With cub at creek’s edge, momma lion can’t resist playful shove

A South Africa-based photographer last week shared a clip showing a momma lion’s playful instincts kick as her cub sat at creek’s edge.

The footage, captured by Kagiso Magano, was shared Monday by Lion Lovers under the whimsical heading: “Mom!! Why did you do that?”

The cub was frisky and mom, resting with other lions visible across the creek, saw the perfect moment in which to join the fun. (Note the cub’s look of disbelief as it begins to tumble.)

Mom!!

Why did you do that
Poor cub!!#LoveLions
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— LION LOVERS (@LIONLOVERS5) February 26, 2024

Some followers described the moment as a life lesson while one simply observed, “Hahaha poor little cubbie. Splash!”

Neither version mentioned a location or the name of the lion pride.