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Viral video: Mother buffalo charges at lion pride to save calf; what happens next is heartbreaking
A viral video from Maasai Mara shows a mother buffalo bravely fighting off lions to save her calf, but the story ends in heartbreak.
Updated : Apr 11, 2025, 04:32 PM IST
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A powerful video from Kenya’s Maasai Mara has gone viral, showing a mother buffalo’s brave attempt to save her calf from a pride of lions. The clip has touched millions across the world. In the wild, where danger is always present, this moment stood out for its raw emotion and courage. The mother buffalo’s fight to protect her baby has become a symbol of love and strength.
The video was shared by Dennis Koshal, a wildlife guide and photographer. It begins with a young buffalo calf trapped by lions. As one of the lions moves in, the mother charges forward to protect her calf. She fights alone, circling the calf and driving the lions back with her horns.
Just as it seems she is losing strength, help arrives. A group of buffaloes from the herd rush in, and the lions are suddenly outnumbered. The herd’s arrival forces the lions to back off. For a moment, it looks like the calf might be safe. Viewers praised the mother’s courage and the herd’s unity. Many said the video gave them goosebumps.
The video has been watched over 24 million times on Instagram. People left many emotional comments. One user wrote that the video made them cry. Another said it showed how strong and united animals can be. Others praised the mother buffalo for her bravery.
However, the story does not have a happy ending. In another post, Koshal shared that the calf did not survive. Despite the brave efforts of the mother and the herd, the lions managed to win. Koshal said the mother buffalo gave up in the end. He reminded people that nature can be cruel and that this is part of the circle of life.
Even though the ending was sad, the video shows the deep love animals have for each other. It also shows how powerful unity can be, even in the wild.
