HIPPO ATTACKS 3 LIONS CROSSING THE RIVER

3 lions busy crossing the river get attacked by an angry hippo that was being territorial over its water, will they make it across safely?
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This nail-biting sighting took place in the Selinda Reserve in Botswana.
Great Plains Conservation shared this incredible footage and story with LatestSightings.com:
Lions are often referred to as the kings of the jungle. For the most part, this is true, as they are very dominant and territorial animals and of course predators by nature. They are incredible hunters and do not step out of their territories without good reason. But of course, just like any other animal - they will need to move through difficult terrain and risk dangerous encounters. Especially when their circumstances require it.
This pride of lion was attempting to cross the Selinda spillway in Botswana. They were clearly aware of the hippos around them but obviously felt the need to get to the other side of the river. As soon as they started to cross, they realized they were now in unchartered waters that had already been claimed. But was it too late to turn around?
Hippos are also very territorial and also known as very dangerous animals - especially when one gets too close to the water. Four lions crossing were understandably a threat to these hippos as they just saw these massive lions entering their territory. Unaware that the cats were most probably merely trying to cross.
The one hippo makes it his mission to get these lions out of the water. Not to necessarily eat or even injure the lion severely. Merely to make it clear that they do not welcome uninvited guests in their home.
Two lions succeeded in crossing the river, but the other two managed to turn around in time and swim back to the other side. All in all, no lions were severely injured. However, half of the pride were yet to decide how to get back over to their pride members on the other side.
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[@Latestsightings]

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[@wileecoyote5749]

The hippo reacted?

[@sle2979]

So what?

[@Thenuttyprofessor69]

The hippo means FARRRRRR moree than the demon who refers to himself as a beast.

[@keastymatthew2407]

so fkn wht hes a pos

[@kiwiblue2519]

i wish every human would support killing useless untrainable dinosaurs like hippos

[@maninredhelm]

I have never seen a more pure "nope, I'm out" moment than that 3rd lion heading back to shore. You could tell he didn't like this plan from the very beginning.

[@SeeSaw444]

😂🤣

[@luckyseiphepi9289]

😂😂

[@Corrupted-file]

True. 😆

[@oscarbautista4156]

Dude was like 'I fucking told them'

[@abrotheronline9555]

This comment is hilarious 🤣

[@AS-xl9gb]

Maybe it's just me, but the hippo being able to move that fast through the water is frightening.

[@ardnfast]

The bow wave they can create is impressive. That lion was lucky it could touch the bottom and keep moving 😳

[@jhonatanjohnson7769]

Is not only you!!!

[@davokelly7876]

They really do move sooo quickly....just them coming that speed is threatening enough but then they have a massive mouth with spears as teeth on the bottom and huge recurved top teeth! Lethal

[@459luker]

what about the lions speed in the water? lol... i've never seen a lion move that fast in water (all it took was a raging hippo)

[@Dccissa]

The most interesting thing is, hippos can’t actually swim.. 😂😂 This makes this video even more amazing!

[@shauncorless8965]

The lion that quickly turned back was thinking f%%k that

[@Lucky.420]

Yes sir 😂

[@achmed2pac]

Jesus Christ the Living God he is Real and he healed me he wants us all to live Forever and with him in Heaven but we cannot let our sin separate us from his Perfect love🙏💟

[@Ms.Classic01]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🗣💯💯💯😊

[@rafael6421]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fedor743]

He was like: "I told you Brandon that was a bad idea"

[@Rumble225-qe7fy]

That hippo was like a damn speed boat lol

[@rickyrichards7596]

They aren't called 'River Horses' for nothing! 🦛

[@McKurdi]

@@rickyrichards7596how territorial can they be, that’s crazyyy, these motherfuc*ers don’t even allow other animals to cross ‘’their’’ river

[@stwartic4296]

The third lion running back terrified has to be the funniest shit I've ever seen. You could tell he knew shit was about to go down. A wise choice that saved his life.

[@captainheartspace6583]

Run away to live & fight another day- Bob Marley

[@captainheartspace6583]

Hippo ain't shit compared to a great white shark, they would be like a Bass fishing lure..floating helplessly, & definitely child's play for an Orcha whale. Lions are just trying to cross the damn water road for Christ sake.

