How these Lions Challenged the Giraffes I Nature is Brutal

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Dry season in the savannah. A brave pair of lionesses is about to attempt the impossible. These expert hunters are determined to take down a giraffe that has stopped to drink from a rare water source. ↠Subscribe: kzbin.info...
But giraffes have powerful legs that can fatally injure a lion - it will take speed, agility and excellent teamwork to master the hunt. Will the predators succeed, or will the giraffe escape to drink another day?
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🎬 Original Production:
"The Lions Rule"
A Terra Mater Factual Studios in co-production with National Geographic Channel and Doclights/NDR Naturfilm in association with ARTE France / Unité Découverte et Connaissance and Shibumi Films. Produced and directed by Owen Prümm, written by Ruth Berry.
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[@terramater]

What do you think, are two lionesses enough to take down one of these giants of the savannah? 🦁🦒To start watching Doug to the Rescue, go to curiositystream.com/TerraMater and use our promo code "TerraMater"! We loved their new show!

[@mastrammeena328]

Your channel is awesome Why so less subscribers??

[@pennywiseslostredballoon861]

Well,if there is hardwork and the damn determination to achieve something,no matter who stands with you, you can do that... These lions taught us that..🦁🦁👏👏

[@aviancypress5181]

Yeah but it would take much longer

[@ememmeme8722]

Where did you get those paid animal actors?

[@zubaair]

No. They need help from others.

[@isaT]

Allthough I felt sorry for the poor giraffe, the determination of the two linonesses is really impressive.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

That hunting technique truly is amazing! That is the cycle of nature 🦒🦁

[@MrDingo-lo7zs]

If they will not hunt the population of giraffes will rise and then they will eat more food and there will be less food for other herbivores animals and so you see how beautifully the cycle of nature is designed that no one can starve to death

[@africankidd3642]

@@MrDingo-lo7zs But the population is not able to rise dangerously high. Food is scarce in most places. But yes lions need to hunt giraffes since they are their last real predators, not only for giraffes but all big fauna living in Africa. So lions can't go extinct.

[@ViciadoSocialempires]

And the strategical thinking

[@DustyHoney]

Lions need to eat just as much as any other animal. It’s not like people aren’t doing worse everyday with factory farming.

[@lillywho]

Bit of a dissonance on the end roll ad... First, we see a giraffe torn apart, then suddenly *A PUPPY* Tonal whiplash

[@WanderTheNomad]

Yea, it works for some channels, but not for this one. I'd rather see a clear transition from content to sponsorship for this channel.

[@TheBooban]

@@WanderTheNomad “speaking of sharing...”...oh, it was smoooth....

[@jedispartancoolman]

That was sad to see. Such gentle giants but nature is nature. As always great video!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

That is true! That´s exactly what we want to show! Nature! 😊 Thank you so much! 🤩

[@arolemaprarath3248]

@@lenafromterramater3690 love you guys

[@packerman7410]

Giant they are, gentle they are not

[@Pawsandtales321]

@@packerman7410 you are right. Even herbivores can be vicious

[@ChaseTSY]

@Guts Glory well they are gentle then

[@Shokry999]

Giraffe"s fatal decesion whether to die from thirst or get eaten by lions

[@lenafromterramater3690]

It didn´t know about the lionesses so the decision was clear 🦒

[@mluna9cr]

She should have taken a risk management course. It could Ve saved her life, literally Kim kardashian

[@beadlebamford9999]

These are the hunting videos I’ve been looking for for years, better than most

[@EllesGhost13]

Older documentaries are good, new ones seem to all be heavily filtered

[@chinmayi9622]

Amazing!! I can't believe those 2 lionesses took down a grown giraffe!! Usually lions only go after the small ones

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They truly had an amazing hunt there 🦁🦁

[@captainpotato6856]

Normally a coalition of bigger males do this not just 2 lioness...unbelievable!!!

[@dreyb1801]

Clearly it was several lionesses that took it down not 2. I doubt those 2 could have succeeded without some luck of the others joining in the hunt.

[@captainpotato6856]

@@dreyb1801 some of the big sub males did too not just more lioness,at least 7 took it down.

[@chinmayi9622]

@Drey B and @Captain Potato you are right. But it is brave of them to think they can do it by themselves. They risked their lives for this so i think it's the thought that counts!

