New Delhi : A new video that’s gone viral on the internet shows a lioness trying to eat a one-year-old toddler — Jack. The video was shot at the Oregon zoo.
Even though it appears as if the 250-pound lioness is about the eat the child, she is unable to get to Jack who is safe behind glass.
The lioness, Kya, is seen clawing at the glass and trying to put its mouth around the toddler.
More than 150,000 people have viewed the video since it was published online Wednesday.
Speaking to KPTV about her son’s new-found fame, Jack’s mother, Heather Baltzor, said, “I thought it was funny. I wasn’t worried or anything. I mean, you can see the glass is like inches thick.”
Some suggest that the lioness probably tried to attack the toddler thinking it was a zebra since Jack was dressed in black and white stripes.
Jack’s parents meanwhile can be heard giggling in the background and asking him to turn around and say hi to the “kitty”.
Oregon Zoo workers say the video proves how safe the lion exhibit is. They also said that lions are often quite interested in young visitors.