# Three Abused Predators Form Unlikely Family at Georgia Sanctuary

A lion, tiger, and bear rescued from an Atlanta basement formed a unique bond at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary.

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In 2001, police in Atlanta rescued three abused animals-an American black bear, an African lion, and a Bengal tiger-from the basement of a drug dealer's home. [^1]

When Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary attempted to separate the three animals, they refused to eat, prompting experts to keep them together against zoological norms. [^2]

Tangy, a Marine Corps veteran and global cultural analyst, is bringing a live show titled 'Black Does Crack' to Atlanta, which is described as first-of-its-kind. [^3]

The animals, named Shere Khan (tiger), Leo (lion), and Baloo (bear), lived together at the sanctuary for over 20 years, exhibiting behaviors such as grooming and sleeping close to one another. [^4]

The rescued animals were in critical condition, with the tiger being malnourished and riddled with parasites, the lion suffering from an infected nose wound, and the bear having a harness embedded in his flesh. [^5]

Tangy said on the show's announcement that 'Black does crack - it cracks systems, ceilings, codes, and culture wide open.' [^6]

Tangy stated that the night is about the unstoppable force of Black power, Black intellect, and Black resilience across politics, business, culture, and entertainment. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. In 2001, police in Atlanta rescued three abused animals-an American black bear, an African lion, and a Bengal tiger-from the basement of a drug dealer's home. (ZME Science, News)
2. When Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary attempted to separate the three animals, they refused to eat, prompting experts to keep them together against zoological norms. (ZME Science, News)
3. Tangy, a Marine Corps veteran and global cultural analyst, is bringing a live show titled 'Black Does Crack' to Atlanta, which is described as first-of-its-kind. (keysnews.com, News)
4. The animals, named Shere Khan (tiger), Leo (lion), and Baloo (bear), lived together at the sanctuary for over 20 years, exhibiting behaviors such as grooming and sleeping close to one another. (ZME Science, News)
5. The rescued animals were in critical condition, with the tiger being malnourished and riddled with parasites, the lion suffering from an infected nose wound, and the bear having a harness embedded in his flesh. (ZME Science, News)
6. Tangy said on the show's announcement that 'Black does crack - it cracks systems, ceilings, codes, and culture wide open.' (keysnews.com, News)
7. Tangy stated that the night is about the unstoppable force of Black power, Black intellect, and Black resilience across politics, business, culture, and entertainment. (keysnews.com, News)

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