Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Categories: Africa | Animals |

In these breathtaking shots you'll see a deadly fight between a Hippo and two lions. Driving the Hippo into the river, a pair of lions was waiting, hiding in the nearby rocks for two hours to lure the victim. The outcome was decided in advance...

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

A witness of this drama was the photographer Andrew Schumann:

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Photo: a lion jumped on the back of the hippopotamus, and the second attacked from the front. It was in reserve of Sabi Sands in South Africa.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Photo: the lions drove the Hippo in the water.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

One of the lions trying to drive the Hippo out of the water, but he himself banished.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Photo: the lions hid in the rocks, as if not interested in its prey.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

On land the Hippo was facing a mortal danger.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Leo jumped on the victim's back and the other circling around. This shows how the Hippo exhausted and wounded.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Then both the predator began to attack.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Hippo in terror ran back to the water. Meanwhile, this drama attracted the attention of the third of a lion.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

And

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

Three against one – the Hippo didn't stand a chance.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

In the end, he gave up.

Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

The game is over. 1:0 in favor of the lions. The poor man began to devour its prey underwater.

Keywords: Hippos | Reserve | Lions

     

source