LION 'tries' to catch CHEETAH out in the open 🤷‍♂️😂

MalaMala Safari Moments: Episode 223.
- Wild dogs cross the Sand River.
- Kambula lionesses with their cubs and an Ndhzenga male.
- Another Ndhzenga male tries to catch a cheetah.
From MalaMala Game Reserve to wherever you are in the world, we'll bring you moments from our daily safaris in one of Africa's most iconic private game reserves. This is essentially a continuation of our 'Rangers in Isolation' series which was filmed during the national Lockdown.

[@jaygatsby1]

Cheetah be like I got 99 problems as a big cat, but outrunning you ain’t one.

[@duboisadu]

😂

[@janas.6507]

😂😂

[@kdaphi9928]

Good shit bro 😄😄😄

[@jenniferross4646]

🤣😂😅🤣🤣🤣

[@techwebmaster454]

To your wonder, cheetah doesn't belong to big cat family.

[@ronaldolamont]

I love the Cheetah's confidence in knowing that he can outrun the lion, so much so that he stops running when the lion stops, as if to say, is that all you got?!! 😂😂

[@forhisglory700]

It's called conserving energy and maintaining distance. It's that simple.

[@ronaldolamont]

@@forhisglory700 You must be the life of the party huh? 😂

[@forhisglory700]

@@ronaldolamont Yeah, that's right Sherlock; I am. Thanks for pointing out the obvious.I don't consider your attempt at humour to be particularly funny; and that's okay. As long as you got a chuckle out of it, it's all good. Don't be so sensitive; about what others have to say.

[@thunderp1719]

@@ronaldolamont Naa a lion fan boy got offended

[@ronaldolamont]

@@thunderp1719 I couldn't have said better! 😂😂

[@edwardeohoorn859]

Never seen a male lion run so fast for so long impressive.

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

The Cheetah laughing!

[@serfranklin6022]

He ran for 5 seconds, WTF are you talking about

[@chuckscott-cy7iq]

An impressive waste of time and energy.

[@yosefshawarma3739]

The cheetah remained within 30 yards of the lion the entire time, while the lion was sprinting as fast as it could, and still couldn't get any closer. The cheetah was trying to tell him "don't this, man, don't embarrass yourself".

[@that1guy299]

The cheetah saw the lion from the beginning and @ 3:52 the cheetah was like, "really bro? Are u really going to try to run after me??"

[@cryptic7965]

He tried it, and failed lol

[@ronaldolamont]

😂😂

[@mehboobkm2018]

And lion was all about acting! See I came here to enjoy these leaves, that's the reason I am turning my back to you

[@yelistener]

03:56 That male lion was running twice as fast as Usain Bolt's 100m sprint speed, but the cheetah was just casually running away from him.

[@cologist]

The cheetah is literally built different XD

[@azinegg]

Marvellous sighting, from the painted dogs so happy to have made it across the river, to that sprint … epic TY.

[@jayess6318]

From beginning to the end the Cheetah was toying with the lion knowing that it could outrun him at anytime. At times it even waits for him to catch up to make it a bit more competitive, sort of mocking in a way!

[@janas.6507]

Exactly😂,, king took the bait ❤.

[@frankiethefrog1752]

Cheetahs cannot run for long periods of time though without overheating lions catch them periodically.

[@Lks1789]

​​@@frankiethefrog1752 same over heating issue with lions as well. Lions catch Cheetha not by chase but by stealth

[@galanis38]

Lions are more often out to get cheetah cubs than cheetah adults, though they will occasionally go after adults too. Male cheetahs usually move in groups of two or three, while mothers move alone along with their cubs. It's quite typical that a mom will defend her cubs by taunting an approaching lion, enticing it to a chase that takes it far from her cubs. That might be the case here.

[@user-oz4bi5dq1k]

@@frankiethefrog1752 the lion would only catch a Cheetah after a Cheetah makes a kill or even if a cheetah was injured, and i’ve seen videos where the chase has been hours and still didn’t catch it

[@sarahchristine2345]

He really wanted to catch that cheetah 😂😂😂

[@deeT02]

Love those cubs purring. Painted dogs were amazing but the best part was how fast that lion was, at first 😂 The Cheetah was just seeing how far he could entice him to run.

[@PatrickEgwu]

That male lion was moving very fast, and had stamina as well.

[@janas.6507]

No-one can run like cheetah 120km/h but lions are fast they can run up to 80km/h that's a lot.

