Viral video showing a Pakistani man opening a lion’s jaw sparks outrage online

Social media is full of eye-catching videos of people interacting with wild animals, often leaving viewers both amazed and concerned. From brave snake fighters to adventure-seekers getting close to crocodiles, these clips never fail to amaze us. Now a video has surfaced online showing Pakistani digital creator Mian Saqib opening the mouth of a giant lion. Yes, you read that correctly! These powerful animals are revered as majestic apex predators, making this interaction both exciting and risky. However, the clip sparked a huge backlash online, with many feeling sorry for the animal.

The video begins with the man casually walking next to the lion. Seconds later, he opens the animal’s jaws without showing fear or discomfort. The post, shared just a day ago, has received nearly 76,000 views and several comments.

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Reacting to the video, one user wrote: “This looks cool, but it’s very dangerous.” “Why is it even necessary to commit such acts?” questioned another. “Trusting animals can sometimes be disastrous,” said a third user.

“It’s just sad to see. The poor animals no longer have any dignity. This can’t happen,” said one user. “The lion seems weak. Pseudo-pride is showing,” said another Instagram user.

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“Even if you have tamed a lion, it is a disrespect to the dignity of that animal to make such a joke. And when a lion gets angry, he can do anything,” one user commented.

“Poor animal…so disgusting,” commented another.

Mian Saqib is now known for his daring handling of wild animals. This video is not the first to spark debate; Mr Saqib previously shared a clip in which a lioness appeared to be hugging him, which also sparked discussions about the safety and ethics of close encounters with wild animals. In another clip, he was seen walking next to a giant lion.

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