The Weird Reasons Africa’s Lions Are Climbing Trees 🌴🐆 | Big Cats Unleashed

[@albertbrown3927]

Imagine running from a lion and u run up in a tree and think you're safe

[@ShabazzStone]

*Trapped, shish kabob.* 😂🥩

[@jonathangauthier3549]

😅 unless you magically sprout wings and learn how to fly, lions are pretty able to get you anywhere. The same applies to bears in Canada. Trees are no longer a safe respite from certain death. And that's equally fascinating as it is terrifyingly

[@MrKingkz]

Why would anyone think that is a safe place to hide from cats even if lions do not normally climb trees they are cats so you know they can whenever they want this video just proves that lol

[@bsjddjk]

lions know they can climb trees but they also know their weight is too much for those weak branches a average adult wild lion weight can be from 150-250kg depending upon diet

[@BigRick50]

You think you can run away from a Lion, HAHAHA.

[@bronzeabe7757]

It’s nice to hear from the photographers. I like that you credited them and gave them an opportunity to speak.

[@baldbastardo]

Right? They're out there more than anyone else and "observation" is a keystone of science, so these people are an invaluable resource. To all of us.

[@MondeSerenaWilliams]

I think it would be a lot nicer if they had given the lions a chance to speak, you know, firsthand account and whatnot

[@epursimuove1633]

More lions less chatter

[@qtJosie]

"She was like grrr and he was like grrr" 🤣

[@duccc]

those voiceovers are perfect

[@jturtle5318]

Those intense conversations really add depth.

[@lowans971]

No way😂

[@diosa.loba333]

😅😅😅

[@tammyt3434]

Massive Drama! He was eating that drama up.

[@WisdomWeaverBitcoinBruv]

"Coz they want to and they can." Wow, I was not expecting this level of honesty today.

[@mikeddh2018]

Leopards reacting to lions climbing trees now: 😤

[@_robustus_]

Yeah, they say it’s cultural appropriation.

[@Love2Hoop]

Imagine that first jag coming back to the pride like “Everybody, you won’t believe what I just saw!” 😂

[@Gonefishing6572]

​@@Love2HoopJag ? South American big cats don't frequent Africa.

[@duncanapiyo6412]

Leave leopards, what about humans. That's the first place to run to.😢 Nowhere to 🏃‍♂️

[@MEOHara]

s​@@Gonefishing6572 There are lions, leopards, and cheetahs in Africa. And just about every kind of animal found in Africa.

[@Rembrant65]

I love his answer at the end. The answer of a trained observer.

[@Nylak-Otter]

Haha, I'm a behaviorist/"trained observer" of wild predators from North America rather than Africa, and my answer would be simpler: "No." Apparently our big cats are a bit more clumsy than theirs. Or maybe we just have more slick surfaces. 😂

[@jameswest4819]

A couple places I've lived had large populations of fleas that would lay their eggs in the grass, the litter on the forest floor where the deer would sleep, and on the floors in homes, especially carpeting. I remember seeing all the dogs in one area that would sit on their doghouse roofs. I knew of one woman in Oregon that wore flea collars around her ankles. On the Lewis and Clark Expedition when in Oregon, they described burning their bedding because of the fleas terribly infesting their bedding and clothes. Maybe there is a plague of fleas driving the lions up into the trees.

[@holdthetruthhostage]

Yo that's interesting

[@raiah6032]

We had that in an apartment complex. It felt like the grass was biting me. I was actually wondering why my animals were getting fleas!

[@brianmeen2158]

Yeah one thing I’ve always wondered is how wild animals deal with the bugs .. I can go for a walk in nature with my dog and sit in the grass for a few minutes and feel the chiggers .. I can’t imagine having to sleep on that same ground especially in jungle environments

[@BigRick50]

@@brianmeen2158 They can be extremely clever. Foxes have been observed ridding themselves of flea infestations using icy water. They create a ball of straw or grass and hold it in their mouth. They then slowly immerse themselves in freezing cold water backwards. All the fleas jump up the body to avoid the water. Eventually they're all on the ball of straw and the fox lets it go along with all the fleas. Or so I've read. Never seen it happen. But quite often animals just let some bird like a crow pick that stuff off.

