Lion and crocodile have savage fight over buffalo carcass

Footage shows the dramatic moment a gruesome fight broke out between a lion and a crocodile as they competed for a buffalo carcass.

The tussle erupted after the big cat killed the buffalo as prey, but the reptile decided to try and take it for itself.

Within moments a fierce struggle erupted between the two animals.

It lasted half an hour before the lion finally relented and gave in to the crocodile.

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