Horrifying footage has emerged showing a rare Asian lioness grabbing a buffalo by the neck before dragging it behind the bushes.

The incident took place on January 2 in Junagadh located in the west Indian state of Gujarat.

The predator is seen stubbornly clinging onto her prey, even when the cattle tries to fight back.

The tussle did not last for long as the lioness overpowered and successfully dragged it towards a hedge and out of view.

Horrifying footage has emerged that shows a lioness grabbing her prey by the neck before dragging it behind the bushes.

The incident took place on January 2 in Junagadh located in the West Indian state of Gujarat.

Visual shows a cow being mauled by the ferocious feline, the wildcat keeps a tight hold on the bull's neck, leaving no room for escape.

The predator stubbornly clings onto her prey, even when the cattle tries to fight back.

The tussle does not last for long as the wild beast overpowers her prey and successfully drags it towards the hedges.