Barely 12 hours earlier, the two males had lost a battle for territory and were lucky to still be alive. Remaining on this side of the channel was dangerous…
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Why a 3-Legged Lion and His Brother Swam Across a Crocodile-Filled River
Researchers say the nearly mile-long swim was the longest by big cats ever recorded.