<br />Witness a gripping wildlife moment captured in South Africa’s Kruger National Park—when a wildebeest falls prey to a crocodile, and two dominant hippos charge in, seemingly thwarting the deadly attack. While it appears to be an epic rescue, wildlife experts suggest that territorial instincts, not altruism, drove the hippos’ dramatic intervention.<br /><br />Highlights:<br /><br />A heart-pounding 8-minute struggle between a wildebeest and a crocodile at the water’s edge. <br />National Geographic<br />Live Science<br /><br />Two massive hippos surge forward—forcing the crocodile to release its grip. <br />National Geographic<br />Live Science<br /><br />Experts like Douglas McCauley suggest that the hippos were defending their territory, not purposely rescuing the wildebeest. <br />National Geographic<br />Live Science<br /><br />Context:<br /><br />Filmed by visitors Mervin and Tokkie van Wyk during a routine visit to Kruger National Park. <br />YouTube<br />Live Science<br /><br />Ecologists caution that, even though the wildebeest escaped, its injuries may make survival in the wild unlikely. <br />National Geographic<br />Live Science<br /><br />Don’t Forget to Like & Subscribe for more captivating wildlife footage!<br />#Wildlife #Nature #KrugerNationalPark
