The Buffalo That Got Up and Walked Away from the Lions’ Feast

6 JULY 2023 BY LINNEA

In the vast wild expanse, survival isn’t just a goal; it’s the ultimate game.

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A riveting example of this survival game was captured in a video that could easily be mistaken for a real-life enactment of a scene from Disney’s “The Lion King .”

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The video begins with a scene that is all too common in the wild: a group of lions feasting on a water buffalo.

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The Buffalo, seemingly resigned to its fate, lies still as the lions begin their meal.

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However, the tranquility is short-lived.

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A dispute arises among the lions, and they fight amongst themselves.

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The Buffalo, forgotten in the heat of the lion’s quarrel, seizes the opportunity and casually walks away in an unexpected turn of events.

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The lions’ fight is a perfect distraction, allowing the Buffalo to escape.

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Despite their strength and ferocity, Predators can lose their prey if they become distracted or divided.

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This event underscores the importance of focus and unity, even in the animal kingdom.

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