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I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown mountain lion. But that was exactly where a mountain lion named Mufasa was forced to live. He belonged to a traveling circus in Peru and his life was made a living hell \u2014 all so people could be entertained and his owner could make money off of him. Fortunately, some animal lovers came to his rescue\u2026 Even today, many animals are still abused and neglected in circuses, zoos, and shows. In recent years, the situation for many animals has improved, but we still have a long way to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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