Rescued Lion Cub All Gown Up A lion cub that almost died of starvation turns three and will soon be joined by some female big cats so he can become a father. Themba the African White Lion is hardly recognisable from the cute little furball that needed to be cradled in people's arms to keep him alive. Now the proud beast who weighs 27st and stands nearly 8ft tall on his hind legs dwarfs his carers. He is big enough to want a mate, and later this month two female white lions will be flown to the UK from South Africa in a bid to allow him to father a pride. Big cat expert Brian Badger, 48, saved Themba in April 2009 when the cubs mother developed mastitis and could no longer feed him. He was so close to death that staff took turns to cuddle him so their body heat could keep him warm. England - May 2012 ***Not available for publication UK**** Credit: Gordon Rondelle / -
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