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Feb 2024
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53: Pet or Predator: The Deadly Conseque...

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What happens when a man tries to keep one of the deadliest creatures on the planet as a pet? Or when an Ohio man who has kept over 50 Lions in cages in his backyard decides he wants to unleash them on the town? Today, we're talking about the deadly consequences of people trying to keep wild animals as pets. CW: Animal Abuse, Suicide Subscribe on Patreon f ... Show More
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