[@stevebennett9839]

Another great video from Terra Mater, thank you for making my day that much better

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Steve! You are the one making our day better with such a kind comment! 🥰

[@KS-wk6uk]

At least the giraffe didn’t die while thirsty.

[@brycekirkham6896]

This was amazing! Never seen only two lions take down a giraffe before, very impressive footage. Of course, it is sad to see the beautiful giraffe go but that is nature after all and the beautiful lionesses need to eat as well. Outstanding work guys!

[@stylicho]

It was a lot more than two. Two initiated it

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you Bryce for you kind words - as always! It really means a lot to us how much you enjoy watching our productions 😊🙌

[@brycekirkham6896]

@@lenafromterramater3690 no problem! It's something I look forward to every Friday! 😊

[@pennywiseslostredballoon861]

Well what can I say?..🤔🤔 This video consists of : 1. Disadvantage of a Giraffe drinking water(see how it stands vulnerable just to quench it's thirst)🦒🦒 2. Tactical hunting of lions(well, what a planning)🦁🦁, and 3. Effort of Terra Mater in shooting this video. Great job guys 😍😍 👍👏👏

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much for your kind words (as always) 🥰

[@pennywiseslostredballoon861]

@@lenafromterramater3690 as always 😁😁

[@muhmalikali]

Ah, I always pictured myself sitting on top of a 4x4 car filming this miraculous behavior.

[@ajas8749]

I felt sad . But when i saw the pride . Indeed it is forest and it is what it is

[@snakewithapen5489]

Those lions are lithe and beautiful. Really lean and mean! You can see they probably don't eat often because they aren't plump or anything, but they're well-fed enough to stay strong, and they're crazy muscular!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

That is so true! They really are amazing creatures 🦁

[@erictyson5947]

Sadly most of the lions today look under fed. It's rare to see one at it's full potential size and strength.

[@adrianortiz3751]

Dang, you barely even let me be sad for the giraffe’s death with the quick transition to that advertisement lol

[@Na7lasterone]

2:37 the birds are tweeting in her ears as if they didn't want her to hear the movement of the lionesses. What a trap you mighty little birds.

[@F0Led]

Eh I don’t think that’s what they’re doing lol they are probably earring tics that went inside the giraffes ear and are simply eating it

[@Izzy-qf1do]

"Speaking of sharing" got me.

[@officialanneboonchuy180]

I don’t know why but somehow seeing the lions eating the giraffe is making me hungry.

[@micaharchive]

I always want the predators to lose 😂

[@lenafromterramater3690]

So you are team giraffe then?! 🦒 Why is that so? Don´t they also deserve food? 🦁

[@micaharchive]

@@lenafromterramater3690 hahahah the lions could have feasted on a Hyena or two 🤣

[@miraclegirle-v-e2883]

@@micaharchive hyena packs can have up to 80 plus often predators don't eat other carnivores. Hyena's bite force is too strong though and the rotting flesh will cause a nasty infection

[@dreyb1801]

Lions don't feed on hyenas. They only kill them to reduce their competition for food.

[@rosswind4837]

Among the big cats, lions are the most risk takers and use more energy and muscle power in their hunts.

[@arfan_hafiz]

You guys are so close to 300k subscribers!! Another great video Terra Mater, you all deserve it! 😄

[@lenafromterramater3690]

We already made it 🤩Thank you so so much Arfan - your words mean so much to our whole team - this is what keeps us going and producing more great content for you every week! 😊

[@arfan_hafiz]

@@lenafromterramater3690 You're welcome! And thank you for replying. I always wait excitedly for the new videos!

[@monkeypurr9154]

I didn’t know who’s team I was on💀 I wanted the giraffe to live but I also feel like the lioness’ deserved it😭

[@alphamore3554]

Your best video yet. Thank you!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Really? Wow those are big words! That mean so much to us! 🥰🤩

[@alphamore3554]

​@@lenafromterramater3690 Yay I'm glad. Seeing species interact with each other that normally don't (especially hunting/being hunted) is so interesting to me.

[@1spoiledbabygirl]

Came here from ZeFrank. I've recently dove into learning about lions and their world. So, I used this video as a means to impress me. Subscribed and am now going to treat myself to more videos as I finish up my work day. Great video and great job showing the circle of life and how these amazing animals are & how they work together to survive. I only hope we as humans don't run them to extinction.

[@sansore8868]

Nothing on the African Savannah is safe from Lions.

