Watch How This Lion Gets Stuck in a Feeding Barrel and Freaks Out

By Josie November 20th, 2023

Everything is fun and games until someone gets their head stuck in a feeding barrel – or something like that.

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This Dutch zoo was only trying to provide their lions with some good fun, but things went completely awry and eventually a veterinary even had to intervene.

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Feeding Barrels: An Enrichment Activity

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The Importance of Enrichment Activities

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In the wild, animals spend much of their time foraging and hunting. Zoos, therefore, need to do their best to replicate these challenges to prevent boredom and depression.

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Lion Gets Stuck

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