After this lioness killled the baby antelope's mother, she befriended
the baby antelope and began playing with her. When a ranger appeared,
the lioness picked the baby antelope up by the scruff of her neck, as
she would do with her own young, and carried her to safety, soon
becoming the protector of this orphaned antelope.
Koko the Ape & Her Kittens
Koko's story is perhaps the most famous of unlikely animal stories, and
we think it's adorable! Koko's teacher often read her books about cats,
and when Koko was asked what she would like for her birthday she used
sign language to say "a kitten". Not content with plush toys of kittens,
Koko was soon given a kitten from a stray litter. She would nurse the
kitten like a baby, until unfortunately one day the kitten escaped and
was hit by a car. To cure Koko's sadness at her loss, zookeepers gave
her two kittens who were in need of a home, and Koko showed her
nurturing motherly love once more!
Katjinga the Dog & Paulinchen the Piglet
Paulinchen the piglet was stranded by her family, however fortunately
for her, Katjinga the dog cared for her and treated her like her own pup
until the piglet could be reunited with her mother again - So sweet!
The Macaque & the Stray Cat
This caring macaque in Bali has taken this homeless cat under his wing,
looking after it and carrying it around with him. The pair are always
seen together and continue to remain the best of friends!
The Macaque & the Dove
Off the coast of China, on a small island, this little macaque and dove
were both living in an animal protection center. For two months, before
they were both released into the wild, the two friends ate together,
went to sleep together, and played together.
Bambi the Deer & Ben the Rabbit
Bambi was found along the side of the road next to her dead mother, and
when she was rescued and brought back to her new owner's home to be
looked after, she immediately became very good friends with the owner's
pet rabbit, Ben. Since then, these two woodland critters have been
inseparable!
Mzee the Tortoise & Owen the Hippo
In 2004, a tsunami in Africa swept away this baby hippo's family,
leaving him stranded and alone. The baby hippo was rescued and named
Owen, and after being released into an animal sanctuary, he immediately
found Mzee the tortoise and the two have been the best of friends since!
#8 The Bangal Tiger & Six Piglets
The Bangal Tiger & Six Piglets
At the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Thailand, a Bengal tiger has raised 6
piglets as her own young, and loves taking care of them - too cute!
