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00:00 Lions are equipped with all the characteristics needed to be the top predator in the wild.
00:11 They stand at the top of the food chain in Africa, and it's not hard to see why.
00:15 From their massive claws to their tendency to form deadly social groups, any animal that
00:20 crosses their path risks a brutal yet swift death at the jaws of these killing machines.
00:26 But how exactly does the hierarchy of a lion pride work?
00:30 Can lions capture the swiftest animals in their domain?
00:33 These answers and more will be revealed as we have compiled the 15 most horrific lion
00:37 attacks caught on camera.
00:46 Number 15.
00:48 Lion Male lions are the big baddies of the savannah.
00:51 They're so vicious that they can even kill females that refuse to mate with them.
00:56 This rare clip shows four male lions assaulting a lioness.
01:00 They are merciless in their attacks as each male takes a bite out of the lioness.
01:05 The victim can do nothing other than lie on its back with claws raised to strike its attackers.
01:10 But all the heart she showed does nothing to dissuade the aggravated males.
01:15 There's only one way for male lions to be taken seriously in a pride, and that is to
01:19 brutally attack any lion that questions its rule.
01:23 Two large male lions are engaged in a deadly dispute.
01:26 Their attacks are aimed directly at their opponent's face, clawing and biting with
01:30 utmost ruthlessness.
01:32 A female lioness tries to help the losing lion by targeting the stronger male.
01:37 The male pays little attention to her and continues to pound its rival to the ground.
01:42 Male lions are the protectors of the pride, and they do not hesitate to attack an intruder.
01:47 A lion pays the price for intruding on the territory of two large males.
01:51 Although the intruder bows to the might of the brothers, it gets attacked by the lion
01:55 standing behind it.
01:57 Soon, the other brother joins in.
01:59 At this point, the lone lion decides to fight back, proving to the brothers that it won't
02:04 go down without a fight.
02:06 Number 14.
02:08 Crocodile Lions and crocodiles have a tense relationship,
02:11 with records showing that each predator is capable of hunting the other.
02:16 A lion picks on a crocodile.
02:18 The big cat smacks the reptile on the snout, causing the croc to crawl backwards away from
02:23 the apex predator.
02:25 The lion continues its snout-hitting attacks, but all the crocodile can do is leave its
02:29 massive jaw open, ready to close like a trap door if the big cat gets close enough.
02:36 Although lions are wary of crocodiles, they are more than willing to prey on the reptile's
02:40 young.
02:41 A lioness spots a little crocodile resting by a riverbank, and it immediately goes for
02:45 the kill.
02:46 It was a dust-blowing scuffle as the reptile failed to escape to the safety of the river
02:51 fast enough.
02:52 Two lionesses want a share of the first lion's catch, prompting the hunter to secure its
02:57 meal and run away to dine on the reptile alone.
03:01 Crocodiles are at their most terrifying in the water.
03:04 If they come on dry land, they risk becoming food for lions.
03:08 Three lionesses rip apart what looks like the remains of a large crocodile.
03:13 They each pick different sections of the animal to feast on, but the lioness in the middle
03:17 decides to eat at the same spot as one that is already feeding on the tail.
03:21 If the prey was small, like maybe an impala, the second lioness would not take that disrespect
03:26 without a fight.
03:28 Number 13.
03:29 Giraffe.
03:31 Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, but that doesn't discourage lions
03:35 from hunting them.
03:36 A giraffe sitting in the middle of a drying river catches the eyes of a lioness.
03:40 The big cat makes its way to the back of the herbivore and begins to claw and scratch its
03:45 target.
03:46 The giraffe tries to stand, but it fails midway.
03:49 It looks like the giant is suffering from an injury, and the lion capitalizes on this
03:54 fact.
03:55 Lions rarely hunt giraffes due to their massive size.
03:58 Plus the power they pack in a single kick is capable of ending the life of an adult
04:02 lion.
04:03 A giraffe gets the unfortunate fate of being the target of a large pride.
04:07 A lioness jumps up and grabs the giraffe in its rump, scratching the poor creature.
04:12 The big cats continue to target the part of their prey that is closest to the ground.
04:17 Even the big male in the pride leaps onto the giraffe's hind legs.
04:21 But through it all, the giraffe keeps fighting back.
04:24 Lions are the only real predators that giraffes have in the wild.
04:28 A lioness struggles to bring down a juvenile giraffe.
04:31 It bites and claws at the young ungulate, but the giraffe stands its ground.
04:35 It knows that to fall is to admit defeat and embrace death.
04:40 It's a tiring battle and the giraffe shows its resilience, but ultimately, the predator
04:44 gets its way and drags the young but large mammal down.
04:49 Number 12.
04:50 Zebra Lions mostly kill their prey by clamping down
04:53 on their target's throat and suffocating them.
