Pain!!! Lions Have To Pay Too Much For Attacking Buffalo - Leopards' Hunts - Buffalo vs Lion

In the wild, lions valiantly battle against the forces of nature in the pursuit of survival, and these battles often come with a hefty price. Predatory animals, especially the lions, continue to suffer for their decisions to attack buffaloes, even when the decision is made for purely food-related reasons. Though the act of predation is a natural one and not uncommon in the wild, the consequences of such attacks have driven lions to pay a high price, one that can often end in disabling physical pain. Indeed, the stakes of a successful hunt have rarely been higher for lions, as often time the risk of injury and pain is not covered by any tangible reward.

The physical challenges that a lion will suffer when attacking a buffalo can be immense. Buffalo are protected by thick fur and large horns, which function to make them a difficult prey to capture and capture successfully. This is a heightened problem when taking into account the predators that are found in these parts of the African savannas and grasslands, namely lions. Lions are gifted hunters even in the most prime condition and excel in speed, strength, agility and strategy. However, they cannot always defeat the sheer mass and will of a buffalo in full force, which often times leads to the lion receiving a painful blow, either with a hoof or horn.