Under the scorching midday sun, a lion stumbles upon an unfortunate buffalo trapped in a pool of thick, sticky mud—dehydrated and unable to move. The outcome was inevitable. A young male lion cautiously steps into the mud, ending the buffalo's suffering in what could be seen as a merciful act. What followed were hours of determined effort as the lions tried to pull the buffalo free. Unable to move it, they fed on what they could within the confines of the muddy pool.