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00:00 We often see how the lion hunts its prey in documentaries.
00:09 But this video will be different.
00:13 For millions of years, prey animals have developed defense mechanisms against predators.
00:20 They fight to the death against lions thanks to their horns, teeth and powerful muscles.
00:27 How strong is a lone lion actually against prey animals?
00:31 You will not believe what you see in this video.
00:34 Top 10 Preys Who Can Kill a Lion Easily
00:46 Number one, Hippopotamus
00:51 Ungainly as it is, the hippopotamus is the world's deadliest, large-blooded mammal, killing an estimated 500 people per year in Africa.
01:01 Hippos are aggressive creatures and they have very sharp teeth.
01:08 They can cut a lion in half with its sharp and long teeth.
01:12 And you wouldn't want to get stuck under one.
01:15 At up to 3000 kg, they can crush a human to death.
01:20 In the wild, hippos typically live up to 40 years.
01:24 The animals, which can reach up to 4 tons in size, generally reach 50 years of age when in captivity.
01:32 Number two, Rhino
01:36 While these horned beasts are potentially very dangerous, they generally prefer to keep to themselves.
01:44 Despite that attitude, rhinos are not pacifists and when they feel threatened, they'll steer their large, dangerous bodies directly toward a fight.
01:55 The black rhino has a reputation for being extremely aggressive and charges readily at perceived threats.
02:02 Adult rhinos normally have no natural predators, thanks to their imposing size as well as their thick skin and deadly horns.
02:13 Number three, Buffalo
02:15 Also known as black tiger, the buffalo can be extremely dangerous and is said to have killed more big predators than any other animals in Africa.
02:29 Buffalo is most aggressive when it has been wounded or if one of the calves from the herd is under attack.
02:38 Can a buffalo kill a lion?
02:43 African buffaloes have few predators and are capable of defending themselves against lions.
02:53 And they can kill lions easily if they attack at the right moment.
02:58 Number four, Zebra
03:02 One of Africa's most dangerous prey animals is zebra.
03:06 Zebras also have very different temperaments to horses.
03:11 They are far more aggressive and a lot more dangerous.
03:14 Zebras have been known to kick each other to death.
03:21 They will viciously bite any human that comes to close.
03:25 And there are even many accounts of zebras killing lions.
03:29 There have been numerous recorded cases of zebras killing lions,
03:34 generally by a swift kick to the head that at the very least breaks the jaw, resulting in the cat's eventual starvation.
03:43 Number five, Porcupine
03:47 Porcupine is not an aggressive animal.
03:53 It will only attack if it is threatened.
03:56 Some animals are experts at attacking porcupines.
04:00 Porcupines have soft hair, but on their back, sides and tail, it is usually mixed with sharp quills.
04:12 Porcupines cannot shoot them at predators, but the quills do detach easily when touched.
04:21 Porcupines can easily kill many lions with their sharp quills.
04:26 These quills sink into the lion's heart and throat.
04:30 Number six, Giraffe
04:36 Although they are more likely to run from an attack than a fight back,
04:42 Giraffes are not completely defenseless.
04:46 A swift kick from one of their long legs can do serious damage to unlucky lion.
04:55 Giraffes defend themselves against predators by kicking with either the fore or hind feet.
05:01 Their large and heavy hooves can break the back of lions.
05:05 Lions, hyenas and other mini predators cannot reach their throats because they are very tall.
05:16 By the way, fully grown giraffes can reach up to 20 feet tall.
05:24 Number seven, Elephant
05:26 Elephants are usually peaceful animals.
05:30 All elephants may become aggressive when sick, injured or harassed.
05:35 Lions don't attack the elephant herd.
05:38 Lions will usually avoid adult elephants and attack youngsters only if they have become separated from the herd.
05:46 Elephants are exceptionally smart creatures.
05:49 They have the largest brain of any land animal and three times as many neurons as humans.
05:56 Thanks to their intelligence and big teeth, they are protected from lion's attacks.
06:02 Number eight, Warthog
06:06 Smart, stout and sturdy, Warthogs prove to be one of Africa's most durable and enduring prey species.
06:14 Warthogs have longer legs than other pigs. Besides being good at dodging and running,
06:20 Warthogs are not afraid to fight. They use their sharp canine teeth as a weapon.
06:26 While they are not normally an aggressive animal,
06:33 Warthogs are known to injure predators with their sharp tusks when cornered.
06:40 Warthogs are very dangerous for lion's hunt, can even kill them.
06:45 Lions have to be very careful.
06:47 Number nine, Wildebeest
06:52 Wildebeests have a maximum running speed of around 50 miles per hour.
06:59 The primary defensive tactic is herding, where the young animals are protected by the older, larger ones,
07:06 while the herd runs as a group.
07:09 They are a dark black with stripes.
07:11 They have horns that are curved to help them have protection from enemies.
07:16 They can be seriously injured by horned lion.
07:21 And number ten, Gorilla
07:33 Although it is very difficult to encounter them in nature, a gorilla can easily kill a lion.
07:40 Gorillas have large muscular arms and can do incredible damage when angry.
07:46 During a lion attack, he can protect himself with his strong arms.
07:52 Also, you can find detailed comparison video of gorilla and lion on my channel.
08:00 Thanks for watching. I'm Blondie Fox.
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