LIONESS skilfully hunts large WATERBUCK

MalaMala Safari Moments: Episode 111.
A lioness from the Kambula pride strikes with surgical precision. Then we find the Maxim's male, a herd of elephants and finally, the Eyrefield male.
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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.

[@kimberlylopez9402]

100% Perfection . The Queen showed us just how it is DONE. Loved it. My favorite Maxims Male on MM . He is so very handsome. He has definitely become more confident. Great to see the Eyrefirld Male doing well. Thanks Guys as Always

[@LotsofLisa]

Agreed. Maxim is a good looking dude.

[@captainpotato6856]

How old is he?

[@kimberlylopez9402]

@@captainpotato6856 Maxims Male - I don’t think they know for sure but I would guess 5 or 6 maybe even 7 but not older than that 😀

[@captainpotato6856]

@@kimberlylopez9402 is he alone ? Has brothers or a coalition partner?

[@kimberlylopez9402]

@@captainpotato6856 I am confused Captain. Maxim’s male is a leopard. Do they show a lion in this video? Let me know I will rewatch it.

[@natluvcoach79]

Good job lioness!! 👏🏾👏🏾 She has a meal all to herself! And she didn’t even have to drag it into the shade cause she killed it right in some bushes! 👌🏾

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

The animal was sick

[@natluvcoach79]

@@davidsantossilvadavid6706 , doesn’t matter! 🤷🏾‍♀️ A kill is a kill! She still has a meal all to herself in the shade. #Facts

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

@@natluvcoach79 I know that lioness could catch a healthy animal, but that one was sick. So it is diferent because .... you know But I am happy because ate its easy meal

[@sukiyoyamada2234]

@@davidsantossilvadavid6706 Irrelevant comment…., she still killed it and made a meal. That’s all there is to it, no need to get sensitive, nobody said anything about her strength or status. She wouldn’t give a flying fuck if the animal was lame or in good health, a meal is a meal, no matter how hard or easy it is.

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

@Carmen Munar nope Lioness usually Hunt very well Evento impalas they Hunt But in this case...that animal was about to die

[@annettelane659]

Stealth, focus and sheer strength. Well done girl... Always fantastic to see the leopards, haven't seen these two for, what seems, ages but they both look to be in good shape. As always Mala Mala great vid , many thanks.

[@LotsofLisa]

Imagine enjoying your brunch and a darn lion jumps on your back… that waterbuck was a “dead man walking.” Those Kambula gals are what I want to be when I grow up; brave, strong, beautiful and straight up boss! Awesome footage!❤️

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Why was the buck alone?

[@MMAFightMagazine]

@@nonenoneonenonenone That's just what they call it when there's nobody else around.

[@terarmy4767]

That lioness with the Waterbuck is probably the quickest and easiest stalk and kill I’ve ever seen!

[@user-uf4zi8rn7z]

what a elegant leopard it is 👍👍👍👍

[@ganoostermoppy4325]

That lion actually helped that waterbuck stand more than it fell, hopelessly ill, injured.

[@GM_-]

It did look like it.

[@Nik_Airball]

Easy breezy beautiful covergirl 🤩

[@billyrock8305]

Perfectly execution of lion hunting skill.

[@James-KL]

Stunning kill and stunning positioning to film the whole sequence MalMala!

[@michaelmashburn6068]

That lioness is a damn sniper. One shot one kill. Impressive

[@sarahpearce7465]

Gosh maxim is breathtaking beautiful. Beautiful strong kambula queen eyrefield male just chilling beneath his food on the branch is beautiful ❤️

[@carolenaleoni119]

*Absolutely incredible*🙌The waterbuck was totally unaware of the accomplice. Superior hunting prowess & the force of the pounce the victim was completely overcome. Maxim is absolutely impressive💙True alpha. Thank you so much, *𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪*😍Exquiste sightings, gorgeous wildlife💘

[@timothymorton1344]

Q_3$As

[@459luker]

Man that was incredible. I don't understand how the waterbuck did not hear the lioness coming though... we could hear her footsteps through the camera. I do wonder whether there was something wrong with that waterbuck. Impressive nonetheless. I suspect even if the waterbuck did react once the lioness charged it would have been too late.

[@JHRAnimals]

After watching thousands of hours of Animals documentaries i concluded, this is the greatest scene to ever be recorded.

[@captainpotato6856]

She made the hunt look like she did it a thousand times...

[@459luker]

man that is a solid looking leopard. Almost looks like a jaguar

[@umakanthan76]

That water buck was probably injured or sick, it's clear inability to kick-start his typical explosive start at 1:20 is too evident.

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

Yeah I noticed that People in the comments maybe don't notice that...but it obvious

[@ipaja5515]

@@davidsantossilvadavid6706 yeah that's lion lovers for u. They hold lions in the highest esteem and think they can kill adult rhinos

[@KC_50]

Fully grown and healthy male Waterbuck got straight stealthed on and had the Lioness on his back before he could even make a move.. too ez

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

@@KC_50 nope But that's OK It is your opinion

[@bernardsusanto4541]

His left hind leg was limping slightly prior to the attack.

