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Hunting Lion Is In For A Surprise As He Gets Flipped Into The Air Just As He Dug His Teeth Into A Buffalo

Sophia
by Sophia
19 Jul 2023

The aggressiveness and meanness of buffalo can be quite extreme. Buffalo typically become aggressive as a measure of defense rather than engaging in pointless conflict.

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They won't hesitate to defend themselves using whatever means are necessary if they feel threatened or if a predator approaches their territory. This often takes the form of charging and kicking, two prominent defensive techniques.

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They are muscular animals, and a single kick can cause a significant amount of harm. Even though they are not seeking a fight, buffalo frequently engage in combat with lions and other predators due to their aggressive temperament.

This amazing scene shows a buffalo using its horns to throw its predator into the air and save a comrade from near death. Ian Matheson, a tourist visiting the Kruger National Park in South Africa, was there to witness the incredible incident and capture it on camera.

The man was able to photograph a buffalo that was determined to save its friend by flipping a lion five meters into the air.

“We had seen the two young lions on the prowl and were already quite excited to witness nature in action, but nothing could have prepared us for what we saw next,” said Oliver, Ian Matheson’s son. “It looked like it was game over; he really looked finished.”

The Incredible Moment Was Captured on Camera at the Kruger National Park, South Africa by Ian Matheson

The Incredible Moment Was Captured on Camera at the Kruger National Park, South Africa by Ian Matheson
Ian Matheson
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You see, after the lion attacked a member of its herd, the buffalo launched a daring rescue operation. After silently stalking the buffalo for around 45 minutes, the lion had already sunk its teeth into the hapless animal.

The Lion Had Already Sunk Its Teeth Into the Poor Buffalo After Silently Stalking It

The Lion Had Already Sunk Its Teeth Into the Poor Buffalo After Silently Stalking It
Ian Matheson
“Then we saw two of the original herd coming back to investigate, and we didn’t really know what to expect,” the 17-year-old said. “It was insane; he flipped the lion about five meters into the air.
I had never seen anything like it… we have never seen anything close to what we witnessed that morning. We really felt privileged to have experienced such a rare occurrence.”

The Buffalo Engaged in a Daring Rescue Mission After the Lion Attacked a Member of Its Herd

The Buffalo Engaged in a Daring Rescue Mission After the Lion Attacked a Member of Its Herd
Ian Matheson

Those who had taken the tour were forced to observe the horrific event without being able to intervene to save the buffalo. But just as the buffalo appeared to be succumbing, one of its companions intervened.

In reality, the lion had left itself vulnerable to a surprise attack because it was so focused on bringing down its meal.

The Man Managed to Capture a Lion Being Flipped Five Meters Into the Air by a Buffalo

The Man Managed to Capture a Lion Being Flipped Five Meters Into the Air by a Buffalo
Ian Matheson

The most remarkable aspect is that none of the animals suffered serious injuries as a result of the encounter, with the lion's damaged ego being the only exception.

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