Video of Yemeni man giving bath to lion goes viral

A video showing a man giving bath to a lion in Yemen went viral online.

It is well known that most lions dislike water and bathing.

The video battling to control a full-grown lion while giving him a shower in a cage is being widely shared on the internet.

At some point when the lion appeared irritated, the man pushed the beast’s head down and shouted “sit down,” forcing it to obey.

Yemen is known for wild animals’ trafficking and smuggling across the border to be sold in the rich neighboring counties.

This is an opportunity for people in the country’s poorest regions to earn money, as price for lion cubs can sometimes reach $13,000.

“A loose network has sprung up, trading not just lions but also cheetahs, leopards, gazelles, hyenas and monkeys,” according to the report.