[@aldorfc7287]

0.26 😂🤣

[@deandremallory3842]

Lol but did he ever make it across 😂

[@jakephillips4453]

He was like " I'm outta here guys!" It was the way he was running. 🤣

[@fabianos.3061]

1st two lions: “We’ll make it” 3rd lion: has left the chat

[@schmingusss]

lame

[@19RichieJCook]

Hahahaha

[@reedhayudish2236]

@@schmingusss kakalikitormapilon

[@db7221]

Lmao! 😂

[@mmeikol]

report 3rd lion for combat logging pls

[@Nico-ze2gl]

The 2 lions that were unable to cross was like, what the hell is his problem. We’re just trying to cross the river. The other one was like, I told you it was a bad idea. 😂

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

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[@NeedMorePlebs]

Lions - " Oh Shit! " Hippo- " AND STAY OUT! "

[@courtneyholder3400]

The fact the hippo moves like a speed boat is plain terrifying 😳

[@shuikai272]

legit doesn't even look like nature

[@billybob-ro6qf]

of course they can move fast in the water but on land they about slow as a turtle LOL

[@kingmarkseven17]

@@billybob-ro6qf no they are not. Go ahead and try it if you want to. They can hit 30mph easy on land.

[@mmdjj7652]

guy if you to Africa, please take care from the hippos both in water and on land; they're amphibians;they move on land a far as 50 km/hr

[@dinkymyers3426]

(LOVE!) the emoji

[@livelovenow8862]

It’s no longer an insult if someone calls you a “hippo”.

[@Lamtitude]

As long as you’re as strong as one too. Lol

[@tomill1085]

Who wants to look like a hippo? Not me.

[@pugilist102]

Keep telling yourself that.

[@jackloke7606]

Hippo means "Hip"or fashionable. So, being "hip" can be a compliment.

[@jc4evur661]

@@jackloke7606 Po means you're poor or broke...so is it possible to be fashionably broke?

[@gekingro]

The strength you need to have to be that fast in water is insane 😮

[@emp100k]

Lion: "I'm king of the jungle!" Hippo: "You wot mate?"

[@drinny26]

Hippos are kings of the watering hole.

[@BJGray7]

That hippo was moving like it knew the lion. It was like, "Didn't I tell you it was on sight?!" 🤣

[@luminousminoo5316]

😂

[@greeksun369]

😂😂😂

[@user-hs1ju6ns5h]

Lol

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

🤣🤣

[@Damidas]

Hip wanted all the smoke lol

[@DtoZ24]

The way it effortlessly pushes the water away... The sheer force of elephants, rhinos and hippos is just scary.

[@peterserb962]

ya hippos are scary.

[@VJPStyles]

@@peterserb962 intensely scary..

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

vegans are the biggest and baddest

[@manfromukraine4678]

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[@amariadore2489]

Water real quietly. Heavy as all fukk

[@mas72450]

For the people amazed by the hippo's speed, hippos are actually denser than water, which makes them able to sink and gallop through water even when completely submerged. Combine that with the hippo's speed and sheer strength to push through the weight of water, and yeah they get after whatever they're chasing pretty damn quick because they're still basically just running

[@gloominescent]

My brain is denser than water after having read that..

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

That is definitely words

[@legendary2269]

Human brain is always denser than water that's why we are not natural swimmers like other animals.😅​@@gloominescent

[@blackbeltjones2903]

Dumbest shit I've ever read. I know u wanted to sound smart and informed, but just stop 😂 🤡.

[@andrewandres148]

@@legendary2269I have known some suspected of having abnormally dense brains, exceedingly dense actually....

[@Chosen1-561]

Notice as soon as the hippo 🦛 hits the water , all 3 lions 🦁 head’s turn at the same time 😂

[@chriswesterfield2042]

The lion did an amazing life-saving job to avoid the hippo's jaws. He shifted directions 4 times in one second, making all the right moves. He was a tad too shifty for the gigantic hippo.

[@hiltonchapman4844]

@chris westerfield: Re your ".... a tad too shifty ..." Yep, I done seen what you just did there! Hilarious!

[@4bidden1]

1st comment

[@mikel5582]

@@4bidden1 They kill crocs; why not a lion?

[@4bidden1]

@@mikel5582 2nd comment

[@Forwuut]

@@4bidden1 bruh a hippo would have no problem killing a lion and lions only kill hippos when it’s a pride. 1 lion won’t mess with a hippo unless it’s very sick or old.

[@championchuck777]

Crazy how we was brought up as a child through cartoons to think of a Hippo like a cute and puffy friendly animal!

[@user-xr5gp2od3c]

А не фигу заплывать за буйки ! Здесь территория больших и серьезных мужиков😁!

[@rgv23]

😆🤣

[@Agentunderfire]

You could say that about almost every animal thanks to WB and Disney

[@user-xr5gp2od3c]

@@Agentunderfire у нас с вами разное чувство юмора , как впрочем и менталитет .

[@tonyt8805]

Wally Gator was my favorite as a kid! Now because of "Swap People" I hate/fear gators more than anything in the wild! 💯 🙈 😂 😂 😂 🙈

[@captainamerica6525]

Geez! Like a battleship attacking 3 fishing boats!!

