An angry crocodile twice lunged at elephants while they were drinking from a waterhole.<br /><br />Guests at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Zimbabwe, were treated to the epic sight as a herd of elephants enjoyed a drink just 50metres from the viewing deck.<br /><br />Amazing footage – which has been viewed more than 273,000 times online – shows a huge reptile suddenly lunge from the water and bite at one of the massive animal’s legs.<br /><br />Just a few moments later the same crocodile lunged at another elephant, this time sending four of the animals scurrying for safety.<br /><br />A spokesperson for the lodge said: “Most who saw it happen were astonished, while others understood that the crocodile was behaving in a territorial manner and protecting his space. <br /><br />“This scene also highlighted the realities of nature where often survival depends on quick reflexes.<br /><br />“The general belief is that the crocodile was not trying to hunt the elephants, but that this is a defensive act. <br /><br />“This waterhole is small unlike a river or lake, and so there is a restriction as to where the crocodile can go to get away from the elephants when they wade into the water. <br /><br />“Hence its best form of defence is attack.”<br /><br />The footage was filmed on January 29.
