In an amazing display of survival instinct, a zebra was able to escape death at the hands of a lion by grabbing the breeder’s neck and pulling him to the ground.

The scene was a gruesome scene, with the lion in the hot spot of the zebra. However, just when it seemed the zebra had no choice, he took the opportunity to turn his attack around. With incredible strength and agility, the zebra was able to land a swift blow on the lion, causing it to fall to the ground. The zebra seized the moment to flee, leaving the lion stunned and defeated. It was a spectacular display of animal instinct and survival that left viewers stunned.

Pit a lion against a zebra in the wild and we know who we’d think would come out on top!

Image caption But the lion in this fight found himself quite the feisty opponent when he chose a battle with this zebra!

Image caption Photographer Thomas Whetten managed to get these incredible photos from the safety of a truck in the Ngorongoro conservation area in Tanzania, Africa

Image caption The zebra starts out unaware that a pride of lions is lurking for lunch

Image caption,But a lion hides in the grass, biding its time, then suddenly sneaks up on the zebra as it makes a desperate attempt to escape

Image caption The lions are incredibly fast, so he catches up with them by jumping on the zebra’s back

Image caption But the brave zebra decided to fight back!

Image caption And the lion ended up being rewarded with a massive kick to the face

Image caption He stood up on his last attempt…

Image caption… but after a high-speed chase, the lion is left in a mud puddle. Good for you brave zebra!