[@tereasacarty4526]

Wow mama was quick and by herself! Awesome kambula lioness💖🧬

[@tranbao9315]

So softly

[@pirbabushahjilani2479]

Awesome amazing

[@enlightenedchild8373]

Wow, that lady can hunt!!!

[@ptofview]

The way that Waterbuck was walking at 1:05, looks like it was injured of sick.

[@alexmpoke2610]

Waterbuck have goodbody unlike Warthog but very soft and lazy.Warthog are very resistant and troublesome.Thanks for sharing

[@juniornunez5658]

You can see how proud of herself is she 😊

[@marcelpop5840]

Perfect.

[@dannysandoval6212]

A like for the awsome,fanstastic job of the lioness😲🙏

[@domingogemigniani6785]

The water Buck must have been chronically depressed. He didn't put up much of a fight , he just gave in and said Lord take me...

[@domingogemigniani6785]

That's me if I was a 44 year-old waterbuck. Lol...

[@ccyynn808]

Another great video with superb content! Thank you MalaMala👏🔥♥️✨

[@billyyank5807]

Waterbuck looked injured to me. Seemed to be walking gingerly.

[@sedonars1]

This buck was VERY sick and old. Did you see how his ears were drooping from the first part of the video? He did not even have the energy to keep them in an alert position. Kudos to the lioness, who probably also noticed that the buck was a "good" target.

[@lamaspacos]

Yes, it does not react at all.

[@Orestes416]

Beautiful video...thanks a lot.

[@SKULL-PUBG]

❤❤❤❤❤ from pakistan bro❤❤❤❤

[@lindafromcalifornia1155]

These were great sightings. Thanks so much for continuing to show some of your sightings.

[@relaxingblog]

It's great, all your work, thank you🙏

[@slambladam]

when you can see Lion & prey in the same "frame"....you know its game over!

[@dizzy1369]

Wow, awesome hunt. Waterbuck aren't normal prey so she musta been really hungry. Rip and thank you waterbuck.

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

That animal was sick

[@kingquad6677]

Flawless! He never had a chance..... Great one on one that she won

[@traceysalgado5149]

Amazing kill. The water buck didn't stand a chance.

[@ipaja5515]

Oh please, that buck was on its last legs. It didn't respond at the lioness rushing in and no struggle when it was on the ground.

[@claudiolopez5776]

"Amazing kill?", that was the true definition of "product placement", and that buck must have been very ill. The buck didn't even put up a credible defense.

[@sukiyoyamada2234]

@@claudiolopez5776 Why must you males be offended at the mere thought of a female apex predator, a wild animal of all things, successfully taking down something you or I could only do with a gun or a blade? Does it damage your male ego that much? Just celebrate the fact that a lioness made a kill and provided for her family.

[@ipaja5515]

@@claudiolopez5776 it was relieved when the lioness jumped on its back and knew the end to it's suffering was in sight.

[@claudiolopez5776]

@@sukiyoyamada2234 Wow!, that perspective did not even come across my severely tolerant mind (male vs female), but if that's the way that you perceived my comment, more power to you. I guess that there "really" are several angles in which to judge a scenario. My apologies if I've offended you.

[@ronaldmolinasandoval1849]

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[@jamesmwangi2030]

The water had given up on life.was planning suicide

[@leatrinidad9935]

All for herself. An amazing skill she have hunting down a prey all by herself.

[@billyyank5807]

Male leopards are so much bulkier than females. Their neck and shoulders are just thick.

[@user-nj9gt6gr6t]

А львице просто повезло! Удача была на ее стороне!!! СПАСИБО за фильм!!! 👍

[@davidviner5783]

A text-book take down by the lioness. Almost silent, so no hyenas (or other lions) to worry about.

[@saintbutunholy]

That reaction from the waterbuck just tells me it was sick or/and injured. He walk strangely, also when it recognized the lioness, it was delayed, slow, and barely had any power not even on that "jump" he tried. Normally he'd rather run immediately or take a quick turn to defend itself with his horns. It was an easy prey.

[@fillfinish7302]

Water buck crumbled in a heart beat .

[@dukeman7595]

It appeared the waterbuck was injured it seemed to hunch a up a bit when walking.

[@gilmartorquato7786]

Esse animal me pareceu velho, doente ou ferido na perna. Na verdade, acho que era uma combinação de tudo isso! Ele não teve poder de reação, típico de animais saudáveis e fortes. É o caminho de todos os animais que estão em um ambiente selvagem e vão chegando a uma certa idade. Os leões sabem bem identificar esses animais. Uma belíssima filmagem, estando no ponto certo, na hora certa. Aqui, Gilmar Torquato - Brasília - DF - Brasil.

[@falanajerido875]

Fix those breaks amazing video

[@marieslabbert6009]

I wonder if the waterbuck was healthy. He looked lethargic and not very alert. He also died so quickly. I am sure the lioness is not complaining.

[@MarcMol]

Very nice hunting sequence, having said that, there's definitely something wrong with that Waterbuck.......I've seen domestic cattle react far quicker (when a big cat is on their tail), than this poor bull :(

[@animalsaroundustv5410]

your videos are interesting, I subscribed to your channel ❤️👍👍

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

There was something wrong with it. The way it was walking.