[@smnoy23]

Hippo was like “that’s weird I could have sworn I told you to stay out of my river”

[@user-wr5cn6kw7j]

Damn that hippo was charging like a torpedo😲

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af

[@pedroroque829]

Thunder Child vs the Tripods!

[@huibu8987]

Theres no torpedo with that caliber tho

[@t14dann18]

The Hippo DEFINITELY had a chance to get a jaw-grip on that Lion. But look carefully, he keeps his mouth open and just rams the Lion a bit. I think this Hippo was just wanting them away for some reason (maybe just territorial behavior), but he did not want to kill or eat them. Hippo intimidates Lions

[@identifyyourself5684]

@@t14dann18 100% territorial ....and that hippo was goin for the kill but the young adult lion was agile and lucky

[@bassingbasics6621]

The fact that 400 pound lion looked like a puppy next to that hippo just gives me chills

[@Gizziiusa]

dont you mean kitten?

[@thetruesquad5059]

​@@Gizziiusalol

[@DavidGivinsnhe]

Size and hippo next to an elephant 😂😅😊

[@tommylove9270]

@@DavidGivinsnhe ...Hippo said king of the beast my ass!

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

You got chills?

[@jacobd1984]

"Everything the light touches is ours." "Yeah well, my eyesight ain't so good, so..."

[@AA1319A]

no matter how scary and strong the hippo is, it still looks like a cute, huggable plushie.

[@AnakinSkypeWalker]

I don't know whether I'm most impressed by the speed of the hyppo or by the agility of the lion to save his own life

[@skinwolf]

The way that hippo was moving… I thought that one of those Lions was about to bite the dust Fo sho! 😳 crazy!

[@twinkler6578]

hippos are unable to kill other animals, so the lion was not saving his own life. It was just running away from unnecessary trouble in the water.

[@skinwolf]

@@twinkler6578 Wow you’re seriously Uneducated on the savage strength of a hippo!! Hippos can crush a lions skull with one good bite!! One Lion against one hippo equals one dead Lion‼️☠️ And as you see… even though the lions out numbered this hippo 3 to 1… all 3 of those lions ran for their lives!😅

[@twinkler6578]

@@skinwolf yeah and a blue whale can crush a hippo's head with one bite. The thing is that that never happened in real life. The crude reality is that hippos usually end up as lion's meal, so they have to run away to save their lifes and not the other way round.

[@skinwolf]

@@twinkler6578 lmao! A blue whale can’t crush anyone’s head because they have no teeth!! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@Bumbiboy]

Watching the hippo cut trough the water like some sort of tank submarine thing is truly a sight Yo. A terrifying one.

[@Bambotb]

😂❤️

[@jacobsanchez3763]

Yo 😂

[@Bumbiboy]

😁

[@royestrada777]

I bet NOBODY messes with those 3 male lions on land, but in the water they're just as scared and timid as the rest of us when it comes to crocs & hippos (lol).

[@Hippo-Tusk]

A hippo would be a worth challenger to those lions on water or land, hippos can tank multiple lions and easily fend them off with their jaws.

[@seppiluthold5014]

​​​@@Hippo-Tusk A Hippo would not mess with them on land. The hippo would most likely lose. He could take on 2 adult male lions probabely. However 3 would be to many.

[@Hippo-Tusk]

@@seppiluthold5014 The lions would not risk fighting the hippo unless they had a pride of 5+ and had no other food sources, sure they have a chance of winning but the loss will be too much for a smaller group. The lions would retreat if threatened on land, the hippo is less likely to retreat due to its aggression and being territorial due to its location.

[@embreis2257]

an elephant would demand respect not just from one hippo but from the whole clan

[@Nico-ze2gl]

The 2 lions that were unable to cross was like, what the hell is his problem. We’re just trying to cross the river. 😂

[@FenchurchDent42]

I like how quickly the third lion was like “Run away!” and hightailed it back to the other side.

[@jaxonellis2995]

Seriously noped out.

[@akasharyan]

Don't Read My Name....

[@FF-ub7bn]

Seems like third lion was looking back over his shoulder from the very beginning.

[@JohnSmith-lg2ie]

Yeah, he still needed to cross though.

[@klh-arts9464]

@@jaxonellis2995 haha!

[@zarb88]

that’s what happens when you don’t pay the toll

[@breaking3837]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥

[@VoiceOfThe]

One lion even turned back when they saw the hippo steaming towards them. It was like “Fuuuck this”.

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

Gotta pay the troll toll to get into the boys hole

[@jjgreen5206]

Huh? Lame joke

[@jobnieloliva5358]

You want the baby boys hole you gotta pay the troll toll to get in

[@rabbithole8592]

I can't believe how fast the hippo was moving through that water. That was unreal!

