Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack

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Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack
Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack



The moment a lone buffalo saw off three lions after he wandered into their territory has been caught on camera.

The incident took place in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya while the lions were looking after their cubs.

The lionesses took the opportunity to attack after the bull strolled into their territory - but the animal fought back with a vengeance, sending the lions flying with his back legs.

Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack
Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack



The pictures were taken by Laurent Renaud and Dominique Haution, both teachers from France.

According to the Daily Mail, they said: "Lions and buffalos are always in conflict. The buffalos never tolerate the presence of the lions - the lionesses had several cubs that were hidden in the reeds. They didn't want to leave the place.

"When the third lioness left the reeds, the attitude of the lionesses changed. It was not a game. Was it in order to try to kill and eat it? It's difficult to say.

"It was a very big bull and for only three lionesses it was quite difficult to bring down this buffalo."

Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack
Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack



Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack
Buffalo fights off three lions in Kenya safari attack



Last week, four lions were left with their tails between their legs when a mongoose bravely took on the predators in Kenya.

Despite being less than 2ft tall, the mongoose growled at the felines - and even bit one on the nose.

The shocking fight began in the Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya, when photographer Jerome Guillaumot came across four young lions surrounding the terrified marsh mongoose.

But it soon became apparent that the small carnivore could handle itself as it avoided each attack by dodging and shouting at the confused cats.



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