Lions

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Lioness adopts a baby antelope

• Example: A lioness in Kenya was observed repeatedly adopting oryx calves (which are usually prey). She would protect them, lick them, even sleep curled up with them. It was so consistent that researchers followed her for years.

• Why this breaks the mold: This completely defies the predator-prey dynamic. Some theorize it was a misdirected maternal instinct; others believe it’s something more mysterious.