04:56 Three lionesses take down a zebra.
04:58 One of them goes for the lion's signature kill move.
05:01 It attempts to asphyxiate the zebra.
05:03 However, when it notices the arrival of more lions, it gives up on the task and joins the
05:08 other lions in eating the zebra alive.
05:11 The poor mammal is given a slow, agonizing death.
05:15 Unlike other big cats, lions excel in working together when it comes to hunting.
05:19 This social nature makes them a dominant force in the savannah.
05:23 Two lionesses feast on a zebra, but the poor ungulate is still alive.
05:28 While one of the lions struggles to finish off the animal, the other predator continues
05:32 the onslaught.
05:33 It chooses to rip apart the rump of the larger mammal.
05:36 The greedy lion fills its belly while its friend continues the hard work of ending the
05:41 life of such a powerful creature.
05:44 Number 11.
05:45 Cheetah Lions are aware of the threat other wild cats
05:48 living in their territory pose in terms of competing with resources.
05:52 A lioness spots two cheetahs.
05:54 As the predator creeps close, one of the cheetahs runs for its life without alerting the other.
05:59 By the time the other cheetah sees the bigger cat, it's too late.
06:03 A battle ensues and the cheetah almost escapes its attacker.
06:07 However, the lion bites down on the cheetah's neck, putting an end to its struggles.
06:13 When lions kill off competition, they rarely feed on the carcass.
06:17 A lion spots a cheetah patrolling its territory.
06:20 It locks on its target and heads in its direction at an incredible speed.
06:25 The cheetah notices the attack at the last second and starts sprinting, but it doesn't
06:29 get far as the big cat catches it and bites down on its neck.
06:34 Another lion joins its brother in the cat-on-cat murder.
06:38 Number 10.
06:39 Serval Servals are small wild cats native to Africa.
06:43 They are also on the lion's kill-on-sight list.
06:46 A serval lies on its back in a bush, cornered by a group of lions.
06:51 One female goes up to the little predator and viciously attacks it with forceful bites
06:56 that threaten to split the poor animal in two.
06:58 After the attack, the lion looks up, pleased with its work, while the serval can't do
07:03 anything other than awkwardly twitch its legs.
07:07 Servals are incapable of hunting the same animals as lions, yet lions are aggressive
07:11 toward them.
07:12 A baby serval faces an insurmountable threat.
07:15 A lioness corners it and mercilessly gnaws on the tiny predator.
07:20 The apex predator's attacks are brutal but not fatal, as the lioness refuses to grant
07:25 the cat a quick death.
07:27 It leaves it within an inch of its life, twitching and writhing in pain.
07:31 Number 9.
07:33 Vulture Vultures are kind of like the hyenas of the
07:35 sky.
07:36 They're pesky annoyances that are always on the lookout for a free meal.
07:40 A lion minds its business while eating the head of a cape buffalo, and a committee of
07:45 vultures are nearby stealing bits and pieces of the lion's coveted meal.
07:49 Out of frustration, the king lashes out at the birds and knocks one down mid-flight.
07:54 The big cat does not let the bird recuperate as it pounces on it, making sure it stays
07:59 dead.
08:01 Vultures are very opportunistic creatures that immediately swarm unintended carcasses.
08:05 A flock of vultures surround a carcass.
08:07 With their sharp beaks, they eat the prey ravenously.
08:10 A hyena watches the frenzy from a distance, but it does not dare to get close due to the
08:15 presence of a lion running full speed towards the scene.
08:19 The vultures fly off, but the lion catches one of the birds mid-air and kills it.
08:24 Number 8.
08:26 Impala Impalas are medium-sized deers that are hunted
08:29 by a variety of predators, including lions.
08:32 In this video, a male lion torments a little impala.
08:36 The young deer gets up to escape its oppressor, only to be knocked down again by the large
08:41 cat.
08:42 The impala is doomed to a slow and tiresome death at the hands and jaws of a big male.
08:47 Even if it manages to escape, there's a lioness crouched nearby.
08:51 Lions sometimes engage in playful games with young prey.
08:54 They are gentle while knocking their plaything around, which means they realize how fragile
08:58 they are.
08:59 The lioness in this clip bullies a little impala.
09:02 The young ungulate tries to escape the presence of the predator, but its little legs can only
09:06 take it so far.
09:08 The lioness seems to enjoy playing with weak and fragile impala.
09:12 Ultimately, the lioness kills the deer and carries it off.
09:16 Lionesses seem to use whatever hunting strategy they feel like.
09:20 Sometimes they quickly end the life of their prey, and other times they leave them alive
09:23 to suffer.
09:24 Two lionesses take down an impala in a curious way.
09:27 They do not try to asphyxiate the herbivore.
