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Lion Predation
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Following up the tracks, they found a hippo killed by a lion about a mile north of the rice field
https://www.google.com/search?q=hippo+killed+by+lion+north+rice+field&sxsrf=ACYBGNTfmSRSZjT3bGLZno3Kr_f_Gw--WA:1580589272464&source=lnms&tbm=bks&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjWzfvwmbHnAhWJlhQKHV_ZD9EQ_AUoAXoECA0QCQ&biw=1920&bih=973 
Large buffalo succumbs to the power of a pride of lions
A large buffalo became a tasty dinner for a hungry pride of lions.  *This image is copyright of its original author https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/workzone-with-barney-simon/large-buffalo-succumbs-power-pride-lions/
Going in for the kill: Dramatic moment two prowling lions attack a large buffalo in the Serengeti and then devour their prey
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Marlon du Toit : " 7 September ‘16 - A sight that I have dreamt of seeing came to be in the most dramatic fashion!
I was on safari with @maris_peter & @carolinepiekphotography when we awoke to male lions calling just outside of our private camp in the Kruger National Park. We rushed down our morning coffee, flung our bags onto the game viewer & set off in the direction of the two male lions. It started as a pretty good morning. The males were walking north & gave us some great views & pretty photographs. It all changed when the two lions caught wind of a herd of buffalo due east of them. They wasted no time & set off in the direction of the herd. After stalking the resting herd for about 30 minutes one male had enough & simply ran at the buffalo. He soon caught up & leapt onto the back of the closest bovine. It was the beginning of the end. Then, to our surprise a crash of rhino appeared on the scene, their excellent hearing luring them closer. They got so close to the male lion suffocating the buffalo that the lion had to give it up & get out of their way. In a last-minute attempt to escape the buffalo jumped to its feet & ran in the direction of the herd. Its fate was sealed the minutes before though & the two lions wasted no time in downing the buffalo again, once and for all. The poser possessed by a male lion is simply astounding. The catch prey twice their weight with ease. To see it play out in front of you like this is something to remember for a lifetime. Some of you might wonder why I’d wish to see this? Well, it’s one of the greatest battles in nature when it comes to predator and prey, and my guests and I were at the right place at the right time. "
An old eye witness account of a lion which fought and killed a rhino even though he died first the rhino succumbed to the injuries
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDT18981122.2.46
Lion killed a weak female adult rhino
"The calf, lying beside the body of its dead, starved mother, had been attacked by a lion, but had managed to escape despite its injuries." https://www.google.com/search?q=a+lion+killed+female+rhino&tbm=bks&ei=vXlFXsm-EI31kwWniJJo&start=10&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwiJkeHm-c7nAhWN-qQKHSeEBA0Q8NMDCJQB&biw=1920&bih=973&dpr=1
Only black rhino to survive bungled relocation that killed ten others dies from its injuries after being attacked by a lion
The sole survivor of 11 tragic rhinos caught up in a bungled relocation to a Kenyan wildlife park has died after succumbing to injuries from a lion attack. The other 10 rhinos all died last month one after the other just days after being moved as a result of what investigators said was salt poisoning and stress. Disaster struck nearly a month ago when the critically endangered black rhinos were moved from the Nakuru and Nairobi national parks to Tsavo National Park.  *This image is copyright of its original author The only black rhino to survive the relocation to Tsavo National Park in Kenya that killed ten others has died after succumbing to injuries from a lion attack Shortly after their arrival the rhinos began to collapse and die despite the round the clock efforts of veterinarians and the tragedy made headlines round the world. The surviving rhino was thought to have escaped the fate of the others but ten days ago was attacked by a lion but had been left so weak it could not fight it off. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6035657/Only-black-rhino-survive-relocation-killed-ten-dies-lion-attack.html 
Nice chase in this one, male lion seems to be motivated. Relatively long chase for lions.
I found this video interesting and in a way entertaining too, thanks to the music.
This could be "Clash of the Kings" or "Old Kings vs. future Kings" or something like that..... 3 male lions makes their move(s) against a herd of former dominant cape buffalo bulls. And then things go back and forth just like it could be expected when these eternal enemies clash. It makes to think, that what if there would be one really dominant lion or one same kind of buffalo.... but this time it goes as it goes and as description tells, in the end this was final battle for one old warrior, this time buffalo. First 3 minutes are showing lions with background music, then hunt starts.
