Anyone aboard the Seven Seas Navigator is bound to meet ex-U.S. Navy Captain Morton Jablin and wouldn’t think there was anything so unique about him. However, unlike other passengers, he hasn’t left the ship in 13 years. You probably have many questions as to why, and the answer to these questions is unexpected…

Captain Jablin was born in 1924 and was raised in Brooklyn, New York. Stereotypically, New Yorkers don’t see much of a need to leave the concrete jungle for anywhere else, yet Jablin is definitely an exception. Ever since he joined the U.S. Navy in the ’40s, he has had a love for the high seas, so it was no surprise he would end up on a cruise ship for longer than his service…

The reason more people don’t go on cruises is most likely because of the cost, and we will get to how the captain can afford this lifestyle later. When you look at his living conditions on the Seven Seas Navigator, money aside, it’s quite clear why Jablin has chosen to remain on the cruise ship. “I couldn’t achieve this lifestyle anywhere else,” he said in an interview. “The crew is overly gracious and kind to me. I can’t think of enough good adjectives. They are unbelievable.”

Every morning when he wakes up, Jablin sets off on a routine on the ship that is mostly the same, day after day. When you take a look at this repetition, it seems like an extremely dull and uneventful way to live, but keep in mind that Jablin is a has lived for a long time. Now in his 10th decade, this lifestyle is just what he needs to keep him entertained at his age without overexertion. He starts with breakfast in his bedroom, while the other meals are eaten in the common area.

“My life is very routine but comfortable,” Jablin concludes. Indeed the ship has all the amenities to keep him happy. “The food is excellent overall,” he said, “but I prefer to eat Dover sole at both meals, every day.” If you’ve never tried Dover sole, it is a delicious flatfish. Can you imagine eating the same thing not just every day, but twice a day? While we might get bored, at Jablin’s age he has tried so many new things that he just wants to stick with what he likes.

Despite continuing to do the things he loves, Jablin has also had to give up on many of those things because of his advanced years. One of the perks of cruise ships is that you can disembark in different ports to experience totally different cultures. Sadly, he can’t participate in these outings anymore with the other passengers because of his failing eyesight. According to interviews he has given, Captain Jablin is nearly blind. With all of his limitations, it’s impressive how he keeps in such high spirits.

Some challenges he can overcome, yet he figures he must cut his losses. And although hasn’t made landfall in years, it’s not the end of the world, as he said in an interview. “[My wife] Charlotte and I had already been everywhere,” he said. But failing eyesight has made it hard for him to do other things he likes besides experiencing new places. “I used to get four newspapers and do Sudokus and crossword puzzles. But I haven’t been able to do that either for the last two years.”

It might sound like there isn’t much to do for “the captain,” as the crew calls him. Yet he still knows how important it is to keep his mind and body active, particularly in his advanced age. Even though he is nearly blind, he is still able to navigate the decks of the Seven Seas Navigator. After years of experience on vessels, he knows exactly where he should and shouldn’t be. But his favorite deck is definitely the shopping deck…

As Jablin explains, “I’m intelligent enough not to walk where I’d have a problem. Nobody is on that deck during the day, and as an ex-Navy man, I have my sea legs.” The crew, meanwhile, has made sure that the gentleman has everything he could want in his room. The crew has set up a regal suite for him. “They’ve installed brighter lights in my cabin, handrails in the bathroom, and a special shaving mirror,” he said.

For entertainment, the captain goes to one of the decks where there are live performances of music from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. One place he doesn’t go is the casino, which is located on the shopping deck. “I was never a gambler,” he explained. If he were one, chances are he wouldn’t be able to afford to stay on the ship, as the house wins eventually. As the story of Captain Jablin and his unconventional life went viral, more and more people praised him…

Articles about Jablin piqued the public’s interest, as people praised the captain for choosing such a luxurious lifestyle for himself. “This sure beats being cooped up in a nursing home,” one Facebook user pointed out. “And probably costs just as much.” In response, another Facebook user said that “for many, it costs far less than a nursing home!” Indeed, national nursing home costs average at well over $3,000 a month, while that is the regular monthly fee to live on a cruise ship.

