Wild Dogs Want to Save Brother From Lion

This pack of wild dogs got a surprise while hunting; they ran into a huge male lion, and things ended badly for one.
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Nhlanhla Nkuna, a guide in Balule Nature Reserve, had front-row seats to these sad sightings. He shared his footage and story with LatestSightings.com.
“We found a huge male lion that was relaxing in the shade of some shrubs when something caught his attention. A steenbok! He jumped up, but before realizing what was happening, the little buck had disappeared into the bushes.”
The question was: why was the steenbok running? Was something chasing it? The lion, now still at attention, looked in the direction of where the steenbok had come. That’s when he saw a pack of wild dogs running at full speed; they had been chasing the steenbok and were completely unaware of the danger next to right next to them, which was now well hidden in the bushes.
“As soon as the first dog came around the bush, the lion pounced. He caught the wild dog off guard and grabbed it by the throat. The wild dog let out a squeal and a whimper. He was caught, and there was no way he could do anything about it.”
“The other two members of the pack came rushing in as soon as they heard the screams. They realized that one of their members had been caught, and if they stood any chance of getting him back, they would need to intimidate the lion. There was no way they would win a physical battle, so the two dogs began barking and growling at the lion.”
“The huge male, who knew that the dogs could not harm him, just kept his grip firm on the wild dog’s throat. At that point, the wild dog gave his last kick, and a small whimper of its last breath came out, and his life came to an end. The other dogs, clearly defeated, just stood and watched on.”
Lions will take any opportunity to kill potential competition for food. Anything from leopards to hyenas, wild dogs, and even cheetahs is fair game. The less competition there is, the more prey the lions have for themselves. As sad as it is, it is the harsh reality of the wild that these animals call home.
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[@RokerSMisisipi]

The way he just grabbed him with one paw. This lion is such a force

[@nishanthvt2969]

Yes ...! What a catch 😮

[@rafaeloyarzun6337]

It's more for the size difference.

[@LiarSlayer01-gb7en]

@@rafaeloyarzun6337 zip lips. For the sake of humanity. Ty.

[@zibusisonkomo8715]

I mean if I weight 3 times your weight it ain't that hard

[@the_sense]

Because the size and strength of wild dogs are too small compared to lions

[@lil----lil]

The lion is so dominate; it doesn't even look back. The ultimate sign of disrespect. Like you're not even there.

[@TransKidsMafia]

The lion is trans. The dogs are phobes. That’s why he attacked dog.

[@TransKidsMafia]

My newborn is trans

[@Dutti215]

⁠ There’s “male lions mating at Kruger national park“ video. Just an example lmao

[@Dutti215]

⁠ ⁠there,s “the ndhzenga male lions“ video lmao

[@Dutti215]

There’s ”male lion mates with another male” lmao

[@jsequine927]

I’m sure the brother will be thrilled with their efforts to save him.

[@Ettyofacts]

Hilarious

[@user-wd4uf2sm5d]

😆

[@mukundaneshepherdcrystal6544]

😂😂😂

[@spreddyreds9408]

😂😂

[@Huh-fy4os]

😂

[@dbowtheblackpanther7099]

Looks like he was in the mood for a hot dog and nothing was going to change his mind.

[@savedbygrace6076]

😅😂🤣😭

[@savedbygrace6076]

Thats one cat all your dogs wake up in a cold sweat after a nightmare in....

[@Elaba_]

Indeed, it couldn't rain cats and dogs.

[@martyes9563]

*wild hot dog

[@haz4892]

@@martyes9563still tastes better than a street hot dog

[@isaz597]

I'm shocked that the wild dogs didn't at least attempt to nip the lion. They were so scared to get near him.

[@edntz]

Probably because it's a male lion. Even 15 hyenas run from one.