[@jadenjacobcomedy6237]

Lion's were genuinely terrified. Honestly thought the hippo was about to snap him in half

[@deathrager2404]

who the fuck wouldnt be terrified of this hippo? unless you re an elephant

[@xell1969]

He almost did!

[@jadenjacobcomedy6237]

@@deathrager2404 True😂 I saw a video of a Rhino gore a hippo, was sum crazy shit. So maybe Rhino's & Elephants🤷😂😂😂

[@jadenjacobcomedy6237]

@@xell1969 I was honestly expecting to see lion guts everywhere. Last minute the hippo was like, "You're lucky I'm vegetarian!"

[@deathrager2404]

@@jadenjacobcomedy6237 there is a video of an elephant calmly walking through a river FULL OF HIPPOS. the hippos got the fuck out the way for 1 elephant... there were like 20-30 hippos bro!!!

[@SootyHunt]

The speed that hippo went through the water is just astounding.... For such a big heavy overweighted animal to literally run through water to take on 3 lions is absolutely terrifying...!!! To think they can be hidden submerged too makes it 10 times more frightening.... No wonder they are responsible for so many deaths... A true wolf in sheeps clothing !

[@siberianTiger639]

The trick is... I don't think it was running... I don't think it could move that fast. More likely it was swimming.

[@soey.carter4126]

@@siberianTiger639 Hippos don’t swim, there too heavy. They run along the bottom.

[@siberianTiger639]

@@soey.carter4126 yes, you're right, I just checked. 😉👍

[@000274400]

@@siberianTiger639 i saw a youtube vid of a hippo chasing a lion down on land, we humans still think we can punch a shark and win...reality is, its like saying you can punch a city bus off the road as it drives towards you. we are dumb animals who think we're the smartest

[@robertfan332]

@@000274400 I've heard of a guy punching a bear as it charged him and the bear fell. Though I doubt it. With that much weight coming down at you I don't think even the most perfectlyy timed/perfectly placed punch can do anything to an animal in full rage mode.

[@tz1592]

You guys put out so many amazing videos, but this one is crazy. I can't believe how fast hippos are in the water. Glad all the animals ended up ok in this video.

[@shikenkanade]

Me too! I was like "Nooo, I don't want to see dead animals." I was seriously rooting for the lion.

[@mukarrammushtaq3207]

Moral of the story: You can cross the river faster if a hippo is chasing you.

[@tem3111]

There is always an extra gear if your life is on the line.

[@upturnedblousecollar5811]

@@tem3111 There is always an extra hippo if your lunch is on the lion.

[@jdanje]

@@upturnedblousecollar5811 😐😑

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@jdanje It was actually brilliant (hippos will happily eat a lion after killing one).

[@beatricecallan]

@@TonyEnglandUK No, they’re omnivores, not carnivores!

[@meangreen7389]

1st Lion: “You sure it’s safe to cross?” 2nd Lion: “Of course, we’re the kings of beasts!” Moments later… 3rd Lion: “I kinda suspected you were Lion to us!”

[@kazitude1]

Aw, c'mon man! You must be an elementary school teacher😜👍

[@meangreen7389]

@@kazitude1 - Does it matter? My comment was intended to provoke a smile or a comment. Obviously, I succeeded in one of those two endeavors. 😉👍

[@WALDENSOFTWARE]

@@meangreen7389 Then the hip-o said "yo you guys in da wrong hood".

[@meangreen7389]

@@WALDENSOFTWARE - Haha! There ya go!

[@blk9er]

Lmfao

[@Ms.Classic01]

Man that isn't a hippo that's a mf speedboat.🤣🤣🤣

[@josephx1807]

Imagine confronting not just one but three lions.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Hippopotamus: “Out! Out! Out of my house!” Lion: “Geez! Chill dude.”

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

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[@michaelprivette9847]

The way that hippo was just effortlessly steadily pushing a wall of water like it was nothing.

[@AKSBSU]

I've seen a moose fly through snow drifts like that. Hippos and moose are two of the most dangerous creatures on the planet to humans. They're both vegetarian but extremely territorial.

[@JasonMomoa736]

@@AKSBSU hippos are omnivorous though

[@wleon4068]

@@AKSBSU I would add to that list: Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, Monitor Lizard, King Cobra, Great White Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Tiger Shark. All can be lethal to humans.

[@AKSBSU]

@@JasonMomoa736 Almost all of hippos’ food intake consists of grass and other plants. They very infrequently eat meat to supplement low iron or other nutrients. Their digestive system is adapted mostly for consumptive of plants.

