Thank goodness for protective glass. This lion at the Oregon Zoo in Portland clearly wanted to get at the little boy who was sitting outside

Thank goodness for protective glass. This lion at the Oregon Zoo in Portland clearly wanted to get at the little boy who was sitting outside the exhibit. (CNN)

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Lion tries to reach baby through glass

Updated: Wednesday, 09 May 2012, 9:27 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 03 May 2012, 5:24 AM CDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNN) - Thank goodness for protective glass. This lion at the Oregon Zoo in Portland clearly wanted to get at the little boy who was sitting outside the exhibit.

The child barely noticed what was happening but something about him sure got the animal's attention.

Zoo workers say lions often interact with young visitors and the glass barrier keeps them safe.

 

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