Young LIONS vs Old Buffalo (Lion Tossed into Air by Buffalo)

MalaMala Safari Moments: Episode 93.
An action-packed sighting as the sub adults from the Kambula pride and one lioness take on a buffalo bull.
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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.

[@luisramon8322]

Imagine being surrounded by so many lions trying to kill him and still being able to resist and survive. Incredible animal.

[@psiwagy4150]

True

[@mypucmmypucm5283]

Now without a tail it will be difficult for him to fight off flies.

[@c-jayjames7316]

Brilliant confidence and strength displayed by this bull. Well and truly above 1500lb and very versatile. Look at the boss on him, equipped with over 1m horns. Too powerful

[@justanana619]

Wonderful sighting. Those youngsters really honing their skills for the future. The buffalo got away in the end but the lions learnt valuable lessons, especially the little one tossed around like a rag doll.

[@mindstate1011]

That buffalo was older but not that old. Still very strong and muscular. Probably at the tail end of his prime. He was a tank. Full of energy that entire fight.

[@TheChromePoet]

Why did you use the word "Tail end"? I need to know.

[@Felix9lives]

@@TheChromePoet 😅

[@rajendradubey2381]

Perfect example of never give up..👍👍

[@miked1187]

Wow! That is one tough bull! I thought they would get him down. He did not have a herd or buddies to help him and he still survived. Incredible!

[@charlesciminera5881]

Take that young fella!

[@tonistark4169]

Mike D….HE MADE IT….by the “skin of his tail” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Yeah, but for how long?

[@samueldownie2187]

This is why the old male buffalo are so dangerous. They are used to this happening and when confronted with danger stand their ground or even charge. They even hold grudges; if this buffalo comes across a lone lion in the future it might charge and attack it.

[@auntiez4917]

The lions didn't stay on top of him long enough to weigh him down. They kept jumping on and off. The key to success is to have a lioness stay on top of his back. These Kambulas don't seem to be experienced in buffalo hunting like the Nkuhumas are.

[@Fadedecho1]

Its absolutely amazing how these animals get ripped open etc... and just stand there. That grip from lion is pretty real. ❣

[@luistomaz7293]

bravo e sortudo

[@elbarca223]

So many lions, still buffalo managed to survive. What a fighter!

[@improvisewitme]

For those looking for the toss 6:54

[@giraffegirl6868]

Kambula boys are going be to a presence as a coalition. Amazing sighting!

[@lovecats2668]

“Going to a presence”? Just what presence are they going to?

[@gabriellaangel01]

@@lovecats2668 error in semantics grow up

[@chlorineismyperfume]

That really highlights how much a lion's survival skills are learned behaviours! Instinct only goes so far.

[@fukatrumume9750]

Mr Buffalo, thank you for giving life. Bravo young lions. Be safe. Live well. Be free oh the magnificent beings.

[@BoskiM]

Lol you do know that the buffalo either succumbed to his wounds or was later hunted down by predators who smell blood and don't give up (hyenas and wild dogs) or even worse seasoned male lions.

[@jetguy6535]

@@BoskiM not necessarily. Some of the seemingly knowledgeable commenters pointed out that buffalos with mangled or even missing tails is fairly common. If this bull rejoined his herd, he would be fine. Also never heard of wild dogs taking down a bull.

[@PAULLONDEN]

@@jetguy6535 "Mangled or missing tails" .....sure.....this buffalo suffered serious wounds around the anus. A slow miserable death seems more likely. He's probably targeted by hyenas or other more confident lions .

[@kathleenjones1399]

She was trying to teach them to take down a Buffalo. The subadults are very well fed by the lionesses in this pride. They have lots to learn. Hello Mala Mala.

[@noirnoble1181]

Jones. *SILENCE* there's no possible excuse that can be found for lions here,

[@noirnoble1181]

@@paulibakker8880 YA!!!ok, tell that to the brainless lion fans.

[@mindyrolston3915]

@@noirnoble1181 they're learning, this pride is known for taking down buffalo

[@mindyrolston3915]

@@noirnoble1181 hey they have to eat buffalo are on the food chain this is nature don't like it don't watch. But don't attack others hoping lions get a meal.

[@noirnoble1181]

@@mindyrolston3915 "this pride is known" who knows about this pride ?? Do you ?? Is this pride famous?? How old are you about two ??

[@davidviner5783]

The best buff-lion interaction I've seen. Tremendous determination by the buffalo to confront a whole lion pride and eventually claim victory. WHY DO LIONS LIVE IN PRIDES? is an interesting question. This video shows one answer: in order to tackle buffalo! The most important answer. should you be interested, is in order to secure a territory and resources.

