Lionesses Roar for Singer's Sweet Serenade

A heartwarming scene unfolded at a zoo when French singer-songwriter Loris Assadian, known as Plumes, decided to serenade a group of lionesses. Sitting before their enclosure, he performed a cover of Harry Styles' "Coming Up Roses." Initially, a single lioness approached, drawn by the music, and settled in to listen. Her curiosity quickly drew the attention of the other lionesses, who joined her, creating an intimate audience for the musician.

Social media users were enchanted by the serene moment, with the TikTok video amassing over 2 million views and 200,000 likes. Many comments celebrated the "magical" encounter, with users humorously describing it as a "girls' night" and praising the lionesses' apparent "harmonizing." This viral success is part of a broader trend for Plumes, who frequently shares videos of himself serenading various animals, including rhinos and elephants, gaining nearly a million followers on his TikTok account.

Plumes began his animal serenades in 2022, inspired by an article suggesting cows benefit from music. His initial performance for a herd of cows resulted in a similar magical experience, with the animals gathering around him. He believes that any musician can connect with animals by singing "for them," not just "around them," emphasizing the importance of genuine intent in creating a meaningful connection.