Lions are at the top of the food chain in Africa. Their large size, superior health, and the way to hunt in groups make them the lord of the steppe. However, this does not mean that lions can hunt and eat all animals.
In the wild there are herbivores that are out of sight of the lions including wild elephants, rhinos and hippos. These species are considered “giant armored vehicles” thanks to their massive bodies, super-thick skins and natural defensive weapons when confronting enemies. However, there are still many cases of unwise lions, seeking to eat large prey.
In the video, the lioness alone attacks a young wild elephant lost in the forest. If won, the lion will have a full meal without having to share it with anyone. Blinded by hunger, the lion climbed onto the elephant’s body and aimed for key positions to strike.
Although the prey is not fully mature, the outer skin is still strong enough to withstand the attacks of the lion. Besides, being a quite intelligent species, elephant knows how to use every part of the body to escape the control of the hungry lion, it both struggles and uses its foot to push down the lion.
The struggle was extremely fierce, but the outcome was soon decided when the elephant found an opening and threw the lion to the ground. The predator was now frightened, turning to run away from the pursuit of the angry elephant.