Buffaloes Rescue Baby Elephant from Lions

In a heart-stopping encounter in the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

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A herd of buffaloes intervened to save a young elephant calf from a pride of lions.

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Jill, 63, and her companions arrived at the Klopperfontein Dam early in the morning.

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The dam, almost dry, was a scene of various animals, including two giant bull elephants shielding a baby elephant, buffaloes, zebras, and impalas, all searching for the last traces of moisture.

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Hidden in the shade of trees, a pride of lions lay in wait, camouflaged on rocks above the dam.

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To everyone’s shock, a lone baby elephant emerged from the bushes, making it an easy target for the lions, who swiftly ambushed it.

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As the baby elephant struggled, a group of buffaloes nearby heard the commotion and decided to investigate.

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Recognizing their eternal enemies, the buffaloes charged at the lions, driving them away individually.

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Seizing this opportunity, the baby elephant ran towards the two bull elephants near the dam for protection.

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However, the ordeal wasn’t over.

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