[@geofflepper3207]

I believe that the mosquitoes can get so bad in Northern Canada that there have been incidents of caribou choking to death on mosquitoes. Certainly caribou like many other animals will migrate to new areas to try to get away from the mosquitoes.

[@webnerd-ny6wd]

They are just like house cats 🐈. They can climb trees but are too scared to jump down so cute lol 😂

[@EnterpriseNCC-1701]

They're not like house cats😮

[@D1cametrim]

@@EnterpriseNCC-1701wait till you realize theyre both cats and share similarities 🤯

[@Dweeble233]

Jumping down from 10ft at 2lbs and jumping down weighing 200lbs are entirely different.

[@carnagerulez312]

You need to hug one 🤗🤗🤗

[@webnerd-ny6wd]

@@carnagerulez312 now girl you know you messy 🤣🤣

[@rmcnally3645]

2:22 Mama Lions getting some time without cubs climbing on them. Makes perfect sense to me 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@LoveDoveDarling]

Do mothers in your culture want to avoid their children? Is that one of those western values in action? 😅 sad stuff.

[@tmrevenge]

Most moms need a break every now and then right

[@adrianoolivares7851]

neglect 😢

[@rb264ag]

@@adrianoolivares7851 no worries, momma lions WILL still love and care for their cubs regardless, despite the odd runt i guess

[@adrianoolivares7851]

@@rb264ag they are animals ma'am their idea of love is not the same as yours however they are predators they dont need love they need to learn to hunt and survive in nature love is useless.

[@Cbotham]

I think it’s super cool to see something like this. It’s the evolution of life they’re finding new ways.

[@stephanieyee9784]

Or, reverting to forgotten behaviours?

[@experience741]

​@@stephanieyee9784still evolution

[@Possiblechange]

@@experience741 actually that would be considered devolution…But you know, science people read a couple books with blind faith and believe they know it all…

[@FlopgamingOne]

@@Possiblechange devolution isn't a thing

[@experience741]

@@Possiblechange there is no devolution only evolution. Remember that evolution isn't process to be perfect organism. Organism evolve because they survive and can adapt to their environment. For example the evolution of Whale. Their ancestors were land dwelling mammals but for some reason they chose to live in water and gradually their body change to suit live in water. We know that all life on land came from water and the evolution of Whale isn't devolution just because they became aquatic again. It's still evolution because the whale's ancestors survive and adapt

[@sparky1274]

"Come on darling, you gotta get down!" I need that guy to narrate more things

[@chrisoffersen]

Imagine this. What a charmed life. Filming and studying big cats. Just, wow.

[@Amygondor]

Have you considered goign to the doctor and asking him is there's any test for brain-dwelling toxoplasma gondii?

[@judo-rob5197]

What is the probability of this disease occuring in humans in contact with big cats?​@@Amygondor

[@hd-xc2lz]

@@Amygondor What offended you about chrisofferen's comment?

[@bobroberts5820]

​you sound fun at parties

[@tammystiletto]

@@Amygondorget a real hobby bruh

[@nuggetbox9245]

Imagine listening to someone saying "Watchout for the trees,there might be lions" 😭😭

[@Nightriser271828]

Africa just learned about Australian fauna and entered the competition. 😅

[@misterturkturkle]

Well since they had other tree cats before those kind of warnings are probably already in place. They just have to add to the list

[@arnaudgermain862]

Having lived in Africa for over 12 years and done safaris in 8 countries, tree climbing lions seem to be a specificity of some parks. I have seen lions in trees regularly in Lake Manyara and Mikumi in Tanzania, VERY frequently in Nakuru in Kenya but never in South Luangwa in Zambia. I am commenting on these parks as I have done multiple visits over the years. Seasons did not seem to affect the climbing patterns in Nakuru or Mikumi. Of the 3 prides I knew in Nakuru, all were climbing trees regularly.