[@samo6083]

This is pathetic on the lions part. I've seen 7 wolves bring down a bull bison that weigh about 1.5 tons. Much bigger and much more powerful than buffalo. 7 wolves is less than the amount of lions here and lions are much bigger than wolves so just puts into perspective the power of these animals

[@samo6083]

@v x @v x American gaurs are more passive than bison. Like I've seen vids of gaur walking in streets of India. Thats unthinkable with bison, they are too aggressive. Gaurs are also not as powerful . In the vid below is of a bison charging at another make weighing over a ton and taking it into the air flipping jt almost upside down and throwing it across the road. A gaur could never do that. They are too weak. Their necks would snap. Bison of much bigger heads and skulls. Scientists have proven their heads are built to absorb impacts more than any other herbivores which is why they can do that. Bison are also harder to kill because they are extremely bulky. Their fur and fat are so thick that a feline using its claws wouldn't even scratch them😂 Their skin is not as exposed as a buffalo or gaur, that's why lions and tigers can bite their necks but things as large as bears can't kill a bull bison because there is no point of entry. Their necks and other vitals are too protected by their bulk to just bite or claw it. They adapted to do that because they survive in the harshest and coldest conditions so they have to be more bulky than any herbivores and the plus is being the hardest to kill out of all cattle. Yes gaurs are bigger but their long necks makes it easier for predators to grab and kill them by. Thats why the only animal that successfully and frequently hunts bull bison is a pack of wolves. Nothing else on earth can kill them frequently like that. A big cats tactics simply can't work against them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maWxiWh_i6-eZqM

[@nyctus2024]

@@samo6083 lion pride would still dominate a wolf pack.

[@jennybrown5299]

Much more intense than I thought watching a scene like this would be.

[@JilldeHal]

@@ieatemcees It was the adult lioness♌

[@JilldeHal]

@Jenny Brown definitely, I feel weak viewing this video😯

[@billreal76]

Glad you told us that the buffalo was able to escape to dance again.

[@RafaelSantos-wz8zf]

The Buffalo earned another day to live.

[@PAULLONDEN]

Maybe another day ......,most likely he will get weaker by the day from infection and the serious wounds he had on his rear end , which would make it impossible to relieve normally.

[@user-pf9qn2gy8m]

@@PAULLONDEN جج٠ججججج

[@mhyayang9532]

@@PAULLONDEN U.

[@kimberlylopez9402]

I am so very proud of them. I know they have brought one down recently. This is so important for their future. Everyone looks fantastic. The boys are so handsome and getting big just like their fathers. Thanks Guys as Always .

[@annettelane659]

Whoa Kimberly, this was hard to watch. They are beautiful lions and learning well.

[@kimberlylopez9402]

@@annettelane659 yes so glad for their future. 😀

[@annettelane659]

@@kimberlylopez9402 They will be a force to be reckoned with as times goes on. Mala Mala always catches the action.

[@kimberlylopez9402]

@@annettelane659 love our Mala Mala videos ❤️

[@horselover7744]

Can't wait for them to be fully grown Formidable force to be reckoned with soon And all those sub adults lioness will just make the pride stronger 💗

[@Gyle.3559]

That's a tough and intelligent buffalo

[@priyeshsd]

BRAVE Buffalo

[@billcoley8520]

@@priyeshsd what is brave? Unfortunately he has no choice it’s either die or fight

[@priyeshsd]

@@billcoley8520 brave is standing up against 20+ killers surrounding you and still fighting to escape. Not the one same definition lion fans use for their Disney king.

[@billcoley8520]

@@priyeshsd I worked around water / Cape buffalo for 4 years I guess. They are unbelievably strong. I’m guessing the lions being young saved this Buffalo

[@soltigaming8608]

@@priyeshsd uuuùuuu

[@garypatterson2055]

The buffalo might've lost half his tail. But lived to fight another battle. He was too powerful and resilient to go down without a fight.

[@monjurtipu7150]

0¹paĺlĺĺ

[@user-ix9ly5pq8x]

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[@user-ix9ly5pq8x]

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[@user-nc5op4hw6f]

This video was a game-changer for me. 🔄 Thank you for creating content that truly makes a difference!

[@aamerkhan5797]

How is the tossed up one doing? These boys are bigger than females already n Kambulas are large sized females bigger than average females..these boys are going to be huge..I wish them best

[@user-jh8tu6gr2t]

Bravo,Bravo.Buffalo gladiator 👍👍.

