Bonedigger the lion

Request: famous 500-pound captive-born male lion who grew up at the G.W. Zoo in Oklahoma. Became widely known for his unusual and deep friendship with a small pack of miniature dachshunds.
Posted or updated August 11, 2026.
Dachshund ‘Milo’ is lion’s best friend — and dentist
Milo is an 11-pound dachshund and Bonedigger is a 500-pound lion. But that didn’t stop these two from becoming the best of friends. In the video above that went viral on Friday, Milo appears to be giving his buddy a very thorough teeth cleaning — or some sort of sloppy French kiss. Bonedigger reciprocates the thoughtful gesture, licking the dog in return with a tongue that’s roughly the size
TODAYDanika Fears

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