[@mugensensei_]

@@janas.6507 but cheetahs have bad stamina and lions got good stamina, all it has to do is make the cheetah tired and its done

[@alrivers2297]

​@MugenSensei cheetahs don't have great stamina when sprinting at top speed. But they don't need to run anywhere near top speed running from a lion. The cheetah can pretty much jog away

[@hareendranen460]

​@@janas.6507 😊😅😮😢😢😂😊😊😅

[@airman.]

@@mugensensei_ lions have crappy stamina too…

[@lindamusso4437]

Love me some Painted wolves !! Love Mala Mala , see y’all in 2024

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

We’re looking forward to it!!

[@Lily_1010]

I love how the Cheetah is nowhere near top speed, only a quick jog to out run that big guy!

[@patrickateng4348]

Lion probably just trying to keep his fitness levels up.

[@Scott-xb7ov]

The wild dogs know the danger of crossing a river.

[@beautifulmind3109]

This male lion may be crazy chasing a cheetah right in the open. It won’t stand a goddam chance.

[@emancipatedlionm9215]

Much love n assurance with those wild painted dogs.... male seems to be very quick🦁💥 ...thanks for sharing👍🏾

[@myke-michael]

The sightings in first intro the Wild dogs pack crossing the Sand river was so special shows strong bond." Wish all the best at the area of Nzenga, his agility is very strong.

[@notsohandytim5090]

Mommy dog taking a head count on the family as they stumble out of the water. 😆

[@williammuriu5159]

At first the cheetah was hesitant to run, giving the lion more ground to at least pace up😂

[@tdmap2241]

0:55 Yess! We made it! 4:00 Magnificent seeing the lion is at full speed. Well, the cheetah on the other hand was just simply jogging away

[@tara_p_rose11]

Loved this!! The painted wolves are beautiful, & omg the little lion cubbies are sooo precious!! And that lion would not give up on chasing the cheetah, he meant business!!!

[@verdi2310]

I think they always try to scare other cats out of their territory They know by experience its impossible to catch a Cheetah in that situation.

[@Danin4985]

Painted dogs. Not wolves.

[@davidviner5783]

@@Danin4985 From Wikipedia: The English language has several names for the African wild dog, including African hunting dog, Cape hunting dog,[8] painted hunting dog,[9] painted dog,[10] and painted lycaon.[11] One conservation organisation is promoting the name 'painted wolf' as a way of rebranding the species, as wild dog has several negative connotations that could be detrimental to its image

[@Danin4985]

@@davidviner5783 Thanks, I just don’t think it makes any sense to call it painted wolf. I don’t see why dog has negative connotations and wolf does not. Whatever!

[@Fadedecho1]

Hi tara!! Loving the Megan tag. 🤗

[@luvmyaussie9561]

Painted doggies were like “ did everyone make it…. Oh Yes high 🐾!!!” They r so wonderful

[@mehboobkm2018]

Yeah, they are a good team!! They won't fight each other! ! Gotta love them!

[@yourlovestorytarot2864]

Male lions are huge, but surprisingly can take off at a good speed. I wouldn't want to out in the open with one. 😯

[@markgray6982]

Dang,,,, he dont like Cheetahs and he was Moving Fast,,,,,,,i wouldnt mess with that Male Lion, he is ready to Rumble

[@yosefshawarma3739]

When it comes to fighting, it ain't one. The lion will kill the cheetah, effortlessly. What we're seeing here, is the other way around, the cheetah outrunning the lion effortlessly.

[@luvmyaussie9561]

That leo can run fast too. Glad 🐆 was observant to note leos persistence and took off some more.

[@nicholaskirui4123]

Haha Lion chasing down a cheetah is like Probox chasing down mercedes Benz😂

[@arkhamar7121]

Male lion just making sure another rival predator is out of his territory.

[@kofastudy6650]

Cub: Dad what did you do today? Lion: Chased a Cheetah in the open, almost caught him. Cub: Mum, Dad has stopped taking his meds!

[@JXUS11]

Always great to see Ndhzenga male

[@CCTH2221-lp2zj]

Wow how smart are wild dogs. The first one goes to see where crocs might be. The next four swim in a group so the crocs have a hard time focusing on an individual. Amazing!

[@valerym1400]

This male lion is the cheetah coach.

[@dusty3186]

Cheetah: "is this guy for real?". 😂

[@woodsonjane]

Cheetah is like “come to get me”😂

[@cb250nighthawk3]

Cheetah : I'm just walking. Come on boy... Don't give up. Lion : 🥵. Just stand there, will you?

[@evanssooklal1620]

Lion running his life out while cheetah is just jogging..lol

[@kimmuckenfuss2284]

I could hear the cheetah growling @ the lion. The cheetah was not happy about that situation, even though he/she knew could outrun the lion. I hope the cheetah finally got out of the lion's sight.

