A tiger, a lion and a bear make up a group of unlikely animal friends - who bonded over their harrowing start in life. The trio of pals, also known as The BLT, were brought to the Noahs Ark Wildlife Sanctuary in Georgia, in 2001 when they were found by police in a basement in Atlanta during a drugs raid. At only a few months old, all three cubs - Baloo the American Black Bear, Leo the African Lion and Shere Khan the Bengal Tiger - all three cubs were frightened, malnourished, and infected with internal and external parasites when the Georgia Department of Natural Resources brought them to Noahs Ark.\r
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The three cubs were malnourished and underweight after they were found cowered in small cages underneath the house. Shere Khan, the tiger, was underweight and malnourished and infected with internal and external parasites when he was rescued. Leo, the lion, came in with an open, infected wound on his nose from where he had been confined to a small crate. Baloo, the bear, was in the worst state, with a severely ingrown harness digging into his flesh because it had not been loosened as he grew in size. Surgical intervention was required to remove the harness and clean his deep, infected wounds. But after expert care and plenty of good food, the trio were soon happy and healthy again.\r
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With the treatment of his parasites and a healthy diet, Shere Khan began to regain his cub like energy and appetite, as well as increase in weight. He is the lowest on the BLT totem pole and the most mischievous, always pouncing Baloo and Leo. Shere Khan also seeks out affection the most and numerous times throughout the day he rubs heads and grooms his brothers, strengthening their bond. With room to stretch his growing legs and proper diet and veterinary care, the wound on Leo the lions nose healed although he still carries a scar from his abuse. He is very stoic and enjoys napping on the porch of his clubhouse. Although he seems lazy, Leo turns into a different cat during enrichment time and is always the first to grab a toy or explore a new scent. After his surgery, Baloo was returned to his brothers and the three have been together ever since, with hardly a quarrel between and will do anything for a sweet treat. \r
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And to the zookeepers surprise, the pals formed a tight bromance, meaning they have been inseparable for the last 15 years.\r
You might say theyre the ultimate brothers from other mothers. Noahs Ark Sanctuary said: Baloo, Leo and Shere Khan eat, sleep and play together and even seek out grooming and affection from one another, head rubbing and licking each another. Their terrifying early months in life bonded the three together and they are truly inseparable despite their obvious differences. \r
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