Rare Moment Of Lion and Tiger Cubs Being Affectionate In Japanese Safari Park
A lion cub and a tiger cub at a safari park in Japan are getting attention for one very sweet reason, they seem to have no idea they are supposed to be different.
Shared by staff at African Safari in Oita Prefecture, the photos show the two cubs cuddling, napping, and playing together like they have known each other forever. The park says there are several lion and tiger cubs, but this pair has formed a particularly close bond, and their size difference has not stopped them from acting like best friends.
It is a simple little story, but the photos make it hard not to smile. Read on.
African Safari is Japan's biggest safari park, spanning over more than 115 hectares
And it is home to about 70 species and 1,400 animals
The wonderful photos were shared on Twitter by the park's staff. The new arrivals, a lion and a tiger cub, are seen cuddling each other and playing as if they were siblings.
They are completely oblivious to their differences as they take a nap side by side. It seems that their instincts have yet to kick in, as they are even seen snuggling up to bunnies.
You can view these animals from your car or from one of the park’s theme buses.
Visitors can even pet some of the animals
There are several sets of tiger and lion cubs at the park, but this pair has formed an unlikely friendship. They were born earlier this year, and the staff says they are growing up quickly.
An adult tiger can reach 98 to 154 inches in length and weigh between 200 and 660 pounds. A lion can reach 72-82 inches in length and weigh up to 490 pounds.
And if you thought cuddly cubs were rare, white lion and white tiger parents just produced adorable white liger babies.
And take pics with these wonderful cubs
They are adorable
Best friends
Forever
We hope they will continue to be friends when they grow up.
Once again, animals have proven they are better than humans in so many ways. Even though big cats don’t have a friendly nature, these two cubs are playing together as if they are from the same mother.
The differences don’t bother them because there are none. They are just little babies looking for a buddy to play with.
The adults create all the problems in the world. There wouldn’t be any segregation or racial prejudice if it were up to kids. Everyone would just play together all day long.
It would be a nice world to live in...
Want another lion-and-cub bonding moment? Watch the majestic lion embrace his cub.
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