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Two male lions swam 1.5 kilometers across a crocodile and hippo-infested channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- The lions, named Jacob and Tibu, were filmed using a thermal camera during their nighttime swim.
- This swim is the longest recorded for lions, highlighting their resilience and adaptability.
- Researchers suggest the lions are taking extreme risks due to skewed sex ratios and human pressures.
- Jacob, a three-legged lion, has survived multiple life-threatening incidents, showcasing remarkable endurance.
- Conservationists face challenges in stabilizing the lion population amid poaching and human-wildlife conflict.
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- Queen Elizabeth National Park National park in Uganda
- Uganda Country in East Africa
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