Adorable video: Lion, bear, hyena cubs play in same enclosure at Nandankanan zoo

In an adorable video that will surely uplift your mood, cubs of lion, bear and grey hyena were spotted playing together in an enclosure of the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) in Bhubaneswar.

Leaving all apprehensions aside, the cubs of three different animal species could be seen enjoying each other’s company while playing jovially inside the enclosure.

As per the sources, these animal cubs are either orphans or have been rejected by their parents. They have been put in the same enclosure to make them socialise in the absence of their parents.

Speaking about the video, wildlife expert, Biswajeet Mohanty said, “All the cubs seem to be enjoying each other’s company very well. This is perhaps first of its kind experiment in India where different animal species are allowed to grow together in an enclosure. This will encourage cohabitation.”

“They are staying in a controlled condition at the zoo. This is not at all a natural condition for them. Every animal has two traits. One is its natural instinct, and the other one is its environmental impact. So, I think this playfulness will change when they grow up,” Mohanty said.

“These cubs would have found it difficult to survive in the jungle and most probably ended up in the stomach of some other bigger carnivores. This also projects selflessness and respect among the cubs,” Mohanty added.

On January 11, Nandankanan zoo welcomed new lion cubs. Lioness Riwa gave birth to four cubs. While two cubs died the same day, other two cubs were given special treatment.