Shocking Moment Buffalo Herd Mourn Dead Matriarch

In the Greater Kruger Park, a pride of lions targets a herd of buffalo, focusing on an injured female. The lionesses successfully hunt and kill the buffalo, but the herd returns to confront the lions, forcing them to retreat. Remarkably, the buffalo herd displays mourning behavior, attempting to revive their fallen member before moving on. This unique interaction highlights the complex social dynamics and behaviors in the animal kingdom.

Where did the standoff between the lions and buffalo take place?

• Masai Mara

• Serengeti National Park

• Etosha National Park

• Greater Kruger Park

What characteristic made the female buffalo an easy target for the lions?

• She was smaller in size

• She was distracted by a calf

• She had a pronounced limp

• She was separated from the herd

What is notable about the hide of a Cape Buffalo?

• It is brightly colored

• It is 2 inches thick in some places

• It is very thin and fragile

• It is covered in fur

How did the buffalo herd react upon returning to their fallen comrade?

• They immediately moved on

• They licked the buffalo, trying to revive her

• They attacked the lions

• They ignored the fallen buffalo

What was the lions' reaction when the buffalo herd returned?

• They attacked the herd

• They retreated

• They hid in the bushes

• They stood their ground