When a hungry hippo opened its jaws in a display of aggression to ward off a family of ravenous lions they quickly took the decision to retreat.
When a hungry hippo opened its jaws in a display of aggression to ward off a family of ravenous lions they quickly took the decision to retreat
A lioness and her cubs feed on the elephant carcass near the Chobe River, Botswana
The hippo approaches the elephant carcass as the lioness watches on
The hippo bares its teeth at the lioness and sends the hungry pack running
After a tense encounter, the majestic cat left the elephant carcass to the hippo and retreated into nearby bushes
While the hungry animal feasted on the meat, the big cat returned to sit patiently behind the hippo and wait her turn
And after a few minutes of feeding, the hippo slowly made its way into the water, leaving the scraps for the lioness and her cubs