Three northern African lion cubs have been pictured taking their first exploratory steps outside at a zoo. Their movements have been monitored on a hidden cubcam at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. The youngsters, born on 25 November 2024, have up until now been spending their time in their indoor den with mother Winta.

These adorable photos show the moment a trio of lion cubs take their first steps outside under the watchful eye of their mum. The nine-week-old cubs, born on November 25 at Whipsnade Zoo in Beds, were spotted chasing each other and playfighting in the grass.

Three lion cubs at Whipsnade Zoo have taken their first steps outside. The trio, who were born on November 25, 2024, have spent the last few months in the indoor den with a 'cubcam' capturing their growth.