Simba and Bella: Together at last

After being relocated from Belgium to Africa, Simba is introduced to resident rescued lioness, Bella. Can the two of them provide each other with companionship that they deserve?
UPDATE Simba and Bella were eventually introduced to each other in June 2015 and now these two once-lonely lions have each other for company. Simba has had a vasectomy and Bella has a contraceptive implant (as we do not want another generation of lions born into captivity). We also need to keep space in our precious sanctuary so that more big cats are able to be rescued.
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[@Colstonewall]

Poor Bella, it breaks my heart seeing her in that condition. But at least she has a mate now.

[@hailtonjose5736]

Filme chaparral

[@hailtonjose5736]

Bonassa

[@hindustaniwarrior4431]

Chris Kavanagh part 3 they get a divorce...

[@freeshavokadoo]

That lion roar is scary as hell

[@margui6224]

You should said lioness.

[@treymcclure3243]

where is nala

[@hindustaniwarrior4431]

Some random guy what part of Africa are you from?

[@bphilbac]

That poor female lion has been through hell. Glad to see her get rescued.

[@aliciatkk]

Simba is a nice lion

[@afropanorama4730]

Lotus white Tok simba is swahili word language. it means a lion from east africa tanzania and kenya

[@kingaxlrosesspiceandeveryt1719]

He's a gentleman.

[@nic4319]

A gentlemen

[@K4242-r6l]

Lotus The lion is a natural predator with millions of years of evolution to be free and hunters not big nice pussy cats.

[@hopefaith179]

It hurts me to see Bella injured and knowing evil humans did this to her. I hope Bella, and Simba, gets alone and be happy together! You are an amazing person Virginia, thank you for caring!

[@bornfreefoundation]

Thank you for the kind words Carol.

[@kelseystrouse954]

Simba was a true gentleman. Bella is one tough cookie to have survived all she has in her life. She is not going to risk being overpowered easily or hurt again. Simba's strength & power could have easily overcome Bella no matter how much hell she tried to give him. He was truly a gentle giant to her and allowed her feel in control of the situation. Simba's heart is kind and compassionate even after the horrendous treatment. Thank you Simba, for being just who Bella needed....

[@momthegreatest]

Simba looks very calm,gentle and majestic in spite of provocations by Bella...

[@Pitanga990]

Bless simba. True gentleman! Doesnt hit back :)

[@ignezmaciel2102]

I want a kind partner like Simba....I promise I won't attack him....🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@Roshanccie]

Hi...

[@alexteun]

Ignez Maciel Hahahaha. Good luck. I’m sure they exit

[@Automedon2]

That's what you all say, but you always do

[@cookiedee8473]

😂

[@ebinpaul8100]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@theric66]

Simba is a real gentleman, not showing any agression towards Bella but instead walks back and wait for her to come down.the poor treatments that she had to go through in Romania, so maybe Simba felt it too and decided to be kind.

[@karenacton3854]

Bella, I apologize for the arrogance and ignorance of humankind, to have treated you so badly and caused you so much pain and agony for the rest of your life. I hope the rest of your lide is beautiful and peaceful. 😢

[@janetmichelman666]

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[@marionblumenfeld]

It.s horrible what you have suffered.. dear Bella.. you got to know the wrong people. I.m very ashamed..very ashamed. I. m so sorry... i only hope you have a happy life in your home with Simba...enjoy your life and freedom..dear baby.

[@Azhar51926]

Do u expect bella to read ur youtube comment? Lmao

[@janesimon5700]

Poor Simba.. he’s so tolerant of her. Glad she’s coming around

[@jaylosquad5593]

I love how simba was patient with her, he looked a little bit scared but that was cute

[@merzychips506]

Simba is a ideal male for females. I am sure that all women (human) want to have partner like Simba. He's gentle and calm.

[@mcav3270]

So happy about this reunion of two lonely lions of the past....may they live long and happier being together. Thanks for the handlers and responsible folk who made this reunion possible.

[@heather77]

Simba is a gentle giant, he really doesn't want to fight with anybody - I think you have a good match - fiesty Bella and gentle Simba! I have had many domestic cats in my life and they have similar behaviours when being introduced to a new cat. This was really awesome to watch and I hope they have many years enjoying each others company! Seeing Bella's eye and limp is sad because it shows the terrible cruelty she endured, so glad they can now both enjoy freedom and hapiness!

