WATCH: Hippo attacked by pride of lions panics and bites nearby Land Rover
In this video, it is incredible to see how a pride of lion attempt to take down a fully grown hippopotamus. Watch how the hippo turns to take its frustration out on a nearby vehicle. Video courtesy of Kruger Sightings' YouTube channel.
This video was published two years ago.
The initial sighting of the lions, full of energy, sparked excitement. This was followed by a feeling of sorrow for the poor old hippo who didn’t stand much chance against the lion pride. Horror, when the thought of how much pain and stress the hippo was in and to see the hippo’s eyes realise imminent death.
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However, as this is an event of life taking its course, I felt a sense of respect for the lion pride’s hard work and determination to make their next big kill to feed the pride. A feeling of uncertainty also made an appearance as the hippo made a move towards the river, “Was the hippo maybe going to make a great escape and get itself down to the river?”.
It was a moment for which I will always feel privileged to have witnessed this scene unwind. The sighting ended when the hippo made its way down into a ditch off the road just out of sight.
The lions where now taking turns at attacking the hippo and getting through its tough skin while the others lay up the hill in the shade panting and taking small naps.
