Lion Named Simba Seized From 'Joe Exotic' Style Breeder The king of the jungle can roar again. Seven lions have been rescued from a Romanian "Joe Exotic"-style breeder, including 3-year-old Simba, who made global headlines when he was forced to perform in a music video in poor physical condition. "Simba is only one sad example of thousands of wild animals that are exploited and abused for commercial trade, such as entertainment, in the EU and beyond. He will now need lifelong special care. #RandomThoughts