Watch: Zebra zips through savannah to escape hungry lion

It proved to be a lucky escape for a zebra as its pace and quick thinking helped it escape a predator in the Kruger National Park.

A lucky visitor to the Kruger National Park (KNP) has captured footage reminiscent of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.

In the 2008 film by DreamWorks Animation, Alex the hungry lion mistakes his best friend, Marty the zebra, for a steak. His predator instincts kick in and he starts chasing his black-and-white striped pal.

In the film, Marty escapes thanks to King Julien and Maurice throwing a coconut at Alex’s head. In the savannahs of the Kruger, however, the zebra’s pace, rather than a tossed coconut, ensured it escaped being a meal for a hungry lioness.

Watch the chase in the KNP:

 

Ruan de Ridder

A digital support specialist at Caxton Local Media, known for his contributions to the digital landscape. He has covered major stories, including the Moti kidnappings, and edits and curates news of national importance from over 50 Caxton Local News sites.
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