Riana Van Nieuwenhuizen Lives With Cheetahs, Lions And Tigers In South African Home (VIDEO)

The Daily Mail reports on the bizarre story of Riana Van Nieuwenhuizen, the South African woman who lives with 11 orphaned cats. However, these are not your typical house cats; they consist of four cheetahs, five lions and two tigers. The Daily Mail has some incredible photos as well as more details. Apparently the cats are just allowed to roam freely and have been integrated into the normal family life. However, this seems like a situation that could quickly spiral out of control if these cats suddenly remember that they're wild animals.

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[Bobcaaat]

it's almost like having an antique dynamite and nitro glycerin collection in your dresser drawer. it's not if, it's when will one of them "be themselves" and attack her.

[Malkin71]

Can I go on record now as saying that WHEN (not if) one or all of these things eats her, that I don't feel bad for her?

It will save me some time in the future.

[kappa08]

...was thinking the same thing....let's not feel guilty for enjoying the video when she gets shredded.

[OC4Obama4Pres]

No, that you should feel guilty for. No one should feel glee at another human being's violent death. How about lets have death get close to you a few times over the years and see how you feel about celebrating the violent death of others then. Having said that, she should know better.

[UnknownSoldier]

Animals dont' lick you to show affection, they are tasting you.

[lioness39]

They are grooming you.

[Quanta]

Depends on the animal. If it is a cat, they are probably grooming you, if it is a dog licking your face, its a sign of submission.

[MajorKong]

I would think that a big cat could kill you just being playful. They're immensely strong animals.

"Oops! Sorry! Didn't mean to snap your neck with my paw. My bad."

[slb83]

Hahaha! You completely floored me on that one!

[argyle]

As long as it's understood that you don't actually believe the things you read in The Daily Mail.

[Klimb]

...this is animal mistreatment...anytime an outdoor/ wild animal is domesticated (in a house) it really makes me wonder who some humans think they are...keep defying the Gods for oneday the you will be answered!

[samisami]

I donn't understand...what is bizzare about this then???'

[yellowdoggie]

Aw, isn't that sweet? Nice kitties! Don't bite the human.

[surlyguvna]

Another hard hitting news story from FOX...

[nycvagabond]

can fox run a report where they don't make fun of the people they are reporting on?? they are such traashhhh

[David Christensen]

Did you notice how they started off introducing this amazing thing? And by the end they were all "This is so dangerous" "All I can think about is that time with the ape and that time with the bear". It's like FOX can't report anything new or unusual without casting a cloud over it.

[SwingVoter]

it's only a matter of time before...

[BlackYowe]

It's just a matter of time before someone in this household gets mauled.

[txfriend]

this is a one word autopsy waiting to happen.. mauled.

[FreedomTruth]

Uh oh.Anyday now,shes gonna be White Woman Stew!

[UnknownSoldier]

LMAO