These endearing photographs demonstrate how two newborn infants at a zoo in Japan have become the best of friends, despite the fact that big cats are not typically known for their friendliness.

The new arrivals, a lion cub and a tiger cub, are observed playing with each other as if they were siblings.

As they slumber side by side, they appear totally unaware of their distinctions.

And it appears that their instincts have yet to develop, as they have been observed cuddling with rabbits.

The photo was taken at African Safari in the southern prefecture of Oita, where the animals were born earlier this year.

The zoo staff has shared images of the adorable offspring on Twitter, where thousands of users have since gushed over them.

This year, these endearing lion and tiger kittens were born at African Safari in the Japanese prefecture of Oita.

The zoo staff has been sharing these endearing photographs for the past few weeks, causing thousands of individuals to gush over them.

The two puppies appear oblivious to the fact that they are of different species as they nestle together (left). The lion cub does indeed fall slumber.

The images disclose that the creatures have not yet developed their animal instincts. Above, a tiger pup cuddles with a rabbit at the menagerie.

The tiger cub on the left can be seen sniffing the rabbits, which appear to be completely unafraid of the large cat, while the lion cub on the right appears to be contemplating its prey.

As they play fight (left) and cavort in the grass (right), the puppies appear to have been destined to be siblings.

The park’s employees commented on Twitter that, despite its youth, the lion juvenile in this photograph resembles a leopard.

Hug me! African Safari has a petting menagerie where visitors can take photographs with furry animals – for the time being.

No images, please! The tiger cub appears camera bashful as it shields its face while laying on the ground.

There are presently several sets of tiger and lion pups in the park, but this pair has formed an improbable bond.

Although these minuscule creatures appear small in the photographs, staff members have reported on Twitter that they are expanding rapidly.

The cost of admission to the safari park is 2,500 Yen (£18.09) for adults and 1,400 Yen (£10.13) for children, with supplementary fees for certain areas.
Tiger juvenile and mongrel are inseparable when playing.