09:30 Instead, they bite and claw at the little antelope's body, causing it to almost escape
09:34 at one point.
09:36 But the lions are quick, and they bring it down yet again.
09:38 They are soon joined by other members of their pride.
09:42 Number 7.
09:43 Warthog Warthogs are a hardy species of wild pigs
09:46 found in Africa.
09:47 Here, four lions feast on a single writhing warthog.
09:51 One of the lions tries to end the life of the poor creature quickly, but the other beasts
09:55 are ravenous as they rip apart their prey.
09:58 The first lion forgets about making a clean kill, and joins the others as they viciously
10:03 bite off meat chunks from the screaming mammal.
10:06 Although warthogs have four sharp tusks that they use to defend themselves, they are still
10:10 prey to quite a number of predators.
10:12 A lone lioness greedily digs into the belly of a juvenile warthog.
10:16 The big cat has no fear in the world, as it fills its stomach alone out in the plains.
10:22 With each bite, it takes in a mouthful of warthog flesh and entrails.
10:26 It's a wild world, and lions have adapted to make it their playground.
10:31 Lions are opportunistic predators that attack and kill whatever they manage to get their
10:35 paws on.
10:36 A warthog walks along a path, casually sniffing the ground for roots and insects squashed
10:41 by cars.
10:42 Unknown to the creature, two lionesses lurk around.
10:45 By the time it realizes the danger it's in, the lions are too close, and they proceed
10:50 to kill it right there, on the same road it once strutted.
10:54 Number 6.
10:55 Leopard A leopard gets cornered by a pride of lions.
10:59 The lone predator puts its head down to show that it's not a threat, but when the lioness
11:03 gets close to it, the leopard raises its claws in the air defensively.
11:07 The lioness is not interested in a pointless fight.
11:10 Finally, the leopard escapes when its oppressors are not looking.
11:15 Leopards are territorial predators that hunt alone.
11:17 Most times, their territory clashes with that of lions, making confrontations unavoidable.
11:23 A lioness climbs up a tree after a leopard.
11:26 It bullies the smaller cat in an attempt to steal its meal.
11:29 The weight of the two cats ends up breaking the branch they're fighting on.
11:33 You know what they say, cats always land on their feet.
11:36 The two big cats land perfectly from the great height, and the leopard runs for its life.
11:42 Lions have an innate instinct to stalk and hunt any creature that turns its back to them.
11:46 A leopard goes about its day casually walking by the roadside.
11:50 Suddenly a large lioness runs up to it.
11:52 The confrontation is brief, with both animals throwing swipes with their front paws.
11:57 The leopard thinks better than to fight, and it runs away to live another day.
12:02 Number 5.
12:04 Hyena Hyenas are one of the most powerful predators
12:06 in Africa, and this is mostly due to the size of their packs.
12:10 A hyena aggravated a large male lion for the last time.
12:14 The lion runs with incredible speed, and with each leap, it reduces the distance between
12:19 itself and the hyena.
12:21 The hunted predator cannot keep up with that speed, and its pursuer finally catches up
12:26 to it, trips it, and without missing a beat, it goes straight for the neck.
12:31 Hyenas are terrified of adult male lions, and they are wary of lionesses, which is why
12:36 they tend to be bolder when dealing with a lioness.
12:39 A lioness chases down a hyena.
12:41 As the big cat holds down the smaller predator, another lioness joins the first, hoping to
12:46 tear apart the hyena.
12:48 Luckily for the victim, its pack is nearby.
12:51 The pack pesters the lionesses until they let go of the lucky hyena.
12:55 Fueled with adrenaline, the victim runs to a nearby tree where it stays to lick its wound.
13:01 Hyenas are notorious for stealing other animals' kills, and when they try that with lions,
13:05 they risk death.
13:07 A lion pursues a hyena through wet ground.
13:10 It displays impressive speed in the slippery terrain, and finally manages to catch up with
13:14 its target.
13:16 It bites the hyena and shakes the poor creature violently.
13:20 Another large male joins the attack, spelling the end of the opportunistic predator.
13:25 Number 4.
13:27 Wildebeest Wildebeests are large ungulates native to
13:29 Africa, and they're one of the animals that make a large part of a lion's diet.
13:33 A lioness has her eyes set on a wildebeest, and she begins a heated pursuit.
13:38 The big cat latches onto the wildebeest's neck, sinking her fangs deep, and blocking
13:43 the oxygen flow to her target's brain.
13:46 The wildebeest can do nothing other than kick up its legs in a bid to escape its attacker.
13:51 Wildebeests have sharp horns and can weigh up to 550 pounds, making them a hard prey
13:56 for a lion to take on alone.
13:58 A lioness goes after a wildebeest, but the ungulate fights back, pursuing the lion in
14:04 return.
