These dramatic photos show a clash of giants as a protective momma elephant and a ferocious crocodile get in an epic tug of war in Zambia.
The female elephant and her cub were drinking on the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park when they were a.tta.cked.
Jumping out of the murky waters, a vicious alligator bites the female’s trunk.
The crocodile sprung from the water as a baby elephant and its mum were having a drink from the river 
The baby elephant went to hide behind mum as the croc a.tta.c.ked 
The elephant was brought to her knees as the crocodile thrashed around
Bringing her hind legs down, the elephant didn’t give up and turned away from the water, despite the predator gripping her trunk.
Using fantastic strength, the female managed to knock the crocodile out of the water.
She survived the a.tta.ck with her child, although there was a second scare when the baby tripped as the pair ran away.
The elephant managed to turn away from the water even the croc was trying to pull her in 
With her baby safely on the far side, the mum stepped away from the water with the croc still clamped on 
The mighty elephant dragged the crocodile all the way out of the water as she walked away
They were seen feeding on the river late in the day.
South Luangwa National Park is famous for its powerful elephant herds of up to 70 individuals.
Covering an area of 9000 square kilometers, the park has 60 species of animals, including baboons, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, and hippos.
Despite the unwanted appendage, she and her baby broke into a run 
Water gushes from the mum’s trunk as she finally shakes the croc, with her baby momentarily tripping over the predator before the pair made off safely
