It's been said that you become who you are as a person partially due to the friends you choose to hang out with. If that's the case, a Missouri man really should be interesting as his best friend is a huge wolf and lion both with bad attitudes.

There is no one quite like James Smith who is a part of the Wild Animal Adventure Park in Stanton, Missouri. He has befriended many animals that you don't normally picture as bosom buddies with humans like this big ole lion.

James has gained fame for his care for these exotic animals especially his relationship with a mammoth wolf who sometimes isn't in the best of moods. In this case, he is though.

The cool thing about what James does is you can visit this wildlife park in Stanton, Missouri and see the animals he works with for yourself. I would highly recommend following James Smith on Instagram if you'd like to get to know the wild animals he takes care of. After all, it's not every day in Missouri when you can find someone who's best buddies are wolves and lions.

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