Man tames 15-month old lion 'Leo' in Iraq(1/5)

A Kurdish man tries to pet and play with Leo, a 15-month old lion owned by Kurdish Sheikh Blend Mamoon, at a cafe in Duhok, Iraq August 23, 2019. (Photo/Agencies)

Leo, a 15-month old lion owned by Kurdish Sheikh Blend Mamoon, sits next to people at a cafe in Duhok, Iraq August 23, 2019. (Photo/Agencies)

Kurdish Sheikh Blend Mamoon kisses Leo, his 15-month old lion, at his house garden in Duhok, Iraq August 23, 2019. (Photo/Agencies)

Kurdish Sheikh Blend Mamoon gives water to Leo, his 15-month old lion, at his house garden in Duhok, Iraq August 23, 2019. (Photo/Agencies)

Kurdish Sheikh Blend Mamoon (L) and his aide play with Leo, a 15-month old lion, at his house garden in Duhok, Iraq August 23, 2019. (Photo/Agencies)