Lioness and the injured fox

Lion Family Caught Injured Fox: Then, the Unexpected Happened

Almost everyone is aware of the fact that lion is amongst the most feared predators of all kind.

The 'King of the Jungle' is at the top of the food chain and dread many animals. Lions hunt in packs, requiring much organization and cooperation. Although male lion does not consider itself a part of this hunt yet when it comes to action, it's not the one who takes a back seat.

Lioness protected the injured fox the entire time

The same happened when such a fearless breed found some poor species of animal and thought to attack at it in the very sudden moment. Of course, this is certain to expect.

Wildlife photographer, Graham Dyer, witnessed a lioness approaching an injured baby fox. And he knew that the little animal's fate would come to an end. But would you believe that the lioness saved the injured fox?

Yes, Really!

The lioness' maternal instinct hits back with full force

One male lion together with cubs from the pride saw the fox. He was very persistent as he knew it's easy prey for him. But did you know that he didn't succeed, because the lioness rescued the fox?

The lioness' maternal instinct hits back with full force, and she protected the baby fox. She was determined in saving the fox as she stood all through out until the lion and the cubs left the fox alone.

The male lion is persistent as he knew it's easy prey for him

The lioness then returned to her cubs, and the fox wandered off to safety.

This is a story that is motherly instinct is powerful even in animals. What a great story. Thanks Graham for sharing.

“Besides love and sympathy, animals exhibit other qualities connected with the social instincts which in us would be called moral.”

- Charles Darwin