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BUFFALO MUM GIVES BIRTH AND IMMEDIATELY PROTECTS HER CALF FROM HYENA ATTACK

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A buffalo mum gave birth and immediately protected her calf from a hyena attack.

David Kool was leading a tour through the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, on April 24 when he witnessed a buffalo mum delivering her offspring.

Dramatic footage captured the moment a pack of hyenas immediately descended on the calf hoping for an easy meal.

The brave mum charged at the hyenas to fend them off before the rest of the herd appeared to chase the opportunistic predators away.

“Witnessing a mother giving birth and suddenly hyenas came to kill the calf wasn’t a good impression, but that is nature.”
David Kool

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David, from Jungle Mara Safaris, said: “I haven’t seen this before. Witnessing a mother giving birth and suddenly hyenas came to kill the calf wasn’t a good impression, but that is nature.

“There were bout 13 hyenas and they did the attack within 10 minutes.

“About eight buffaloes from the herd came to rescue the newly born calf. I was happy they managed to protect the calf.”