Lions kill elephant at Madikwe Game Reserve Posted on 14 November 2013 Warning: images may be disturbing to some readers. We’ve just had word from Madikwe Game Reserve of the first recorded elephant kill by lions in their reserve. (This awesome game lodge was also the site of this “Warthog versus Lion” photoblog.) Zoe and Paddy Probert, guests at Jaci’s Lodges, arrived on the scene with their ranger when the lions had already brought the elephant to his knees. Apparently, although it looks like a calf, one of the rangers estimated the elephant to be 9-10 years old already, based on the size of his tusks. According to guests on a vehicle who had arrived earlier, the elephant was making its way down to a waterhole when the lions attacked. Although there were other elephants around, it didn’t seem that this young male was part of their group. Paddy Probert said that although it wasn’t easy to watch, “this is Africa” and it’s the natural order. Lions have to eat too. Unfortunately, both of these iconic species are on the decline: read about how the ivory trade is making a killing, or how human-wildlife conflict impacts lions. All photos by Paddy and Zoe Probert Related Posts New study: Half of Earth’s animal species in decline 26 May 2023 Research led by Queen's University Belfast has revealed that nearly half of the world's animal... read more Bees by the numbers 19 May 2023 Curiosity skilled the cat 5 May 2023 A member of The Explorer’s Club and founder of Curiosity Company, Francois Malherbe uses tracking... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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