[@isaz597]

@@edntzyes, but they will nip at the male lion to save their brother. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrKfIiFfN6pnLcsi=jEsSoAZMIVEJnB8v

[@Dutti215]

@@edntz​​⁠ Not true. Even 2 hyenas do attack a male lion to save a hyena. Hyenas would have ripped the lion apart lmao

[@Dutti215]

@@edntz​​⁠​​⁠ there’s “ Dramatic rescue by hyenas after lion catches one “ video and “2 hyenas viciously bite male lion causing him deep wounds and freed a hyena “ video

[@LionDominator]

Even hyenas can only tickle a lion with their supposedly "superior" jaws. Wild dogs can't do anything to a lion. Only very old lions and lion cubs are in danger.

[@gabdex83]

The way the lion looks back like, "Yeah you ain't gon do shit!"

[@lambertmkz]

😂😂😂

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

I'm in awe of the survival instincts displayed by these animals

[@containedhurricane]

It was a mercy killing, as compared to how wild dogs slowly tear their preys apart

[@doktorhyena]

Lions do the same to elephant calves, hippos, and buffaloes. Heck even impala and other normal prey sometimes, all carnivores eat prey alive if it's restrained.

[@RedianRed]

@@doktorhyenavery true, but rarely on prey that can be killed via choking.

[@FatherManus]

@@doktorhyena That’s not accurate framing. Lions do that ON OCCASION but most of the time they kill their prey first. Wild dogs on the other hand never kill their prey first and always start eating immediately.

[@Flavoaw1013]

It’s a more gruesome way to go but the prey dies faster then slowly being suffocated.

[@Dutti215]

@@doktorhyena ⁠You forgot to mention warthog. Lions eat warthog alive. And how lions eat the genitalia of the animal first while it’s still alive. All these things happen too often

[@eazypeazy2964]

2:22 in all my time watching videos about wild dogs, that's the first time I heard one actually bark like a dog.

[@AFROPOLYMATH]

They actually bark a lot at night. I live a village and there are African wild dogs in many of the forests and mountains nearby. During the night, they get closer to human settlements for food, especially during winter season and if you live in a house on the outter parts of the village, you will hear all kinds of night sounds including their barks, which is completely different from that of domestic dogs. Domestic dogs have much louder barks than African wild dogs.

[@NannupTiger]

​@AFROPOLYMATH That sounds awesome! Do you hear hyenas as well? I love those animals, to me the spotted hyenas are the sound of Africa!

[@SamTimelapseMan]

Lol i didnt notice this but it does stand out

[@hearindian192]

Yah, I also😂

[@franckleroyspencer1507]

That's one damn BIG Lion with thick mane😮.

[@deadpavuk7657]

Да, его высота в гриве как у медведя.

[@LionDominator]

Healthy lion that's got enough food.

[@michaelsteven1090]

Massive and so fast..my god, they would rip a human to shreds..

[@Madi-rl5sy]

@@michaelsteven1090and any dog too

[@salwaseed5848]

@@LionDominatorما شاءالله

[@agostinimedia]

The sheer power of this beautiful beast never ceases to impress. You can clearly see how powerless the wild dogs are against him. They don't even try.

[@Bhusayy-jd3ld]

That's because there are only 4 wildddogs

[@sikakofi]

@@Bhusayy-jd3ldhow many wild dogs is to a lion? 😂

[@Bhusayy-jd3ld]

@@sikakofi it takes 22 dholes to kill tiger so I would say it will take 20-22 dholes or 16-18 wildddogs to kill adult male lion

[@Bhusayy-jd3ld]

@@sikakofi if there were 15-20 wildddogs then they would have saved their pack member by attacking lion

[@LiarSlayer01-gb7en]

@@Bhusayy-jd3ld don’t fart tiger lover liar. How many wild dogs have dominated a male lion on camera? Never happened. Also you need to learn that all footage lions kill the tiger. All underground footage the tiger is defeated.

[@oneeyedman99]

The expression on the lion's face is classic. "REALLY, guys? Are you serious???"

