Crocodiles Attack Buck That Tried Escaping From Lion

When it just isn’t your time… This Nyala was chased into a waterhole by a hunting lioness, where it was attacked by opportunistic crocodiles!! After narrowly escaping the large reptiles, the Nyala was left with no choice but to take the lion head-on.
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This sighting was captured by Michaela Crous in Manyoni Private Game Reserve.
As the group arrived at a waterhole on the Mkuze Game Reserve they were greeted by action. A lioness on the hunt! She had spotted a nyala bull that had not seen her at the time and she looked hungry! As soon as she realized this was a potential meal the hunt was on!
The lioness immediately went into stalk mode. Making use of the thick cover that was surrounding the waterhole, she managed to get within a good distance of the Nyala. Off she went with a burst of speed! But the Nyala was not caught by surprise, as he had seen the lioness and darted off in time.
He ran for a bit, but he realized there was no way he would outrun the hungry lioness. So he went straight for the water, hoping to escape the hungry lioness. The lioness, knowing the potential risk of the big crocodiles that lurked in these waters did not dare to go in! The nyala aware of the dangers still was willing to risk it. The lioness also knew that the nyala could not stay in the water forever, so she sat and waited for the nyala to move.
The lioness sat patiently staring at the nyala with hungry eyes. The nyala, on the other hand, stood in the water, staring back at the lioness, hoping that she would go away. With all his focus on the lioness, the nyala was caught off guard when he suddenly felt something at his feet. A few crocodiles had been stealthy approaching him in the shallow water and he only realized when a slash erupted, and a crocodile snapped its jaws, trying to grab hold of the nyala.
Luckily for the nyala, his super-fast reflexes saved him, and he managed to kick and jump away from the crocodile. But he now had to run out of the water as quick as he could because if he didn't, the croc would get him. But the catch was that when he left the water, the lioness was there. Being stuck between a rock and a hard place the nyala had to make a decision and make it fast!
That’s when it clicked for the Nyala; he knew his last hope was to not run but rather to fight. So, out, he ran from the water straight at the lioness. Charging with his horns and actually scaring and catching the lioness off guard. She was so shocked that she ran back, not knowing what to do.
The Nyala then decided to take advantage of this and carried on running and charging the lioness. At this point, the lioness just gave up; she knew it was not worth it. Risking injury from those horns was just not worth it. So off she walked with defeat in her eyes. As for the Nyala, he stood tall and proud of what he had just overcome. He most certainly defied the odds!
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[@ryanprosper88]

This buck has life figured out

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@Ettyofacts]

Hahah yeahaa

[@bayworth]

Buck’s like: I’ve had enough of this shit for today

[@tarik4684]

😂really tho

[@AdventureswithLandon]

He definitely wasn’t taking it.

[@Prodigy396]

Facts I’ve never seen one actually fight back even more surprisingly against a lion.

[@adonislimes6156]

Buck wanted all the smoke

[@AdventureswithLandon]

@@adonislimes6156 The Lion was the first to run up.

[@AdventureswithLandon]

This is the first happy ending for an antelope we’ve seen on this channel in a while. The Nyala wasn’t taking crap from his predators.

[@josephfdent]

i don't know about happy ending. the nyala is hurt, that's why it's not running away. the lion knows it and is just waiting for the right time to finish it off

[@Girjon05]

This nyala is one hell of a unit, not only being able to escape a crocodile, but also being able to defend itself against a lion

[@TransKidsMafia]

The nyala is trans and the croc and lion are fobes. That’s why they fought.

[@kovy689]

@@TransKidsMafiaGet some new material already

[@mechaman1163]

But not a cheetah

[@TransKidsMafia]

@@kovy689I told my newborn to blink if they’re trans. They blinked. My newborn came out as trans

[@denstination]

@@TransKidsMafia the nyala is fighting for its life and you're talking about transgender people??? talk about a narcissistic self inserter smh... all you delusional people are the same.

[@jsryan11]

stuck between a croc and a hard place

[@mikeseal3053]

Lol Katt Williams 🤣 punch lines "Stuck between a pimp and a hard place. "

[@The_Bearded_Spook]

“Donna! Do you hear me?!”

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

Man imagine lions waiting for you on land and crocodiles in the water

[@oneshotme]

She didn't want anything to do with those buck horns LOL

[@DinnerForkTongue]

This nyala boi deserves to pass on his genes. He eked out a victory against some pretty bad odds this day.

[@mechaman1163]

You see the Nyala’s ears pushed down, it’s very furious

[@KonigTigerPorsche]

Holy smokes! So fast reaction, so little fear! Was pretty calm throughout the whole confrontation.

