In the Serengeti grasslands, the lion is known to be one of the most feared predators. With their superior strength, they can kill many large animals such as antelopes, zebras and even elephants, buffaloes, hippos… for food.

However, when they are not experienced enough to hunt and lack determination, young lions are very likely to fail when hunting, especially when faced with dangerous animals such as antelope. Arabic straight.

The pair of lions had no trouble catching the saber-horned antelope. But as soon as they knocked their prey down, they panicked and ran away. Why so?

The saber-horned antelope possesses long, thin, symmetrical horns that can be up to 1.2m long. This is a very powerful defensive weapon that all predators are afraid of. Therefore, when the antelope counterattacked, the pair of lions panicked and hurriedly ran away.

The saber-horned antelope was once common throughout North Africa. They are starting to decline as a result of climate change. After that, they were also widely hunted for their horns. Today, antelopes are kept in captivity in many special reserves in Tunisia, Morocco and Senegal. The saber-horned antelope was domesticated in ancient Egypt to provide food and sacrifices to the gods. The ancient Roman elite also kept this species.