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He who dares swims: Kevin Richardson with Meg the lion in the Crocodile River just south of the Magaliesburg mountains, near Johannesburg, South Africa

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Despite her formidable size and strength, Kevin claims he is completely safe in Meg's company

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Kevin says Meg is like an 'excited dog going for a ride in a car' when she goes swimming

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Learning lion paddle: Animal behaviourist Kevin says he has a unique bond with the wild animals that share his South Africa home