Amazing pictures: Zebra fights off a lion attack

  • 4 August 2011

If you thought lions were the kings of the jungle you'd better have a look at this...

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    Pit a lion against a zebra in the wild and we know who we'd think would come out the winner!

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    But the lion in this fight found himself a pretty feisty opponent when he picked a battle with this zebra!

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    The photographer Thomas Whetten managed to get these incredible photos from the safety of a truck in Ngorongoro Conservation area in Tanzania, Africa.

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    The zebra starts off with no idea that a pack of lions were on the prowl for lunch.

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    But a lion is hiding in the grass, biding his time, and suddenly creeps up on the zebra who makes a desperate bid to bolt!

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    Lions are incredibly fast so he catches up, leaping on the zebra's back.

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    But the brave zebra decided to fight back!

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    And the lion ended up being rewarded with a massive kick to the face.

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    He got back on his feet for once last try...

  • Lion trys to attack a zebra

    ...but after a high-speed chase, the lion is left in a muddy puddle. Good on you brave zebra!