A lone buffalo doesn’t stand much chance against a ferocious lion. However, Cape buffalo are rarely alone. Working together as a group, Cape buffalo cooperate to ensure the safety of their companions.

Lions prey on Cape buffalo. However, it’s usually younger or weaker members that have been separated from the herd, not fully grown adults. When a herd of large adult buffalo comes upon a lion, who ...

Buffalo herd senses lions nearby in the Maasai Mara.

The lion pride works together to take down a buffalo -- even calling in their cubs to watch as they bring down their prey. Nature is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on ...