“This man is doing it right, in style and on his own terms,” another Facebook user said. This sentiment was shared by someone else, who said that the captain “is a smart and lucky person. He does that because he can afford it. This way, he doesn’t feel alone, has everything he can need at hand. He is living a luxury life, eating good food and so on.” That being said, other people pointed out the bad side to Jablin’s lifestyle…

Looking at things a bit more critically, another Facebook user said, “The only bad things are the days with sea storms. I guess he will have [through] a lot of them. I also guess that his life would be better if he could share his time with a friend, somebody to talk with.” Indeed, Jablin has a family who he doesn’t see that often because his location is constantly shifting. Despite this, he has a very close connection with them, and they visit him every time the ship docks in Miami.

His family isn’t the only one that comes to visit him when he docks, though. Sometimes old acquaintances come to visit, but as he admits, “At my age, most of my friends are dead.” It’s easy to strike a conversation with him because he’s such a friendly guy, but he generally keeps to himself. Although he seems 20 years younger, the age gap between him and most others makes it difficult to relate. That being said, the crew keeps him surprisingly good company.

Besides keeping him company, “If I need a nurse or doctor, someone is in my cabin within five minutes,” he pointed out. “No matter what time of day, if I need something, someone is here in ten or 15 minutes. If I weren’t on this ship, I would have to have someone living with me. Where else could I feel this secure and safe? Life on board couldn’t be better.” But just where is he getting the money for this lavish lifestyle?

Jablin lived overseas for several years while working for the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence and came back in 1946, bringing with him a plan that would bring him eventual financial success and stability. He met a German manufacturer while he was abroad working for the Navy and the two became friendly. The pair discussed importing lace-making machines stateside, and when he got back to the U.S. this idea kept on going around in his brain. Initially, though, he didn’t pursue this venture.

After several good years in the Navy, Jablin needed to find work. He started off by working as a pharmacist, earning just $60 a week. This sounds like nothing, but you shouldn’t forget that a dollar went a long way back then. In fact, it was well above the minimum wage. The lace idea was still in his mind, so he decided to do something about it. Jablin started his company eventually, but it was anything but smooth sailing the whole way.

Jablin, his wife Charlotte, and their two children ran the business successfully, ultimately. There were some serious threats along the way, most notably the entrance of cheap Chinese labor into the mix. This helped China become the leading manufacturer of lace in the world, displacing firms all over the U.S. and Europe. Many factories closed down after the free market put companies across the world in dire straits, but not Joblin. Refusing to break, he weathered the storm and came out on top at the end.

Thankfully, Jablin steered his business on a course that would lead him to own over half of the lace-making machines in the U.S. Out of 70, he owns over 45. In 1989, though he made a big decision for the company: he was going to leave. After working so many years in the Navy, in the private sector, and running his own business, the ex-Navy captain retired. He left his grandson in charge. The decision to live on a ship came later, only when one of the most significant constants in his life changed…

All the while Jablin was building his business, he and his wife would go on cruises all over the world. This lasted for over 50 years, over which the couple made friends and acquaintances everywhere. “My wife, Charlotte, always traveled with me, and we made friends with other couples and crew.” Jablin was blessed to have made a good enough living to enjoy a life of leisure with his wife. Their love of traveling and cruises continued long into their years of retirement…

Thanks to some friends they had, they learned about Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, now known as Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The Navigator, the ship Jablin currently lives in, is one of many ships in their fleet. Between all these ships, Jablin and his wife initially selected ships like the Voyager and the Mariner to set sail on. Eventually, though, they switched it up, preferring the Navigator. By 2000, this was the ship they chose every time they left for a cruise.

The attraction of the Navigator was likely because it is the smallest vessel in the Seven Seas fleet. This means a more intimate relationship with both the crew and the other passengers, so the Jablins were happy to be listed in the manifest. Everything was as perfect as it could be for the pair, leaving for long trips around the world while coming back home to Florida. But all that changed in 2005 with the loss of the one constant in Jablin’s life…

Charlotte died in 2005, leaving her family completely heartbroken. That being said, the tragedy was at least mitigated by the knowledge of the fulfilling life she lived that was full of love. After she passed away, Jablin packed his bags one final time to come onto the Navigator permanently, returning to the place where they shared some of their best memories. Ever since making that decision, this sailor has woken up every morning knowing he made the right choice.

After all of this time at sea, Jablin still has a home on land. However, there is a catch. The veteran has a condominium in Boca Raton, Florida, of all places. The reason he still maintains this place after all these years is that he simply had too much “stuff” to take with him and needed a place to store it all. Moreover, it also means that Jablin is qualified for social security and health benefits, amongst other things.