[@jackwellington8275]

what aobut the vulture

[@the_gaming_hyena]

What about us hyenas in a pack we hyenas kill ANYTHING we want

[@Bunny-ns5ni]

You might be safe as a tortoise... Maybe...

[@the_gaming_hyena]

@@Bunny-ns5ni but that tortoise is still yummy for us hyenas

[@haloanimalfight]

Observing the intense animal fight, one can't help but marvel at the graceful yet fierce combat between these determined giraffes.

[@terramater]

It's def fascinating!

[@VoyagerLife826]

Amazing footage! Absolutely Stunning

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Nikola! This means a lot to our hard working crew 😊

[@frankkab4632]

It's good to see that you have sponsoring

[@happybalint]

With that long neck and long necks, the way the giraffee runs is quite awkward haha

[@aishwaryasingh6859]

I am here admiring the toned muscles of the lioness.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

That is also a nice way to look at it 🦁

[@CooltasticOG]

It's like a Squid Game Red Light Green Light reference where the Giraffe looks up and the lioness freezes

[@shanecoffing]

Amazing content. Keep up the good work guys!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Shane - we really do appreciate kind words like these 😊

[@salamandiusbraveheart4183]

Fantastic stuff from terra mater as usual

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Wow thank you so so much for your kind words! They mean the world to us 🥰

[@Khaledf]

That was amazing!

[@titanhound6671]

Africa is damn scary but beautiful

[@lenafromterramater3690]

It really is a beautiful continent 🌍with amazing animals

[@samgeorge9428]

Brilliant photography and helpful information about the strategy of the lionesses. Wonder how they communicate with each other, or is it just a case of perfection through trial and error?

[@jellybutterpeanut1]

Wow Lions are actually smart when it comes to hunting

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They are indeed 🦁

[@densincomprehend8879]

@@SimonWoodburyForget the 2 lions didn't kill it.... Slowed it down

[@idropna7528]

Eaten alive holy that’s tough

[@nutellamonsta5602]

Should see hyenas and painted dogs. They eat their prey alive no matter what

[@erictyson5947]

If the elephants were around they would make the lions kill it before they let them eat it. Elephants are funny that way.

[@the_gaming_hyena]

@@nutellamonsta5602 yeah

[@BorisLu]

Super film!

[@aves4081]

Love the narration!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Great to get such good feedback from you - Thanks so much 😊

[@thecrow3350]

I Love Ur Voice Thank U For The Upload I Love How Lions Work Together There Amazing Hunters

[@lenafromterramater3690]

An thank YOU for you very kind words 😊

[@COBO2]

Clearly more than 2 Lions took down that Giraffe 😂

[@peanutbutterandwaffles1241]

RaWr Well if they did it- then it’s not impossible 😂 Luv ur channel!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Great to hear that! 🦁

[@drawingdoritu]

Where did you come from

[@m1n1dan1el8]

Oh nein a furry HANZ GET ZE FLAMMENWERFER

[@drawingdoritu]

@@m1n1dan1el8 sorry if this is a joke but whats wrong with furries?

[@m1n1dan1el8]

@@drawingdoritu literally everything

[@nuitNo.6]

3:41 HOLY MACARONI!!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

I assume that means something good 😄 like "holy macaroni that is amazing!?" 🤩

[@sigidi9321]

Lions always use their advantage and their strongest features. Unfortunately for the Giraffe, it didn't use it's legs fully right from the beginning. It kept on running unstrategically coz of fear.

[@dianebannister4591]

Whew! That was hard to watch. That beautiful giraffe got taken down by the Lionesses. Those two Lionesses who initially pursued the giraffe had excellent hunting skills.

[@terramater]

Nature is def brutal!

[@arnoldstrickland2814]

Great footage

[@SaveSLiT]

No way im sharin after i did all the work😂😂😂

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Unfortunately they have to - but they might get a break at the next hunt 😉🦁

[@MrDingo-lo7zs]

The cycle of nature is such beautifully designed that no one will starve to death 🦒🦁

[@pumaconcolor2855]

Except for all the animals that do starve to death.