[@Mady-lo6qb]

Maybe the difference is the types of trees in the parks. I noticed that the lions can only go up where the trunk is already leaning. If it is straight up, they will have problems doing it. Next time, observe the trees and see if this can account for it. Edit: Do trees lean because an elephant pushed it at some point during its growth? Are there many elephants in South Luangwa?

[@arnaudgermain862]

@@Mady-lo6qb In both Mikumi and Nakuru, I witnessed lions on branches with straight trunks (4 to 5 metres before the first branch). They did not seem to have problems climbing these. They also climbed tiny bushes in Nakuru, which was hilarious! South Luangwa has a HUGE elephant population and I have seen them chasing the lions regularly. There are elephants in Mikumi but not in Nakuru.

[@876jamaicanyouth]

@@arnaudgermain862 not sure if its rocket science but the type and size of tree would decide that for those big cats, a huge tree with lateral branches very high wouldn't be ideal or thin trees so it's not too hard to see why we don't see this often

[@arnaudgermain862]

@@876jamaicanyouth That's the point. From what I have witnessed over 12 years and hours spent in the parks, it is not the size or shape of the tree that determines if the lions are climbing or not. South Luangwa in Zambia, for example, has lots of trees that would be ideal for lions to climb. Yet I have never seen one up a tree. As I said in my previous post, I saw a whole pride of 8 or 9 up in a small bush, looking very uncomfortable in Nakuru. I personally think it has to do with the "culture" of the pride, ie what the adults are teaching the youngsters. Some lions have adapted to wet conditions in the Okavango for example when lions in dryer areas would not put a paw in water. Some lions in some parks have specialised in hunting certain prey, like elephants in Chobe (many documentaries have been made about this phenomenon). But these specialised prey items are largely ignored by lions in other parks.

[@thetruth9116]

Actually some lions do climb trees in South Luangwa.

[@kevote1]

In Kenya ,Lions at Lake Nakuru National Park do climb tree too

[@linedanzer4302]

Exactly! I just posted about my trip to Kenya in 2011 where there were lions in a tree relaxing in the shade. And, yes, we were at Lake Nakuru.

[@johnofdebar4071]

nothing unusual actually. Lions in Q Elisabeth NP in Uganda also climb trees

[@billyyank5807]

​@@johnofdebar4071 I think they do it all the time. Maybe it's just that these ones seem to do it to avoid the flies....

[@tealsquare]

​@@johnofdebar4071 specifically the lions in the Ishasha Sector.

[@cynofeliswildlife9967]

​@@linedanzer4302 yup, they also retain their rosettes

[@mwichefrancissimwanza7372]

The best way to explain this is Lions are bigger and taller in the front, thus their big heads. A lion stands taller than a Tiger, Jaguar & Leopard. However, the other 3 cats, separate from lions have more weight & locking ankles in their hind legs, thus the reason why leopards & Jaguars can carry prey twice their weight up the tree. Lions don’t have trouble climbing, it’s coming down, their bulk of their weight is in the front and their hind legs don’t lock. They always seem to fall when coming down tall trees. Their center of gravity & mass in that inclination is further down to the front.

[@graceygrumble]

Tigers are longer, heavier and altogether bigger than lions. They have the ability to climb trees, too.

[@mwichefrancissimwanza7372]

@@graceygrumble also stronger? Have u seen them fight?

[@mwichefrancissimwanza7372]

Understanding the answer is very important. I also noted that Lions don’t have locking hind legs, that’s y tree climbing is an issue.Also there are different sub species of both animals. Sumatran or Java male tiger is about the same weight of a female lion. Go to history & see titanic clashes of tigers, lions and gladiators.

[@Amygondor]

now explain why domestic cats do the same BS of climbing up but not down.