One of the places where Jablin spends a lot of his time is at the ship’s main lounge. Every day, without fail, “the captain” sits at the same corner seat, drinking diet tonic water. This is to ensure that he gets a perfect view of the small stage where a guitarist or pianist will be performing music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. But above all, there is no doubt what his most beloved highlight of living on the ship actually is…

There is no denying that Jablin’s most beloved spot on the entire ship is the famous Compass Rose dining room. If you ever end up on this ship, there is a good chance that you will be able to see “the captain,” enjoying his favorite Dover sole dish for either the first or second time of the day here. At the end of the day, Jablin is just a simple guy who is thoroughly enjoying the final chapters of the incredible story that is his life.

Dubbed the “real-life Mowgli,” Tippi Benjamine Okanti Degré is a woman best known for spending her youth in Namibia where she was raised amongst wild animals and tribespeople. After her parents’ photographs about their life in Africa were published in the press internationally, Tippi quickly became a point of fascination for people all across the globe. She then wrote a book about her life and appeared in several documentaries. Keep scrolling to see this wild child and learn more about her story…

Born to wildlife photographer-filmmakers in June of 1990, Tippi didn’t have an ordinary childhood. Her parents, a French couple, wanted to raise their daughter somewhat unconventionally. With that, Sylvie Robert and Alain Degré relinquished their lives back home for the freedom of nature in Southern Africa.

There, Tippi grew up amongst wild animals for the first 10 years of her life. She spent her days not only making friends with elephants and cuddling meerkats but also becoming one with nature as the real-life Mowgli from The Jungle Book.

While this kind of lifestyle isn’t for everyone, Tippi’s mother definitely has no regrets about the decision to give her daughter this beautifully different and unique upbringing.

During an interview with The Telegraph, Sylvie revealed that “it was magical to be able to be free in this nature with this child, she was a very lucky little girl — she was born and raised until the age of 10 totally in the wild. It was just the three of us living in the wild with the animals and not too many humans.”

Sylvie also disclosed that when she was a little girl, Tippi’s daily life and responsibilities consisted of tasks that included making sure monkeys didn’t steal her bottle.

Aside from that, Sylvie recalls that on many occasions, Tippi would call her over before pointing “to an elephant eating from a palm tree and say ‘mummy, be quiet, we’re going to frighten him.'” While most children at that age wouldn’t have such strong instincts in regard to wild animals, it was evidently clear that Tippi was different…

We think it’s safe to say that Tippi was quickly able to acclimate and integrate herself into the lives of the wildlife that surrounded her, despite her young age. It was pretty obvious to her parents that Tippi was fearless as she — according to her mother — “was in the mindset of these animals.

She believed the animals were her size and her friends. She was using her imagination to live in these different conditions.” And what a beautiful imagination this little girl had…

By the time she was just 10 months old, Tippi was already on the move. While many babies at this point in life are usually still crawling on all fours, Tippi was not only walking around but also running through the jungle with her wild pals.

Considering, though, that Sylvie mentioned Tippi spent her infancy making sure no wild animal stole her bottle away from her, this early development must have made it that much easier to keep up.

At this point, we can all admit that Tippi didn’t necessarily have a normal upbringing and wasn’t an ordinary kid. While most children learn how to look both ways before crossing the street or how to tie their shoelaces, Tippi faced other dangers that her parents avidly taught her how to deal with from a very young age.

She learned several survival techniques as a child including constantly having to be on guard and watching out for ferocious beasts and anything else that could harm her.

At one point, Tippi met and befriended a lion cub named Mufasa — a moment that was captured in photographs taken by her parents. A year after meeting her friend, Tippi and her parents went for a visit with Mufasa.

Naturally, that little cub that Tippi once knew had grown into a very large cat. While the lion was super friendly with Tippi, even giving her a friendly rub, his tail nearly knocked her over. That’s when her parents decided to step in and keep her away from the kitty cat.

As we mentioned before, Tippi’s parents were extremely pleased with their decision to raise Tippi in Africa. They had not one single regret and even admitted that it “was incredible to think you offer all of this to a child. Because I was at ease, because I liked it, and because we had lived with the meerkats in the Kalahari desert for six years before Tippi was born, I believed it was fantastic to have that to offer to a child compared to what I would be able to offer to a child living in a city for example.”

