Male lions are a symbol of pure power but there’s also an affectionate side to them. They care deeply for their coalition partners and they show that by regularly reaffirming the close bond they share. Watch these two unrelated partners, the Hippo Pools male an the H4 male, both in their absolute prime, sharing a very tender moment. Kruger National Park Video credits: Louise Wilson | Lions of Africa

458K views · 2.6K reactions | A moment of power meets calm as a male lion lowers his head to drink, showing the rare softness behind his strength while reminding us how every creature depends on the simple rhythm of water and wilderness, and you can witness more of these quiet yet powerful scenes with Beyond the Wild. | Beyondthewild Expeditions | Facebook

The power of a male lion is awe-inspiring, demonstrated vividly when it takes down a buffalo bull. Despite the buffalo's massive size and strength, the lion's agility, speed, and sheer force allow it to overpower such formidable prey. Male lions can weigh around 190 to 225 kilograms (420 to 500 pounds) on average, whereas a buffalo bull can weigh up to 900 kilograms (around 2,000 pounds). Despite this significant weight difference, the male lion's strength and predatory prowess enable it to hold