A LION is forced to turn tail and run when the buffalo she was stalking gets the hump.

       The action scene was captured by wildlife photographer Nistar PS at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, in Kenya, East Africa.

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       A lioness was chased down by a herd of buffalo during a safari 2

       The amazing moment was captured by photographer Nistar PS at Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya

       He said: “The buffalo were protecting the younger animals.

       “When the lioness got too close, they were very defensive and managed to chase her away.”

       Lioness hugs African conservationist Valentin Gruener