Tippi was only a year and a half when she met her dear friend, Abu — an elephant. While you’d think that she’d see the size of this wild animal and run in fear, Tippi did the exact opposite.

Instead, the little baby would look into Abu’s eyes and speak to him as if he was an old friend. According to Sylvie, the bond that her daughter and Abu had made so quickly was just absolutely “incredible.” If only we could have been there to see it for ourselves…

Aside from her friendship with Abu, Tippi once revealed during an interview with The Telegraph that her best friend is a leopard named J&B. He had been adopted by a local farmer, as his mother died in a trap.

Although he was extremely calm with Tippi, he certainly never lost his killer instincts. Tippi even recalled a time that the cat attacked another child. Once Tippi walked up to him and told him to stop, though, J&B retreated and ran away…

There’s no denying that Tippi had something special, even from a young age. Unlike most people, Tippi was able to make connections with animals on levels that many can’t even begin to grasp.

Her mother, Sylvie, explained that “Tippi always said that everybody was gifted and this was her gift.” This gift — being able to communicate with wildlife — allowed her to meet many types of animals, and her parents were luckily able to capture some pretty amazing photos along the way…

Let’s be real — most little girls would cry at the very thought or possibility of even touching a frog. But like we’ve mentioned before, Tippi was different. She was friends with animals that were not only 10 times her size but with small, and even slimy ones as well.

Here, in this photo, Sylvie and Alain were able to capture a sweet moment shared between their wild child and an African Bullfrog, the largest frog in South Africa.

While most ostriches in the wild would normally run away from humans — as they see them as predators — it seems like Tippi won this one over. It actually turns out that this ostrich, Linda, was owned by a local farmer.

As you can tell from this photo, Tippi looks carefree and at peace. With the wind blowing through her hair, Tippi rides atop this large bird’s back with a wide grin plastered on her face. And we have to say, Linda looks pretty content as well…

Throughout their travels, it wasn’t uncommon for the Degré family to encounter tribespeople. In fact, Tippi even made friends with the bushmen and people of the Himba tribe in the Kalahari. Not only did the tribe teach Tibbi how to survive on roots and berries as well as use a bow and arrow, but they also taught her their language.

According to Sylvie, Tippi spent a lot of time with the tribe, revealing that “when we filmed the San Bushmen of northern Namibia we would let Tippi spend the day with the group without us until she would fall asleep among the kids.”

From the very beginning, Tippi was accepted by the local tribe children. When she and her parents arrived at this particular village, the children fell in love with Tippi within a matter of seconds. According to Sylvie, “Tippi was the clown and people found her so cute.”

With that being said, the tribe children were completely accepting of Tippi. They absolutely loved playing with her and were especially fascinated by her hair. Sadly, Tippi never really found that acceptance when she left Africa to return to Europe.

When Tippi was around six years old, she and her parents took a family trip to the Mauritian offshore islands, which happen to play a crucial role in supporting some of the largest breeding colonies of seabirds in the Indian Ocean.

Therefore, it’s really no surprise that they decided to vacation here. What else isn’t very surprising? The fact that Tippi basically became one with the flock. Here, you can see Tippi hanging with her new friends — arms outstretched and completely in sync with her surroundings.

Whether we’d like to admit it or not, there’s no way we could ever be okay with a snake slithering up our face, no matter what age. But once again, Tippi isn’t just anyone and her strong connection with animals is crystal clear in this photo.

Tippi happily holds this snake as it slithers up her bare skin to give her a smooch. Her parents were able to snap this photo at the perfect moment, showcasing just how brave this little girl is. Seriously — would you not run away screaming?

While most children fall asleep with a stuffed animal of some sort, Tippi really gave that concept a whole new meaning. Aside from playing with wildcats, Tippi also enjoys taking the occasional snooze with them too.

Here, in this photo, Tippi is cuddling a lion cub as she naps in the desert sun. From the looks of it, this kitty cat doesn’t seem to mind and looks very much at peace with Tippi’s presence. This truly isn’t something you see every day…

Unlike the “Do Not Feed the Animals” signs you typically see at a zoo, there aren’t really any rules in the wild. Take this photo, for instance. Here, we can see Tippi feeding a zebra on top of a hill. And we have to say, the zebra seems pretty enthusiastic about whatever Tippi has to offer in that container.