[@mwichefrancissimwanza7372]

@Amygondor Well you are comparing a 5-10 lbs cat to a 550-600 lbs going against gravity. A heavier body will fall faster than a small one. Go to a roof top, throw a brick & a bird feather at the same time & see which hits the ground 1st. There are also several reasons of " Terminal Velocity" explains the difference. Terminal Velocity: When falling from a high enough elevation, cats reach a point known as terminal velocity, where they stop accelerating and fall at a constant speed. This velocity is relatively low due to their small size, which reduces the force of impact. Also I explained that Lion's are bigger in the front, thus the bigger head. Cats have an innate "righting reflex," which helps them twist their bodies in mid-air to land on their feet. They start this rotation with their heads, then align their spine and rear legs, usually positioning themselves feet-down before they hit the ground.

[@ChonkyCats]

Leopard is like: "You gotta be kidding me! I can't even have trees to myself!"

[@nellym46664]

Leopards: They copied our whole flow! Word for word, bar for bar!

[@alfiejr9302]

Like yoh that's my thing, what you playing at 😅

[@gk2370]

Especially the lion cubs with the dots, copycats

[@kevinpreston5260]

Here is another possible factor: aside from possibly cooling through convection (wind patterns at higher elevations) , they might also be trying to reduce body temperature through conduction: plants transfer heat to the transpiring water in their branches, so the cooler branches with a heat deficit could subsequently absorb heat from the animals.

[@shaneemmerson4658]

Maybe they are trying to get away from people chasing them around in land rovers.

[@apara2005]

😂😂😂

[@KabhiAlvida-w6w]

That's what I thought

[@orangegoldenhoney4899]

They should Respect the Big Cats and don't allow any land rover to chase them around all day. They should stop the safaris because the cruel people are disrespecting the Lions, agitating them, startling them, invading their Space coming too close to them, making noise, taking pictures bothering them. RESPECT THE LIONS AND ALL BIG CATS PERSONAL AND WILD SPACES!!!

[@ProCoach2373]

Amen

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

All lions can easily climb trees. The reason most of them don't is because their claws are not made to climb back down. That's why the lion at the beginning of the video was so reluctant to climb out of the tree.

[@PaletaLee]

T-Rex looking at modern chicken: "We made that mistake too once..."

[@alihms]

Yup, short-term gains vs. long-term benefits. Our ancestors left the safety of the trees and evolved quickly from there onwards.

[@Amygondor]

I wouldn't call a chicken a mistake if I were a trwx. just remember avian dinos didn't go extinct.

[@lilchristuten7568]

Chickens are not related to t-rexes or any dinosaur for that matter.

[@Amygondor]

@@lilchristuten7568 acheopterix called, they want to talk to you.

[@aham-mumukshu-asmi]

Didt understand the reference. Can u explain about Trex, chicken analogy?

[@VampireHunterR]

I love all cats small to big ❤️ 💕 💓 💗

[@Amygondor]

Have you considered goign to the doctor and asking him is there's any test for brain-dwelling toxoplasma gondii?

[@dobermommartha]

Now these are fabulous insights from the experts that have spent their time and talent working with big cats and taking photographs of them. I love Cheetahs 🐆

[@mtman2]

There's a breeze up there & shade- plus can see prey far away...!

[@bestbehave]

0:20 anyione remeber trying to get off the climbing frame and that kid got spooked and didn't want to move?😂

[@SarahMarie-j2n]

Oh ya that was me, sorry about that 🤦

[@PearlTheSpinster]

Trying to jump down from the counter. I just knew i was on a mountain cliff about to fall to my death 😂😂😂

[@bananabuttons6637]

Me lol. I did the same when I climbed a tree and my Dad had to talk me down. Not a fan of heights 😅.

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

Oh wow! The leopard's advantage has been invaded!

