Hippos, with their massive bodies and sharp teeth, are a feared opponent. In one bite, they can split an adult crocodile in half. They have powerful jaws, and their canines, which can reach 50 cm in length, are their most dangerous weapon.
Even in the face of a lion attack, it is a creature that does not give up easily. It is important to be powerful in order to win a fight. Wildebeest are very powerful animals that can injure even a lion.
The reason early trophy hunters included the African buffalo, as one of the big five is that they were considered to be one of the most dangerous species to hunt. When hunted by predators, buffalo have a reputation for circling back on their pursuers and counter attacking. The danger lies with older males who usually live away from the herd.
Their "attack is the best defense" strategy can make them very dangerous. Old buffalo males tend to wander solitary or to form small groups of up to about half a dozen and are probably more easily provoked into an attack. The reason for this relates to the fact that they lack the safety in numbers of the bigger herds.
Buffalo in herds are placid, although some of the old bulls in the herds tend to be easily angered and prone to charge when disturbed. Large herds are usually very relaxed and unlikely to attack. But a buffalo is still not an easy opponent for a lion.
The explanation for this is that an adult lion weighs 400 to 500 pounds, while an adult buffalo weighs 1800 to 2500 pounds. A lion can only defeat an adult buffalo by obtaining a hard bite on its throat or windpipe, which can only be accomplished when the buffalo is knocked off its feet. A lion, on the other hand, will never be able to overcome an adult buffalo off its feet.
The buffalo are so strong that they can easily fling lions into the air. Giraffe kicks are known to be deadly. Given that a giraffe’s legs are longer than most humans are tall, at six feet long, it’s perhaps unsurprising that they can generate a lot of power.
In fact, a giraffe’s kick can generate an impact of 2000 Pounds of force Per Square inch (PSI). Crocodiles and other large animals that primarily live in the water will grab the animals that lean down to drink. The Nile crocodiles are found in most of central and southern Africa's main waterways.
It almost impossible for prey to escape from its grip. The feisty python doesn’t even flinch before delivering a stinging blow, sinking its sharp, curved teeth into the lion’s face. Top speed of 64 kilometers per hour.
Zebras can't run indefinitely, but they can run for over a mile at full speed. Their predators must pounce within the first kilometre. Gazelles can protect themselves against predators with their horns, speed and athletic build.
It is not easy to knock down the gazelle due to their agile structure and strong legs. Wild Dogs are animals that hunt in groups, in a group requires cooperation between group members. This enables wild dogs to bring down animals five times their size.