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Zoos often give animals frozen treats when it's hot outside

The lion, named Michael, was just 18 months old, media reports say

The feline is probably trying to get its friend to buy it a really cool Christmas present

The incident was caught on camera in South Africa's Krueger National Park

Keepers are unable to say why the lion turned against his mate

Hercules lives on the Myrtle Beach Safari wildlife preserve in South Carolina

The man tricked the animal into getting into his car, locked it inside

The lion has other things to worry about, declines the invitation

The pooch is bending over backwards to make sure the lion's teeth are clean

The lion dish would sell for $35 (€27) per portion

The two big cats seem not to have a worry in the world

Strangely enough, the animal seems to be enjoying the experience

Dianna Hanson was cleaning the lion's enclosure while the cat was in its feeding cage

The king of beasts just wants the paparazzi to cut him some slack

Observers are referring to the incident as an example of animal cruelty

Despite extensive injuries, the big cat is expected to make a full recovery

The animal scared the life out of spectators, circus staff had a tough time restraining it