[@quetzal1357]

he is so nice, love hurts.

[@balasview7918]

SIMBA the King of silent...

[@dantesprophet9612]

Simba is a great teacher. When shes pitching a fit dance out of strike range let her drain herself and go on about your day being a boss.

[@bobnoble6508]

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[@morganeboyer8048]

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[@TRISH9076]

Bella don't play that.. she said don't even try to sniff my cookie. Simba said don't worry I'll grow on you. Moments later let me nibble on that ear.. lol

[@LANELLEHOLT40]

Since they've never met another of their species, or opposite sexes, they do pretty good. Glad they are getting along. Everyone needs company. Thank you!

[@simplyred26]

Simba's so tame that he's become so tolerant of Bella's aggressive behavior. How are they doing now? Any follow up video.

[@IncredibleLyrics]

what really??

[@joyfulwingedlion6921]

Did she actually kill him?

[@rajaaliqasim7495]

kevin dsn how do you know?

[@TheDemonFerretFursuits]

kevin dsn as fun as it can be to spread inflammatory false information, you really shouldn't. Both were put down due to health issues. www.lilongwewildlife.org/2017/11/02/sad-farewell-bella-simba/

[@annieoakslee3908]

They both died in 2017 of health issues..but were in love all those years.

[@wawawillegers4991]

Happy for Simba and Bella. Born free! Thank you rescuers and teams.

[@swankelly]

They're both so beautiful. Lions are my favorite wild animal. They're super cute and scary at the same time.

[@iarshintasudjana4382]

Bella was so lucky...Simba is gorgeous looking Lion😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@samanthadennis2968]

hes like damn girl! chill out! lol

[@eileenconnor08]

She has a spine deformity & she has lost an eye, Lions do NOT like any animal to surprise them, with Bella she won't see a Lion on her blindside! That's why she was so vocal & seemed "fearless" so Simba won't "bully" her taking advantage of her disabilities! 2 beautiful cats & companionship! Wonderful! All the happiness to 'Bella' & 'Simba' you both deserve it more than most!!🦁🐯🐾🐾💖

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

She is still a lovely lioness

[@pharaohnefertiti9642]

Feisty little woman 😂 she went to his room to start a fight 😂

[@corsicanlulu]

omg poor bella! her poor eye, however she is till beautiful

[@elyson2357]

SImba is so kind, being so tolerable to her.

[@rebeccamcinroy6042]

It's perfectly natural what she is doing it's Bella being the one in charge especially being older and in captivity

[@lelukat9808]

Couldnt they have put them in side by side enclosures for a few days to get to know the smell and such of each other. Seems logical.

[@bonniemccormack1361]

my thought as well

[@timmytheawesomeapplesauce7033]

Lelu Kat a

[@nzingabee79]

Lelu Kat I agree

[@HYUGE]

It’s not about logic...it’s about dominance in wild....whenever they face each other in wild.... they meet face to face...they are lions...they can handle it.

[@shadowreaper3562]

Lelu Kat I would have been better if they did that cause they would pass the roaring stage a long time ago

[@lizakarim7650]

Really intense, but it's worth it! Thank you, everyone involved! 💕

[@treasure2behold282]

Poor Bella and Simba !. Thanks and Blessings to All Animal rescuers.

[@stumccreadie9772]

This video just made my world a better place

[@laurenmcquillan9161]

Simba is such a magnificent animal, what a joy to see him in a natural environment, and meeting a spectacular female of the species, even tho so damaged by human interuption, she has a commanding personality. Just love the big cats.

[@johnsnow-ki5yk]

A i am the only one who was waiting for a happy end simba n Bella mat up n they have cubs !

[@MegaWickeDa]

Rest in peace you both. There will be some keeping you in heart. I will and I hope you find more "life" in your next life. My love for Simba and Bella!

[@adumsundler4397]

That's a really handsome boy

[@LisaMarie51968]

Bella ain’t having no bs lol I want them to love each other! ❤️❤️🦁🦁

[@pamsatira7784]

simba is so handsome! precious bella is a tough gal.