[@eddiefniii]

Just left Africa 3 days ago. Trip,of a lifetime. And also saw the lions in the trees. Watched them climb up as well. Recorded it. Fascinating! What a beautiful country and the people were incredible too.

[@mariej6962]

But Africa is not a country. It's like saying I have been to Europe and the country was nice.

[@therealkoolaidandkale]

@@mariej6962I was just gonna say😂 “Ummm….. which country?? Because Africa is an entire continent with over 50 countries.” 🥴

[@djr3386]

New fear unlocked.

[@jaimec2783]

All documentaries should have photographers' commentaries, they are the ones who know their subjects.

[@michaelmccarty1327]

"PFFT, how can you call yourself king of the jungle when you don't even live in the jungle? Have you even ever seen a tree?" "Try me."

[@Blackout00745]

*Ground is too hot in Africa * PBS: WEIRD REASON!

[@KnowAll-u6l]

Your channel is my go-to for peace and clarity. I feel more centered every time I watch. Much love

[@StanleyJass]

after all they big CATS!!

[@kellydalstok8900]

Maybe give them some boxes too.

[@Iqandatheegg]

That's what I was thinking 😂

[@tristanstarks8827]

It’s so cool to hear from the individuals that film the animals themselves vs only hearing a voiceover.

[@VenosEvans]

Lions are excellent tree climbers, but they are too dam big and bulky for this activity hence don't do it regularly, leopards are small and have evolved to live in trees to avoid predators, but lions themselves are top predators they have got nothing to worry about.

[@TonyMarselle]

What predator eats leopards?

[@VenosEvans]

@TonyMarselle in Asia Tigers, in africa lions.

[@Harry-hyl]

When something is very young, it's got everything to worry about. Lions being in prides is also a huge protective factor, besides their size.

[@joyatodd]

I have a set of photos of a young male lion taken in 1979 from this group.

[@ZamaMsimanga]

Lies..

[@joyatodd]

@@ZamaMsimanga Sorry. Didn't mean to. My photo are from Lake Manyara in Tanzania. I didn't catch your intro.

[@tjdime]

Perhaps a learned behavior...why did the leopard climb the tree? Then discovering the view, then the cool, then less bugs, etc.. Sharing truth with animals is an intriguing experience. Like a puppy learning about the mirror and years later using reflections to see what's happening behind her.

[@misterturkturkle]

This. Cats aren't too smart not to have this in the possibilities

[@filispirit]

TY PBS for showing these beautiful, majestic big cats.

[@Ben-Rogue]

A domestic cat sitting on the windowsill, thinking; "I'm a Lion, surveying my territory"

[@wildnaturedocumentaryus]

You’ve got such a unique way of presenting things. It’s refreshing and inspiring!

[@D.u.d.e.r]

Nature is incredibly inspiring and full of amazing discoveries👍

[@thefakebluejay5394]

the combination of the beautiful footage and the photographers’ commentary makes this an amazing video 👍

[@AshtonnnM]

1:52 Also somebody call KPS (Kitty protection services) on those mother's!

[@BarbiFletcher-c3r]

Ot must be signifantly cooler and the lessening of flies would be a deal breaker! It's a win-win for them !

[@tobuslieven]

4:25 Never noticed a leopard's pupils look diamoned shaped before.

[@Kitpu917]

Love big cats !! All cats!! So beautiful. Ty for video

[@K12127]

That leopard jumping outta the tree is wild.

[@ojas3464]

Kenneth Anderson observes some Tigers and Leopards sourcing trees for prey. They select a tree with a large troop of macaques or langurs, charge at the trees and reach the lowest fork. The prey, instead of staying safe where they are, panic and leap including in unsafe directions. It only takes one of them to fall down, and the predator gets its meal.

[@surgeonanuruddha8148]

Kenneth Anderson the great white hunter of maneaters.😊

[@linedanzer4302]

It's amusing that people think something is *odd, unusual, weird, etc.* just because THEY'VE never seen it before. I was in Kenya in 2011 and I have plenty of footage (video and photos) of a couple of lions up a tree relaxing in the shade. So it's nothing new. It's just new to the eyes of the person creating this video.