[@gbone7581]

so little choice

[@HarneetSingh-410.]

At last, Lioness was like - "It was easy prey, but a little large".

[@abcdefjkh]

a little too sharp horns you mean 😅

[@TheEyeOfBeardie]

more like the lioness was shitting its pants

[@ashdog236]

Lioness was just straight up too scared to attack the Buck

[@josephfdent]

@@ashdog236 not so fast. the prey is hurt so the lioness is just waiting it out. it won't attack right now but it will, a little later

[@TuneinR]

A war on two fronts😂 You gotta use any available options and resources available.

[@jerryomondi_]

The Buck was like: "Fuck this shit! You'll have to earn this meal buddy!!"

[@MojoMachin3]

Buck said "Not today Mofos"

[@kepnjem]

Talk about the Great Escape! Steve McQueen couldn't have done it better! Love it!❤

[@dr.davidyucra3100]

Lioness was like: Ahh I'm not hungry anymore.

[@JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse]

When the buck realizes there is only one lion, it didn't fear and the ambush failed so the Lion didn't have that element of surprise advantage.

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

I love this Channel it’s my favorite channel to watch wildlife

[@Duriel1000]

That Buck was shocked that the cat walked away

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Not really. He pulled a Scarface. "Say hello to my little friends" (the horns).

[@josephfdent]

cat walked away but it will return later. the buck is hurt

[@jeffreybrewer8649]

Whenever I need a break from videos of our current politics, I watch these wildlife videos that are generally less vicious

[@nathi060200]

Have you watched African Wild Dogs feeding?

[@user-jv7zp9sc8q]

Rare to see this scene, very impressive channel. Subbed.

[@sinoverlord409]

Lion: why do these idiots always think the water is a safe haven?

[@thebabbler8867]

😂

[@tom11zz884]

Lioness was smart to back down. Would have been extremely risky taking on that Male Buck one on one. Might have gotten gored to death.

[@lynboniface192]

That is one lucky Buck, the lioness needs to leave and find her takeaway somewhere else as this buck has worked so hard to stay alive.... ❤

[@dank3151]

video proof of why to never give up dont act like prey - wont be preyed upon

[@nutrino75]

The lion knew if it were to get injured in taking down the nyala, it would be game over for her.

[@kvbvl7285]

When that Lioness walked away, I bet the Nyala was thinking "wow so this is the power of confidence"😅

[@jakejackle9125]

Bro they are mix packing 😂😂

[@thomaslove6494]

Yeah the worst kind of mix packing.... 2 apexes 😅😅

[@tregrenos8615]

Non TI/PoT players be like "The hell is mix packing?"

[@BabaMakhanya]

That Nyala is a G! Straight up!💪😤🐃🔥🔥🔥

[@mammothammo7357]

Nyala can be pretty aggressive if need be

[@sandrasoto3934]

Love this channel

[@rkggupta3808]

Amazing that buck and Amazing that video!

[@ferozbhamani6558]

The buck was like: Not today mate, not today

[@goobles24]

bro was the main character

[@1wun1]

"Never back your enemies into a corner" Sun Tzu

[@loadeddiaper4216]

he never said that lol

[@paulmaweu2064]

the buck has got one hell of a story to his mates later in the pub

[@MohammadshadabBagali]

Buck was unlucky and lucky too.

[@eternalbeing3339]

Smart buck.

[@MohammadshadabBagali]

@@eternalbeing3339 😎🐐

[@MickAngelhere]

Lion thought, nope I’m not that hungry

[@Rocko76]

Nyala horns are no joke! They and Oryxes use them often to defend themselves. I don’t understand why Impalas and Kudus don’t do always the same; they just use them in territory battles between themselves but seldom against predators.

[@1wun1]

And the sable antelopes

[@JorgeHernandez-cf6nj]

De los antílopes el Nyala es el más agerrido ... Si se ve acorralado te hace frente y no es fácil para los depredadores

[@goldblaze93]

That buck jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. Good to see him survive both predators, though.

[@rmscr7ronald]

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[@EduardoSanchez-un2hh]

Lion needs a teammate

[@nawabali4619]

Look at her confidence after defending herself 👌😂

[@user-yk9oj6cl2u]

Lioness : I was messing with ya buck ! Buck: Say whatt !!!!

[@the_sense]

it's exactly what a warrior is

[@GodsInTheMachine]

Yes!!!

[@Mellow6996]

Lions like wait I'm meant to be the hunter not the hunted😂 bucks like yeah and don't look back

[@renegadeace1735]

Buck really held its own against the Lion.

