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2025.07.24 14:43 GMT+8

Unlikely bonds: A lion and a tiger play ball together at a Beijing zoo

Updated 2025.07.24 14:43 GMT+8
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An African lion and a white Bengal tiger are seen playing with a ball in a pool at Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025. /CGTN

An African lion and a white Bengal tiger are seen playing with a ball in a pool at Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025. /CGTN

An African lion and a white Bengal tiger are seen playing with a ball in a pool at Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025. /CGTN

An African lion and a white Bengal tiger are seen playing with a ball in a pool at Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025. /CGTN

A heartwarming moment was recently captured at Beijing Wildlife Park when an African lion and a white Bengal tiger were spotted playing with a ball in a pool. Born without access to their mothers' milk, the two predators were hand-reared since infancy, and shared meals, naps, and playtimes every day. Their deep bond and rare cross-species friendship has amazed onlookers and resembles a "brotherly" relationship.

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