Updated April 30th, 2024 at 11:23 IST

Viral: Zookeeper Avoids Death After Making Eye Contact With Lion, Lioness Acts As Rescuer | WATCH

A lion is shown in a video attacking a zookeeper inside its enclosure, which went viral online. A lioness steps in to try to stop the lion from attacking though

Reported by: Pritam Saha
Viral Video: Lion Attacks Zookeeper | Image:X
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Viral: In the wild, animal behavior is naturally unpredictable. Primitive instincts rule majestic predators such as lions, which can result in unexpected and abrupt behaviors. Because of things like hunger, competition, and threat, their behavior might alter suddenly. It is so wise to keep your distance from them and show them respect. But, for wild animals kept in captivity, circumstances can differ. It does not, however, imply that they will not become agitated and lose their composure.

Shocking Video

A lion is shown in a recent video attacking a zookeeper inside its enclosure, which went viral online. A lioness steps in to try to stop the lion from attacking, though. The footage shows the two zookeepers as well as the lion and lioness inside an enclosure. The lioness is seen doing something, while the lion sits casually in the background. The lion shifts a little bit the moment it turns to face the zookeeper and notices that he is making eye contact. To keep the huge cat cool, the other zookeeper acts swiftly. The second man intervened to assist the man, who skillfully fought off the attack. 

Lioness Acts As Savior

Unexpectedly, the lioness also approaches the lion and makes an effort to deter the attack. The second guy and the lioness keep stopping the aggressive cat as the lion attacks the zookeeper. It is evident at the end of the film that the lioness stays with the lion and makes an effort to calm it down. Well, the video contains two unexpected moments. When the lion made eye contact with the zookeeper, it attacked him in the first instance. In the second instance, the lioness steps in and tries to stop the lion from attacking.

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On social media, the video that a zoo visitor took has gone viral. The video was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by 'AMAZlNGNATURE', despite the fact that its origin could not be confirmed. Despite having received over 27 million views, the video has received a significant number of likes. Netizens are sharing their views in the comments area as well.

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Published April 30th, 2024 at 11:23 IST