14:05 However, the predator is not done, and in an incredible display of hunting expertise,
14:10 it bites the ungulate in the throat and latches onto it.
14:13 Then, another lioness comes to help it finish off the kill.
14:18 When a wildebeest herd is spooked, these herbivores stampede, destroying everything in their path.
14:24 A lioness crouches down low and waits for the perfect moment to strike at a herd of
14:28 stampeding wildebeests, when a male lion comes out of nowhere and catches its prey instantly.
14:34 Although the attack looks sudden and impulsive, the male perfectly calculated its assault
14:39 without getting stomped by the herd.
14:41 Number 3.
14:42 Kudu
14:43 Kudus are a species of antelope found in Africa.
14:46 They have majestic horns but are often hunted by big predators of the savanna.
14:51 A lioness pins an adult male kudu to the ground.
14:54 The predator bites its target at the top of its forelimbs.
14:57 Anytime the kudu tries to get up, the lioness pins it back down with strong paws.
15:03 Although the big cat does not go for the final kill, the kudu does not stand a chance of
15:07 survival.
15:09 In lion prides, there is a hierarchy.
15:12 Adult males are at the top, followed by their cubs, then females at the bottom.
15:17 A pride of lions feasts on the body of a fallen kudu.
15:20 The predators gather around the herbivore and each pick their respective side of the
15:24 animal to consume.
15:26 The pride leader gets the soft underbelly, while the females huddle around the kudu's
15:30 tough rump.
15:32 Another large male picks the flank of the prey.
15:35 Females in lion prides are the primary providers.
15:37 They are in charge of securing food, while the male's job is to protect the pride from
15:41 rivals.
15:42 A lioness attacks an exhausted kudu trapped in muddy waters.
15:46 The predator bites down on the prey's thighs and holds on to the creature.
15:50 The kudu tries to fight back.
15:52 It aggressively swings its horns and kicks its legs.
15:55 But the determined predator will not be dissuaded from this easy kill.
16:00 Number 2.
16:01 Cape buffalo.
16:02 Cape buffaloes are mass monsters.
16:05 They can weigh up to 1,900 pounds.
16:08 With such a large size, most predators are daunted, but not the mighty lion.
16:14 A massive cape buffalo is under attack by a lion pride.
16:17 One of the lions rides the buffalo on the back, biting its spine, while a male attempts
16:22 to drag the target down from behind.
16:24 Although the cape buffalo fights well, as more lions are latched onto it, they are able
16:29 to fall the beast.
16:30 Now they can proceed to kill it efficiently.
16:34 Lions go about different methods when it comes to suffocating their target.
16:37 They can bite down on a neck or over the nose.
16:40 A cape buffalo receives a deadly kiss from a large male lion.
16:44 The predator completely clamps down on the buffalo's snout and places its massive paws
16:48 on its target's shoulders for stability.
16:51 This lion understands the body's need for air, and it sucks the life out of its victim
16:56 in one drawn-out kiss.
16:59 Cape buffaloes are very durable herbivores, and they don't fall easily.
17:03 A lioness is engaged in a difficult hunt.
17:06 While a male lion watches nearby, the lion grabs onto its target's hind legs, sinking
17:11 its sharp fangs and claws into the animal.
17:14 But the cape buffalo simply kicks the annoying cat away.
17:17 The male finally gets up to help, but the cape buffalo manages to keep the two cats
17:22 away.
17:24 Number 1.
17:25 Elephant Taking down an adult elephant is a very difficult
17:28 task.
17:29 Therefore, predators like lions will typically go for the younger ones when hunting.
17:34 A lion chases and brings down a baby elephant by itself.
17:38 Once the other lions see this, they run up to their friend to help with the kill.
17:42 The situation looks bad for the young elephant, as the lions unleash a number of vicious bites
17:47 and attacks on its body.
17:49 Elephants have a thick neck.
17:51 While this prevents a lion from using their signature bite to the neck, it opens a door
17:55 for a far more drawn-out and painful death.
17:58 Some lions manage to fall a young elephant.
18:01 The predators waste no time as they eat the poor animal alive.
18:05 The elephant is severely injured from their attacks since it can't stand up to escape.
18:10 The victim raises its head and trumpets at the top of its lungs, hoping beyond hope that
18:15 the nightmare will end soon.
18:17 An elephant calf that gets separated from its herd is begging to become lion food, as
18:22 lions rarely go after elephant herds.
18:25 A male lion takes on a lone young elephant.
18:28 It latches itself to the herbivores behind.
18:30 It attempts to bring the large mammal down by hanging its weight on the elephant's back
18:34 legs.
18:35 The large predator jumps and lands while attached to the mammal to further increase the weight.
18:40 Finally, it manages to bring the elephant down.
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