[@greatbearfromthenorth9944]

This buffalo was strong as hell. No way to these youngsters bring him down. He deserved to live.

[@JilldeHal]

Agreed, he will have awful scratches and teeth injury 😢

[@greatbearfromthenorth9944]

@@JilldeHal he lost the tail but it is better than lost the balls

[@GrrMeister]

*Probable Infection spread in and weakened.*

[@keithpugh7538]

@@GrrMeister these animals survive attack by predators all the time. You’ll find a lot of buffaloes 🐃 missing their tails. It’s the only safe end to attack!

[@GrrMeister]

@@keithpugh7538 Hope that one did

[@carolenaleoni119]

Absolutely incredible🙌Formidable young Kambula's, this tough beastly bruiser is putting up one hell of a fight, they'll have to earn their meal through teeth & claws. I hope the Lion is okay? Thank you, *𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪*✌Outstanding👍❤️

[@carolenaleoni119]

Whoah-oh-oh-oh@@annettelane659 😂hi there, Annette💜👍How you doin’?

[@annettelane659]

@@carolenaleoni119 Hey Carolena, I wondered where my comment had disappeared to lol. Sorry about that will delete. This was an intense sighting Carolena, young lions doing their thing. Whoa!!!. Take care and stay safe Carolena❤

[@sosoiakibov6602]

Гоо

[@michaelstevens5503]

What about the buffalo being ok.

[@philippecate964]

What a fight !!! this buffalo was so massive !

[@fernandoglvs1252]

Bravo bravo búfalo 🐃💪💪💪

[@MegaAztec69]

Good footage and was pleased to actually be able to hear the Natural Sounds instead of Loud Annoying Music that seems to accompany most wildlife videos these days. On another note , having watched thousands of wildlife videos over the years with Lions / Buffalo etc, it always amazes me how the Buffalo just seem to stand still with the Lion right behind it hanging on its tail and biting it for long periods of time, with out the Buffalo reacting much. I know in this video the Buffalo does Toss one of the Lions, but there is still a lot of times where the Lions are right behind the Buffalo. Why doesnt the Buffalo buck and kick back into the Lions chest as its right behind, this would probably shatter the chest of the Lion. Also why doesnt the Buffalo just run off at full speed instead of standing around in same spot. Have seen this sort of behaviour in dozens of videos. It always seems to me that the Buffalo, Wildebeest or whatever it may be in these videos never seem to fight back with Massive aggression ,kicking Stomping Charging the the Lions. With there weight and power i would have thought they would fight back much more fiercly than they do.

[@ronald6138]

the Buffalo defense is to face the danger , the lion go past his line of sight and he turns to face them . It is Incredible

[@furyofbongos]

Whoever is behind the cameras, they need to zoom out a bit. Too much interesting action is lost off frame because of zooming in too much.

[@mindstate1011]

That Bull didnt let out a single distress call that entire encounter. He didnt call for help once. Interesting. He was up for the challenge and knew he wasnt going to lose

[@luisramon8322]

He got the upper hand all the time, tired the Lions, won their respect until he decided to end the right with some bruises. Amazing.

[@user-jq9zk2ud2w]

Buffalo win! Great!

[@SafariSis]

It was an amazing sighting. We were kind of happy to see the Buffalo escape!

[@sed5757]

Me too but it probably died later due to infections.

[@marijocica4951]

Hu

[@fernandoglvs1252]

Búfalo 🐃💪💪💪💪💪

[@jlol]

Amazing battle wow just wow

[@jokoprasetyo3636]

This pride has many subadult male lions, it s definetly good for them to make a prospective coallition in the future after leaving their own pride.

[@eternalselph]

Nope. Terrible idea

[@SusyFiume]

The animal fight was a reminder of survival instincts in the wild

[@procellxtwinkletoes]

Buffalo only lost his tail...amazing strength!

[@toniodee7814]

This is a magnificent scene. Nature at its best. The sub adults are learning how to hunt, so this experience is helpful to them as well. They learned a lot of from this, it’s all a part of the growth process and learning to become an efficient hunter. Though of always wonder why don’t they just bite at or grab hold to the legs of prey when they have them surrounded like this. Injured leg(s) mean easier meal, broken leg(s) means a guaranteed meal.

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

Maybe its dificult to hold legs when The animal is still strong

[@mossesb43]

Easy to gore a lion biting legs because when buffalo turns only the one biting the tail can escape the horns (it rotates with buffalo), Lions are large and bulky - they play to their strengths - like jumping on prey's back to use weight to take it down.

