EXTRACT FROM FOLLOWING THIRD PARTY SOURCE: Latest Sightings. Publisher Guests on safari in South Africa were surprised to see a lion jump on the back of the adult giraffe—with her kin joining in. Makunga often challenged Zuba to fights over the alpha lion position, but was easily beaten. Not only did the family discover the extra room in their new place, they also found ten bottles of vintage wine to really get the housewarming going! The second series of the BBC documentary has been packed with dramatic events – including the iguana skittering to freedom across a snake-infested beach We stopped to see how the hunt would play out. This giraffe was willing to do anything it took to protect her newborn calf – even if it meant fighting against a pride of hungry lions! Click here to receive our stories and photo galleries via email. And wouldn’t that be a pity? Share. Lion Attack: Lions vs Giraffe Fight to the Death - Wildlife Animals Lions Documentary . "They made several attempts to bring down the giraffe, but it was firing kicks from hell! The lions stalked the giraffe for almost 20 minutes before making their move. That’s right! This amazing footage reveals how both captivating and brutal nature can be. Then again, there’s also not many animals that would have the cajones to attack another animal that can reach up to 5.5 meters (18 feet) tall. Animal Documentary. In the amazing clip, recorded by Thokozani Phakathi, a giraffe can be seen completely surrounded by a hunting group of lionesses – estimated to be eight animals strong. You can unsubscribe at any time. The shopping hacks will help you next time you visit the popular retailer, New homeowners find secret room hidden under the stairs – and it's filled with treasures. Whilst on our way following the lions, they spotted a very old giraffe bull unaware that a pride of lions had their eyes set on him. 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Although it looks as if the giraffe may have got the better of the lions, Thokozani believes its fate is uncertain. Eventually the pride of lions had to give up,” he added. Our. Destinations, Hwange, Natural history, Zimbabwe, Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year. This incredible footage shows a pride of lions try to take down an adult giraffe – only to regret it almost instantly when instead of a meal they got a battering. A lioness springs from a thicket and clamps its jaws around the giraffe's hind, only to get a swift kick to the face. Leave a Comment. A brave giraffe managed to survive a four-hour attack by a pride of lions - despite one of the predators clinging on to its back. Upon arrival at the sighting, the calf was laying half on the road whilst the four lions were under a tree not far from it. Learn. A third hungry predator goes for the rear again, only to be brutally kicked in the face before it could attack. A pride of lions got a good kicking from a brave giraffe after hungry lionesses took on more than they could handle in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! You would think that a giraffe would be fearful of a pack of lions – especially since these animals are considered the king of the jungle. Giraffe Fights to Save Her Newborn Calf from Lions by Roaring Earth Staff Towering above the trees of the savannah and constantly snacking, giraffes often appear unfazed by life around them — as few predators pose a threat to these impossibly tall animals. The hungry pride of lions gather around the giraffe calf, clearly seeing the baby as easy prey. A GIRAFFE is attacked by a lion — after using her body to stop it getting to her calf.The mother tried to shake off the beast but was eventually brought down by a pride. ", When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Connect. This one-man fight of a giraffe against a whole pride of lions definitely underlines that. We raced in behind the lions, to see the action happening and hoping the lions would catch the big animal and bring it down. This incredible footage shows a pride of lions try to take down an adult giraffe – only to regret it almost instantly when instead of a meal they got a battering. “We were driving south on the H4-2, on our way back from Crocodile Bridge Camp when we spotted a giraffe being held hostage by a pride of approximately 8 lions. Rare video shows lion pride try to slay a full-grown giraffe. It was heartbreaking to see the determination and the stress that this mother was going through. 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This however still didn’t stop the mother from pacing up and down checking on it whilst still chasing the lions away when they tried to move in for the kill. ASOS model roasted over 'ridiculous' dress that leaves thong on full show, ASOS shoppers didn't know what to make of this "visible thong" dress. Giraffe vs. The lions proceeded to take turns in exhausting the giraffe for a few minutes. "We stopped to see how the hunt would play out," he said. The old bull giraffe, fighting to stay standing, managed to throw the lions off his back and fought his way out by trying to stomp on the lions. 1991. Rejoice. “As each lion took a turn, they’d lay down and pant for a while and then start the process all over. The youngster was still alive and the mom was pacing up and down, checking on it and keeping an eye on the lions. Running along, it careered into space where another lion had been waiting for it. Watch how this mother giraffe continuously storms upon a pride of lions that’s trying to attack her young calf as she desperately tries to protect this young one from a dreadful fate. 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Get Me Out Of Here! “The lions were taking turns in harassing, scaring and exhausting the giraffe for a few minutes. Pride of Lions – Who Wins? Lion Attack Lions vs Giraffe Fight to the Death Wildlife Animals Lions Documentary. The sounds that the mother was making were fascinating, I have never heard a giraffe growl like that, and at first I thought it was the lions making the noise. We know that your dog is part of the family. Full priority list for Pfizer's Covid jab, The first batch of coronavirus vaccines have been approved for use in the UK, and will start to be rolled out by the NHS from next week – here is who will get the Pfizer vaccine first, Fears Romanian monolith sparking alien claims 'has been stolen by scrap dealers', The mysterious 13-foot high metal monolith was found on a hillside in the city of Piatra Neamt in Romania. What resulted afterwards was a nearly five hour struggle. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. General EnquiriesAdvertisingEditorsTravel with usCEO. We're the Africa Geographic editorial team – a diverse set of writers, editors, designers and social media natives, all united by our passion for this addictive continent. Since Walter had left the sighting, he was not sure what the outcome was. Woodpecker vs Snake The bird returns to its nest in a tree to find a massive snake has made itself at home. Years later, Makunga used Alex in a bid to finally reach the rank of alpha lion where he tricked Alex into challenging his henchman Teetsi. Planet Earth 2’s fourth episode, set in the Namib desert, had viewers gripped as they witnessed a giraffe escape death and a hungry pride of lions. Crocodile vs Jaguar_Lion Attack Friendly Powerful and Most Dangerous Best Wild Animal Videos Full length BBC documentary 2015 Top 5 Wild Animal Attacks Lions … Guests on safari in South Africa were surprised to see a lion jump on the back of the adult giraffe—with her kin joining in. 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A zoo in Denmark that provoked outrage after putting down a healthy giraffe, has killed a family of four lions to make way for a new young male lion. "As each lioness had her turn, they’d lay down and pant for a while and then start the process all over. In the amazing clip, recorded by Thokozani Phakathi, a giraffe can be seen completely surrounded by a hunting group of lionesses – estimated to be eight animals strong. Be inspired & stay informed about Africa. One of those fights led to Zuba being distracted while Alex was captured by poachers. Fair Trade Tourism competition winner announced, Confiscated parrots fly free again over DR Congo forests, CEO note: Reality check + another ‘problem’ elephant killed, Jens Cullmann, 2020 Photographer of the Year – gallery two. Amazing footage of a female giraffe scaring off a pride of lions to protect her cub. Bespoke safaris and stories. He told LatestSightings.com that he thinks the lionesses might have been deliberately exhausting the giraffe so that the muscular male lions could take it down and kill it at dusk – when they returned from patrolling their territory. Watch how this mother giraffe continuously storms upon a pride of lions that’s trying to attack her young calf as she desperately tries to protect this young one from a dreadful fate. After about an hour, the calf stopped moving and I realised it had succumbed to its injuries. He said he had counted approximately eight lions and added: "It seems that part of their strategy was to exhaust the giraffe and finish the business after dark, taking advantage of their good night vision, and probably when the males are back from patrolling duties so they could add their strong muscle and hefty bodies. Est. A lioness clings to the hide of an angry giraffe before being kicked into a bush, Another well-aimed kick from the giraffe hits a lioness straight in the face, (Image: Kruger Sightings / Thokozani Phakathi), Subscribe to Daily Star and Daily Star On Sunday newspapers, Lions casually eat meal surrounded by nine hungry crocodiles in amazing footage, Lion injured 'from fighting tiger' grooms lioness after being saved from circus, Old lion fights two young rivals in heartbreaking battle to the death, Hyenas steal lioness's meal but run for their lives when lion turns up, UK weather: Temperatures drop to -4C as 11-day snow onslaught forecast, The mercury was expected to drop to -4C on Sunday, November 29, as winter weather finally descended in most places in the UK. This pride of lions tried for five hours to hunt and kill an old bull giraffe knowing if they did they'd have a feast fit for a king. When another lioness menaces towards the giraffe it pounds the ground with its front hoofs in warning, making the big cat flinch away. It is two days later and she is still hanging around the area where her little one had passed on. I immediately headed straight there not knowing what I would find. Giraffe Fights Off Pride Of Lions To Win Epic 5-Hour Struggle Watch Video on May 20, 2019 Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps ; Often referred to as ‘King of the jungle’, there are not many creatures that could withstand a full-blown attack from a lion. We publish inspiring and thought-provoking stories and photo galleries about African wildlife and safaris for our sophisticated international community. The incredible video has been watched more than 2,000 times since it was uploaded onto YouTube by the Kruger Sightings channel last night. Walter was on a game drive at that time and informed me that lions had attacked a baby giraffe with a broken leg, but the mother giraffe had chased them off. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Posted in:hunting. After about 20 minutes of stalking, the chase was on! “The lions were very cautious and didn’t want to risk injury or death, particularly because they were all females and the fact that lionesses are usually the ones to secure a meal.". 1:13. PLANET Earth Two viewers were left gobsmacked after a giraffe managed to escape from a trap set by lions. Once she had given up it was like the tables immediately turned. Giraffe Fights Off Pride Of Lions To Win Epic 5-Hour Struggle. Fatih Ozdemir2002. 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EXTRACT FROM FOLLOWING THIRD PARTY SOURCE: Latest Sightings This amazing footage reveals how both captivating and brutal nature can be. Animals Rare video shows lion pride try to slay a full-grown giraffe January 29, 2019 - A pride of lions stalks its prey. The rules of the jungle are pretty strict and nature always ensures survival of the fittest. Tailored safari specialists. What resulted afterwards was a nearly five hour struggle. Often referred to as ‘King of the jungle’, there are not many creatures that could withstand a full-blown attack from a lion. Safari company Celebrate Africa and do good. A pride of lions does its worst but one animal limps away after a potentially deadly goring. We sat quietly in the vehicle as we watched the lions stalking this old bull. This is the heart-breaking moment a mother giraffe makes a brave but futile attempt to save her calf after the pair were attacked by a pride of lions. 58:30. 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