Lion Cub Sneaks Up On Mom And Then Pounces On Her In This Adorable Video

Indulging in the charming antics of our animal companions through delightful videos is often all it takes to brighten our day. These endearing glimpses into the playful and sometimes goofy side of the animal kingdom never cease to bring joy to our hearts. A touching clip featuring a lion cub’s adorable attempt to startle its mother has gone viral and is sure to bring a smile to your face.

In the video, the lion cub slowly approaches its mother with its silent steps hardly making a sound. Suddenly, with a leap, the cub startles its mother. The lioness quickly turns around to see what’s behind her.

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The video, shared on the social media platform X (Formerly Twitter) by “Buitengebieden,” quickly gained traction with its caption, “Baby lion practicing his stalking skills on its mom…” Garnering over 4.2 million views and more than 3,000 likes, the clip sparked a flurry of comments. A user commented, “he’s actually practicing important skills that he’ll need later in life when he’s out hunting and stalking prey,” while another cheered, “Successful attempt with mama lion!”

A user chimed in, remarking, “Haha, that’s adorable and hilarious at the same time!” Meanwhile, a user drew a relatable parallel, stating, “LOL! I feel you, lion mom! It happens with human moms, too!”

According to a report from SWNS, the footage was shot at the Royal Zoological Society in Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo. In August, the lioness named Roberta gave birth to five cubs, sadly, only three survived. SWNS also reveals that the cubs’ father is Jayendra, an Asiatic lion who has been a resident of the Edinburgh Zoo since 2012. Roberta joined shortly after, arriving from Magdeburg Zoo in Germany two years later.

Among the flood of positive comments, some users took the opportunity to share their own endearing animal videos. A user posted a heartwarming clip of a female snow leopard playfully pretending to be startled when her cub sneaks up on her, encouraging them to continue honing their stalking skills.

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Another contributed a video titled “Dog clears sheep traffic jam,” where a clever dog is showcased gracefully leaping over a crowd of sheep, effortlessly clearing the congestion in a sudden and amusing fashion.

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These shared videos not only added to the charm of the thread but also highlighted the playful and heartwarming moments within the animal kingdom.