In South Africa’s Kruger National Park, a unique alliance of animals was captured on camera by AP wildlife photographer Roel Voel during a safari. The kudu, warthog, and impala worked together to scare off male lions. As they approached a sleeping lion, the animals were focused and determined. They surrounded and attacked it simultaneously, overwhelming the lion with their swift and coordinated assault. Despite the lion’s attempts to defend itself, it had no choice but to flee and lick its wounds from a safe distance while the other animals watched.
African lions are primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa and are the only cat species that live in groups. Female lions do most of the hunting, targeting animals such as gazelles, zebras, and wildebeests. Male lions protect the pride’s territory. This incident was a rare display of cooperation among different species of animals in the wild, showcasing how even predators can work together to achieve a common goal.
