Leopard cub separated from mother 'adopted' by lioness in Gir
A lioness in Gujarat's Gir Forest has "adopted" a leopard cub separated from its mother, according to officials at the sanctuary. Gir-West division's Deputy Conservator of Forest Dheeraj Mittal posted images of the lioness along with the cub. "It is indeed a rare phenomenon, as lions tend to kill leopards...the lioness is taking extra care," he added.