“He Needs To Go to the Wild”: Indoor Lion Tries To Open the Door After Hearing Sounds, SA Saddened

• A compelling video captured a lion kept indoors attempting to open a barrier, drawn by the sound of music
• The intriguing footage, shared on TikTok, showed the large mammal responding to Arabic music, groaning loudly as it tried to move towards the sound
• Social media users have reacted with a mix of fascination, safety concerns, and condemnation of keeping wild animals in captivity

A fascinating video of a lion attempting to breach a barrier inside a home, seemingly drawn by the music, captivated many across digital platforms.

The fascinating footage, shared by @serajoo97 on TikTok, garnered massive views, likes, and a range of comments from online users.

The video opened with a majestic lion, kept indoors, responding to the sounds of music. The large mammal could be seen attempting to open a closed barrier, evidently trying to move towards the source of the captivating melodies.

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The lion groans at the music sound

As the Arabic music continued to play loudly, the lion let out a deep groan, standing tall and displaying its immense power, even within its confined space. Its movements conveyed a clear sense of curiosity and a desire to explore the intriguing sounds beyond its immediate surroundings. The scene offered a rare glimpse into the behaviour of a wild animal reacting to an unexpected stimulus within a domestic setting.

Netizens discuss the indoor lion

The clip went viral after it was shared online, gaining 3M views, 41K likes, and nearly 1K comments from social media users who discussed the lion's living arrangements. Many expressed strong concern about the concept of keeping wild animals, particularly lions, within residential households, stating they would be terrified by such a prospect.

Some users focused on the lion's evident curiosity, humorously speculating about what it might be seeking or intending to do if it managed to get through the door. Others expressed strong disapproval, believing it was cruel to domesticate wild animals. These users passionately pleaded for the lion to be freed from its apparent captivity and returned to its natural habitat.

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User @saacidmp3 said:

"Please give the lion his freedom back."

User @Gottes Kind commented:

"Poor lion wants freedom. They live in pride by nature, that is, in packs, and if they are kept in captivity, they die. Let him go free. The freedom of an animal is not worth any money 😭."

User @aneelamukhtar24 said:

"Very sad, to please send him back to his life."

User @jamilafarah02 added:

"He needs to go to the wildlife. Free the lion, it's not a domestic cat."

User @Decky pleaded:

"This is so distressing 😩. He is too majestic to be caged. Free the lion. Free Palestine."

User @Theycan’twinGod17 shared:

"He’s surely waiting at the gate to receive a package."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News