Over the months, Kibo and I became inseparable friends. We would explore the savannah together, her teaching me the ways of the wild, and me sharing stories of the world beyond the savannah. She was a learner and a teacher, showing me the beauty of living in the moment and the importance of family and territory. I learned about her daily struggles, from hunting to avoiding predators, and she learned to trust me, to see me not as a threat but as a companion.