[@SilverBullet22250]

Yeah, he doesn't look too terribly concerned of their presence.

[@oneeyedman99]

@@SilverBullet22250 "Come any closer, buddy, and I'll swish my tail at you."

[@Bhusayy-jd3ld]

@@SilverBullet22250 because 4 wildddogs are no match for male lion

[@Bhusayy-jd3ld]

@@SilverBullet22250 he would have been concerned if there were 15-20 wildddogs

[@Bhusayy-jd3ld]

@@SilverBullet22250 it would have been a different story if there were 15-20 wildddogs

[@ripjanetstrimel3312]

Nothing bothered the lion he didn’t give a fk about nothing and just walked away

[@FatherManus]

They would be fools to try to stop him. He’s very fast and if he gets one of them two of their pack is dead.

[@JohnnyJohn116]

Turning his back on them and taking his sweet time!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

It's just four dogs. Not much they can reasonably do.

[@borden27pb]

Frfr😂😂

[@DarleneFair]

Bad 😂lion

[@dyates6380]

Absolutely fascinating footage. Thank you for posting!

[@gonicito]

These wild dogs are brave, there were only 4 of them and they still tried to help their brother.

[@eternalbeing3339]

Squeaking is not helping. They could have bite the lions leg so it would drop him and give a chance to escape.

[@IceBurg375]

@@eternalbeing3339they wanted to go for the testicles but high risk

[@samsadax230]

They were just mildly protesting. The king didn't even bother to look at them.

[@RedianRed]

@@eternalbeing3339 A lion literaly endures hyenas biting him while killing another one. Why you think a bite from wild dog will do anything to the male? He won't even drop it unless they bite the balls, which is obviously a very weak spot for every male animal that has balls

[@GenericDan]

​@@eternalbeing3339A lion weighs 8 times as much as a dog, and there are only 4 dogs. It would be too risky for them. If there were 10, they would definitely try even harder.

[@LastEarBender]

Lion's inner monologue: "I will love him and pet him and squeeze him and I will name him George"

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

Nice cartoon reference

[@jasonjones3694]

😂😂

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

Nature's dramas unfold in breathtaking fashion in this video

[@bw4698]

So sad to see a wild dog lose its life given how endangered they are but such is nature.

[@Billyb0b557]

Why are they endangered when they're such great hunters? Poachers? Scavengers stealing their food? Lack of food?

[@johnbuggy9121]

@@Billyb0b557 humans I think.

[@GenericDan]

​@@Billyb0b557Pretty much all of the things you mentioned. They also get bad PR because farmers think that they go after cattle.

[@LeP009]

@@Billyb0b557 Number one culprit is losing territory to humans.

[@LisekTod]

@@GenericDan It's kinda ironic. Dogs were always considered men's best friends, but non-domestic species of canines ussually have bad PR. This is so unfair! I don't understand why African wild dogs never appeared in any cartoon or movie except of nature documentaries. They are so attractive because of their colorful fur and yes, they are the most successful African carnivores. They could easily be heroes of a kid's movie, but no.

[@obanojoseph6747]

The king of beasts 👑👑

[@PAVEL--JAKL]

🦁

[@letthedeadburythedead2148]

First time i ever saw a dog lose to a cat

[@True_Blood_89]

Happens pretty often in India where leopards kills domestic dogs.

[@justocho9090]

You must be new to the internet 😂

[@samsadax230]

Dogs almost always lose to cats

[@Dutti215]

@@samsadax230​​⁠a male lion is 6 times bigger than a wild dog lol. What did you expect? Size do matter

[@samsadax230]

@@Dutti215 I mean normal dogs and normal cats. My neighbour's dog got beaten up by a cat a couple of days ago.

[@martyes9563]

So insane how large that lion is compared to anything else. What a terrifying predator.

[@wreiad]

The lion is king for a reason.

[@priyeshsd]

Yes when he is surrounded by tiny dogs.