[@Its_just_chris]

Omg poor girl 😫😫😫😫 it's so heart breaking to see any big cats mistreated ... and end up with deformations

[@KatherineUribe-1]

The task is made more difficult because of her loss of sight...she feels more vulnerable on the side where she can't see. At Big Cat Rescue in Florida, two tigers were introduced, one with a loss of vision in one eye, very much like Bella. It took a while for the tigers to adjust to eachother, for the partially blind one to not feel threatened when the other came up on the blind side. Over time, they became great companions. I hope these two lions have the same success!

[@IBroLLyISePhIrOtH]

Te veo en todos los videos de animales.

[@anb2526]

Was thinking that, too. Since she's so much weaker than him, she had to be the most threatening before he could threat her!

[@RockersMediaTV]

i observed the same. More aggression to compensate for the blind eye.

[@tykeseterrance9523]

Katherin bich

[@tykeseterrance9523]

you ugly

[@stacey3007]

Thank you for what you do to give them a good life and a friend:)

[@j.n.8153]

Simba "I didn't sign up for this shit." Bella "I got my eye on you."

[@rth6649]

Thank God good people exist 😪😍

[@dmissu2]

Beautiful! Lions are such social creatures. It's so very sad to see any lion in any type of solitary! Congrats for coming up with this idea and making it work! :)

[@anuragtawade6204]

I felt sorry for Simba in beginning watching Bella roaring n attacking a calm 🦁 lion .... eventually they built a good relationship

[@mfiore5566]

You can see the love in them! Bella lost her eye bc she had Glucoma :( She was neglected. The other eye was saved thank God! Her spine is in bad shape. Poor baby! Im so happy they are safe loved and have eachother! Bless their lion hearts!

[@bhanuprakashdhurjaty9634]

Excellent. Great people always do Great things. Hearty congrats and thanks to all the loving people who worked for this program. May God bless you all

[@zeushengie5081]

That's me when my girlfriend is mad at me for no reason at all 😂😂

[@robertbarger6244]

heart warming story! So Sad when People take these beautiful Animals out of their places. My heart was in my throat at their first meeting but my heart was so warmed how well their getting along. Truly touching story and thank you so much for sharing.

[@debajyotinath5021]

That lion gave time to the lioness to adjust to the situation and build trust. Lions are such social animals :-)

[@MaxAir365]

Simba is such a good boy tho

[@italiangirl2789]

Awe I'm so happy for both big cats...they deserve to have a happy life together ❤❤❤🙏

[@ES-go9ue]

Poor beautiful traumatized babies u people are incredible for the time & expense u go to for these majestic animals. Love and humbling praise to all of u

[@taffygup1272]

Love a happy ending like this 😍

[@violettheorgangrinder3232]

" Don't look at her, don't look at her "

[@highcurrent1125]

I remember going into the "Lion Room" at San Francisco Zoo, years and years ago, for the lion feeding. The gentleman who did the feedings then (since passed away) would have this cool rapport with the big male Lion where he would ask the Lion to roar, then louder, then louder etc... Then he'd feed him a huge slab of meat. The Lion's roar is the MOST awesome sound in nature! Especially when you're 15 feet away...

[@manuelaredding1936]

they are both so cute!!i d never had the nerves for this!

[@mufush]

What a handsome lion Simba he is just gentle why not give them some steaks I will pay

[@NewtemaTV]

Patrick Mufumbarino Rihno

[@patstokes3615]

Poor Bella look like she has really had a hard time. Shameful that people have so little thought of what an animal maybe suffering. But there are many many people fighting for these animals lives.

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

God bless all you for being their savior.

[@ronnieway1]

"What we do to the animals, we do to ourselves" Chief Seattle

[@PamelaPtak]

How wonderful! Thank you Born Free Foundation for giving some dignity & peace to these beautiful cats. We take in rescued cats & very often they take time to befriend, but once they do it is magnificent.

[@kimh7568]

I have donated to the Born Free Foundation. I watched the movie when I was a child and have loved lions ever since then.

[@juliasmith9768]

Hi from New Zealand, thankyou for such an amazing beautiful video I am in tears.. such majestic animals.. I hope Simba & Bella become the best of friends & stay together for the rest of their natural lives.. thankyou for everything you do for these magnificent beats

[@andreguitarronerone5297]

good for them every one loves a happy ending sooo nice.

[@suewilliams4555]

Love both of them.. good luck to both of them.

[@annwatson6125]

prettty cute...nice people, I must say.

