When we imagine rescue animals, we tend to think of stray or surrendered cats and dogs that someone has sadly mistreated at some point in their lives.
However, it's important to remember that this can happen to any animal, including ones that don't even seem like they belong on the same continent as us.
But while it may not be common to see lions, tigers and bears living together, circumstances can not only make this a reality but also lead them to forge incredibly wholesome bonds.
And as one beautiful story from a sanctuary in South Africa illustrates, these animals can surprise even their carers with how close they can get.