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Lions Attempts To Attack Hippo, Quickly Regrets It

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Chris Carpineti

Chris has a background in graphic and sound design and a degree in film and television production.

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This eager lion was on the hunt for some food in Maasai Mara, Kenya, when she spotted a hippopotamus. The hungry lion approached the hippo from behind, but the quest failed in spectacular fashion. Once the lion was spotted, it didn’t take long for the hippo to attack.

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Take a look at the surprising footage below.

Credit: Maasai Mara Sightings via Storyful


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