Protective Mom
Lionesses are by nature guardians of their cubs. But this one is truly bizarre! As the lioness scooped up and cared for the newborn, Gordon Donovan observed it defend the springbok from other expecting lionesses that wanted a piece of it. What was the reason for this lioness defending the young antelope? Do lionesses really have maternal instincts? Or was it just trying to corner its prey for a solo meal? The next part of the story will leave you in tears. Prepare your tissues!
Protective Mom
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