When SIZE Does NOT MATTER - Terrapin vs LIONS

MalaMala Safari Moments: Episode 69.
One of the Ndzhenga males and a lioness from the Styx pride get pestered by terrapins at a waterhole. And we then spend some time with the Island female and her cub.
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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.

[@SeanLarkan]

So appreciate you folk just let us watch & appreciate these magnificent animals in all their splendor without too much (any) talking, no music and also not giving animals individual ‘human’ names. Thank you!

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

Lovely hornbills. A couple of well-fed and thirsty lions. I couldn't help but giggle at the lions being skittish with the terrapins. Wonderful seeing the Island female and her cub, who's getting so big. The cub is playful and I think she looks like her momma.

[@john-yf3bh]

Every other being: Gets killed by Lion Turtle: walks up to lion, shits in drinking water.

[@captainpotato6856]

Rhino Hippo Elephant Crocodile rock python ,can all kill lions and buffallo kill them too even zebra and girraffe kill lions when a hunt goes wrong

[@kimberlylopez9402]

Island Female and her little one have become the superstars of Mala Mala. Absolutely awesome to watch them. Just pure happiness. That little terrapin had me in stitches. Thanks Guys as Always!!!

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

They have indeed 🤩

[@devildog5354]

Terrapin has no fear; impressive little beast...

[@Latestsightings]

This is almost an April fools that sighting is so unbelievable 😅 Brilliant

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

😂

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

YESSSSS! Exactly 🤯🤩🥰

[@sali3492]

Wow Kruger Sightings is also here. Two giants :D

[@edwinreveron870]

@@MalaMalaGameReserve -How come these lions have such short muzzles? I thought that is a physical features of the lions in the northern half of Africa, and not so much of the down south ones, so down south... Also, what island are those leopards in?

[@anthonywayne8771]

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[@anthonyjuarez9544]

The male lion was probably thinking, between dodging hunters, other males trying to take my territory and pride! And risking my life just to eat, you are the least of my concerns 🤣😂😂🤣 please let me drink in peace 🤣😂🤣!!

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

😂 - also, there is no hunting here so no hunters to dodge 👍

[@nightlightabcd]

You forgot to mention the crocodiles hiding in the water!

[@user-Void-Star]

@@nightlightabcd crocodile world not dare.

[@markmilan8365]

Would not! 😊

[@anthonywayne8771]

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[@LittleToto]

Just beautiful , great to see the island female and her cubbie 😊 thanx for sharing MalaMala 👍👍

[@lisaa7991]

Absolutely crazy bizarre fantastic tortoise-lion interaction! And the leopards are so wonderful!

[@DeebeeNonya]

Oh thank you for posting this! The Terrapin vs Lion was hilarious!! :-)

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

Our pleasure 🙌

[@rodrigodasilva9176]

Terrapin won. Hahahahah

[@blackwidowspider8685]

Oh my word...Those are some FULL bellies on those Lions 😳 I was waiting for the Male to swat the terrapin that was an interesting interaction. Love the hornbills 💞 and so nice to see the Island female and her cub 🐆🐆🦁

[@bradfletcher1991]

I’m gonna need to see an OzzyMan review of the lions and turtle interaction lol

[@mikeevans4051]

Tony baker is king of animal voiceovers...and ozzyman reviews are legendary lol

[@donnamagistro5644]

This is one of my favorite clips. Leopards are stunning; the rough looking lions exudes power.....the turtle too! Haha

[@petrsumcov9390]

Terrapin: "Hey! Stop drinking my environment!"

[@theskateboardfan]

Terrapin: I am done with life. Please take me! I have no reason to live. Lion: Sorry bud I am a hunter not a scavenger. I can’t help you with that.

[@andramariemueller5210]

LOL..the male lion was like "seriously little critter...you're the size of my paw"... ;)

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

😂

[@newsnetworkz]

Size doesn't matter in ecosystem, everyone does their job perfectly!

[@wuilmanhorn6031]

@@newsnetworkz that turtle is like the size of the lion's tongue

[@anthonywayne8771]

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[@jmnimahelr]

And the great lion feared for his tongue...from the nip of a tiny terrapin. And my, what big bellies they had! They feasted well. And mamma leopard and her cub...she had to change course to keep from plowing over him. Awesome footage. This made my day.

[@petermosherthepoet]

Absolutely riveting! I, for one, have never been so blessed to see the interaction between a small turtle and the king of the jungle, a male lion. He wanted no part of the little guy, just let me drink in peace is what seemed to be said. How cool is that! If only people could learn to Live and let Live, like the beast has shown us. Thanks for this and all your videos. you guys and gals Rock!!!

[@mrbranson73]

Yeah this day. Tomorrow he kills every lion cub in the pride he takes over. Fantasy that animals behave more civily than humans

[@petermosherthepoet]

@@mrbranson73 Quite true mrbranson, but why spoil the fantasy? For one split second the lion wasn’t the killer beast but instead let the little turtle guy go on his merry way unharmed. Most times it just instinctually strikes out and kills such an intruder, but for whatever reason this time it didn’t. How cool is that!