As per usual, Tippi is totally laid-back and calm as she feeds the animal. And just like that, she has a new friend! Then again, food is a great way to make friends no matter what or who you are…

As Tippi got older, she began to take an interest in film and decided to study cinema in France. Although her parents are filmmakers, it still seems a bit surprising that she didn’t choose to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

However, Tippi is still very much involved when it comes to wildlife. She spends a lot of her time working for conservation — protecting wild species and their habitats in order to prevent species from going extinct — and filmmaking is an undeniably effective way to spread awareness.

How awesome is this photo?! While it doesn’t come as much of a shock that Tippi rode elephants throughout her childhood, there’s no denying that this is a beautifully captured moment. You can see the genuine bond these two share with each other.

The fact that this big guy is cradling Tippi in his trunk just goes to show the amount of respect, trust, and love they have for one another. Aside from the fact that Tippi looks absolutely serene and peaceful, it’s clear that this elephant enjoys her company just as much.

We think it goes without saying that Tippi was accepted with open…trunks into the local elephant herd. Not only were they more than happy to give her a lift when she needed but they were also welcoming when it came to their bathing and cooling downtime in the local pond.

From the photo, it’s clear that Tippi is excited as she splashes the water. Still, her big friend remains calm, showing once again just how trusting the elephants were of her.

Although Tippi’s childhood was unconventional, there’s no doubt in our minds that she loved every second of it. From her home to her clothing and especially her friends, Tippi wasn’t an ordinary little girl. While most young girls grow up wearing dresses, this wild child primarily wore animal skins and loincloths.

She carried a suitcase made from local trees whereas most little girls carry purses around. Tippi’s version of cuddling with stuffed animals was snuggling with live animals — something that almost no other young girl would do…

Besides the local tribe children, Tippi’s playmates — as we’ve mentioned — were animals, which also included monkeys. Not only do monkeys have many similarities to current day humans but they have also come to be known as one of the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom.

This photo, for instance, displays the deep understanding and bond that Tippi clearly shares with this animal. As they sit there studying each other, the monkey puts its hand out for Tippi to gently caress.

During the early years of her childhood, Tippi’s parents home-schooled her. They used their knowledge as well as the environment to teach their daughter all she needed to know.

Since turtles can teach great moral lessons about patience and determination — you all remember The Tortoise and the Hare — it’s believed that Sylvie and Alain used the behavior of turtles as well as other animals in various lessons. After attending public school for a short time when they moved back to Europe, Tippi and her parents realized that homeschooling was the best option.

If you didn’t believe us before about Tippi getting accepted into the herd, then you will after taking a look at this photo. Let’s be real — you can see just how much these two love each other.

Despite the fact that the African Elephant is one of the largest land animals on Earth, Tippi doesn’t seem to mind its size. They can grow up to 13 feet tall and weigh up to seven tons. These magnificent creatures can also live up to 70+ years old!

In all honesty, there’s no denying that Tippi hands-down has the best childhood photo album to ever exist. Thanks to Sylvie and Alain, you’ve already gotten to see tons of moments that the wild child has shared with various animals including elephants, lions, monkeys, and even turtles. At this point, it’s safe to say that Sylvie and Alain have an eye when it comes to not only raising their daughter but also capturing the most special moments.

From the looks of it, riding elephants came with ease for Tippi, even as a little girl. In fact, it was a bonding activity with a friend rather than a tourist attraction. The unfortunate reality is that many circuses and other forms of entertainment have been criticized for mistreating their animals.

Many of these animals are forced to perform stunts and entertain spectators, and sometimes under very harsh conditions. In the wild, though, life for these creatures is a lot more peaceful…

It made no difference what kind of animal it was — cute or ugly, big or small — because Tippi never discriminated. She had enough love to share with each and every single animal around her. If that wasn’t clear to you guys by now, this picture will help you gain a better understanding. Once again, you can see Tippi getting close with another friend for a big kiss.

This time, though, it’s a tiny and slimy reptile. While most parents would pull their child away in fear of them getting bitten, Sylvie and Alain knew their little girl could handle the situation just fine on her own.

Similar to our favorite little Mowgli from The Jungle Book, Tippi spent the first 10 years of her life in minimal clothing. Many times, she is photographed wearing just a loincloth or other light fabrics. There’s a reason for this, though.

