“Tourist Armand Barnard Captures Shocking Moment Lion is Attacked by Hyenas in Kruger National Park, South Africa. In the video, four hyenas chase and bite the lion’s hind legs, forcing it to the ground.
The lion grunts and groans in pain as the hyenas surround it, preventing its escape. Sadly, due to its age and weakness, the lion was unable to defend itself. The lion eventually managed to flee to a nearby bush, but the hyenas continued to pursue it. The fate of the old lion remains unknown.
Barnard reported seeing three lions, one of which limped due to a hind leg injury, the morning after the attack. It is unclear if this was the same lion he saw the previous day, but if it escaped the hyenas, it would be nothing short of a miracle.
Lions and hyenas are both apex predators in nature, and their rivalry stems from competition for food sources. Hyenas are known to scavenge for leftovers and even steal prey from other predators, which often leads to conflict with lions. In Africa, hyenas are only surpassed in strength by lions when alone. In larger numbers, hyenas can even intimidate lions.
Ultimately, the enmity between lions and hyenas is a simple matter of competition for food. Hyenas are known for being opportunistic scavengers, and they often form groups to steal prey from predators. Despite being powerful predators, both lions and hyenas face constant challenges in their fight for survival in the wild.”