[@vandammethebest2714]

@@priyeshsd🙊🙊

[@LionDominator]

​@@priyeshsdAnd hyenas, and other lions. A lone lion can fight off even a couple of lions and the lion's attitude can make elephants back off.

[@Dutti215]

@@LionDominator A single adult male lion loses against adult hyenas even 1v1. There’s “hyena corky has fought with a male lion“ video. A female hyena defeated a huge male lion 1v1. He tried to break her spine twice and failed. She bit his paw and lip and he was limping after that. Cope lion fanboy lmao

[@LionDominator]

@@Dutti215 He didn't limp and corky run away since she couldn't survive another mauling. The lion wasn't even interested and just wanted her out of his sight.

[@anishtripathy6259]

Lion was like "Get the hell Outta here unless you wanna be next in line"

[@arkantochiron]

Wow, that lion is HUGE.

[@massmanpro]

This is the clearest embodiment of the quote "A lion does not care about the opinions of sheep." but wild dogs in this case 😂

[@lambertmkz]

The sheer power & confidence of a male lion is astonishing!

[@fimfengius]

WIld dogs have never experienced such an a opponent. They don´t even dare to nibble.

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

This video transports us into the heart of the wild, where every moment is a battle.

[@sandrasoto3934]

Even crocodile 🐊 fears Lion 🦁!

[@magicdomaingodzillaisfodder]

Nuh uh

[@yousifbabiker1807]

It's difficult to survive an adult lion bite to the neck

[@panama-sx2oh]

THE LION WAS SO DOMINATE THE DOGS WERE MORE INTIMIDATED NOT TO ATTACK.

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

I'm captivated by the tactics and strategies these animals employ in their battles

[@PAVEL--JAKL]

Wow what a king..🦁

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

This video is a reminder of the intricate dance of life and death in the animal kingdo

[@oneshotme]

That's true nature for ya I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@JonSerrato]

Lion is like, "Damn, can I eat in peace?"

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

An incredible showcase of nature's power and resilience

[@TaeeshNENE]

The lion cares as much about the rest of the pack like a typical HR dept cares for it's employees.

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

The struggle for dominance is real in the animal kingdom, as depicted here

[@am2382]

The lion didn't hesitate one bit. It had no care in the world.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

He was an OG in a turf war.

[@25provo]

02:23 - And for the first time I heard a single bark from these wild dogs.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Yeah. So they CAN bark !

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

Greetings from The Netherlands. Great footage as always!!!

[@LionDominator]

Are you a Muslim Nation yet or still in the process?

[@fransbuijs808]

​@@LionDominator Interesting question. The Muslim hating Geert Wilders won the elections. At the same time the mayors of some cities allow headscarves to be worn by guards patrolling the city (not police.)

[@gatopardoantico5657]

the dogs are so courageous risking everything for such a slim chance to save one of their .

[@dilip_s]

Lions attitude 🙏

[@SulemanSiddique]

How easily he caught the hotdog with just one arm.. effortless

[@lanceangelobaynosa]

Lion stronger than wild dog

[@Young_Dab]

That Lion is HUGE.

[@patrickbelvin7625]

The big male needed just one paw to jolt the wild dog and bring it down. It almost seemed effortless. Such raw power the male lion possesses.

[@heresmytake2782]

great footage but sad

[@MohamedSalah-qv8mv]

OMG , what a catch and what a power for the king of jungle

[@naveen18794]

Thanks

[@ibrahimmoncada7214]

Those claws are lethal is what preventing the dog from scaping death by thick black mane

[@ssrikantphotographer]

"If you dare touch me, this'll hapoen to you too." No wonder the dogs aren't getting too close to the ultimate predator.

[@stabilis8895]

No tigers in this video!

[@outofturn331]

​@@stabilis8895no orcas either

[@GenericDan]

I'd say the ultimate predator is the one with an 80% success rate in this video, rather than the one with sub 30%. Or maybe the one with a 95% success rate that is probably in this video, but we can't see.

