Threatened Momma Hippo Fearlessly Attacks Crocodile

Threatened Momma Hippo Fearlessly Attacks Crocodile

Crocodiles are very fast over short distances in and out of water. We all know that they have extremely powerful jaws and sharp teeth for tearing flesh. They are scary reptiles that are ambush hunters, waiting for fish, land animals or humans to come close, then rushing out to attack. As cold-blooded predators, they can survive long periods without food, and rarely need to actively go hunting.

Because this reptile is too dangerous, no one would ever mess with it! Just one look at the reptile’s evil-like stare and sinister jaws is enough to dissuade any attempt to cross with this mean-looking creature. But this female hippopotamus didn’t hesitate to charge towards a crocodile when her young was threatened. This mommy hippo will do anything to protect her little baby.

Mother hippos take good care of their babies, they fearlessly protect them from enemies such as crocodiles, lions, hyenas, and leopards.

Ken Haley, a photographer captured the amazing photos of a mommy hippo at Lake Panic in Kruger National Park. Stunning photos of the hippo in action were captured. She wrapped her massive jaws around the poor crocodile’s tough exterior.

Don’t mess with a momma hippo or else you're dead!

“My first reaction was one of shock at the speed of the hippo and her level of aggression against the crocodile… The hippo must have felt that her calf was under threat from the crocodile and her protective instincts kicked in,” Haley narrated. “The hippo held its grip for a couple of seconds before the crocodile was able to escape into the safety of the dam. It disappeared into the water and I didn’t see it again.”

Ken Haley was able to snap photos of the incredible scene.

"The crocodile was lying still on the shore pretty much minding its own business when suddenly the hippo charged out of the water and attacked the crocodile.”

After feeling the crush of the hippo’s jaws, the poor crocodile luckily escaped. She made sure that the crocodile was gone before returning to her calf’s side, who was sitting peacefully at the shore.



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