Oct
27
Taking the plunge
On Oct. 26, the National Zoo’s 8-week-old lion cubs took a swim test under the supervision of Great Cats curator Craig Saffoe and keepers Rebecca Stites and Kristen Clark. The tests help the cubs learn how to climb out of the moat that surrounds their enclosure.
The cubs—three girls and one boy—were born Aug. 30 and 31 to five-year-old mother, Shera, and five-year-old father, Luke.
Kristine Clark helps a cub navigate the moat. (Photo by Mehgan Murphy)
This cub doesn't seem to have enjoyed the experience. (Photo by Mehgan Murphy)
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Posted: 27 October 2010
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