Watch: Trio of male lions flee for their lives from aggressive hippo in water stream
Viral video: In the footage, three lions cautiously wade through a river, sense danger, and hasten as a charging hippo forces one lion to retreat while the other two continue crossing.
A recent viral video has captured a rare and astonishing moment in the wild: a hippopotamus aggressively confronting three adult male lions. This unusual event took place as the lions were crossing a river, showcasing the formidable power and speed of hippos, which are often underestimated despite being among the most dangerous animals in the world.
In the footage, the trio of lions can be seen cautiously wading through the river when they suddenly sense danger. Instinctively, they hasten their pace. The camera then reveals a massive hippo charging through the water towards the lions. One lion quickly retreats to the riverbank, but the other two continue their crossing.
Maybe it's just me, but the hippo being able to move that fast through the water is frightening. ?
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Also, this is the most terrified i've ever seen a male Lion!! pic.twitter.com/GDzrjqizZ3
The hippo targets one of the lions, initiating a tense confrontation. The lion manages to evade the hippo's powerful jaws with agile movements, while the second lion escapes to the safety of the riverbank. The third lion, still in the water, deftly avoids being caught and joins its companions on the shore. The video concludes with the hippo standing in the water, staring at the retreating lions.
This dramatic clip was shared on Instagram by Latest Krugar and quickly went viral. On the platform X, Nature is Amazing posted the video, where it has been viewed over 970K times and received more than 10,000 likes. The comment section is brimming with astonished reactions from viewers.
One user exclaimed, "We¡¯ve been scammed. It should¡¯ve been the Hippo King, not the Lion King." Another commented, "This is crazy. First time watching a hoi attacking a lion. Jeez Hippos are really dangerous, they are big and super fast in water. And with their big teeth they can take down anything."
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Others echoed these sentiments. "He doesn't like trespassers," noted one viewer, while another added, "Hippo's are formidable. Really don't want to cross paths with them."
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This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous nature of wildlife. While hippos may appear docile as herbivores, their territorial instincts and immense strength make them a force to be reckoned with in their aquatic habitats. The video not only highlights the hippo's dominance but also the inherent risks that even apex predators like lions face in the wild.
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