[@fukyofeelings7228]

I like as they're drinking they glance over to see something creeping up

[@livfreeali4958]

Lion had to move his head in case it swallowed it by mistake

[@rnv11212]

Lion scene the best scene...Lion heart so big, just ignoring turtle....even not biting back with its big bite...Turtle saw Lion's beautiful ❤ Heart ...today...I love this video....superb..

[@hotbit7327]

These Turtles are awesome! Turtles chasing lions! A well put together video.

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

That terrapin took over the lion’s pride later on in the day

[@free4christemwanta926]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💪

[@petermosherthepoet]

Very funny Masato K, perhaps Disney will make an animated film of such an event. The mighty Terrapin, new king of the jungle.

[@James-KL]

Outstanding as usual MalaMala!

[@vijaysekhar141]

Super interesting scene. Thank you for this.

[@collinpople1076]

Leopards are like a video game character maxed out on power, agility, stealth, and beauty.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Welcome to the new world, where people think that nature has been shaped after a videogame

[@Fadedecho1]

Little snappers with a big pinch!!! Ooo love horn bills. Just amazes me they drink that mucky water. That's way too funny. 🤣🤣. He just keeps on trying. Lions like dude please. Your annoying me. Awesome footage ❣

[@crazyoldbat7600]

It's not bad enough the lion and lioness were too fat to drink comfortably, then along came a terrapin. I giggled a bit when the leopard cub nearly fell out of the branches.

[@scatterbrain1420]

That terrapins best friend is probably a honey badger... What a great video, thanks for sharing.

[@kathleenjones1399]

As always best wildlife footage ever!

[@Silvio.S.Arruda0044]

Excellent African images ... congratulations

[@simik4981]

This is sooooo adorable 🥰♥️😘

[@EdmondForster68]

These lions're very thirsty. They're not hungry & they're not sleeping. This brave little nuisance's worst than flies.

[@petermosherthepoet]

It may be worse than flies, but certainly not the worst. LMFAO

[@EdmondForster68]

Worst than mosquitoes or humans or an American Dentist.

[@petermosherthepoet]

@@EdmondForster68 Worse than mosquitos or humans, but an American dentist is by far the worst. LOL

[@marieslabbert6009]

The Island cubis so beautiful. I wonder how much longer she will stay with mommy dearest?

[@franceshicks5337]

The most beautiful, icons in Africa

[@joeybecker781]

Awesome video

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

Glad you enjoyed it Joey

[@maureenwatson683]

Brilliant video, the lion with the terrapins made me laugh, and the mum and her cub are just beautiful

[@chunt5073]

Nice to see them getting along

[@michaels7566]

Great video. Interesting that the lions treat the terrapins like nuisances and couldn't be bothered chomping on them. The terrapins are just clueless.

[@hopefaith179]

Awesome clip ❤Thank you MalaMala👍💕

[@franceshicks5337]

But how brave to share water with someone who could swallow u in one, leopards r stunners too, all the big cats have looks, personality, bravery, all celebs xxxx

[@sam60727]

Love this so much - made my day

[@judithplescia8107]

Thank you MalaMala for superb footage as always. I was enthralled by the interaction between the lions and the terrapin. And how wonderful to see Island Girl and her remaining cub although I still mourn for her other baby. God bless, xxx.

[@KPC-123]

This little guy is kicking ass!

[@peterferraro6021]

incredible. brave terrapin. nice work.

[@johncarter2573]

Fantastic filming.

[@leopardprint2860]

I wish her brother was still alive, he was so beautiful and playful. What a terrible loss. May you rest in peace little one

[@kkg108]

what brother? I know one and he has already left...

[@leopardprint2860]

@@kkg108 I am talking about the leoaprds.

[@kkg108]

@@leopardprint2860 ok, sorry I misunderstood your previous comment. Thanks.

[@anthonywayne8771]

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[@anthonywayne8771]

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[@markmilan8365]

I love to see your faces when the leopards were so close. 😍

[@kirill_dreamer74]

This terrapin is a hero😁👍

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

💪

[@mindyrolston3915]

Cute leopard cub. Hilarious that little Terrapin intimidating that big male lion

[@greatbearfromthenorth9944]

Looks like you discovered a new friendship in the wild that was not showed in lion king movie🦁🐢

[@jamugisapatrick3883]

Lion trying to mind his business but some interuptions are no threats

[@arnoldwohler]

Loveley selfspeaking pictures!

[@jowest17]

That turtle is awesome lol

[@leydo8]

Crocs: you terrapins need to earn your keep Terrapin: Okay we'll try

[@josianeraphaelle.sieuros9857]

Merveilleux couple de Lion pour eux,c,était sans doute des Bebes Beaucoup d humanité, l et Merveilleux 🦁❤🌷🙏🐩🌟.

