- A lion and three lionesses were ambushing a hippo in the water.
- The lions appeared to be on the lookout for vulnerable hippo calves.
- A hippo’s biting force is 2,000 pounds per square inch, compared to a lion or tiger’s bite force of 1000 pounds per sq inch.
While the lion is the king of the jungle, there are several animals that give the apex predator a run for its money. If they wish to take down a large animal like an elephant or a hippopotamus, lionesses hunt in groups for pride. Even if a lion gets the upper hand on a hippo, it lacks the power to kill such a massive animal without substantial assistance. However, it appears that even with assistance, these four lions were unable to capture a hippo.
Did you know that a hippo’s biting force is 2,000 pounds per square inch, whereas a lion or tiger’s bite force is 1000 pounds per square inch? Because a hippo can tear apart most animals in a single bite, very few animals dare to disturb a hippo’s territory.
With its enormous bite force and sheer bulk, a hippo would nearly always win a combat against a lion. Despite being outnumbered, this hippo showed these four hungry lions who was in charge.
The video was posted on Instagram by the user ‘wildlifeanimall’ and has received thousands of views. A lion and three lionesses were ambushing a hippo in the water in the video. The lions appeared to be on the lookout for vulnerable hippo calves in the water. An adult hippo charged at the two lions in the water at that moment, attacking them with its teeth. The lions were then observed racing towards land in order to save their lives.
Read the caption of the post, “This isn’t the first time a hippo shows lions who’s boss. In another encounter captured on camera, four lionesses attempt to take on a hippo, but the massive beast proves to be too much even for the group.”
Take a look at the video below:
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