Watch: Man makes crying child sit on lion's back– but why? Here's how netizens reacted

Time of India

5 hours ago

A video that recently went viral on social media has drawn widespread attention. It shows a man allegedly placing a young child on the back of a lion, reportedly for a photograph. The incident, which was captured in a short clip, has sparked strong reactions online, with several users expressing concern over both child safety and animal welfare.
Child appears distressed as lion shows signs of discomfort
In the video, the lion is seen sitting still as the man attempts to position the child on the animal's back. The child appears visibly distressed, crying and resisting, while the man continues trying to pose the child for a picture. The lion then makes slight movements that suggest possible irritation, following which the man lifts the child and moves away. According to the video, no one was harmed.
The video was shared by an Instagram account named 'Bad Parenting TV,' with the caption: 'A father forces his son to take a picture with a lion.'
It has since circulated widely across platforms and triggered strong reactions from viewers across different regions.
Watch the video here:
Social media users respond with criticism
The clip prompted a wave of responses online. One user wrote, 'Poor lion. No animal should be drugged for human entertainment.' Another commented, 'He should be goddamn arrested for child endangerment. This child should be taken away from his parents. Psychopathic parents.'
The video also sparked renewed debate around the use of wild animals in tourist and entertainment settings.
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A comment on the video read, 'How cruel. The lion should be free in the wild, not used as a photo prop. Poor child, too.'
Online debate highlights safety and ethical concerns
While the video primarily shows the child's discomfort, several viewers also raised questions about the lion's condition, including whether it may have been sedated or under stress. Others noted the potential danger in placing a child near a wild animal.
One viewer commented, 'This has to be AI? Surely no parent would be that brain-dead!' referring to the disbelief expressed by many who viewed the footage.
The quotes in this article are taken from public social media posts. The Times of India has not verified the statements or the authenticity of the video.