[@franzweber7494]

As a former lion, I can confirm this was a close call! 😮

[@kumarsambhav7981]

Lion: I'm king of jungle Hippo: LOL

[@gravyguns]

This is the type of wildlife footage that I can enjoy. No bias, sarcastic, or comedic narration. No narration at all. Let nature speak for itself. Hurray!

[@schmittyconstanz]

And no horrendous music!

[@helderalmeida2790]

Blah blah blah 🖕

[@slimefrank6317]

@@schmittyconstanz this

[@kinh0t]

and no super annoying women screaming

[@richardknowles4200]

Amazing how fast that hippo can move. Wouldn't like to be in there for a swim when hippo had had a bad day at the office. 😂

[@Orangutan_Stella]

I live in England I been many lake and river swims over here in my life. Any tropical or hot part if the world though I would not even dare consider it. If the crocs and hippos ain't writing you off the electoral register then local fishes might be. Even the flies are deadly lol

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af

[@EranRicos]

@@Orangutan_Stella they are not lurking in every inch of water. Nowadays it’s only in forest lands and areas known to have them- areas bear National Parks/forests etc. most of the world is inhabited by humans

[@xrhstoslalalala8269]

yeah but how?

[@thomasneal9291]

@@Lamiishere would you just stfu already?

[@freedolphin3077]

Lions: We're the best of everything. Hippo: Not today.

[@vkeuphoria295]

Lion: I am the King of the Jungle and savannas. Hippo: My foot.☠️

[@Dirtyswiff]

The lion heading back though 😂…..”I’ll just take the long way around.”

[@nicolemoore5033]

That lion looked unsure the whole time. He kept looking around. He dipped as soon as he saw the hippo. Lol

[@MusMasi]

@@nicolemoore5033 hes the smartest of the three,

[@weareallgodschildrenlovefr9556]

Hippo: I told you previously to get the hell out of my watering hole! Next time I bite your ass! 😂😂😂

[@nicolemoore5033]

@@MusMasi right!

[@nuclearwinter391]

Good thinking. But it's a river.

[@renegadeace1735]

Lion: "I'm the king of the jungle" Hippo: "I'm the king of the river"

[@kavalogue]

More like "this ain't the jungle" be it man or animal, nothing ruins a king like unfamiliar territory.

[@aliubed3162]

Underrated comment; Most perfect analogy

[@MusMasi]

Tiger, "I am the true king of the jungle!!"

[@liamg1706]

@@aliubed3162 not really it doesnt make much sense

[@aliubed3162]

@@liamg1706 Lions are the top predators in their jungle that’s why he’s the king, no other species can beat it in it’s environment. Hippos are the top predators in the water no other species will go near it that’s why he’s king in there

[@hw3044]

solid channel. no clickbait bs. good vid, thx!

[@japfourme381]

It made me smile, the way the other lions just stood there watching, as if to say we’ve well and truly had our butts kicked!!

[@christianWilliams-pc4jn]

Hippos are like the grizzly bears of the water. So big and cumbersome looking you would never expect them to be able to move as fast as they do.

[@captainheartspace6583]

Pretty fast for that weight class at least & special olympics. They are so overly aggressive, no wonder Pablo Escobar loved them. Now hippos are pushing their went around in columbia..sad

[@peasantsarerevolting9343]

There more like the angry old man who lives in the neighborhood, always yelling at kids to get off his lawn.

[@hempstonewanjala7007]

Wait till you see a white rhino gallop

[@Americanheld]

Never heard anyone describe them that way, but that is spot on.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

That's an excellent observation. They are deceptive because of their girth, but they are fast as hell in the water and land alike.

[@ThePariyah]

0:26 that lion is like: “NOPE!”

[@lefthanded3512]

This is incredible footage 👍🏻

[@kemmylove]

Damn. The determination and eagerness to go teach those intruders a lesson.

[@silasleeks2324]

The water blowing out of his nostrils was crazy! Yeah he's pretty angry

[@giancarlocerza9159]

out of my area, you Lion!

[@melanies.6030]

Is it a he or a she?

[@silasleeks2324]

@@melanies.6030 I'm thinking it's a bull hippo

[@kgeenicho8512]

That was payback from way back

[@TequillanSunrise]

I think he was just getting air, his fat ass was FULL STEAM AHEAD. Terrifying!

[@wacokid6588]

The lion may be “ the king of the jungle” but in the water, he’s just as scared as everyone else of the hippo.

[@patrickeason7239]

An elephant will move them out of the way like a boss.

[@isaac8334]

hippo can kill lions in water and outside . Took a pride of lions to kill one baby hippo after hours. adult hippo no nice even on the ground.

[@manuelpopp1687]

Lions don't even live in the jungle. Outside of the water, hippos are still dangerous, but an adult elephant will kill almost anything in the savanna. Tigers and gorillas might be kings of the jungle, depending on which continent you're on.