[@laushan2225]

They also need to avoid hooves

[@ajaj3025]

They're stupid. Merely biting the testicle will paralyze it. Tigers and hyenas are better hunters than lions. Lions are too clumsy

[@Silvio.S.Arruda0044]

Excellent wildlife show... congratulations

[@horselover7744]

They are learning quickly Well done on the Kambula pride part (Beautiful pride ) Especially that young male at the back that was hanging on for so long (Though it takes time to be a pro like the Nkuhumas ;) ) Was that poor lioness that was tossed in the air ok ? (No injuries ? ) They will be a formidable force with a few more months those youngsters Great of the buffalo to have fought hard to live though and made it another day in the bush He will have stories to tell to younger bulls

[@massimotappini7167]

Franco pace e a te e tutta la tua famiglia

Very cool! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@LotsofLisa]

I said the same thing to my husband (who couldn’t care less about my Safari commentary) right before the guide. “These are the teenage/sub adult lions, their fathers, or the rest of their mothers, would’ve had this Buffalo down before the 2 minute mark.”

[@oscarmejia3545]

Strong buffalo

[@nyctus2024]

This gives a whole new meaning "Catch a bull by the tail"

[@robdabender7330]

This definitely was a og buffalo. He didnt even cry for help. Fought back in silence, he wanted smoke!

[@SallyS1970]

😯 MM.. Video Definitely right up there w/Matshapiri males and Sparta one. Just younger!

[@musinguzipaul2340]

The nature has taken its course. Look at the strength of the buffalo.

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

Incredible video. I wanted the lions to be successful in bringing down the buffalo, at the same time, I wanted the buffalo to get away.

[@jso6790]

Nature is so brutal.

[@jophoenix3919]

The brave young males trying to FEED THE PRIDE MOMS MUST BE SUPER PROUD!!

[@evanshade19]

Buffaloes are some of the toughest motherfuckers in the animal kingdom. These lions didn't know what kind of a battle they were in for.

[@susitalkundu8347]

This is the real boss of the jungle. Cape buffalo.The one fighting dauntlessly against ten/twelve. Hardly any of them dare challenge the Boss from the front, attacking and trying to bring the Boss down by catching tail.

[@atulshukla855]

Best example of never give up

[@washiahmedwashiahmed3109]

Alone helpless Buffalo much braver than a pride got the better off and escaped! Rare of the rarest !

[@yasirhussain8636]

Intelligent and experienced buffalo 🐃

[@montecristo1769]

Young callow lions, formidable buffalo and stupid tourists, cheering the lions on as though they are their household pets.

[@Runaddict1167]

That annoys me too. They should set rules and make it mandatory no laughing no cheering or talking when witnessing nature

[@fillfinish7302]

To each his own .lions are endangerd by the way

[@barbararussell3304]

Is the lioness that was thrown ok?

[@hasanbal8349]

Hero buffalo yeeaaahhh

[@zainullahbacha7957]

The Kambula pride was never good at hunting buffaloes, although it is the subs who are most of the times engaged in the buffalo hunts and i hope they will become good buffalo hunters with time. On the other hand Nkuhuma pride members are expert buffalo hunters.

[@pavansainaidu9545]

Great warrior buffalo 👍

[@atravs6971]

The description of the bull is off for sure,.. that's an impressive bull Buffalo far from old!

[@noirnoble1181]

Atravs . Of coarse the purpose for the title is to continue overrate & hype the lion as king, so when they fail it's NEVER because of how good & clever their opponents are, but always because either the lion was too old & weak, or too young & inexperience, doesn't matter even if it's two prides combined, clearly we can see young males, but adult lioness was there as well.

[@atravs6971]

@@noirnoble1181 Am only talking about the bull Buffalo its pretty impressive as far as the lions there was definitely inexperience! I have seen only 2 male lions take down an impressive bull Buffalo but that takes long time experience

[@noirnoble1181]

@@atravs6971 & I'm only referring to why the video is titled that way, which is the reason you state "the description of the bull is off".

[@459luker]

can we get an update on the lion that was thrown?

[@muhammedhaneefatp7275]

Hospitalised.

[@smytywebberyaggerspongebob6893]

Mentirosos

[@459luker]

does anyone have a real update?

[@majorhonest8745]

Natural footage. Powerfull buffalo. I want to know a lion has been tossed into the air, was the lion got serious injured?

