How buffaloes took on herd of lions

 

A herd of buffalo launched a bloody battle against a hungry lion attacking their young and managed to save a tiny calf caught in its jaws.

The calf's mother threw herself at the prowling lions in a bid to protect her baby, but it was only when the bull buffalo charged that the calf escaped.


Enraged, the predators went in for the kill again - sparking a fierce full-on battle between the two species in the muddy marshes.





 

Eventually, it became one charge too many for the lioness and after a particularly brutal assault from the bull, she backed off.

'Her pride followed hesitantly and the mother and her calf retreated to the safety of their herd; the calf narrowly escaping to live another day.

'The lions went hungry that morning, but were no doubt back to try their luck again the next day. It was extremely dramatic and emotional to watch, but this is everyday life in the African bush.

'Lions must eat and herbivores are numerous and on the menu.'