A Tiny Antelope
The mother lion was taken away by the arrival of the small antelope, which seemed to emerge out of nowhere. A New York-based photographer, Gordon Donovan, was on-site the entire time, saying: “To witness such an oddity while still being astounded was an unforgettable experience. When she captured the springbok, I was eagerly awaiting the opportunity to kill one of the lions.”
Protecting The Baby
After seeing the mother take her infant into her clutches and protect it from other pregnant lionesses who might have tried to eat him, he quickly assumed charge. What was the lioness’ reasoning for protecting the cub?