LIONS AMBUSH UNSUSPECTING HYENAS SLEEPING UNDER TREE
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Two lions ambushed unsuspecting hyenas snoozing under a tree.
Hamza Visram was leading a tour through the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, when six hyenas tried to relax in the shade.
Dramatic footage captured the moment two big cats launched a surprise assault, leaping on top of one of the unlucky hyenas.
It seemingly managed to escape before the second lion chased it down and tackled it to the ground again.
“The lions saw the hyenas from a distance and then began to stalk them.“
Hamza Visram
Hamza said: “This was a simple show of dominance as the hyenas were caught unaware resting in the shade.
“While I’ve seen lions kill hyenas when they try to steal a kill, what I witnessed that day was different and I couldn’t believe what happened.
“The lions saw the hyenas from a distance and then began to stalk them, I think the lions were looking for shade and happened to find the hyenas there.”
🐕 Learn More About: Hyenas
🐾 Species: Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
📍 Found in: Sub-Saharan Africa
⏳ Lifespan: 12–25 years
⚖️ Weight: 40–86 kg
⚡ Top Speed: 60 km/h
🏞️ Habitat: Savannas, grasslands & open woodlands
🦴 Bone-Crushing Bite
Their jaws can pulverise solid bone — even giraffe legs.
👑 Girl Power Society
Hyena clans are ruled by dominant females who outrank every male.
🎯 Top-Tier Hunters
Over 70% of their food comes from animals they hunt themselves.
😂 That “Laugh” Isn’t Funny
The iconic giggle is a stress call used during fear or submission.
🧠 Shockingly Smart
They recognise individuals, remember social rankings, and solve complex problems.
🏃 Endurance Machines
Hyenas can chase prey for more than 5 km without giving up.
⚡ Did You Know?
👥 A single clan can include 80+ hyenas, making them one of Africa’s most organised predators.
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