By David Aspinall This zebra dramatically earned his stripes after fighting off a vicious crocodile attack. A herd of zebras were enjoying a refreshing drink on the shoreline when the crocs stealthily crept up on them. Suddenly one of the predators launches itself out of the water only narrowly avoiding its prey with its razor sharp gnashers. Instinctively the zebra lashes out, kicking its back hoof straight into the face of the croc, forcing it to retreat. Photographers Laurent Renaud and Dominique Haution captured the watery war while on safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Laurent, a 55-year-old teacher from northern France, said: “It was all very dramatic. “About 100 zebras were trying to cross the river and they just stopped for a quick drink. “Some zebras have seen a crocodile before, but many just think they’re logs. “Fortunately they always remain apprehensive while drinking which meant all of them got away safely. “At the end, the crocodiles were furious – they were angrily baring their teeth from across the river.” ENDS