[@RedianRed]

@@GenericDan I don't think you know anything about ultimate predator...

[@Dutti215]

@@GenericDan​​⁠30% hunting success rate is extremely high for lions. It’s about 20 to 25%. 25% just to give the lions the benefit of the doubt. You don’t have to take my word for it. Ask Rob the ranger about it. I had a discussion about this with him and he said the following: „lions have a hunting success rate of 10% when hunting alone and 15-20% When hunting as a pride. 30% is far too high„.

[@jasondavis9215]

The way how that lion just casually walks away, with the dog in his mouth. Brute strength.

[@neilbenton1152]

Wot goes around comes around! These dogs rip animals apart alive, 😢

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

My respect for the resilience and tenacity of these creatures knows no bounds

[@JabberCT]

With all that area to run in, what made the wild dog run directly into the lion's mouth?

[@eternalbeing3339]

It almost looked like it was trying to play. Waging its tail the whole time.

[@alfredmwangi7617]

Fear

[@yusufayaz2356]

The lion's head is as big as a whole dog! And how tall and massive he stands. The most impressive big cat for me.

[@evanssooklal1620]

That’s authority on display backed by power..

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

The struggle for dominance is both beautiful and brutal in this stunning footage

[@monkeydluffy2063]

Its more like they are cursing the lion to annoy him and go after them instead - as soon as lion stops for a sec they are in flight mode, probably thinking "here he comes, be ready to run" haha

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

Incredible how the other dogs even touch in the lion They would bite a hyena, maybe a lioness in that same situation But they totally afraid a little bit approaching

[@karsonmars8202]

The size difference is unreal, hyenas are huge, don't get me wrong, and so are lionesses but lions, man, they're the biggest land predator in Africa.

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

@@karsonmars8202 yeah I wanted pointed out about how wild dogs noticed that They know when they can do something like that or not

[@karsonmars8202]

@davidsantossilvadavid6706 True. Lions are such interesting creatures I hope they never go extinct, the only cat to be so social too!

[@72defender]

I love lions and wild dogs…but I hate this! 😔

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Lion is legendary 😮😅 Like he really don’t care how they feel he could even grab another 😂

[@Searchortypeurl]

Poor dog brother.

[@GJH3735]

the wild dogs sound so funny. like birds or squeaky toys.

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

I could watch this video on repeat - it's truly mesmerizing!

[@user-ox9ze6uo9x]

Ich habe ein wunderbares Video gesehen Danke"

[@henthust9784]

It's the most terrible mistake to mess up with the King's territory, as the wild dog found out.... only but...too late. Way too late...!

[@therealm3818]

They're afraid to even lock eyes with the 👑

[@harshunique8313]

Satisfied 😊

[@fransbuijs808]

I'm a cat lover, but this time I feel sorry for the dog. Sometimes I think that lions hate wild dogs because they're jealous: wild dogs are the most successful hunters on the savanna.

[@MAC11007]

“A lion doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of a wild dog” or something like that

[@faizanmanzoor4870]

👍👍👍❤

[@ZamokuhleZ]

This lion is in his prime. They knew they didn't stand a chance.

[@Mellow6996]

Lion looks back and says. Don't make me come over there😂

[@Pranav_Karthik]

there*

[@IfatIslam-tr6pd]

Here comes your big boss, your father💪💪💪💪

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

The adrenaline rush I get from watching these fierce confrontations is unmatched

[@ManishYadav-fy1ch]

Very good.. Lion🦁

[@BNT05]

This lion is really "arrogant"!😢 Doesn't even bother to look at the barking wild dogs while his sharp teeth break the neck of the poor wild dog! Nature can be cruel sometimes...

[@garlob3714]

That’s why i love hyenas they don’t joke around with 🦁

[@samsadax230]

That wild dog had a quick and humane death, unlike the poor animals that fall prey to those wild dogs and get eaten alive. Long live the king !

