Sighting of the Quarter: Lion gives birth beneath tent at Shumba Camp!

11/19/2011

In celebration of springtime, a lioness has given birth beneath tent six at Shumba Camp in the Kafue National Park, Zambia. The camp managers discovered the surprise when they heard a sound resembling bird calls coming from the palm leaves between tents 5 and 6. Upon further investigation it was discovered that amongst the concealing fronds were three tiny lion cubs. At least one seemed to have closed eyes indicating that they were very young. Access to tents 5 and 6 has been temporarily blocked for the safety of guests and to help preserve the privacy of these newest members of the Busanga Pride.