Tippi wore these garments throughout her childhood in order to keep cool in the hot African climate. We can only imagine how challenging it must have been for her to have to transition to everyday clothing, like jeans and a t-shirt.

When Tippi was 12 years old, she and her parents returned to Africa to film a few documentaries for the Discovery Channel. While Sylvie remembers it being a wonderful experience, Tippi disagreed.

During her interview with The Telegraph, the wild child revealed that “it was great to see the elephants and the lions, but it would have been better if it hadn’t always been in front of the camera. It was hard work, it was difficult, it was hot, and I was not happy all the time. I was worn out at the end of it.”

As you can tell by now, Tippi was photographed with various different wild animals throughout her life. It turns out, though, that many of these animals were tamed by local farmers.

Sylvie revealed that “in the arid or semi-desert regions of Southern Africa, people have farms of 10,000 to 20,000 hectares. The farmers often keep orphan animals and raise them in their house. Sometimes they are tame or used to humans and so this is how Tippi was able to be so close with them.”

According to Tippi’s parents, their little girl never had a problem approaching any species. She welcomed any and all animals into her life whether they were bigger or smaller than her. It made no difference what kind of reputation the animal had because Tippi truly saw the best in each one.

She was, and most likely still is, the definition of fearless. Just take a look at this photo — just from one glance, it’s clear that Tippi has zero problems cuddling up with these meerkats.

Despite the fact that Tippi was constantly amongst thousands of wild animals, she was actually only bitten once. Her first bite was on the nose by a meerkat, which is sort of ironic considering the fact that Tippi’s middle name — Okanti — means mongoose or meerkat.

Besides that little nibble, Tippi only dealt with one other incident in which Cindy the baboon attacked Tippi’s hair and ended up pulling out a handful. Sylvie believes that this was done as an act of jealousy towards Tippi.

When the rest of the world learned of Tippi, her life story became a focal point in the media. People really couldn’t get enough of this wild child and wanted to know everything about her experiences.

Multiple documentaries have been made about the real-life Mowgli including Le Monde Selon Tippi (The World According to Tippi), Tippi en Afrique, and Around the World With Tippi — which included six wildlife and environmental television documentaries that were released on the Discovery Channel in 2004.

After living in the African jungles for her first 10 years, it came time for Tippi to enter mainstream society. That’s when she and her parents moved back to city life in France. The Degré family moved into a small flat that didn’t even have enough room for a dog.

At this point, Tippi realized that her life was going to change. After all, she went from having the whole African continent as her backyard to a concrete jungle gym — the very definition of urban living.

It’s no surprise that Tippi had a tough time transitioning into her new life for the first few years. While her parents tried to help her acclimate by sending her to a local state school in Paris, Tippi found that she had little in common with the other children. At this point, she and her parents realized that homeschooling was just the way to go.

In order to alleviate her desire to be around animals, Tippi’s parents bought a budgie — a long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that can also be called a parakeet. According to Sylvie, the little birdie would go everywhere with Tippi, “even on the train flying right by her side, sitting on her head or falling asleep on her shoulder.”

As Tippi got older and looked back at her childhood, she realized just how blessed she was to have had the experiences that she did. She began running her own website by the time she was 10 years old to discuss her experiences living in the wild writing, “My name is Tippi. I am African and I was born 10 years ago in Namibia.”

According to Sylvie, Tippi believes that she’s African and dreams of obtaining a Namibian passport. At one point, she wanted to become an ambassador for Namibia but the pressures of modern life distracted her from her life’s calling…

Despite the fact that all she wanted to do was return to her life in the wild, Tippi knew that she must first complete her education. Once she had fully adjusted to her new life, Tippi began attending public school and eventually went to La Sorbonne Nouvelle University.

There, she studied film and was last reported supervising tigers at Fort Boyard — which happens to be the site of a popular game show. This picture of Tippi was taken at the FICMA, an international environmental film festival.

Believe it or not, but Tippi isn’t the only kid to have lived this kind of life. In fact, there have been several other cases in which a child was raised by animals. For example, Marina Chapman — who was believed to have been kidnapped and later abandoned.

For five years, Chapman found refuge with a group of capuchin monkeys who taught the girl how to catch birds and rabbits with her bare hands. Then, in 2001, a young Chilean boy was found to have been living amongst a pack of dogs for two years. The dogs reportedly protected him and helped him hunt for food.