Rare Footage of Vomiting Lion Looks Like Cat

In this rare and somewhat unexpected video, we observe a lion in a rather vulnerable moment: vomiting.

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Captured by Ronesh Parbhoo during a safari through Kruger National Park, South Africa.

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This uncommon sighting in the wild provides a unique glimpse into the lives of these majestic creatures

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Reminding us that despite their formidable presence, they have moments of vulnerability and physicality similar to those of our household pets.

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Both big and small cats groom themselves regularly.

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Which can lead to fur ingestion and subsequent regurgitation, a behavior that, as the video shows, is not exclusive to our home-dwelling tabbies.

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Witnessing a lion vomiting in the wild is rare, providing insight into these creatures’ natural behaviors and physicalities.

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