HIPPO ATTACKS 3 LIONS CROSSING THE RIVER
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Published 2022-07-05
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This nail-biting sighting took place in the Selinda Reserve in Botswana.
Great Plains Conservation shared this incredible footage and story with LatestSightings.com:
Lions are often referred to as the kings of the jungle. For the most part, this is true, as they are very dominant and territorial animals and of course predators by nature. They are incredible hunters and do not step out of their territories without good reason. But of course, just like any other animal - they will need to move through difficult terrain and risk dangerous encounters. Especially when their circumstances require it.
This pride of lion was attempting to cross the Selinda spillway in Botswana. They were clearly aware of the hippos around them but obviously felt the need to get to the other side of the river. As soon as they started to cross, they realized they were now in unchartered waters that had already been claimed. But was it too late to turn around?
Hippos are also very territorial and also known as very dangerous animals - especially when one gets too close to the water. Four lions crossing were understandably a threat to these hippos as they just saw these massive lions entering their territory. Unaware that the cats were most probably merely trying to cross.
The one hippo makes it his mission to get these lions out of the water. Not to necessarily eat or even injure the lion severely. Merely to make it clear that they do not welcome uninvited guests in their home.
Two lions succeeded in crossing the river, but the other two managed to turn around in time and swim back to the other side. All in all, no lions were severely injured. However, half of the pride were yet to decide how to get back over to their pride members on the other side.
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All Comments (21)
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Mr Beast reacted to our video! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/RcTLBsXvzQk?t=491
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I have never seen a more pure "nope, I'm out" moment than that 3rd lion heading back to shore. You could tell he didn't like this plan from the very beginning.
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Maybe it's just me, but the hippo being able to move that fast through the water is frightening.
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That hippo was like a damn speed boat lol
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The lion that quickly turned back was thinking f%%k that
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The third lion running back terrified has to be the funniest shit I've ever seen. You could tell he knew shit was about to go down. A wise choice that saved his life.
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1st two lions: “We’ll make it” 3rd lion: has left the chat
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The 2 lions that were unable to cross was like, what the hell is his problem. We’re just trying to cross the river. The other one was like, I told you it was a bad idea. 😂
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Lions - " Oh Shit! " Hippo- " AND STAY OUT! "
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That hippo was moving like it knew the lion. It was like, "Didn't I tell you it was on sight?!" 🤣
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The fact the hippo moves like a speed boat is plain terrifying 😳
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The strength you need to have to be that fast in water is insane 😮
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Lion: "I'm king of the jungle!" Hippo: "You wot mate?"
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It’s no longer an insult if someone calls you a “hippo”.
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The way it effortlessly pushes the water away... The sheer force of elephants, rhinos and hippos is just scary.
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Notice as soon as the hippo 🦛 hits the water , all 3 lions 🦁 head’s turn at the same time 😂
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Geez! Like a battleship attacking 3 fishing boats!!
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Crazy how we was brought up as a child through cartoons to think of a Hippo like a cute and puffy friendly animal!
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The lion did an amazing life-saving job to avoid the hippo's jaws. He shifted directions 4 times in one second, making all the right moves. He was a tad too shifty for the gigantic hippo.
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Hippo was like “that’s weird I could have sworn I told you to stay out of my river”