[@muzahir8705]

Oh so it's Terra m-ah-ter

[@mr.berserk5775]

Looks like subadult giraffe Btw nice video I wanna see more clips about lions . [ Especially fighting and hunting ]

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you - we are glad to hear that you liked it 😊 There are a couple of lion videos up on our channel if you are interested in more 🦁

[@mobbossgambino]

2:17 they literally playing extreme red light, green light lol

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

Hey, I’m new to this channel. Does anyone know how they get their footage? Do they have camera crews or do they just buy footage? And does anyone have any specific videos to recommend? So far I’m very impressed

[@terramater]

Sorry for the late reply! We usually use footage from our full length documentaries, like in this one. And you can check out our new video, it is really good ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIe4oJh_rrFjbac

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Great content this is my favorite channel ❤

[@terramater]

That's so great to hear! Thanks for watching it and let's spread the word about it 🙌

[@SchnippiTheCat]

good brand video

[@arvindp551]

Giraffe: Me Lionesses: Corona Virus Me: Letting my guard down...

[@SMSAWAN007]

Wow awsome video !!!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Nirjhor 😊

[@regulus6936]

4:16 The monkey on the tree... just standing there enjoying the show.

[@johannesdekoning9521]

Sick giraffe!

[@xxhxjxxjxjxj3236]

Very amazing 🦁

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Indeed 🦁🤩

[@noormuhd8215]

No compilation of clips and excessive dramatic music....just straight to the point 👍👍

[@lenafromterramater3690]

We assume you liked it then 😊 right?!

[@noormuhd8215]

@@lenafromterramater3690 of course!! Absolutely

[@thehonestabe]

that's like cats hunting a human

[@venomdealer790]

Breaks my heart but this is the cycle that has to go

[@lenafromterramater3690]

That is true 🦁🦒

[@LordDarma]

I hope you can also feature the critically endangered, rare, mighty and majestic Philippine eagle. Thanks much!

[@mudkipwave8154]

Mudkip mudkip!!!

[@neenasharma3179]

Hi can you make a video updating the trump oil leases in Alaska

[@HussainAbdullah71]

Outstanding video,why u guys having less views?

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Mehdi! It always depends on the topic - but we have gone over 300k subs so that is definitely a big win for us 🤩

[@The_beast7_T]

Lion/lioness ambushing is unique and impressive. Can you see how she freeze when the giraffe turned around. Very intelligent, Two lioness takes down adult giraffes, is a single male lion work

[@terramater]

Lions are amazing hunters! Even though, their success rate is not that high 😅

[@KoanCatshire]

I hand fed a giraffe at zoo once. It is so cute, it actually tried to sniff the cake which i was eating, but i gave it a branch of leaves instead

[@LeeFav.]

The fierce hunter

[@TreDogOfficial]

3:30 holy s... Look how the giraffe climbs that hill!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

All due to it´s long legs 🦒

[@British_Rogue]

Who will win? Well, given the title of the video, it'll be the lionesses.

[@lobora3205]

can u open auto subtitles

[@bedantdahal2654]

wow, these lions are really cool, i mean look at them running, nothing is impossible for them. P.S how did you get this, seriously could you answer, do you have some african terra mater team or what? plz answer i a really curious.

[@GnosisEnglish]

I saw this on a documentary about two lion prides fighting against each other. If I'm not wrong, the other pride comes in and steals the giraffe kill from this lionesses and their cubs.

[@bedantdahal2654]

@@GnosisEnglish Ok But i don't think they post Terra mater videos anywhere else

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They are indeed amazing animals 🦁 This footage was shot in Africa by our camera team which filmed there for our documentary "the lions rule" 🎥

[@captainpotato6856]

@@GnosisEnglish it was abother pride lioness helping another rival lioness to take down the girraffe..unknow to whether it is this footage or not?

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much . this means a lot to us! 😊

[@phoebezhang1190]

It's a bit sad, especially since giraffes are already endangered species of animals, but hey, the lionesses need to eat too and it's part of nature.

[@kylestanley7843]

Lions are endangered as well, if I recall.

[@albertalbert7958]

There are 20000 lions and 97000 giraffe left on earth. Both considered vulnerable. Less than 4000 tigers. Tigers are endangered. It will be easier to accept wild giraffes living near towns. By that I mean it will be easier to save Giraffes from extinction compare to lions and tigers.

[@the_one_who_has_a_very_str5580]

Please upload videos about manatees and/or dugongs next. They are literally underrated magnificent sea creatures that are all endangered.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you for your suggestions 😊

[@the_one_who_has_a_very_str5580]

@@lenafromterramater3690 you are welcome.