[@brockkinga5249]

I love terrapins they are cool turtles to look at.🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@maxineblick2002]

Beautiful sightings!! We are very lucky to see these animals in the wild. The leopards Got so close to you filming!. Those lions had just eaten judging, on the size of their belly’s and their thirst. Those pelicans Were very game. 😬

[@darcyann66]

LOL The look on the face of the lion when the terrapin started nipping at his paw.Fantastic footage

[@tonypowell250]

Terrapin is so cute.

[@siyandajola585]

The lions are so full, that they don't have energy to deal with a hungry terrapin. They just want some water and space, is that too much to ask? I mean, they just killed a buffalo ffs🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️💆🏾‍♂️

[@sarahpearce7465]

It should be called the terror pin 📍 hehehe he is so cheeky

[@ellerellerek52]

This is how ninja turtles were born

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

another possible title: when you are not on the menu.

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

😂

[@judithcampbell1705]

Those pesky turtles disturbing the lion's drink 😆

[@maelvlog4284]

I love watching this channel its gives me a lot of knowledge about wild life

[@Tam0de]

Go Maryland Terrapins!

[@jaybee3165]

beautiful cats.

[@Mudjie50]

That was amazing watching the lions with the terrapin! lol

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

INCREDIBLE FOOTAGE... I thought the clip with the lions was epic but leopards AND THE CUBS are now coming within feet of humans on foot??!!??? I’m about shake out my sofa and find me some extra coins because I need to be riding around with you!

[@iamtheomega]

I think the terrapin was looking for ticks that it could get without leaving the water. Those lions really looked old and beat...

[@b.d.851]

Why versus there isn't.lion just showing its kindness to a tiny creature.that is the real king attitude.

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

Just because 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@b.d.851]

@@MalaMalaGameReserve 🤗🤗🤗

[@sasankghosh1782]

When belly full or not threatened Lions r generally relaxed in nature .

[@sergiudec]

First crocodiles, now terrapins. The Ndzhenga males don't do well near water 😆👍

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

Well remembered 👍👍👍

[@clarkewi]

Awesome animals. We must protect them.

[@bnwo]

Today I found out Turtles and Lions seem to get along.

[@captainpotato6856]

Reminds me of duck duck goose 🤣🤣🤣

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Magic episode number

[@fortheloveofcatsjen2581]

That's me at 3:44 saying Hi King! I was the guest and wanted to go see the Styx Pride and this Male was with the Girls 🦁🦁🦁

[@MalaMalaGameReserve]

😂

[@nadineireland3361]

@fortheloveofcatsjen - What a great experience! You must realise that all we armchair safari goers are now inordinately jealous of you. ❤️🐾😊

[@fortheloveofcatsjen2581]

@@nadineireland3361 Trip for all of us 🙂

[@anthonywayne8771]

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[@bruceparker6142]

Not a fair fight. That's an African ninja turtle.

[@frtdog]

Sometimes It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog!

[@Cyrunix]

Ever heard of the lion and the mouse? No, its 2021 it's now the lion and the turtle!

[@Readybear77]

🤣🤣🤣 how funny was that terrapin terrorising the pride of lions 🤭

[@jamessingh5087]

Those damn ninja turtles at it again.

[@shaungovender1433]

Never seen such Thirsty Lions

[@ThanhNguyen-hm8oy]

The Lion was like sorry you're not in my menu ..

[@JAEUFM]

Turtle needs 'Mission Impossible' theme for entrance music.

[@sinyoroabroad2851]

Some thirsty lions there...

[@marlenesousa6688]

Muito top

[@dantrunks20]

Very funny!

[@jreal3254]

Turtle almost got gulped. Lion come on man. Let me be.

[@hichembb8037]

تعامل الأسد مع السلحفاة يشعرك و كأنه كاءن محترم و ليس ظالم للضعفاء

[@peteryeung111]

That is because the lions just had a full belly 😆

[@bernieweber4663]

I would not have got as close as this cameraperson to the lions

[@danyelaru489]

The terrapin thinks hes a crocodile

[@user-nc3xq4cr2o]

このカメさんは、友達が欲しいんでしょうね。 「一緒に遊ぼって」のどかな感じに癒されます。 友達が居ない人にはよくわかります。 あ、違ったかな⁇

[@513hook513]

Turtle: never seen you round these parts LEAVE 😀

[@paulosoares4120]

Nem sempre os mais forte vence, pra pensar. 05/04/2021

[@wheeliegirl0]

would a lion ever eat a terrapin? if it wasn't already full? awesome sighting!!

[@big_time9484]

What am I missing how are the people taking pictures of the Leopards don't feel threats by being so close by them?🏵😳

[@matthewturner2803]

That terrapin was right in the male's face.