[@Creatividadea.i]

Que lindo, Deus ilumine quem faz esse tipo de coisa para os coitados...

[@davidharden7575]

what have we done to these wonderful creates. God help and forgive us.

[@sarahcox9284]

Luv Bella and Simba,so pleased they are getting along and enjoying a luvly life. Feel sorry about Bella's poor back legs bless her,but she gets around very well and her one eye doesn't hold her back,so sad she had a rotten start in life,Simba too.Happiness for them now :)

[@eileenconnor08]

This is the best outcome!! Bella was on her own for years, she truly is a Courageous Lioness partial sight & a spine disability & he has patience , which Male Lions have very little of!! Match made in Heaven!! 🦁🐯💖✌

[@williammorales3871]

That was beautiful.

[@impressed5812]

Wasn't this a stupid method of introducing them. Not that I'm an expert, but surely let them become acquainted over a period of weeks with bars between them?? They could have become accustomed to one another over a short period of time. Oh well .................

[@sandib4234]

WONDERFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@starlily3357]

Poor Simba doesn’t know he is the king and boss.

[@weareboundtooneanother]

I don't understand the reasoning behind the initial introduction being in her nightroom. This is like her den, no? Could you expect a good reaction to taking a stranger into her personal space? Especially since she had been completely solitary for so log.

[@bonniemccormack1361]

agree

[@AG-tz3vk]

I tell you why, because who did this is in the wrong job or they doing it for tv purpose to get some exitement from them fighting

[@HYUGE]

Think like an animal if u wanna understand them,......animals don’t knock or welcome at their doors....they just step in...dominate or run away from a situation....that’s it....yes she will be offended but the stronger one will get her place for sure...and they have to settle down for their future...it’s their custom to show their strength and to build trust to each other this way.

[@hadatalharitohari9672]

Heather Justice....

[@hadatalharitohari9672]

Heather Justice .

[@garpikemike1]

How about not locking them up together in the puny cage? Wouldnt u feel threatened and cornered? Let them meet in the open.u dont need to be the lion whisperer to see that.

[@beecreative101]

Bad idea to put them in the wild. Trust me. It is better this way.

[@ignezmaciel2102]

This was beautiful. Tks 😀😀😀

[@tanana2070]

Beautiful love story! Poor Simba, getting beat on! He is such a gentleman with Bella!

[@bobvoorhees4698]

Oh I hope that they get along and god bless all of you for the work you do

[@homersimpson2512]

You guys r my heroes

[@tayfundemirci7539]

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[@andyo3637]

Wow! Bella, such a beautiful and fiesty creature, shame that people treated her bad in the past. Simba is a gentleman, and handsome, aswell!

[@justshay1040]

Damn Simba be Chillin but Bella but tryna start a fight but i find it funny and cute at the same time 😂🤣❤❤

[@MrBonners]

She never actually connects, just barely touches him, he puts his head down indicating non-threatening manner, no teeth flashing. Beginning of the roar sounds like a bark, a very loud bark. Holy shit.

[@maureenbernhardt1934]

Thank God for the rescue

[@simbathemagnificent540]

Bella reminds me of my queen always keeping me in check the way it's always meant to be ROAR!!!🔥🐯🔥

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

Queen of the Jungle don't take no mess.

[@flawlesslove97]

Simba is absolutely gorgeous wow

[@lairenlakpamsushma2908]

Appreciate this association

[@melisbertasoapanddetergent8280]

he is wise lion.

[@foyerfelin]

First she said "How dare you sniff at me, I don't need your opinion, I am loved and protected here so be humble as a man should be in the presence of any woman !" Luckily for everyone, Simba is a real gentleman and immediately reacted respectfully, he left her space, refused to trespass on her territory, and stayed calm when she affrimed once more her feminine superiority on his territory. Thus he won her love and can forever bask in her sweet soft feminine affection.

[@anushjagadeesh]

This proves that Males are always gentle who loves to make peace..

[@kiyahniredd112]

Simba: I gotta get away from this crazy lioness 😑..... Bella: 😈😤😤

[@kingaxlrosesspiceandeveryt1719]

Simba is a good gentleman.

[@bessiemorris5282]

thank you for rescuing these beautiful fur babies its a shame that there are horrible demonic people who who do harm to these beautiful animals I love all animals great and small