Cruel nature: lions vs Hippo

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...

A witness of this drama was the photographer Andrew Schumann:

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.

Photo: the lions drove the Hippo in the water.

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

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

On land the Hippo was facing a mortal danger.

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

Then both the predator began to attack.

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

And

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

In the end, he gave up.

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