# Warmhearted Wildlife Trios Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary Owns a Lion, Tiger and Bear Who are Friends By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-animal-sanctuary References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365771/Heartwarming-Photos-Of-The-Inseparable-Friendship-Between-A-Bear-Lion-Tiger/?t=1400681563278) & [noahs-ark.org](http://www.noahs-ark.org/) Dorothy’s chant “lions, tigers and bears, oh my” can certainly be applied to the trio living at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove, Georgia. However, you will be “oh my-ing” with less concern and more heartfelt emotions because this might very well be the cutest animal friendship you will ever see. The ‘BLT’ is not considered a sandwich at the non-profit animal sanctuary; it is the name of a rare trio comprising of Baloo the American Black Bear, Leo the African Lion, and Shere Khan the Bengal Tiger: they live together and are the best of friends. In 2001, the then-month-old cubs were found in terrible conditions during a drug raid at an Atlanta home. They were brought to Noah’s Ark to be treated and have lived there together in harmony ever since. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cross-species Friendships:** Animal sanctuaries and pet industries have an opportunity to promote cross-species friendships as a way to encourage animal adoptions and pet ownership. - **Unlikely Animal Companionship:** The trend of unlikely animal companionship has disrupted traditional understanding of predator-prey relationships and shifted the focus to the emotional intelligence of animals. - **Non-profit Animal Sanctuaries:** Non-profit animal sanctuaries have the opportunity to create unique and heart-warming experiences for visitors by promoting the stories of unlikely animal friendships. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animal Sanctuaries:** Animal sanctuaries have the opportunity to promote their mission through social media by sharing heartwarming stories of unlikely animal friendships. - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry has the opportunity to promote cross-species friendships by showcasing the benefits of multi-species households and encouraging the adoption of multiple pets. - **Conservation Industry:** The conservation industry has the opportunity to educate the public on the importance of protecting natural habitats and encouraging behaviors that promote unlikely animal companionship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Polar Bear-supporting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-wild.md) - [Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-t-studios.md) - [Animal Welfare Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-league-america.md) - [Social Good Plush Highland Cows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnyard-legend-plushies.md) - [Pop Star-Themed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats.md) - [Animal Welfare Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-surgical-center.md)