Due to his foolish actions, a young man lost a finger while deliberately teasing a male lion. The incident occurred at a zoo in Jamaica and was captured by visitors.
Just seconds later, the large animal clamped down on the young man’s finger.
In the clip, a young man is seen playfully teasing a lion that is locked in a cage. Suddenly, the animal became enraged, growling threateningly. Despite this, the young man ignored the warning and attempted to put his hand into the lion’s mouth. Surprisingly, just moments later, the large animal bit down hard on the young man’s finger.
In a panic, the young man began to scream, trying to pull his finger out of the lion’s mouth but to no avail. According to a witness, the lion had bitten off the young man’s finger.
After being posted on Twitter, this horrifying scene garnered 3.8 million views.
Lions are perfect predators, combining strength and speed, especially in the case of male lions. Their hunting typically doesn’t take much time and is very powerful. A lion’s instinct when hunting alone is to kill its prey by biting the neck to break it or damage the circulatory system.
Fortunately, lions rarely attack humans. They usually only attack when people encroach on their territory.
Some zoologists have offered advice on how to respond and protect oneself when encountering a lion in the wild: Always maintain eye contact and do not break it. Back away slowly, never turn your back on the lion, and do not run. Lions typically observe their prey before launching an attack. In such cases, waving your arms can create a larger appearance, and making loud noises can distract the predator.
