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Post by tom on Mar 30, 2020 10:14:55 GMT -5
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Post by brobear on Mar 30, 2020 10:30:38 GMT -5
These buffalo, in this particular event, behaved no different than bison. It appears that the lion had his prey-choice picked out early on. The lion exhibited specific killing execution. A lion or tiger ( it seems ) always kill a large bovine either with a bite to the throat ( strangulation ) or clamp their mouths over the muzzle ( suffocation ). I wonder if a lion would attempt to kill a bear using the same technique as a tiger; a bite to the base of the neck to break the spine?
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Post by tom on Mar 30, 2020 10:38:07 GMT -5
I believe a single Lion would possibly attempt a bite to the throat or base of the neck on a small bear but not a large Bear simply because a Large Bear would have the ability to just toss the Lion aside. On a large Bear it would take multiple Lions including the pride males to subdue a large Bear to the point where a lion could go for the throat. But.... in the process a 1000 lb Bear is going to do some damage that may thwart the attack all together. Buffalo can't bite back and have no claws with which to fight with.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Apr 15, 2020 3:01:10 GMT -5
A huge bear has more flexible forearms which enables it to defend itself from lions better than a Cape buffalo does.
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Post by tom on Apr 15, 2020 16:57:29 GMT -5
Being the Bear can fight bipedal is a huge advantage over a Buffalo when defending against Lions.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Apr 16, 2020 1:15:19 GMT -5
Being the Bear can fight bipedal is a huge advantage over a Buffalo when defending against Lions. Bears can stand and fight bipedal much longer than cats can. Powerful forearms aren't everything but if coupled by powerful shoulders and flexibility (bears possess all three), its good for fighting. |
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Post by King Kodiak on May 2, 2020 15:44:55 GMT -5
LEOPARD VS HYENA FOR A CARCASS. AT THE END, THE LEOPARD TOOK THE CARCASS UP A TREE:
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on May 3, 2020 0:53:03 GMT -5
Female hyenas are surprisingly similar in strength to male leopards when it comes to tugging strength.
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Post by King Kodiak on May 3, 2020 6:21:09 GMT -5
Female hyenas are surprisingly similar in strength to male leopards when it comes to tugging strength. |
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on May 3, 2020 6:34:23 GMT -5
Female hyenas are surprisingly similar in strength to male leopards when it comes to tugging strength. I guess so. I had seen an NGO doumentary where a male leopard name Tjololo had a tug o war with a female spotted hyena and even feast along side her until other hyenas arrive. The jaws of a spotted hyena are no joke. |
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Post by King Kodiak on May 9, 2020 16:53:31 GMT -5
HYENA CLAN DISPLACES MALE LION FROM KILL:
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Post by brobear on May 10, 2020 2:31:04 GMT -5
( IMHO )... this was a case of annoyance. No fear from the lion, but he knew that eating in peace was impossible.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on May 10, 2020 4:28:22 GMT -5
It is very rare to see spotted hyenas displace a male lion but it’s possible.
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Post by brobear on May 10, 2020 5:27:06 GMT -5
It is very rare to see spotted hyenas displace a male lion but it’s possible. I have watched videos of wolves displacing a grizzly in same fashion - annoyance. Like trying to have a picnic with swarms of biting insects all around.  |
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Post by King Kodiak on May 10, 2020 8:02:24 GMT -5
( IMHO )... this was a case of annoyance. No fear from the lion, but he knew that eating in peace was impossible.
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Post by tom on May 10, 2020 10:32:20 GMT -5
It is very rare to see spotted hyenas displace a male lion but it’s possible. It is very possible and does happen. IMO it largely depends on the size of the clan and how determined they are to displace the Lion. This is how a larger clan of spotted hyenas can torment a male Lion. There are simply too many of them to deal with and they could and may have killed him had his brother not shown up. |
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on May 11, 2020 23:43:41 GMT -5
It is very rare to see spotted hyenas displace a male lion but it’s possible. It is very possible and does happen. IMO it largely depends on the size of the clan and how determined they are to displace the Lion. This is how a larger clan of spotted hyenas can torment a male Lion. There are simply too many of them to deal with and they could and may have killed him had his brother not shown up. Tom, I have seen this video and totally agree with you. Its just that male lions being chased off by spotted hyenas are rare. Can a clan of spotted hyenas kill a lone male lion? Yes. However, they do not want to risk losing pack members but as the video you posted shows it does happen. |
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Post by brobear on May 12, 2020 1:51:57 GMT -5
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Post by brobear on May 20, 2020 5:31:10 GMT -5
Going out for a peaceful swim in New Zealand:
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Post by King Kodiak on May 21, 2020 8:34:16 GMT -5
LION STRENGTH TEST. 4 YEAR OLD MALE LION AROUND 400 LBS, PULLED 1500 LBS.
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