Targeted by a male lion, a solitary calf is quickly brought down by the predator.
The incident occurred at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and was captured by a visitor.
In the clip, a young elephant is wandering alone near a waterhole. After a moment, a male lion stealthily approaches the calf.
With a swift movement, the lion pounces on the calf and bites down hard on its back. As the elephant falls in pain, another female lion quickly rushes in to assist in taking down the prey. Ultimately, the calf becomes a meal for the pride of lions.
In the grasslands of Africa, lions are among the top predators in the food chain. With their superior strength and pack hunting behavior, they are capable of killing many large animals for food.
The lion pounces on the calf and bites down hard on its back.
Their primary prey consists of other mammals, particularly medium to large ungulates, including plains zebras, blue wildebeests, African buffalo, antelopes, giraffes, hippopotamuses, and even juvenile African bush elephants.
On the other hand, elephants have the advantage of size, strength, and large herd numbers, making it difficult for lions to approach and hunt them. However, young or lost calves can easily fall victim to lions, especially those that lack the strength and wisdom to fend off the attacks of a pride.
