Lions are often described in storybooks and on safari as the kings of the jungle, but elephants surpass them in both size and power. Lions do not typically attack fully grown elephants.

However, super prides, usually groups of more than 20 to 30 lions, have been known to kill elephants between 2 and 5 years old, particularly in Botswana.

The lion's curiosity is typical. Lions often will test unfamiliar prey. From a young age, they learn hunting techniques from their mothers. If a mother is skilled at hunting zebra, the offspring will be skilled at hunting zebras.

Lions do hunt a wide variety of animals, and they may challenge anything that is unfamiliar. If they discover that the new animal is easy to kill, they will add it to their diet.

Here, as soon as the elephant notices the lion's interest and attacking posture, it spreads its ears and appears larger and advances without fear.

Unlike an antelope, which might flee and create a hunting opportunity, the elephant stands its ground and chases the lion away. Its trumpeting serves as a warning. If the lions attack, there will be consequences.