A litter of five lion cubs have taken their first steps outside weeks after being born at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire. They were born nine weeks ago while the zoo was closed for lockdown, but are now able to explore their new paddock. The five new arrivals mean the pride, led by mother Dakota and father Joco totals 13 lions. The as-yet unnamed cubs, made up of four boys and one girl, have now had their first health checks and vaccinations. However, mother Dakota is now receiving food five days out of every seven to ensure she has plenty of milk for the large litter.

Source: Irish Independent June 30, 2020 12:11 UTC