[@jey524]

Poor giraffe amazing hunting tho

[@dorian4646]

The lion is slaying a titan!

[@ortonhruaia8440]

If im not mistaken,i believe the two lionesses are from the glade and the other Lions are from a different pride .

[@Shinzon23]

any chance you have a unedited version of the full kill still handy and would be willing to upload it?

[@terramater]

Hi Lazurkri! You can learn more about this story watching this series: www.terramater.at/productions/the-lions-rule/ You can look for it on your local broadcast network.

[@Shinzon23]

@@terramater kudos points for not answering the question; also, I sent ya'll a email asking where I can watch this online, as I haven't had cable in 15 years, and ain't heard back on that either. I also already checked out the website that link takes me to; it has a link to watch the full production but then I apparently have to be a TV professional with accreditations in order to sign up for the "Over The Fence" site... which I obviously can't do, because I ain't a TV professional, I'm just a average Joe who doesn't have cable asking "where the heck can I watch this?!"

[@terramater]

Hi Lazurkri! Unfortunate, we can’t provide the video unedited. Regarding the series, if you are in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, you’ll find at channel ARTE with the title “Das Gesetz der Löwen“. If you look at National Geographic Wild you can search for “Lion Kingdom.” In other parts of the world, you will find under the name “The Lions Rule.”

[@Shinzon23]

@@terramater pity. And you may want to check how you casually point people to your website, which redirects to a place that 98% of folk can't sign up for (Over The Fence requires showing TV accreditations, even says "if you aren't TV "professionals", don't bother applying") to watch the program. Also, my country of origin is in my profile. Literally 15 seconds of clicking on it would have shown that, so the bit about what it is in Germany is meaningless... I do want to applaud you giving out what it is on Nat Geo tho, because it's not listed on your website what it's named for other broadcasters on your social media, or on the website, Merely "The Lions Rule"...

[@terramater]

Hi Lazurkri! Your country of origin might not be the country that you are currently you are living. Sorry we couldn't give you a proper answer, we aren't a streaming platform, that's why you can't see it online on our website. But I hope you are going to find the documentary to watch.

[@lancelottttt4110]

I guess the giraffe skipped leg day

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Why would you think that? 😄

[@maariuddan2317]

super♥️♥️♥️

[@beakedmonk3981]

Lions brutally hunted down and killed a Giraffe, and now will share in devouring its flesh and meat down to the bone...speaking of sharing, here's a guy named Doug with a puppy 😂

[@bicknell67]

Poor giraffe but you have to admire the determination of the lions.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Totally true 🦁🦒

[@U_1984]

The end of Toy's R Us

[@dubfilm]

Badass lionesses

[@JesusChrist5000]

Who else was rooting for the lions?

[@cheshkat6321]

Many stomachs to fill in that pride. Baby giraffe just won't do.

[@KoanCatshire]

I hand fed a giraffe once in a zoo, they are so cool, so tall, but nicer and more beautiful than those models...

[@crazymoose9875]

A M A Z I N G, no More words...!!!I've spend a líve since i Was a Child to see a Lions pride KO a jiraffe, And it Just happens as the ancient Masai tell in swahilli....great vid, thanks for sharing from Lima-Perú...!!!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Great to hear that you are enjoying our new video so much! Greets to Lima 🦁

[@topdawg182]

Damn imagine getting eaten alive.

[@plasmaastronaut]

giraffe lives madder

[@internetmosttrendingvideos2622]

Isn't that a baby giraffe? Doesn't look like an adult giraffe to me

[@Nealios568]

The Giraffe was outnumbered or else it would've survived

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Maybe 🦒

[@mr.c662]

@@lenafromterramater3690 not maybe, definitely.

[@ruisen2000]

People: nature is beautiful Nature:

[@sisimmonds1472]

😳 What the!?

[@deplorable2767]

I love giraffes so anyone trying to hurt them is on my bad list

[@JaskaranSingh-et6pg]

That isn't a fully grown giraffe,that's why they were able to bring it down

[@_ronn_ie]

It's grown,,,,,stop with your excuses

[@maga6252]

Oh, you did not see the ending. The lionesses had their kill buuut it's the male lions who patrol the territory get to eat first. And after they're done they may have unwelcome visitors in the form of hyenas. Remember, that is nature and it does not always end well for the pride.