[@MEOHara]

Those trees in the posts here are at an angle. The lioness just about ran up it. Easier than pulling it's weight up. The Djuma lions can't climb nearly that far. Jackals and hyenas don't climb. The very small cats do. In Djuma hyenas wait under the tree for the leopards to drop something. Everybody steals from everybody else.

[@tedcity5861]

Pretty sure I've seen this on some show years ago.

[@blbl126]

Pedantic little geek.

[@inyeekaribi4913]

Exactly. Lions climbing trees isn’t exactly new or uncommon so I was a bit confused by this post. Maybe they said this* particular pride?

[@lilblkrose]

It's not uncommon, but the increased amount of lions going up trees is becoming more frequent

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

I love lions my favorite animals 🦁

[@VictorVonDoom.]

So you love Lions more than humans?! (Because humans are animals)

[@Amygondor]

just remember that females allow their cubs to be offed by a new male if they like him more than their previous mate.

[@JuniperMoonshine]

The guy can’t even have a favorite animal without you guys making it a moral issue. Get help. Geez 😂

[@beslemeto]

They will love you too,but for different reasons!

[@nopandakit8051]

I'm 50 years old, and I have seen lions in trees my whole life. It may not be common to all lions, but it is not unusual.

[@eugenechaks9452]

True its really not an issue to broadcast about. The coverage is a bit misleading exposing a lack of content

[@Xteader]

How dare you contradict their clickbait headline

[@skeezix8156]

Same with cougars in the northwest part of the U.S

[@ShaighJosephson]

Exactly... Looks like they are being deliberately misleading for attention and views...or to falsely blame climate change for a change in behavior that never changed... 💥

[@MrAmhara]

Lions have always climbed trees but these lions are chilling in trees.

[@KimW999]

Great video. Lions also climb trees in Ishasha, western Uganda. At least they were when I lived there through the 90s. We knew all the trees. And so did they.😂 They mostly seemed to go up there to nap. Sensible critters.

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

They're so big!

[@michaelmayhem350]

That's what she said

[@WildlifeChannel-l5z]

The way wildlife thrives in its natural habitat is a testament to the wonders of nature.

[@jaeshasway]

3:15 She doesn’t look awkward at all. Different maybe but she climbs a tree with ease and for an intended purpose. Bet if she chased a person up a tree they would be complaining about how agile she was. 😅 Why are we finding fault with nature. Animals adapt, period. Stay in awe vs in a state of criticism and comparison. ♥️

[@stephanieyee9784]

She may look awkward compared to leopards.

[@AKayani559]

Yes it is and it’s not criticism 🤦‍♂️ you have a brain? It’s a fking lion of course its gonna be awkward while climbing

[@Realcordy]

@@AKayani559some people get worked up about nothing

[@lordvoldemort5725]

We’re not finding fault with nature, we’ve just never heard of lions climbing trees like this before. Usually, they climb trees if they’re hunting and are desperate to reach the prey. Lions are usually on the ground, which is why they’re trying to understand it. I don’t know why you’re not understanding that.

[@mars27970]

The sheer athleticism, balance, coordination, lightening explosive speed and reflexes of Felines are just astounding.

[@gerafinali4384]

I wish I had known that trick when my kids were little..

[@feralbluee]

LOL :) 🌷

[@danielstapler4315]

1:07 This guy ???

[@ValRhapsody]

This was an exciting video!! I wanna watch more similar videos about animals

[@backing5284]

Finally a new buff for lions!

[@mastpg]

No mystery as to the motivation that lead to early humans' development of things like spears

[@gerardrbain1972]

​@Joe-sg9ll The spear was most likely an extension of the fist that also doubled as a range weapon

[@mastpg]

@@Joe-sg9ll ...only when we're with your mom.

