INCREDIBLE MOMENT LIONESS HUNTS IMPALA RIGHT NEXT TO TOURIST’S CAR
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This is the incredible moment a lioness hunted an impala right next to a tourist’s car.
Brand van Niekirk was visiting Kruger National Park, South Africa, with his partner when they spotted a lion and three cubs walking alongside the road.
Amazing footage shows the alert lioness stop at the side of the road while it watched a nearby herd of impala closely.
Suddenly the lion ran across the front of Brand’s car and up a nearby bank to catch the unlucky impala before walking off with it in its mouth.
“It was so unexpected as we weren’t aware that they were targeting the impala, as we only saw them when the lions attacked.”
Brand van Niekirk
Did you know? Lionesses
Queen of the Hunt: Did you know lionesses do 85% of the hunting in a pride? 
Silent Stalkers: Lionesses can sneak up on prey at speeds of up to 50 km/h! 
Pride Protectors: Lionesses fiercely defend their cubs from intruders—even larger predators. 
Teamwork Masters: Lionesses hunt in coordinated groups, using strategy over strength.
Brand said: “We’ve been visiting the park for 30 years and never seen anything like this encounter before.
“It was the most exciting experience. A fabulous end to an uneventful day. We were lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
“The lioness came within 1metre of the car. It was so unexpected as we weren’t aware that they were targeting the impala, as we only saw them when the lions attacked.
“We had already exited the main gate and had given up looking for more game.”
Learn More About: Lions
🆔 Name: Panthera leo
🌍 Habitat: African savannas & India’s Gir Forest
🥩 Diet: Carnivore – hunts zebras, buffalo & more
⏳ Lifespan: 10–14 yrs wild | up to 20 yrs captivity
💪 Male Size: 6–7 ft long, 330–550 lbs
♀ Female Size: 5–6 ft long, 265–400 lbs
⚡ Speed: Up to 50 mph
🏰 Social Life: Live in prides of 3–40 lions
🦁 Mane: Only males have one
💛 Conservation: Vulnerable – protection needed
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