A brave baby elephant charged into a watering hole and chased a massive hippo out - after trying to climb on its back.<br /><br />Jacqueline Haas was on her first ever safari in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, on October 2 when she spotted a cheeky elephant running around the water.<br /><br />Stunning footage captured the moment the baby sprinted headfirst at an adult hippo bathing and despite its size disadvantage faced up the giant’s powerful jaws.<br /><br />Incredibly, the hippo turned face and the baby elephant even tried to climb on its back before its much bigger rival disappeared from the water.<br /><br />Jacqueline, from Switzerland, said: “I believe the baby elephant thought he was already big and wanted to impress the hippo and scare him away.<br /><br />“I love elephants, especially the cheeky little ones. With my camera I followed the sound of a baby and had to grin.<br /><br />“I was actually expecting another young elephant as the target of the run and was hoping for a playful showdown between the two in the water.<br /><br />“When I suddenly saw the hippo with its mouth open, my breath stopped and I didn't want to continue filming.<br /><br />“I was shocked and unable to do anything. I thought the sweet baby elephant would not survive unscathed. However, the hippo obviously didn't want a fight and turned away.<br /><br />“The cheeky elephant hadn't had enough yet and climbed on the hippo's back. It was incredible.<br /><br />“I thought an escalation could no longer be avoided. But lo and behold, the hippopotamus took off.<br /><br />“It was my first visit to Africa and my first ever safari. I was thrilled and happy that everyone got through this without any damage.”