[@Fadedecho1]

Love paints.. awesome to see them in the water. The sand is wet and probably cool for them to lay on. Awww sweet cubbies. Mom gets a bathroom break anywhere she wants 😂. Ya wow male lion is quick. Cheetah quicker. Awesome footage ❤

[@saintsataniko2116]

This male lion is feeling really good and well-fed to waste any energy running after a cheetah. Obviously predators by necessity try to run off other predators that compete with them for prey, but the cheetah doesn't represent any threat to the lion nor could lions possibly hate them as much as they do hyenas.

[@surianji453]

you I will t do

[@surianji453]

Z k trollop trollop. kla sk ao oyj.d*9

[@surianji453]

Z the r

[@actionjksn]

The Cheetahs can be a great food source for the Lions. All they have to do is let the cheetah run down the prey and then go and take it from him.

[@mohammedsuleiman6681]

He is dreaming 😢😂😂😂

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

The male lion was in a bad mood and how 😁thank you for the footage 😊

[@mr_prodd]

The cheetah be like bro is that all you got, you are gassing out while am just jogging.

[@Elo009]

Lion be like.. Face me if you dare.. Cheetah be like... Catch me if you can 😂

[@BreakingWorldNews]

"Catch me if you can". The Cheetah was toying with that male lion

[@oneoldcurmudgeon403]

Run, run as fast as you can. Can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread cheetah. LOL😂😂

[@evawelty4634]

I love the way no matter what the dogs are doing they're happy 😂

[@marshall6604]

I used to say that about the Lark.

[@krishnakalidindi578]

Just an evening Jog for the cheetah.

[@gogulanaath]

This lion is real deal .It went for the kill. Atleast one video were Cheetah got the upper hand.!

[@VishalThorat-jt1db]

Maybe this is one of the reason why male lions got into the territory of other lions and so had to fight the battle alone like Pretty boy and mr. T

[@thekontuli2828]

Poor king. lion can just forget; And the cheetah isn't even running yet😂

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

That male lion had murderous intent, but you can't kill what you can't catch. Run, Cheetah, Run! 👏

[@dazzamcg2369]

Unfortunately lions have chased down and killed cheetahs before. Luckily for this cheetah it was right out in the open so it could gain speed to escape

[@ekaeka763]

@@dazzamcg2369 true! Cheetahs tire easily.

[@ronaldolamont]

@@dazzamcg2369 Usually when that happens it's because the Cheetah didn't see the Lion coming and he got ambushed! Cause If the Cheetah sees the Lion coming, that Lion is never catching a Cheetah!

[@jeffrey3498]

Lion was probably just testing his speed against a known standard.

[@colmroy01]

It failed ... the male lion ... it's pride dented🦁🐆🐅🦁

[@Ben-lr2vz]

The cheetah never hit 50% speed.

[@umakanthan76]

4:00 That was some serious pace from the lion. Despite their reputation as being too bulky, male lions in their prime can put on some real speed over medium distances. There is another video out there, where a male lion in it's prime chases an intruder at top speed for quite a distance.

[@symph760]

I now understand why they often manage to catch up with trespassing younger lions.

[@timmusumba5846]

@@symph760 Arent the younger Juvenile lions supposed to be faster than them excluding cubs😎🤔!

[@yakzivz1104]

where's a croc and hippo when you need one. LOL

[@timothythomas2561]

That cheetah was jogging

[@jukkas6807]

Yall see how that big boy closed the gap. Keep riding with no Top and them dam windows down

[@kathleenjones1399]

❤Mala Mala

[@bernardgome5564]

Top video, thank you

[@josecarlosdasilva7483]

Q festa q fizeram, muita alegria quando passaram o rio.

[@upsigned]

Wat a Sprint of a lion is amazing.

[@cryptic7965]

Lion was like hold on man, I just wanted to tell you about my lord and savior Jesus Christ

[@evawelty4634]

Need more videos of lions, dogs and hyenas just having fun

[@mehboobkm2018]

Yeah, we don't like violence and gore!

[@evawelty4634]

@@mehboobkm2018 I didn't say I don't like the violent part of lions and other predators I just think we're missing the cute and funny things.

[@velvaka]

Imaging it was a human being chased I would quickly start praying

[@kudacuda4350]

That lion was moving man 😧

[@bl_ilovekpop]

Los Guepardos saben que son los más rápidos y que no los pueden alcanzar 😏🐆💨

[@wildnfree101]

The male lion knew he was not catching the Cheetah, although he did seem to be gaining ground on the cheetah at first. He was just showing his dominance.

