Watch What Happens When This Massive Lion Directly Invades an Open Car

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You might think that encountering a lion on a safari would be a terrifying experience, especially if the lion decides to climb into your vehicle. But what if the lion just wants to cuddle?

That’s exactly what happened to a group of tourists who were visiting a wildlife park in South Africa. They were driving along in a large, open car when they spotted a lion sleeping near the entrance gate. The car stopped to let the people see the animal, but instead of staying asleep, the lion walked up to the car and jumped on top of the driver!

The lion didn’t seem to care that he was much bigger and heavier than the people in the car. He just wanted to play and get some attention. The big cat took over the driver’s seat and started climbing and laying on everyone, licking their faces and nuzzling their necks. He looked like a huge pet cat that was excited to see his owners.

The tourists were clearly stunned by the encounter, although they seemed to adjust pretty fast once they realized the lion that invaded the car just wanted some love. It appears that any cat, when it is in the right mood, just wants a little attention and affection! If the tourists waited around any longer, the massive predator probably would have started making biscuits or something.

Fortunately, the lion didn’t show any signs of aggression or hostility toward his new friends. He just wanted to have some fun and show them his love. After about 60 seconds of cuddling, he decided to let them go and jumped off of the car. The tourists waved goodbye to him as they drove away, leaving him behind. It was almost sad!

Is it Normal Behavior For Lions to Attack Cars?

The short answer here is no. It’s not common for lions to attack cars or enter cars. While a lion wouldn’t hesitate to target a lone human, it sees a motor vehicle as significantly larger than any typical prey animal it hunts. The size and unfamiliarity of the vehicle make it an unlikely target for the lion’s predatory instincts.

Within a vehicle, animals perceive both the people and the vehicle as a single large entity. To lions and tigers, humans become just parts of one whole being.

Usually, as long as you remain seated inside the vehicle and avoid stepping out, you can safely observe wildlife without causing concern among these majestic animals.

How Big Are Lions Compared to Other Big Cats?

The African lion is an impressive predator known for its immense size and strength. Adult male lions typically weigh between 330 and 550 pounds and can stand up to 3.5 feet tall at the shoulder. Females are slightly smaller, with an average weight of 250 to 400 pounds and a shoulder height of 2.5 to 3 feet. The body length of lions can be up to ten feet. That is one long cat!

When compared to other large cats, lions are the second largest, behind the tiger. Tigers can weigh up to 660 pounds and stand 4 to 4.5 feet high at the shoulder. Lions are also much larger than leopards and jaguars, which weigh between 120 and 250 pounds and stand 2 to 2.5 feet tall at the shoulder.

Despite their size, African lions are capable of reaching impressive speeds of up to 50 miles per hour, making them one of the fastest big cats in the world. Combined with their strength and agility, this makes them a formidable predator that is capable of taking down animals much larger than themselves.