Animal sighting: A herd of buffaloes trap a lion in tree – [Video]

In this latest animal sighting, buffaloes trap a lion in tree

 This sighting took place at MalaMala Game Reserve, according to the Latest Sightings website.

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The herd of 100 plus buffalo arrived at the dam; the lighting was magnificent as they kicked up dust and wallowed in the muddy water. Once the herd had quenched their thirst, they moved east. What

we were unaware of was that the lions had noticed a different herd of buffalo that was heading towards the same dam.The lions began to stir and pursue the second herd, creating pandemonium.

As the lions chased the second herd, the second herd retaliated and chased the lions into a dry riverbed, where the original herd lingered. The first herd was equally displeased with the presence of the lions and began to chase them.The lions found themselves between two angry herds of buffalo. At this point, one young male made the impulsive decision to climb a russet bushwillow.

This was not a wise move, as the buffalo were now angry. The tree he climbed was not by any means big enough. He scrambled to keep himself out of reach of thrashing horns. The buffalo remained at the base of the tree for almost an hour, sniffing and thrashing at the young lion’s feet.

Eventually the intensity of the sighting plateaued. Just when the persistent buffalo became distracted by the other lions, the young male made his descent. With his tail between his legs and a sense of relief on his face, he rejoined the pride.

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