It is often said that Lions only seldom climb trees.
In my experience it happens quite regular. Especially with cubs and juveniles. If one of the youngsters climbs a tree all the others usually have to follow :-).
And sometimes this can be quite amusing as the young males are usually much more clumsy at this than the females.
Have a great Sunday!
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I like it !! That was my first thought too. Great capture!
Lovely picture, Christian. It captures a universal mood.
I’ve only seen tree climbing lions in QE Nat Park in Uganda! Funny that the young males would usually be clumsier than the females, but maybe that’s a “premonition” of adulthood where the females are the real hunters?