PICTURES: Fanged feline furballs debut at Joburg Zoo

The first lion cubs born at the Johannesburg Zoo in ten years go walkabout under the watchful eyes of their mother.

The 5-month-old lion cubs Bula and Bontle play with their mother in their new enclosure at the Joburg Zoo on 19 March 2018. Picture: Tracy Lee Stark

For the first time in 10 years, the Johannesburg Zoo had little lions born on the premises.

The two cubs, Bula and Bontle, are now five months old and cavorted with their mother in their new enclosure yesterday.

Picture: Tracy Lee Stark

Watch out Mom, it’s time to practice bringing down an impala!

Picture: Tracy Lee Stark

A mother’s patience knows no bounds, even with little claws coming out.

Picture: Tracy Lee Stark

While the little ones have eyes only for Mom, she keeps a sharp lookout.

Picture: Tracy Lee Stark

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