This photo taken on July 11, 2025 shows mechanic shop owner and avid Tiktoker Tharnuwarht Plengkemratch interacting with his pet lion-tiger hybrid “Big George” in Chiang Mai. Thailand's captive lion population has exploded in recent years, with nearly 500 registered individuals in zoos, breeding farms, petting cafes and homes. (Photo by Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP Photo)