[@jyde50]

​@@manuelpopp1687 stop trying to change the definition of a jungle, a jungle is not only a rainforest. And tigers aren't king of anything, small sloth bears make them run

[@igiveyouthefacts]

@@jyde50 How can you say tigers aren’t kings of anything when they can literally destroy a lion 1 v 1.

[@lilbatashlyn]

Love how the third lion was already on his way back to shore😆

[@aspiknf]

3 Lions: "We are the kings of the jungle, we also represent England in the England FC logo" Hippopotamus: "Now, meet the real king"

[@BFehL262]

Incredible the muscle and power these beasts have. Charging through water making it look the same as if it was running on land. Amazing.

[@mdsaad8711]

They are faster in water as compared to land where they are slow...

[@kaijuaceanimations83]

@@mdsaad8711 They can actually run nearly 30mph on land… very fast for a creature of that size if you ask me.

[@kawirocket88]

@@kaijuaceanimations83 I believe they're responsible for more deaths than crocs.

[@Native2Earth]

It’s because it is running on the ground that water isn’t deep look at more hippo swimming videos

[@ddoherty5956]

Imagine Lizzo jumping in a pool, the water just does what everything else does when it sees a massive object plummeting towards it 🤣

[@wanfu5634]

Lions: "We're just gonna slide on by..." Hippo: "HERE COMES THE PAIN TRAIN!!!"

[@aliubed3162]

LMAO 😂 😹🤣👍

[@persistentlypathetic6820]

@@aliubed3162 lmaooo a rare funny comment in this comment section

[@m.y.o.b6319]

Lions were so cute with only their heads stick out in water trying to swim across but here comes the speed boat🚤 scares the shit out of them😅😂

[@burmesepython393]

Lion: “I’m the king of the jungle!” Hippo: “That’s cute. Now get the F outta here.”

[@bow5399]

That third lion in the back got the hell out of there lol

[@ianlo282]

it's like a train when the hippo swim at high speed lmao

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af

[@jaymeister4850]

Thought that very same thing

[@Justwantedaname]

@@Lamiishere anime pfp cringe af

[@Deontjie]

Hippos can't swim.

[@radiocontrolled9181]

I love how the three lions were looking to their left all the time immediately after they entered the water. Continuously checking the hippo's movement.

[@neemaf829]

THey were like "we good right, I mean this is a good idea right?"🤣

[@beastmaster0934]

And then he started charging, and the third lion was like “Nope! I’m out, fuck that shit.”

[@radiocontrolled9181]

@@beastmaster0934 LOOLL exactly

[@shefalig93]

​@@beastmaster09344th one decided not to even try!

[@truthspeaker12]

They couldnt guess the hippo can move that fast in water........ just like us 🤣

[@jiwbink]

INCREDIBLE THAT WAS INTENSE! THOSE WERE SOME LUCKY CATS!

[@DWDON84]

Hippo:How dare you swim across water without my permission 😂

[@459luker]

I've never seen a lion move that fast in the water... all it took was a gigantic hippo with its mouth open

[@hasanozay9211]

🤣🤣

[@jstlookin94]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🏽

[@ori5021]

I think he was able to move that fast also because the hippo was pushing him.

[@abdullahbukhari1469]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@charlesben9104]

with motivation like that, anything is possible lol

[@Gauravanartist]

No one is taking about how the lion Dodge those big jaws skull crushing attack from hippo several times. Hippo was in killing mode but the cats agility is next level thing. Had no any other animal would have been able to do so. Edit: all those who saying hippo didn't want to kill lion In his latest interview, the hippo revealed his grand plan: 'I had grand plans for a 'roaring' confrontation with the lion, but it seems the king of the jungle had a speedy getaway on his agenda!"

[@wileecoyote5749]

Always some jackass with "no one talking about..."

[@jamiemonroe9236]

I know that was awesome!

[@douglashurd8652]

Yeah , lion definitely had the the moves , what's really funny is when the elephants 🐘 come to drink .

[@adonnarowe1811]

Facts! I was thinking the same

[@ronniet71]

Indeed my friend!!!

[@blackhoodiefitness5862]

As soon as that lion saw how fast the hippo was coming he was like “nope”

[@atomictime9410]

Lions: "When is UNICEF gonna finish that damn bridge? This hippos are pissed at us"

[@DannyWBrownJapan]

What great cinematography. The close up of the three regal lions' faces. Then panning over to the powerful hippopotamus, and the fear of the lions as they were attacked. Wow!

