They say there are some pictures that say a thousand words – then there are some that can be interpreted any of a thousand ways. One picture featuring a lioness and her cub has gone viral for just such a reason --- the lioness seems to be imparting some profound wisdom to a cub; presumably her own offspring. The tweeple had a lot of ideas about this; particularly relevant as 10 August 2020 is World Lion Day.
Numbers of this mighty predator are declining – poaching, the shrinking of their habitats are some reasons.
Though the Asiatic lion, found in the wild only in Gir in Gujarat, has seen some increase in numbers, other lion populations have not fared as well.
This picture of the lioness and her cub went viral when it was posted with this caption --- wondering what the two are talking about.
This Twitter user seems to think that the lioness may be telling the kid to grow up.
As one of the biggest land predators in their natural habitat, lions are thought of as the rulers of the jungle.
This clip from the movie seemed appropriate.
Sounds like the tag line of a TV ad, but whatever.
Mischievous kids and loving, protective parents are as heartwarming --- whether among humans or the big cats.
And this is the scenario when there are more cubs than one, suggests this video.
Perhaps the wise mother is telling her cub that prudence is sometimes the better part of valour.
Another tweeted image asked the same question.
This Twitter user suggests that the mother may be telling her cub to count her or his blessings --- life in the wild may be more peaceful that our strife-torn human existence.
What have you thought of for the future, kid?
Many parents are wondering if and when they will see their kids going to school again. Soon, hopefully?
There can never be too many pictures of lion cubs, I feel – particularly on #WorldLionDay2020!
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