[@billyyank5807]

I think for a period of time we had no choice but to live in trees.....we were the hunted at one point......

[@mastpg]

@@billyyank5807 Thanks, Cpt Obvious...and without items like spears, we'd still be vulnerable to big cats.

[@pandoraeeris7860]

Cats have always been arboreal. Lions just forgot for awhile.

[@PackHunter117]

Same with Tigers, Jaguars, Bobcat, Lynx, Servals, Carchals, and Snow Leopards.

[@MEOHara]

​@@PackHunter117 I don't know about jaguars. Lions are mostly too big to be tree climbers. Leopards are smaller and are stealth hunters. Lions hunt with the Pride and stalk & chase their prey. Most Lions don't climb trees.

[@juliachmielinska7844]

@PackHunter117 Having too short of a tail also goes for Bobcats, Servals and Caracals. Tigers like Lions are way too heavy for branches to handle them.

[@misterturkturkle]

That's why theyre the number one land predators Between all their species they can even dip into the trees and into the shallow water.

[@arielshpitzer]

She reminds me the girl from "Fall Guy". Both stunning.

[@carmaela2689]

The ground is lava, obviously.

[@tdotlaflame4721]

Absolutely beautiful i love lions ❤️

[@camp44mag]

I noticed this video five minutes after it was posted, but first watched the Lions beat the Packers.

[@MrCoolAttitude]

When visiting Casela park in Mauritius, I noticed their lions too like to hang out in the big mango trees.

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

Lions in trees 👍,PBS how is your Thursday?

[@lavarball1237]

The first stage of the evolving species begins

[@marcom6089]

I love cats… big and small. They’re just fascinating and beautiful creatures.

[@Kinkajou420]

Ooo, hopefully we get to see this new behavior continue into its own defined species over time!

[@SandyZoe-x8z]

Cats are the most awesome creature ever created, and the lion and they are the kings in the animal Kingdom.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@explosive_nuclear_catz]

Love lions and all felines 💞

[@carolineyuen3247]

3:55 "M A D"

[@billyyank5807]

I was just about to say that! That leopard looked really upset 😂

[@dontworry4831]

He's like "🤔ain't no way. This is gonna be a problem😤"...Bro looks so sick 😂

[@savage.4.24]

🎶 I always feel like someone is watching meeee and I have no privacy!🎶

[@VoteQuimby4Mayor]

BIG mad!

[@toddbailey6641]

These trees look like a different species compared to other places. Much thicker with some horizontal branches easier for a lion to climb and lay down on.

[@JaneNoordpool]

This is beautyfull. They are big house cats.🐱🦁

[@Amygondor]

you wouldn't think they are cute if you had to live in a nearby village. I dare you, go spend your next vacations with the Masai tribe. Approach these lions and treat them like house cats. Come on, I dare you, try it. Go ahead, pet one. Just don't endanger anyone else, ok? go alone and face the consequences alone.

[@alchemydp]

We saw a large group of lions lounging in big trees in Tanzania in 2007. We have photos from sitting in the jeep looking up at them.

[@theck672]

Beautiful 🤩 thank you 🙏

[@barriepotter3753]

I remember seeing lions up trees by lake Manyara(?) in Tanzania in 1978 - they were famous for it then

[@kshiray]

They're evolving! Clever girls 🤯

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

This has absolutely nothing to do with "evolution".

[@kshiray]

@PauloPereira-jj4jv Although I made that comment just casually, if the ability to climb trees actually gives some individuals a competitive or survival advantage over others, then that ability may pass down the generations and possibly lead to anatomical changes over a few 100k or few million years. That is evolution.