[@pasanchez5759]

She got lucky. It looks like he was old and sick. We all got to eat. 🙏🙏

[@SKULL-PUBG]

niceeeee bro❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yisrael8658]

Lions are assassin'

[@davideruggiero8811]

Waterbuck was clearly limping,

[@wotan20]

The lioness did all the right thing, for example approaching by stealth, still the waterbuck reaction was not right, like it was already sick, or enervated. But if that was the case, all the more reason to cull him out of the herd. That is the essence of the dynamic relation between a predator and its prey, for the long term benefit of both species.

[@rickigloo1561]

Wow that was effortless 🦁

[@rockychaudhry3641]

Waterbuck was old or sick. He was thin

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

What great stealth attack!

[@mohammednourelnour7861]

The way the lioness catch the animal throat usually done by male if I am not mistaken!

[@christinep1679]

Amazing killer! I really respect the lionesses so much! They are awesome ladies! 😉🇺🇸

[@kagishomashiloane2975]

That waterbuck did not look all too well. Nice hunt though.

[@mrlionrocks]

Great footage guys 👍🏻🦁

[@jokoprasetyo3636]

It a so noticable that The waterbuck was sick or injured.

[@atolffhiddler1668]

Water buck was happy it was a lioness and not pack of wild dogs

[@varunsharma7852]

Water buck is ill or something,

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

Was that watebuck sick? Its reaction was weird!

[@Khaledf]

Why do not you show us these cats when they start eating and cutting the flesh? It is the best part in wild films.

[@taniavankemp4394]

I wonder if we can celebrate the lionesses hunt and her success on attaining a meal without hearing “The animal was an easy target” “It was weak, there is no way a female Lion could bring down something that big so easy” here is a thought, just appreciate that a lion, is indeed that, a lion, don’t apply fragile gender logic to the strength of a large apex predator, that would no doubt be able to tear your throat or severe your spinal cord faster than you could thumbs down this comment. Don’t apply human logic to wild animals, that’s the worse mistake any man or woman could make. The lioness made a kill, she likely filled her belly and she has possibly provided for her pride..that’s it end off.

[@LudicrousCunningFox]

I am just trying to figure out why you think this a male vs female thing. An easy target is an easy target to either one.

[@bradrobb2131]

She made that look so easy!!! Insane!!!

[@serfranklin6022]

That waterbuck didn't seem to be at the best of health, maybe it was old

[@davidviner5783]

Something not quite right with the waterbuck: lethargic, head down, tail still and unaware of possible threats. A very easy kill for that lioness.

[@MartyMeyerdierks]

That waterbuck male was injured or ill. In wild no animal die in peace.

[@smellyolegoat150]

That Waterbuck seemed unwell. If so, it's a classic example a predator helping to keep populations healthy.

[@makanakamaenzanise3602]

The gazelle looks like it's resting in a sieta on the tree.

[@hlangananisibanda3294]

The easiest kill ever..

[@kirill_dreamer74]

Did the Eyrefield find a territory/girlfriend (s) on his own or still nomadic? Thanks for the video ♥️

[@sanjaygokhale4776]

Should zoom in on the lioness

[@fillfinish7302]

A human would be easiest prey .especially at night

[@1hunnidpercent]

That was leapard like to say the least👏🏽

[@SD-es1gm]

????

[@falanajerido875]

Lion pound on that water back he didn't have a chance

[@AbrahamFarrell]

Two things. This is a very young lioness and that water buck bull clearly was not well.

[@len1045678]

Something was wrong with that waterbuck before she took it down u can see the way it was walking something was off

[@estherkeeling777]

From observing these animals I think some times they be depressed

[@makanakamaenzanise3602]

That waterbuck was definitely VERY ill. Did you see it didn't even struggle, and the Lion virtually did nothing other than jump onto the back? Life is too short really, and VERY uncertain. Why do we/animals even eat food?

[@typhoonfpv]

Yes amazing hunting skills, but that water buck was not well, just sayin.

[@hridaymatadin2858]

I heard that the taste of a water buck is bad. Is that true and if so would that mean this lioness is hungry?

[@fillfinish7302]

I heard the same thing .

[@kathleenjones1399]

I read that about the Kudo.

[@donaldgodin3491]

Depends upon who said so. Was it from a lion? Or was it from a man? Lions, like any animal, only eat when they are hungry, anyway.!

[@ipaja5515]

I think it's cos they have a layer of oily fat under the skin that makes it less than tasty.

[@francislenteyie5804]

water buck is sixk

[@francislenteyie5804]

sick

[@Manihsi]

I don’t think skill , that water buck even didn’t any try to fight

[@ronykulei3712]

Have no courage to film wild animals with that kind of truck 😂

[@davidfoss4836]

Probably eating Loco weed, or deliberately drugged for the shoot. I'm proud that my fellow viewers all spotted this probable staged event as a set up.

[@JHRAnimals]

After watching thousands of hours of Animals documentaries i concluded, this is the greatest scene to ever be recorded.