[@RGIIIBOXING]

I AGREE WITH YOU " WHAT ALOT OF PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE IS THAT OTHER ANIMALS HAVE THERE OWN STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS.....BUT IN THE WILD" MAKE NO MISTAKE....THE OTHER ANIMALS... INCLUDING LIONS...KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DEALING WITH " ..THEY KNOW ITS CURTAINS TO GET INJURED...ARE SUFFER A BITE TO THE LEG OR PAW" AND CANT HUNT" OR PROTECT THEMSELVES" JUST LIKE LIONS ARE TERRITORIAL...SO ARE OTHER ANIMALS...THATS THERE LAKE" AND THEY ARE NOT WELCOME" NOT EVEN FOR A COOL LITTLE SWIM....TO STRETCH THE MUSCLES " IT IS WHAT IT IS...WIN OR GO BACK HOME"

[@Gibbs2Go]

Never thought I’d think to myself those 3 male lions were lucky to escape the other animal.

[@marxistaredpill]

Not surprised. That is a momma hypo protecting his cubs.

[@DtoZ24]

@@marxistaredpill not necessarily, hippos are territorial in general. No other species may enter their habitat.

[@genericign571]

@@DtoZ24 there is one

[@Justwantedaname]

@@genericign571 The Elephant

[@Bob31415]

@@marxistaredpill "momma hypo protecting his cubs"? Trans?

[@cozmicdoodles7167]

The fact that the lions werent even near the hippos but that one still went out of its way to charge them is weirdly funny. Hippo woke up looking for a fight that day.

[@RDeckardN6]

Wow, this video is amazing !!!

[@cowperson4763]

Man, that hippo was moving fast through the water. Those lions were lucky to escape.

[@Mrbfgray]

For humans the hippo is the most deadly animal in Africa.

[@yowsers6475]

*Hippos* have bitten grown men literally in half; they're incredibly dangerous and aggressive.

[@cowperson4763]

@@yowsers6475 , They are very dangerous and that why I never wanna be anywhere that has hippos. They may look friendly in zoos, but in the wild its a different story.

[@Turtleback8024]

@@cowperson4763 True, and you can’t outrun them.🙆🏻‍♂️

[@MsTriggaTre]

Lions not getting enough credit for escaping that within an inch of the hippo’s jaw while in the water which is not their strong spot. That lion made all the right moves, one wrong move and he’s dinner for 2 hungry hippos.

[@ddc2957]

That Lion just got a taste of life as a zebra in big cat country. “On land you may command, but at sea, it is me.”

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

Like the 1966 Batman movie reference.

[@ddc2957]

Great movie that 👍🏼

[@DrunKao]

Yeah, but a hippo will fuck up a lion on land as well, lol.

[@carlostejada1479]

@@DrunKao no way... Lions can even hunt elephants (which are bigger) much respect for Lions.

[@babulburel547]

@@carlostejada1479 Hippos have killed Lions on land but it's very rare. Lion has a better manueverablity and team work on land. Therefore, hippos maintain safe distance from Lions on land most of the times.

[@PowerfulVillain]

The lions on the other side are like: No ty, I'm good on this side, grass isn't greener on the other side.

[@Rocko76]

That lion has been very VERY lucky: the jaws of hippos are incredibly strong and their teeth are huge. The hippo could have really killed that lion, if he hadn’t reached the other side. By the way: the speed in water and determination of that hippo to catch whoever puts a paw in his territory are unbelievable.

[@kevinsuleiman2895]

You said it best.

[@VCthaGOATdunker]

I know you're slobbering over the fatass Hippo, but the Lion comes out far more impressive in this encounter. He literally fought off possibly the most dangerous animal 10x his size in deep water. Any other animal in Africa would have been a goner in that instance and the Hippo always goes for the kill, tons of videos showcase this with maniacal Hippo's. But Lions are such powerful lethal animals they can defend themselves too well. There's plenty of videos out there of big Crocodiles also failing to kill a Lion in deep water.

[@79starchild97]

In fact in Africa many more people dies killed by hippos and buffalos, than by lions... That hippo charged like a fast tank, this is probably by far the best such a video online. It shows how those 4 tonnes of fat in instant can transform to a speed train XD

[@StandardRacing]

Noticed how quick the hippo got back in the water though. On land the lion has the advantage.

[@dishkaa93fcb10]

​@@StandardRacing What advantage ?😅

[@therealdoug1000]

The other lions that stayed behind are like, “ya, we good.”

[@lbj2320]

ima take a detour. GPS, recalculate lmao

[@lucybarke2529]

Best comment

[@Kotova_Olga]

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[@ericpadilla2454]

Lions in the background- "hey google, show me a path that doesnt include rivers..."

[@allysaurus1767]

Lions: "we just gonna slide on by..." Hippo: "YOU PICK THE WRONG RIVER FOOLS"

[@fuqqyew3833]

That was absolutely terrifying to watch. I’m sure their bite force could render a fatal hit. Lion was very lucky to get out of the way

[@jackmehoff5541]

How do you know if it was lucky?!?!? You study hippos? Don’t think so!

