Injured male lion stampede by buffalo herd and died

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A injured lion was crushed to death by a relentless stampede of buffalo heard.

Earlier, this lion was expelled from his pride by other male lions, Unfortunately he was spotted by large group of African buffalo, Well know for their aggressive behavior. African buffalo and Lion are enemy of each other and never hesitate to kill on other.
It is incident of Kruger national Park South Africa. This whole incident was captured by game ranger Lyle Greg.

Here is the Image of this rare incident.

The male Lion try to hide himself in tall grass when he saw the herd of African Buffalo

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At first, He kept himself hide, But unfortunately the direction of wind changes and the herd got the lion scent. They attack him in group

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But due to injuries in his hind leg, He unsuccessfully tried to run away from this charging herd. This injury he got in fight with other male lions.

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Buffalo caught him and knocked him on to the ground. Poor lion was helpless.

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By attacking one by one with their powerful horn, they buffalo make sure their eternal enemy can not escape. They were merciless at the moment.

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The brutal stampede continue for long time. Game ranger Lyle Gregg told, "This lion was injured by coalition of five males from a different pride"

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After the initial hit they just gored him on the ground until a big bull jumped on his head. The relentless attack on Lion after goring change with Stamp on his head.

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The male lion died, He could not survived this brutal attack, confirmed by management of Kruger park

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