[@ashutoshraykwar6573]

Its very low down tree and easy to climb and comfortable to see their territories from over there from easy height tree so only they are able other wise difficult heavy body weight to them like chitah to climb any tree

[@markpimlott2879]

'Very interesting that Cheetahs don't have retractable claws! Are there any other Felids without this ability/anatomy? Thanks! 😊 🐈 🐈‍⬛️ 🐱 🐈 🇨🇦 🍁 ♥️ 🐈 🐈‍⬛️ 🐱 🐈

[@vincentkosgei7166]

Polar bears, domestic dogs, hyenas,fox

[@IlGattonero13]

@@vincentkosgei7166 Dogs and foxes are canids.

[@vincentkosgei7166]

@@IlGattonero13 I forget about that,what about Polar bear,my favorite

[@kyorikusagami84]

​@@vincentkosgei7166Felids genius....FELIDS

[@carolhayar3037]

@markpimlott2879 non-retractable claws so they can grip the ground when they are at high speed; other cats don't need that.

[@KingRapz13]

Delboy finally keeping us on OUR toes 🥊 📸 😂

[@flyoverkid55]

How about " because they can ". It's an adaptive behavior. If they didn't adapt to seasonal changes, that would be a problem, wouldn't it?

[@catlover34fl]

Gorgeous cats. My Buddy likes to climb trees too. He's a big beautiful boy buddy!!!!

[@beatpirate8]

Heat

[@bear_eater254]

Leopards be like "there's nowhere to hide." 😅😅

[@paolopasaol9700]

Is it really weird when Lions are getting in touch with their genetic relation to the Leopard? No seriously, they branched from a common ancestor (with Jaguars too)

[@monnoo8221]

amateur biologist ;)

[@priestessdaily]

Imagine passing through the area thinking worst case scenario you can climb up a tree and then you look up. 😱

[@boardcertifiable]

They're evolving.

[@prima808]

Cats big and small have ALWAYS been arboreal & tree climbers. Nothing new about this trait.

[@prima808]

Cats big and small have ALWAYS been arboreal. Nothing new about this trait.

[@jimliu2560]

Lions are evolving to become smaller…

[@r.o.o.k.]

​​@@jimliu2560No they're not. Lack of food during growth years is what's causing many apex predators to be smaller on average. Those that are well fed from birth in captivity are normal sized.

[@harvardarchaeologydept3799]

NO. they’ve been massacred and it’s less food. Food chain is thrown off. It’s nothing cute. YT peoples been hunting the elephants out for 3,000 years. Lion is same. They know. YT peoples.

[@missthang4982]

I was always perplexed as to why, they didn't climb trees. Their take on it, makes sense to me.

[@GrahamMidwinter-hg5br]

Lions have always climbed low low trees.

[@MoteOfDust430]

This was Lovely, thank you.

[@MabDarogan2]

But flies can fly. What difference does a tree make?

[@odoylerules03]

Flies are paid actors

[@randomnickify]

Most of them fly near to the ground where the food is

[@MabDarogan2]

@randomnickify no doubt, but the lions are hard to miss

[@evelynwaugh4053]

Insects don't have a large brain, so they're not going to have the intelligence to invent new behavior. They just do what worked for their ancestors. It will likely take them 100,000 years to figure out there are new opportunities in the trees.

[@joecummings1260]

When I was a kid my buddy had a cat named "Fangar" that used to climb up in trees and leap down on anything or anybody who walked under him. One day we were playing in the yard and a new mailman came, It was hysterical, that poor guy had no idea what dropped down on him, the look on his face and the screaming were priceless

[@kispalmihalykispal809]

Isn't this what we call evolution, when a group of animals changes its behavior and over centuries, more advantageous genes (like tree climbing, in this case) become prominent and lead to the development of a new species? I hope they don't start killing them because they are taking away the leopards' habitat.

[@megasyxx]

Cats will be cats, they'll climb up anywhere! 😊

[@bamboozled1668]

Annoying little kids got Moms climbing trees 😂

[@shannonnefra9738]

😊cubs can be really annoying.

[@adamesd3699]

I once saw a cat fall and land on its back. Fell from a pretty high height, the roof of a two story villa, and landed on a small paved street. But it seemed fine, bounding off.