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Timid lion climbs tree to escape buffalo herd
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The cowardly creature scales a tree to avoid being trampled by angry buffalo. [Photo/CFP] |
Remarkable pictures have emerged of a cowardly lion fleeing a herd of angry buffalo by scrambling up a tree.
The lion was chased by the herd after being discovered stalking a baby buffalo.
Despite retreating, the danger wasn't quite over as the buffalo - prone to trampling - gathered under the tree to wait for the lion to fall.
After a few seconds clinging onto the tree the lion began to tremble and slide down the trunk. In desperation the big cat let out a snarl and suddenly leapt from the tree and disappeared into the bush.
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After leaping to the ground the lion wastes no time in speeding away. [Photo/CFP] |
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