An unexpected snowstorm has blanketed parts of South Africa, disrupting daily life and bringing major highways to a standstill, with citizens confined to their homes. Amid the chaos, a lion sanctuary, GG Conservation, shared captivating footage of its feline residents reacting to the rare snowfall.
In a series of Instagram videos, lions were seen exploring the snow-covered grounds, some seemingly unphased, while others appeared curious about the white flakes falling from the sky. "This is Luna and Snowdrop enjoying this new white stuff we hardly ever see. Mother nature can do anything she wants anywhere she wants," read one caption.
Snow is a rare occurrence in South Africa, though the country has a few ski resorts that are not always operational. Suzanne Scott, from GG Conservation, who filmed the lions' behaviour, shared with Yahoo News that while the animals were not alarmed by the snow, they were "intrigued and cautious" about the unfamiliar phenomenon.
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"Lions can handle anything," the sanctuary posted on Instagram, describing the big cats as "survivors and warriors" who roared happily through the storm. The video gave a glimpse of the lions’ varied reactions—some seeking shelter while others seemed to enjoy the snow.
As quickly as the snow arrived, it disappeared, and the lions have since returned to their usual surroundings. "We are now back to normal," GG Conservation shared, concluding their update on the extraordinary event.