Adorable grandcubs bring new hope and joy in memory of beloved Cecil

Cecil was an iconic figure of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park when his life was cut short due to an American hunter. Before his death, Cecil lead two prides containing 12 cubs and 6 lionesses. 

Wilderness Safaris shares the story on Facebook: “After finding these cubs at Ngamo with Xanda (one of Cecil’s sons) relaxing nearby, Linkwasha guide Sam Mushandu reports that Cecil’s legacy is alive and well… and playing with mum’s tail…

Photo by Sam Mushandu of Wilderness Safaris

Photo by Sam Mushandu of Wilderness Safaris

Sam watched the adorable family for about an hour and captured some wonderful pictures. 

"Sam has made a lot of people very happy (including us) with his wonderful news!"

Photo by Sam Mushandu of Wilderness Safaris

Cecil the lion had several sons and Xanda is the one of the three survivors. According to Wilderness Safaris the cubs and the mother are monitored daily to ensure their safety.

Photo by Sam Mushandu of Wilderness Safaris

These cubs are a beautiful reminder of Cecil's legacy, and how big game trophy hunting is just flat out barbaric. Nature is beautiful. Shoot it with cameras, not guns. 

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