Maugrim wrote:
No.
They're wild animals. Not pets.
Well, I agree with you.
Only problem; pet dogs and cats are also "wild animals" (well, at least were, until we tamed them).
Who says that man cannot tame any kind of animal? All our existing pets have been wild once. Dogs, horses, cats, birds, snakes, lizards, etc.
What's the difference? All animals are "wild", however many species have befriended humans.
You shouldn't think so black and white. It's not because we tamed some animals we can tame all animals. Some are just more easily domesticated than others, even if only due to size. Full-grown lions are just so big that if they ever wanted to play-fight (which grown up cats do) with ya, they'd rip your arm off. Mind you, there are exceptions, some big predators are more easily domesticated (at least when compared to lions).
They may be friendly and cute, when you raise them. But they still wild and can decide to attak, if they are frightend. It has happend.
(c)Bastet