This little boy was observing a lion in a zoo enclosure when things suddenly became very intense. The curious lion, with its predatory instincts kicking in, attempted to pounce on the toddler. Luckily, a thick layer of glass kept the child safe.
Watch the video below and see the heart-pounding moment for yourself.
The video, which quickly went viral, shows the intensity of the big cat, and has the internet buzzing. Here are some of the things people had to say about this heart-stopping encounter:
@chingak4496: “the lion walked away in embarrassment like ‘oh the weather is nice today'”
@lulululu175: “Scary how the lion was serious about having a late afternoon snack and yet people were like ooowww cute. He wasn’t playing and he was going for the kill, thank the glass damn humans!”
@user-dv6do4dl1q: “Everyone just misunderstood the lion. He was just trying to clean the window”
This unforgettable moment reminds us of the power of nature and the importance of safety measures in place at zoos.