The lion was among a pride that was about to eat the elephant when the crocodile crawled up and tried to take a bite. The lions then began to drive the beast away by clawing and biting at the armoured reptile’s legs.
Jaws versus claws: The lion and the crocodile square-off at a Kenyan river in Samburu, Africa, after the reptile tries to take the big cat’s lunch
He said: ‘For a while there was a Mexican standoff with neither making the first move but I believe the lion was fearing for the safety of its cubs and made the first move.
‘It wasn’t long before other lions moved in and began to claw and bite at the legs of the crocodile all the while making sure to stay clear of its huge jaws.
Dine in, but not takeaway: The lions guard the dead elephant and appear to be looking towards the water cautious of the crocodiles intentions
Lowest of the low: The crocodile slides along on its belly as a young lion hovers on the waters edge, keen to deter it from lunging futher
Fancy a pedicure? The lion nips at the reptiles claws as it thrashes about in pain, trying to edge back into the safety of the water
Two on one: An adult lion and a young cub leap at the crocodile whose open mouth looks big enough to swallow them whole
Back you go: A lion bites the soft underside of the reptile, left, as another stands on its back and attempts to push it away
On your tail: The crocodile seems to acknowledge defeat as three lions straddle its rear quarters and force it back into the water