It's another instance of animals slowly adapting to a new routine as tourists and visitors stop visiting parks, zoos and aquariums during the coronavirus pandemic.
A pride of lions from South Africa’s Kruger National Park was caught napping on an empty road that would otherwise be filled with tourists.
Park ranger Richard Sowry, who is an"essential service" employee to ensure the welfare of the animals, snapped the photos Wednesday, three weeks after wildlife parks in the country were shutdown due to theAs of Friday, South Africa had 2,605 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 48 deaths linked to the virus, according toTypically, lions only roam paved roads at night, when the park is closed to guests.
Phaahla said that animals tend to be less afraid of vehicles, while a"walking individual" is associated with danger. One concern, however, is that the animals will get too accustomed to sleeping on the roads once the lockdown ends. It's another instance of animals slowly adapting to a new routine as tourists and visitors stop visiting parks,
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