This Valentine's Day 'special' is the 40th episode in my new Exploring Appalachia series! What's the truth about inbreeding in Appalachia in places like West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee? Join me for a hard hitting look at this grotesque stereotype of inbreeding and inbred families as popularized by Hollywood in movies like Wrong Turn and on YouTube by channels like Soft White Underbelly. If you want to watch the full 4K HD version it's available on our YouTube channel, here: https://youtu.

Simba, a lion born with a genetic abnormality, is a heartbreaking example of the harm that inbreeding in captivity can cause. His weakened body and unusual features highlight the suffering created by irresponsible breeding practices. A lion with such abnormalities is rare and deeply concerning, and these issues often appear when animals are bred in small or poorly managed facilities where closely related lions are paired. Inbreeding raises the chances of genetic defects that affect a lion’s appe