[@ronaldolamont]

He was never gaining ground and that Cheetah knew it! Lol 😂 He couldn't catch that Cheetah on his best day! 😂

[@lamontjohnson5810]

@@ronaldolamont - That “was” his best day. 😁

[@mandlas.4305]

Poor lion, he thinks he has a chance. That’s the fastest animal on land my guy. Give it up.

[@bl_ilovekpop]

WOW 😮 🐆💨🦁

[@SpicyMushroom469]

Cheetah = Speed Buff Lion = Strength Buff Leopard = Agilty+Stealth Buff All cats are very cool creatures

[@alanfoster6589]

Lion thought he was Ntwadumela.

[@TaxDodger]

Cheetah: come and get me fat boi 🤣

[@sandisostemele2025]

Male lions are surprisingly quick

[@chitoes1707]

Lions are the 2nd fastest big cat by far. The tiger is much slower.

[@KINGPHANTOMw85]

@@chitoes1707 You people just blurt out anything on the internet it seems

[@chitoes1707]

@@KINGPHANTOMw85 it’s the truth. It’s a fact. It goes, 1 Cheetah, 2 lion, 3 jaguar, 4 leopard, 5 snow leopard, 6 tiger. Seriously. It’s a fact. Prove me right.

[@MadGunny]

@@chitoes1707 that’s incorrect, a mountain lion is faster than an African lion

[@chitoes1707]

@@MadGunny no cougar is 40 mph. That’s slightly faster than the tiger.

[@rafaelramirez1507]

Wow the lion is fast , unbelievable, I mean for a big cat they not only fierce and powerful but they can run .... and the Cheetah is suppose to be the fastest , so for the lion to sprint that quick is incredible 👍👍

[@Eddie36144]

The cheetah was jogging.

[@rafaelramirez1507]

@@Eddie36144 not for nothing but true that the cheetah is faster , but for a 550 pound big cat , this lion can move I'm impressed

[@TaeeshNENE]

That was a fast run.

[@TundeEszlari]

Wonderful video.

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

Thank you very much!

[@bestsceneseverbesthighligh6504]

Trying to catch a Ferrari with a Toyota Camry 😂😂

[@justine8637]

this cheetah might have cubies somewhere nearby

[@DAKOTA__.]

Was thinking the same thing. For both to exert so much energy, the cheetah may have been trying to redirect his attention from her cubs, assuming she had any. Great video MalaMala, Thank you! 🐾

[@richardjohnson5529]

Thank goodness that Lion was not fast enough or never will be.

[@calebadeleye]

It feels like the Cheetah wasn't really running initailly

[@lenawojciechowska-kaczmare1705]

I love painted wolves

[@hadikhan1737]

Lion will never run after cheetah

[@Scott-xb7ov]

Lions sometimes catch cheetahs when they can get a jump on them before they’re able to break into full stride. Lions are faster and have more endurance than typically assumed. Kinda like bears.

[@hadikhan1737]

Cheetah was just jogging and during jog it was also looking behind while lion was on its top speed

[@Safari_DN]

The one thing the lion won't win.. trying to anyway 😂

[@Zaaxun]

Cheetah.......😊😅😂...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melissatumlos3816]

The king was just chasing the cheetah to not get too close to his territory and his pride. Being the king of the grasslands, he knew too well that he was no-match for the cheetah's speed.

[@captjim007]

The cheetah was probably luring the lion away from it's cubs.

[@cryptoico2647]

Only way to catch cheetah is when they sleep 😂

[@mehboobkm2018]

Actually, joke was on lion. Cheetah wanted to cross that hyena's colony and it couldn't do so without the help of a male lion..😂😂😂

[@ginoasci2876]

Make lion was in high gear, at maximum RPM, as fast as he could go, full out, and the cheetah just kept it in 1st gear at low idle, barely trying and he still couldn’t catch it. It’s like a big old heavy train trying to catch a jet fighter.

[@abzinho10karim25]

Most People think lions can't run or hunt. They are laid back and lazy no doubt because all or most hunts are done for them. But when in the mood they do unbelievable stuff.

[@ciaoyogi]

Well, it's like a old Ford chasing after a Ferrari F1.... Just like the movie title "Catch me if you can"!

[@dhowto3005]

wow!

[@kdgames6477]

❤❤

[@WvlfCvlt]

The Lion was chasing the Cheetah out of his territory

[@maxwelltaranhike9194]

Run!

[@Dano.book-em24]

Cheetah: You couldn't catch me if you tried.. but I'll run anyway just to humor you Lion: c'mon slow down, I gotta impress the ladies

[@robertgoldthorpe1652]

Beautiful footage guy's, blessings to you 🙏