[@PotatoPhoneUser]

@@jackmehoff5541 you don't need to study hippos to tell the lion's lucky. If you watch videos like this, knowing how strong and dangerous hippos are is basic knowledge.

[@TheCrazyCloon]

@@jackmehoff5541 that's one of the most nonsensical replies that I have ever read

[@Madmartigan6]

@@jackmehoff5541 Tell us about your time on the safari trail studying hippos bud 😂

[@melrawling6664]

JACK MEHOFF !!?? HA HA

[@Thunderbender18830]

That third lion is my spirit animal 😂

[@atomictime9410]

Hippo: "King of the jungle my ass. Try crossing again and see what happens"

[@silvershock82]

Anyone notice the 4th Lion chilling on the side @ 0:23 like "I told them this was a dumb idea" ? 😂😂😂

[@jhodges7041]

Yeah he was waiting to move up in the ranks after someone died . he was supposed to be the lookout .

[@tikiflames9306]

Imagine how terrified those lions were. You get PTSD after such encounters.

[@abdur1300]

imagine if it was a pre historic Giant Rat who chasing you through the water.. You get PTSD 5 times than that

[@timexyemerald6290]

@@abdur1300 its little smaller than hippo though

[@promaster6999]

Animals aren't snowflakes like humans who suffer from every small thing possible

[@aychirouchiwa8791]

@@promaster6999 finally somebody who does not forcibly add their human emotions into animals. You're right on that.

[@reallyskeptical]

Not if your life is, life and death every day. You don't have time to pity your self or worry about such rubbish. Cause you want to live. Or you kill.

[@AGuyNamedRobin]

To be fair, the Hippo seemed to simply want to scare them off, if he wanted that lion dead, he would be dead, or at least incredibly injured with just one bite.

[@pinkusujit]

Lion: I am the King of Jungle! Hippo: Hold my beer .......

[@TonyWKoo]

Wow, never seen a lion literally run for its life, like that. Amazing footage.

[@truthtruth9056]

If theres a truck coming at you you will also run to avoid being hit

[@giovanna722]

@@truthtruth9056 Felt to me like a train! Full steam ahead. That could have turned out very badly but I'm glad it didn't, needless to say :)

[@sionc1372]

They run away from eles, rhinos, and hippos.

[@fahadbaloch4907]

@@demitrykhandree1774 lol

[@MusMasi]

Swim for its life.

[@buikemm]

The lion at the back saw that speed and was like "Hell no, I'm heading back. I never supported this idea from the onset"

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

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[@user-gl8nl4qn7u]

😂😂😂😂

[@riggins5028]

Wow it's amazing how quickly it can move and I'm pretty sure there even faster swimmers incredible

[@soramirez5473]

they actually run on the floor of the river, they are too dense to float.. the babies jump around like damn gazelles down there though..

[@jameshallwachs6317]

The Lions left on the other side are like "Eh, we're good. Just gonna hold off on crossing for a bit, maybe later tonight, or tomorrow idk" 😂😅

[@atavistic9656]

The lion who was bringing up the rear saw the hippo and just went, "Nope, I'm out of here".

[@paulmccloud9395]

'Yeah, I didn't need anything on that side of the river today after all.'

[@e.m.5499]

😆 like "uhhh, nope...um good. You guys go ahead. I'll catch up with you guys later."

[@l.salisbury1253]

Who's "King-of-the-Jungle now?

[@seymoresmithh8908]

The 4th lion at 0:24 stared at the hippo the entire time and be like, call me a coward, but I’m good.

[@ChristopherX30]

The fact that that 🦁 survived that attack IN WATER was actually impressive to me!

[@mysteriousbillionaire7349]

Very agile

[@iluvcakes19]

I am surprised it was able to move so quickly in the water.

[@rub1516]

That means herbivores can be strong but silly in dangerous situations.

[@pitoluchomax]

It moved fast cuz it was being pushed by the hippo’s head. And it was shallow water, that’s how it jumped. The hippo could have killed the lion easily but didn’t get to bite him

[@bellum4875]

​@@pitoluchomax all that dont matter hippo fails

[@moon-gw7zj]

Hippo:You are king of jungle but i'm king of water.

[@yarka4574]

I like this channel. It makes me little nervous some time, at the same time lots of real life things to watch. 😎

[@oohweeoohwee9222]

That lion got some traction from somewhere real quick.

[@pitoluchomax]

The lion was being pushed by the hippo and that part of the water was already a bit shallow. Good thing it didn’t grab him cuz the lion would be dead

[@akasharyan]

Don't Read My Name....