A blind eland walks into a pride of lions that are busy stalking it. When the eland hears the lions run in on it, it’s too late.
Elands are the largest antelope species in Africa and can weigh up to 1000 kg (2200 lbs) and stand up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall at the shoulder. They are generally found in grasslands and woodlands across eastern and southern Africa.
The pride of lions remained still in the tall grass as the eland came closer and closer. The eland, oblivious to the danger that lurked in the grass, continued running straight for the waiting lions.
As for why this particular eland was blind, it’s hard to say for sure. It could have been the result of an injury or infection that damaged its eyes, or it may have been born with a genetic condition that affected its sight.
There have been a few cases of either half blind or completely blind Elands in southern Serengeti perhaps is some kind of an outbreak or it comes from what they eat, may be there’s some kind of an invasive plant they eat that causes that, we don’t know yet, still under investigation.
The eland suddenly became aware of the lions and tried to run away, but it was too late. The lions had already closed in, and soon they were all over the eland, bringing it down with a flurry of teeth and claws.
