Caught On Cam: Lioness Adopts A Fawn

Published on 09/28/2021
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The Uncertain Future

The deer cries out in agony once again, unsure of what is going to happen to it. And, to be quite honest, we’re a little concerned as well. What exactly is the lioness planning to do with it at this point? The photographer couldn’t help but capture this heart-stopping moment. Is the lioness attempting to protect the young deer, or is it prepping food for the kill? We’re hoping it’s not the latter. Scroll down to see what happens next!

The Uncertain Future

The Uncertain Future

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Fingers Crossed

As mentioned above, lions walk miles and miles to God knows where just to protect their young. Sadly, the photographer was not able to cover the whole journey and left the story with an open ending. The baby deer’s fate remains a puzzle at this time. The last photo shows the lioness walking away with the fawn still between her teeth. Whether it was being brought to safety or to its death will remain a mystery unsolved. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a happy ending, here’s another mother lion caring for a fawn!

Fingers Crossed

Fingers Crossed

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