Toddler unfazed by hungry lioness

A toddler in the US has been caught on camera at a zoo seemingly oblivious to the efforts of one of its more dangerous residents…

A toddler in the US has been caught on camera at a zoo seemingly oblivious to the efforts of one of its more dangerous residents to try and eat him.

The child, Jack, was visiting Oregon Zoo with his family when he attracted the attention of a lioness called Kya.

The toddler showed little sign of fear even when he realised the lion was behind him.

Coincidentally, Jack was wearing a black and white striped hoodie which, to a lion, may look like a zebra.

Watch the video here:

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