In the Sabi Sands area of the Kruger National Park it is a case of survival of the smartest animal.
In a recent video shared by Latest Sightings, a crocodile fought off a pride of lionesses and cubs after it was caught trying to steal their waterbuck meal.
The video was taken before lockdown by 61-year-old Vernon Cresswell, who was tracking a pride of lions in the Talamati Pride area.
In the video, the crocodile can be seen targeting the remains of a waterbuck that the pride had left behind but it soon found itself surrounded by five lions.
The pride can also be seen provoking the crocodile before it finally snapped.
Watch video below