Baby Lion and Chimpanzee Win Each Other's Hearts, and Their Unique Bond Wins the Internet
Lions and chimpanzees are on different sides of the animal kingdom, and while they don't often cross paths, when they do in the wild on the savanna, it isn't copacetic. One runs at the sight of the other, and the other, well, eats the one that runs from it.
That’s just how they’re made. However, the animal kingdom is a strange place.
In that strange place, a lot of things that we humans can’t fully understand can happen. In some unique circumstances, predator and prey can actually live in peace and harmony.
More than just coexisting in the same shared space, they can actually become best buds, running around without teeth and claws showing. They can even share a bond that seems almost human-like.
That’s exactly what happened between a lion cub and a chimpanzee at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami. For some strange and magical reason, the two found each other and became the best of friends.
They just can’t get enough of each other. It also doesn’t seem to bother them that they are very different species.
No matter how strange and unlikely their relationship is, who is going to complain when they are so adorable together? They are so sweet, and their special bond has been melting hearts and winning over audiences all over the internet.
Unlikely Friendship
The two were both born at Miami's Zoological Wildlife Foundation, and their bond started from the very first day they met, despite their age difference. Binta, the lion cub, is only 6 months old, while Limbani, the chimp, is already 3 years old.
Despite this, nothing stops the pair from wrestling and rolling around on the ground every opportunity they get when they see each other. It's always a nonstop fun time when these two are together.
Recently, footage of the two rolling around on the grass began circulating on the internet. As expected, it instantly won the hearts of millions of viewers.
The two were simply cuddling and pushing each other around like two little kids having the best time of their lives. It’s this simplicity and purity of their bond that makes it hard not to love them instantly.
A Playful Bond.
“Our goal is to educate the public about the dangers these animals face in the wild and what can be done to help protect them,” said Matthew Dillon, Communications Director at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation. “Binta has known Limbani since birth, and clearly they’ve adapted a play style that suits them both.”
Despite his young age, Binta’s teeth are already very sharp. They could hurt Limbani if he really bit hard enough.
The chimp doesn’t seem to mind, though. Nothing stops Limbani from wrestling and playing with his best bud.
Beyond just having fun and getting a bit of exercise, their bond and playtime do a lot for the growing cub. It’s helping him learn and develop a social life.
For Limbani, who is best known for his friendly spirit and cleverness, he doesn’t seem to have any plans to leave his best bud. They’ve both made it clear that their bond is as strong as it is unique.
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The animal kingdom is truly an amazing place. Even if we humans don’t understand every aspect of it, the best we can do is help protect it and appreciate it.
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