Other male lion coalitions from Masai Mara

[T_Ferguson]

(04-27-2024, 09:30 PM)BA0701 Wrote: This video, which I have seen numerous times already, just popped into my YT feed, again. It demonstrates so many things. For those who claim that lions are merely mindless killing machines, this videos serves as proof in dispute of that. Olobor was clearly intent on killing, in this incident, and for whatever reason he was singularly intent on killing this particular young hyena, he seeks this individual out, several times, even after the hyena tries to hide behind the trucks. He seems to have a literal hate for hyena, and all of that is focused on the one individual during this ordeal.

It is also a perfect example of the raw power, and ultra strong will that a lion possesses, especially an adult male lion. Olobor is attacked by what the video claims is 40 adult hyena, more than once, and at one point has several of them all biting him at one time, all while he remained focused on the one individual. When he has had enough of it, he simply stands straight up, and starts swinging/biting anything he can get his paws on. Even for all the bites they delivered to him, he was never phased by any of it. Other than the one individual he keeps seeking out, you don't ever really even see him focus his gaze on any of the others, almost appears to be gazing off in the distance. Incredible footage, for sure, while very sad for that poor hyena!

It amazes me that people don't understand that these creatures are sentient.  They know what they are and know what they are doing.  They experience feelings, and are aware of their surroundings.  Read some of the stories of Sheldrick Wildlife foundation and the elephants and rhino's they save and put back into the wild and how many of them revisit the sanctuaries that saved and cared for them and especially the keepers that were with them through their formative years. Reply