[@evansapraku7268]

That's one tough old timer

[@user-sc9sh1tr5s]

Я очень люблю буйволи

[@tuancao35]

If there's a big male lion, it would have been a different story

[@SteelLegends]

When I didn’t see one of the lions go for the throat I knew likelihood of taking it down was slim. He wore them all out. 😳

[@dabolts619]

They usually take it down first, I’ve never seen lions go for the the throat while the bull is still standing

[@SteelLegends]

@@dabolts619 There’s many including this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHLKaJ93eriXgZY

[@SteelLegends]

@@dabolts619 Here’s another. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIbYg4uArdaJhLc as you can see these lions seasoned killers.

[@kimberlylopez9402]

@@SteelLegends cool thank you for this one 😀

[@LudicrousCunningFox]

@@SteelLegends The first video that you linked was of a cow by the way.

[@nosey3972]

While their all cheering the lions !!!! im rooting for the underdog, buffalo soldier.

[@debojyotidebroy3714]

That's one tough buffalo guy🐃

[@sbmahapatra]

Smart buffalo, badly injured.

[@onetrickpony8618]

Excellent!!!👍🏿👏🏿👌🏿✌🏿

[@satishghorpade1094]

Very very brave buffalo 👍🙏

[@da6footbandit]

Who’s here before this goes viral

[@user-mj6nz8cm6g]

Бык мужик - красавчик 🐃💪

[@babaikaizxisgini1146]

Это ты бык 😁? А это говядина

[@cruxio02]

Lions weren't following social distancing regs

[@nacersarecan51]

Seul contre tous , ce bufallo est vraiment fort et courageux.

[@sanogoyuga]

Parfaitement 😊

[@murtalamusah8278]

The buffalo is a hero

[@smpilar1201]

This is a great video

[@oscarmejia3545]

6:56

[@vikraal6974]

Thank you 🙏

[@jlol]

Thank you 🙏

[@messrsandersonco5985]

I'm surprised the buffalo can't kick backwards like a cow! That would have removed the lions at the rear!

[@pois3689]

Questo bufalo meriterebbe un monumento per la sua forza e tenacia.

[@thangavel3625]

Buffalo Buscular very strong💪 he was the tank full energy to win

[@user-wd5ih2fw2i]

Wow!!!

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

That is one tough bull.

[@cliffb1932]

If they knew that holding the nuts will do the trick this would have been a done deal long ago 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-hm7iq9ju7f]

Какой красавец. Сделал ОН целый прайд.👍👍👍

[@ringoffire6665]

Young hubris underestimating an old warrior...

[@mrklazarus4425]

Buffalo 💪👈 great

[@avneetkainth9816]

He fought really well and got away.

[@balkishanyadav944]

* The buffelo is real hero .

[@mikaelhagstrom9381]

Strong Buffalo 💪💓👍!!

[@Mizzlenum]

wow very brave bull but even if he escaped I don't see him live much longer...

[@kkg108]

Is that lion alright now after being tossed up?

[@openyourmindandheart7815]

No she has to be admitted to nearest hospital , Immediately 🤔😂

[@swully-ol4lx]

@@openyourmindandheart7815 ok now that was funny as hell.😹😸😺

[@katiekeeling1525]

I heard the guide say she was hurt pretty bad, so it's questionable.

[@openyourmindandheart7815]

@@paulibakker8880 yeah she was just doing a community service there 😊....

[@ilovesmoky5118]

Thanks you God I'm not a Buffalo ✌

[@richardbagonza2031]

Good boys

[@AnshengBZ]

This buffalo is too tenacious! Thank you for sharing a great video! Want to know the situation of this injured buffalo recently?

[@senorvillarruel8129]

Yes, the lions ripped the anus infection and a slow death

[@allvideochannel8879]

i wild they are strong heals quickly

[@Bharat-xb5dk]

Thank god. Buffalo saved

[@user-pg8kz4ck2s]

nice buffalo.

[@hotdogwater7037]

okay that buffalo is officially the biggest badass of all-time. if you disagree, you can be the one to tell him

[@ceciliabergmann2796]

Hopefully the lioness that got injured is ok, please update on her. 😲🥺👍

[@goranfrka]

Her wound got infected and she unfortunately passed away

[@ceciliabergmann2796]

@@goranfrka Oh my gosh, what sad news for me. My poor girl. How was this possible! It brakes my heart what they have to go through to get their food☹. Rest in peace beautiful princess😿 One member of Kambula pride is gone🥀. Thank you for your update. 👍