó un documental contando la historia del cachorro de león: "Christian, the lion".
Casi un año después, Bourke y Randall viajaron a África para reencontrarse con Christian. Fueron muchas las personas que les dijeron que el león no los reconocería. Aquí tenemos el vídeo que muestra el reencuentro.
In 1969, Anthony Bourke und John Rendall, zwei Australier leben in London, kaufte ein Löwe cub in der Abteilung für exotische Tiere aus Harrods. Christian, als der Löwe, ein Tier erwies sich als sehr intelligent und liebevoll, sowohl mit Menschen als mit anderen Tieren.
Aber nach einem Jahr hatte sich so sehr, dass es unmöglich war, weiter zu leben, in das Apartment in London. Dann Bourke und Randall beschlossen, dass das Beste, was sie tun könnten, ist, ihn nach Afrika zu werden gezüchtet in Freiheit. Zur Finanzierung des Projekts wurde ein Dokumentarfilm erzählt die Geschichte des Löwen cub: "Christian, der Löwe."
Fast ein Jahr später, Randall Bourke und reiste nach Afrika zu werden, wieder mit Christian. Es gab viele Menschen, erzählte ihnen, dass der Löwe nicht erkennen. Hier ist das Video zeigt die Reunion.
En 1969, Anthony et John Bourke, Rendall, deux Australiens vivant à Londres, a acheté un lion cub dans le département des animaux exotiques de Harrods. Chrétien, désigné comme le lion, un animal s'est avéré être très intelligent et affectueux, à la fois avec des personnes qu'avec d'autres animaux.
Mais au bout d'un an a augmenté, si bien qu'il est impossible de continuer à vivre à l'appartement à Londres. Ensuite, Bourke et Randall a décidé que la meilleure chose qu'ils pourraient faire est de prendre lui en Afrique pour être élevées en liberté. Pour financer le projet a été enregistré un documentaire racontant l'histoire du lion cub: "chrétienne, le lion."
Presque un an plus tard, Bourke et Randall voyagé en Afrique pour être réunis avec Christian. Il y avait beaucoup de gens qui leur a dit que le lion ne reconnaît pas. Voici la vidéo montrant la réunion.
In 1969, Anthony Bourke and John Rendall, two Australians living in London, bought a lion cub in the department of exotic animals from Harrods. Christian, named as the lion, an animal proved to be very intelligent and affectionate, both with people as with other animals.
But after one year had grown so much that it was impossible to continue living at that apartment in London. Then, Bourke and Randall decided that the best thing they could do is take him to Africa to be bred in freedom. To finance the project was recorded a documentary telling the story of the lion cub: "Christian, the lion."
Almost a year later, Bourke and Randall traveled to Africa to be reunited with Christian. There were many people who told them that the lion did not recognize. Here is the video showing the meeting.
Nel 1969, Antonio e Giovanni Bourke Rendall, due australiani che vivono a Londra, ha acquistato un leone cub nel dipartimento di animali esotici da Harrods. Cristiano, chiamato come il leone, un animale dimostrato di essere molto intelligente e affettuoso, sia con le persone che con altri animali.
Ma dopo un anno era cresciuto così tanto che era impossibile continuare a vivere in quel appartamento a Londra. Quindi, Randall Bourke e ha deciso che la cosa migliore che si poteva fare è prendere lui in Africa per essere allevati in libertà. Di finanziare il progetto è stato registrato un documentario racconta la storia del leone cub: "cristiano, il leone".
Quasi un anno dopo, Bourke e Randall viaggiato in Africa il ricongiungimento con Christian. Ci sono state molte persone che detto loro che il leone non ha riconosciuto. Ecco il video che mostra il ricongiungimento.
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