The feline, ruler of the forest, versus a colossal pachyderm. Who do you believe would prevail in this scenario? While most of us would immediately assert the feline, we can’t disregard this immense elephant.
While a lion is more savage than an elephant, we’re not often going to see a lion opting to engage in combat with an elephant. After all, the elephant is approximately 20 times larger than a lion. Lions come in, weighing 500 pounds; an elephant typically weighs around 10,000 pounds, give or take.
This video transports us to what appears to be the plains of Africa. Once the video posted below starts, we witness a solitary male feline at the watering hole. He is preparing to satisfy his thirst. When suddenly, he hears the sound of pounding feet on the ground.
The lion gazes upwards to perceive a male elephant coming his way. He promptly assumes a defensive stance, preparing for a potential confrontation. We observe the elephant halting momentarily, as though waiting to gauge the lion’s reaction.
However, it doesn’t take long before this elephant decides he is parched and finds no reason to wait any longer. But this male lion has resolved that he doesn’t wish to part ways either. Consequently, he remains stationary.
The elephant proceeds directly to the well, though not without first casting a cautious glance around to ensure the absence of other predators. We witness him drawing water into his trunk and transferring it to his mouth.
We believe the video is about to conclude when, as if performing a trick, the elephant promptly flings the entirety of his trunkful of water directly at the lion!
The lion swiftly retreats, and we witness the male elephant chasing a few feet behind while emitting a resounding trumpet to communicate to the lion that this territory now belongs to him and to stay away.
What is the Categorization of an Elephant?
Elephants have the ability to run at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The elephant is categorized as a mammal, Mammalia. Here is the breakdown of their scientific classification below.
- Kingdom – Animalia
- Phylum – Chordata
- Class – Mammalia
- Order – Proboscidea
- Family – Elephantidae
Elephants can be found throughout Africa and Asia. As mammals, they have a preference for consuming grass, fruits, and roots. Given their substantial size, it comes as no surprise that elephants dedicate approximately 22 hours per day to eating.