Crafty Baboons Outwit Lions in Hide-and-Seek

23 JUNE 2023 BY LINNEA

Disney movies come to life in the most unexpected places!

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A thrilling real-life ‘Lion King’ scenario unfolded recently when a troop of baboons outwits a pride of lions on a bridge by playing Hide-and-Seek.

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And this gripping event was luckily captured on video.

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The video begins with a scene from a nature documentary...

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A pride of lions casually strolling on a bridge under which a group of baboons has taken refuge...

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One audacious baboon even ventures atop the bridge, only to scuttle back under the safety of the beams upon seeing the lions.

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This quick-witted response showcases the baboons’ alertness and adaptability in a risky situation.

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This real-life scenario intriguingly mirrors a well-loved scene from Disney’s “The Lion King.

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In the movie, Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa happily cross a log bridge singing “Hakuna Matata,” blissfully unaware of potential prey.

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Contrasting this carefree scene, our real-life baboons are fully aware of their looming threat but maintain their version of ‘Hakuna Matata,’ displaying no worries and surviving against the odds.

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Swipe up to read the full story and watch the video!

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