Hippo Mum Defends Calf from Lion Pride

Video ID: CPM1042 A hippo mum defended her calf from a pride of hunting lions. Dennis Koshal was leading a tour through Maasai Mara, Kenya, on July 3 when a group of lions set their sights on a young hippo as their next meal. Dramatic footage captured the moment the predators charged at the hippos but the calf's mum ran straight back at them to scare them away. To license this video clip for editorial or commercial use, contact [email protected].