[@JurassicEntMuzik]

A clear indication of being “stuck between a rock and a hard place” 🤣

[@Dralfaz]

watched it 1 or 2 years ago

[@lebo3793]

The force is strong in him.

[@dnasty981]

The lion said “Chit, I ain’t that hungry”. Walk of shame.

[@Monatio79]

Funny how one's perspectives change. After initially running away from the lion and then encountering the crocodile, the buck decided that the lion wasn't so scary after all.

[@punpunmoti]

This buck went through a nightmare and came out alive😮 The situation was "आगे कुआं पीछे खाई" personified!

[@wandersonramos6814]

Só os felinos mesmo para conseguirem correr de lado, agilidade e reflexo no mais alto nível.

[@intellectualblackking162]

I was waiting for the nyala to remember it had to big ole horns at the top of its head 😅

[@carmandirda]

Horns aren't a free win card. I've seen other animals get grabbed because the lion or hyena dodged out of the way.

[@youjoker1]

它要吃它，但面對面的時候獅子不知所措的害羞了。

[@Majestic502]

Buck's glory days

[@animals68689]

buck is the warrior today

[@johnman559]

Next level matrix

[@BlokeBritish]

cut out the editing slo mo man theres no need of it

[@kch2.4]

the crocodile missed 1st strike 😅

[@sanjayjha7539]

Why reposting old videos?

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

Judging by the comments many people haven't seen this video yet.

[@Regfife]

Didn't need that last slo-mo.

[@BozoseCompany]

a savage place

[@santhoshsep]

Moral lioness without pride is a cat 😂

[@iwinlee]

Not only Cats have 9 lives, this Buck too...

[@andyh9228]

That's not even the story; the real story is how it ends

[@bmurray330]

The definition of a rock and a hard place.

[@truthiscensored]

Buck was caught between a Rock and a Hard Place. The lion felt sympathy and said tomorrow

[@condedooku9750]

Damn, this buck got hands.

[@noirnoble1181]

There's way a buck is gonna stand face to face in front of a tiger, this is why lions need a pride.

[@harsha1989able]

Dude that lioness could have killed that buck solo if it was desperate enough... There are chances of it getting injured too by those horns but it's certainly very capable of taking down that buck...

[@khalajanskitchen7456]

Wow , that is one lucky buck .

[@containedhurricane]

The lioness was a coward, so she should've looked for a smaller target

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Lions can't afford to be injured. The lioness made the right choice. Those horns could have severely injured her.

[@israeliqueen153]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 yes I seen a lioness vid and a deep gash had been in her throat due to a horn. she backed off to prevent injury but she could've killed it the minute it turned it's back to her. a male lion, the outcome is different.

[@harsha1989able]

😂

[@denelhorn4992]

That nyala said I'm not going to turn into a happy meal today you should go and try out Burger King.

[@szolanek]

The end? The lioness were smart enough to walk away to a distance, where the buck would judge as he can turn and run, wrongly. Who won the patience game, i wonder

[@Mark-qi1oz]

Buck be like: " You want a piece of me? You want a piece of me? Come and get ya some! No? That's what I thought."

[@killion9406]

A real definition of stuck between a rock and a hard place

[@akhiltk2107]

Buck got his butt saved , twice! ❤

[@Druhhhhh9905]

0:47 Girl, leave me alone!!! You aint see what I just did!

[@biggdogg19]

He learned very quickly that , in this case, the water is not your friend.

[@piotrczujan9598]

Niektórzy mają dziwne zainteresowania

[@bella3008]

Buck: Nope, Not Today

[@DeepsongProductions]

The croc tried to pass the buck where the lioness spent her time and yet the buck stops here!

[@adeliocardoso9679]

Deus provedor. Amém Jesus.

[@BillLeschinsky]

Now that survival

[@user-jv7iu9vy1f]

なぜか勇気を貰えたありがとうニアラ🔥

[@apbg9235]

Very old video.... 😞

[@kingghidorah8106]

Lioness thought she wasn't that hungry after all

[@daishi15]

In the Water and On Land Predators lurk

[@vivianvandermerwe1380]

Lioness looks young and maybe inexperienced

[@vka337]

Saddest lion walk away at the end.

[@ahabjordan]

When you’re food chain this they face every day so we can learn from these animals, so we as humans treat each others in good manner

[@anorkhil7158]

That's a BMF right there.

[@georgeufot9833]

Hunting in the wild isn't that easy in the wild after all even for lions. There are days when they have their tails in between their legs while walking away in shame.

[@MARTUNIX]

😮

[@seyidada4508]

Land death or water death? Your choice

[@ApexAnimalWorld]

The nyala's horns are specially designed to give the lion holes in its body

[@Alimval]

This buck life is played in hard mod