1. And, unlike other African lions, the Savuti lions routinely attack powerful prey such as Cape buffalo, young elephants, even hippopotamuses. 2. Scientists soon focused on ants, which contain alkaloids used to mark trails, repel enemies and attack prey. 3. The tigers select and attack their prey. 4. They probably looked something like an ostrich with a tail, running about on two legs and attacking prey with strong claws on their forelimbs. 5. Unlike other African lions, these in the Savuti area of northern Botswana routinely attack powerful prey. 6. They loot and steal in broad daylight, move in groups, and attack their prey from out of the blue. |