Chad Cocking, photographer and park keeper, witnessed a violent clash between hyenas and lions in Greater Kruger park, South Africa, Media Drum World reported on July 8. The fight happened just over 70 meters from his car.

The lions were attracted by the sound of hyenas fighting African wild dogs. By the time the hyenas discovered the lions were coming, it was too late, Cocking said. The hyena tried to run away but failed.

“We saw a male lion snapping the hyena’s neck. After a few minutes, he left, leaving the hyena lying there waiting to die. The animal was still alive but seriously injured. Then, a second lion approached came and continued to bite the hyena’s neck,” he recounted.

“At first, other hyenas also gathered to save members of the pride. But they quickly realized they were no match for the lions. The hyenas were still breathing after the lions left. However, , it just lay there with a broken back and no chance of recovery. Seeing animals suffer and die is never pleasant. Surely this also shocked the guests who came with me,” Cocking said. know.

Lions can steal prey from other predators, including hyenas. Lions and hyenas often clash because they live in the same area in Africa and prey similarly.

“Lions and hyenas always compete with each other, so scenes like this happen often. Although it looks very brutal and makes an experienced conservationist like me still feel sad, we need to remember that this is nature. These Such situations have been going on for millions of years. Lions do not act maliciously but only from natural instincts. Today the lion wins, but maybe next time the hyena will be the winner.” , Cocking said.

Lions share food with the rest of the pride, but the males usually eat first. They are the “laziest” of the big cats, able to sleep up to 20 hours a day. Lions are most active at dusk, when they begin to hunt. This animal can endure thirst for 5 days thanks to the water it gets from its prey.