Musango’s surroundings are saturated with wildlife and over 400 species of birds. Wendy Edwards told of a recent exhilarating wild sighting near camp. She said, “This croc thought it would try and steal the impala that the lions had killed near camp early one morning. After a lot of noise and a fight, the lions killed the croc and ate it too.” Musango truly is set in one of Zimbabwe’s most untouched spaces where the wilderness rules.
 *This image is copyright of its original author http://www.classicsafaricamps.com/blog/2012/10/an-island-hideaway-safari-at-musango-lake-kariba/ There was one male lion who sat off on its own. It had a large scar on the left side of its face. The guide, Fannuel, whispered to us about how the lion had gotten the scar. The lion he referred to as “Scarface”. This lion had developed a reputation for killing crocodiles; crocodiles measuring over 12 feet in length. It is assumed he had gotten the scar during a battle with one of these large, prehistoric reptiles; a battle witnessed by another guide. Scarface and an enormous crocodile, both reared up on hind legs, and became entangled in a violent struggle. Scarface muscled the crocodile over and delivered a crushing and fatal bite around its throat. Two of Africa’s largest and most powerful gladiators entwined in a battle to the death. http://firstlightsafaris.com/2015/11/03/the-thieving-lion/ Single male lion killed 2 crocodiles During an after noon drive we came upon a mighty smell and upon investigation - found 2 very, very large crocodiles quite dead in the brush.. Using their skills in analysis, conjecture and tracking the "battle ground prints".. Our guides (Mark, TakeSure and Elijah) came up with the theory . The crocs were individually trying to move between to water sources: and came across a large male lion- after a battle, the lion killed the first crocs and dragged it into the bushes.. a short time later, the lion was again disturbed by a 2nd large croc.. another great battle and that croc was dragged into the bushes.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author https://no-fixed-address.blogspot.com/2013/06/there-was-mighty-duel.html Our team at Kirawira Serena Camp in Western Serengeti, Tanzania were lucky to witness a battle between a lion and a crocodile at the shores of the Grumeti River which is home to enormous Nile crocodiles during a game drive. The river falls on the migration trail of the million migrating wildebeest with the crocodiles having a feast each time these animals migrate. They managed to capture the aftermath of the fight. Sadly, the crocodile lost the battle this time round and the story ended up being a situation of hunter becoming the hunted, as the lions devoured on the crocodile. Now you know a perfect place to see the perfect wildlife showdown which is the Serengeti as you enjoy your stay at the Kirawira Serena Camp.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author https://web.archive.org/web/20130901051723/http://www.theserenaexperience.com/showdown/
Study Shows Male Lions are Ambush-Style Predators
Lions use dense savanna vegetation to ambush their prey, making them as impressive killers as their female counterparts, according to a new study. Female lions are considered as primary hunters of the pride and prey on antelopes, wildebeest, zebras and other animals in the open grasslands. Previous researcher has shown that females are adept at killing animals, mostly because they tend to cooperate while hunting. However, male lions' pattern of hunting wasn't clear. Now, a study team comprising of researchers from the U.S. and South Africa has shown that male lions' killing prowess depends on their ability to ambush their prey. There are obvious risks in observing male lions when they are planning to kill. So, researchers used technology to understand the lions' game plan. First, researchers used a kind of scanner called Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) to create a 3-D map of the savanna vegetation. They then combined these maps along with GPS data from predator-prey interactions from a pride of seven lions in South Africa's Kruger National Park. This combination of data enabled researchers to find the lines of sight, or "viewsheds", which gave them information about when and where the lions rested and hunted. The data showed that both males and females tended to rest in shade during the day. However, at night, female lions hunted and rested in places with large viewsheds, while male lions tended to stick to places that had dense vegetation. Researchers said that the study will help conservationists develop tactics to keep both prey and predator numbers in check. "By strongly linking male lion hunting behavior to dense vegetation, this study suggests that changes to vegetation structure, such as through fire management, could greatly alter the balance of predators and prey," said Scott Loarie from Carnegie Institution for Science, according to a news release. The study is published in the journal Animal Behavior. A recent report from The Guardian had said that the population of African lions has fallen by 68 percent in the past half-a-century, from 100,000 to 35,000 today. https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/886/20130319/study-shows-male-lions-ambush-style-predators.htm  (02-20-2020, 09:00 PM)TigerJaguar Wrote: Study Shows Male Lions are Ambush-Style PredatorsSo animals rest in shade during the hot day and need to ambush prey which associates them with danger... Who would of thought? Some of these "studies" are nothing more than an excuse to have extended vacations funded by someone else. Can't say that I blame them though, I'd do the same if the offer presented itself. |
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