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Story of massive predator exploited for tourism goes viral: 'So selfish and cruel'

Summary by thecooldown.com
A story about a lion exploited for tourism has gone viral on TikTok, and it's breaking hearts. Léo was found in Spain after suffering years of abuse. He was taken in by La Tanière, a retirement home and hospital for animals in Nogent-le-Phaye, France.  The footage is originally from 2023, and as Brut detailed, he was stolen from his mother as a baby and used for photo opportunities on the beach and at nightclubs for months.  Léo was raised on a …

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thecooldown.com broke the news in on Friday, December 26, 2025.
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