The video (excerpted from a TV news broadcast) shows a lion hugging a woman, whom according to articles on the internet as well as the news reader, (the woman) had previously rescued the lion when it was injured in the wild. It is said the lion recognizes his rescuer and rushes to hug her, whenever she visits him.
If this is indeed so, given the rarity of opportunity for deeper emotional interaction with human beings, this particular lion's soul will have gained much in terms of experience of emotional depth in this incarnation. It's always beautiful to see two souls in genuine respect, appreciation, gratitude and love for each other.
Check it out for yourself :
http://www.google.com.sg/search?hl=en&q=THIS+WOMAN+IN+THE+VIDEO+FOUND+THIS+LION+INJURED&btnG=Google+Search&meta=