Surprised Elephant Sprays Lion With Water

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Delve into the heartwarming encounter between an elephant and a lioness at a waterhole.

Panthera leo

Loxodonta africana

The unsuspecting elephant approaches, as the lioness is taking her hydrated nap.

She jumps to her feet realizing she has gone unnoticed. She freezes in fear that the elephant will become aware of her presence.

Up to 15 years in the wild, up to 25 years in captivity

Up to 70 years in the wild

Carnivorous, preying on large herbivores such as zebras, wildebeests, and buffalo

Herbivorous. They primarily feed on grass, leaves, and fruits

Up to 4 meters tall and can weigh up to 5,500 kg

Adult African elephants can grow up to 13 feet tall and weigh around 13,000 pounds.

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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