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Didn’t look quick to me…its tail was moving for quite a long time.

[@samsadax230]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Shit happens

[@Pranav_Karthik]

@@samsadax230 Lions are the reason they eat their prey alive.

[@JRM1371]

"Humans are the only animal that kills for sport!" 😂😂😂

[@surv.francischukwuebukaana8861]

You stole this video from Maasai sightings without giving them credit... Too bad

[@GenericDan]

They are both distributors that post videos to KZbin. They post whatever tourists submit to them.

[@jzkramer]

This is Kruger not Kenya

[@jokepeacejoy7236]

The lion was not doubting about anything, just focus directly to his goal

[@avroravosk]

Wildlife is amazing and cruel

[@TheGazoli]

Satisfying…

[@aloisiussi4635]

Its show of power

[@vishalsurve1641]

To all dog lovers who feel one day their pitbul or dogo are going to be big enough to pin down a Tiger or Lion...... watch this on loop.

[@juve96]

1:10 🤣🤣🤣

[@marehemudanielarapmoi6424]

This channel always 👍👌👌

[@NoNo-ks4gg]

If those were hyenas they wouldn't be just hopping around --- especially four of them . . . they might have even saved him!

[@LastlyMore]

I'm surprised that wild dog was alive for that long.

[@obn1459]

Wild dogs are like the mosquitoes of the Savanah

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

In what way?

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

@@user-ox4qh6ee6e what?

[@311Phillies]

These videos are ALWAYS too short... why did the camera stop filming or why are you not posting the entire video?

[@davidh1970]

I don't think I have seen a wild Lion that big. He's been eating good.

[@martinnbafiba1]

Cats vs Dogs has a completely different meaning in the jungle

[@TJSaw]

The dog looks happy judging by his wagging tail 😂

[@positivityforever]

That Lion was unbothered!

[@user-io8hk5vl1o]

قال الرسول عليه الصلاة والسلام : " اللهم إني أعوذ بك من زوال نعمتك وتحوِّل عافيتك وفجاءة نقمتك وجميع سخطك" . رواه مسلم

[@silverscorpio24]

Took me so long to realize that these dogs CAN'T bark.

[@davidgarza2267]

"As a photographer, my goal is to submit to the possibility that there are no villains or victims, just beings, not altogether unlike ourselves, doing what they must to survive." -Paul Nicklen

[@Breakout90]

Which male lion is this ?

[@LechLecha893]

Mosquitos are annoying.

[@jross9553]

Yeah Mosquitoes that are the most successful predator in Africa

[@MftahDifi]

اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا محمد وعلى اله وصحبه اجمعين ومن تبعهم بإحسان إلى يوم الدين

[@phillyphilly5560]

Cats > dogs 😎

[@josh706hova]

To little to late Mr T is looking down smiling

[@jzkramer]

This guy makes Mr T look like a house cat

[@josh706hova]

@@jzkramer nah you must ain’t see much of mr t say that

[@benc2798]

Hyena would at least try to bite his tail.

[@qbconnect2883]

To his credit that dog held on for a long time despite the lion's grip

[@MrVintage-dt7dy]

What goes around, comes right back around....

[@propheteyebert7063]

I'm surprised that the lion's "back side" was not vulnerable to rows of serrated teeth.

[@dyates6380]

Yes, but then again, the dogs know they weren't dealing with an antelope or wildebeest - a male lion is something that, apparently even they realize, is a losing battle.

[@bigslimm7]

It's crazy how the predator with the highest success rate when it comes to hunting can easily become prey to larger animals. Bcuz of their size, they have to eat their prey quickly, even when it's still alive before a larger predator steals their kill

[@kingcassius2586]

I've never seen such a small pack of wild dogs.

[@AmazingAnimals_1]

This video is like a crash course in animal behavior - so fascinating