Honey badgers belong to a species of mammals that is widely distributed in Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. This badger has landed on this python and is attempting to consume it. This savannah berserker is unafraid of the enemy’s length, and he understands there are no simple methods to assure he must up to the challenge and prevail.
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Leopard Fails Successfully
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It didn’t take long to spot something special! It was a young leopard, and it was lying next to a very recent catch. At that point, it was tricky to see just how impressive that catch was, but the leopard was visibly still exhausted from the hunt.
It was also clear that the leopard had fed a little, and it was only a matter of a few moments before it would want to secure its meal in the safety of a tree.
After a few more pants, that’s exactly what happened. The leopard got up and started dragging the impala toward the nearest tree. That’s when Vincent could see just how big of a deal this was.
Compared to the leopard, the impala was huge! Just thinking about how the leopard managed to take the impala down was incredible, and watching it attempt to lift it into the tree was somehow even more impressive.
From Vincent’s perspective, the impala looked almost double the leopard’s size, and still, the leopard was inching its way into a tree with it. At no point did it make it very high up, but the strength it must have taken just to get to that point was downright amazing!
Vincent realized just how persistent the young leopard was, too. So determined to secure its catch, the leopard would try again right after each fall. It must have taken everything, but still, it kept going…
On its third attempt, the leopard dug deep, and somehow managed to crawl up as high as it had ever been! But, just as there was hope of reaching the first set of branches, the momentum shifted and the leopard had to let go of the impala!
It was heartbreak all over again for the leopard. However, this time it went a little differently! The impala didn’t come crashing to the ground as expected. No, instead, it hooked onto a stump poking out from the bottom of the tree, in the most perfect way!
Yes, it technically was a failure, but it was almost like a wildlife trickshot. Then, on top of that, the leopard then landed right next to the hooked impala, in the exact position for the two lock eyes!
Although the leopard never managed to hoist the impala, this doesn’t end sadly for the young predator! By a small miracle, hyenas never came round, and the leopard had the impala all to itself, feeding comfortably on the ground for the next two days. -
Cormorant swallows 50cm fish in seconds
Nature’s Vacuum Cleaner: Cormorant Swallows 50cm Fish in Seconds!
The natural world is full of incredible feats of skill and adaptation, and the fishing prowess of the cormorant is definitely one of them. These sleek, dark birds are a common sight around coastlines, lakes, and rivers, but have you ever stopped to truly observe their hunting technique? Prepare to be amazed.
Recently, footage has emerged showcasing the incredible speed and efficiency with which a cormorant can swallow a fish – a 50cm (almost 20 inch!) fish, no less. It’s a spectacle that leaves you wondering how such a feat is even possible.
The Master Angler: A Cormorant’s Hunting Style
Cormorants are diving birds, meaning they propel themselves underwater using their webbed feet. Unlike many other diving birds, their feathers aren’t completely waterproof. This might seem like a disadvantage, but it actually allows them to dive more easily and with less buoyancy. After a dive, you’ll often see them perched with their wings outstretched, drying them in the sun.
Their hunting strategy is simple: dive, pursue, and spear. They use their sharp, hooked beaks to grasp fish, and their streamlined bodies help them navigate underwater with surprising agility.
The Swallowing Show: A Matter of Speed and Adaptability
Now, let’s get to the real show: the swallowing. Watching a cormorant swallow a large fish is truly mesmerizing. They bring the fish to the surface, often maneuvering it head-first. This is crucial, as it streamlines the process and prevents the fish’s sharp fins and spines from obstructing the journey down the bird’s throat.
Then, with a few impressive gulps and a series of muscular contractions, the cormorant manages to swallow the entire fish whole, often in a matter of seconds. Yes, you read that right. Seconds! Imagine trying to swallow something that long and wide!
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Leopard Mom Sacrifices Herself To Protect Her Cubs
Godliving knew of a leopard denning in the area and thought it would be a great time to try and spot her.
Much before long, that’s exactly what happened! The leopard mom was in sight, and as a huge bonus, there was visibility on her two babies as well!
This was a precious moment, but it was quickly overshadowed for everyone, by a feeling that something was off. The leopard was outside of her den, and there was a sense of paranoia; overall, she seemed very uncomfortable.
Carol explains; “The leopard was outside her den when my husband spotted a lioness crouched just a few meters away, watching intently in the same general direction. We initially thought two separate events were unfolding — the leopard and her cubs, and the lioness watching the wildebeest in the distance. But as she crept forward, we realized she was actually focused on the leopards!”
The lion crept up to striking distance, and it was all or nothing for the leopard. Being considerably smaller, the leopard was at a massive disadvantage, but with everything to lose and the instincts of a mother, she stood her ground with amazing courage!Without a second thought, the lion leaped in to engage the leopard! The rest of the lion pride was just around the corner from the scene, but the lioness was feeling so confident, that she didn’t bother with waiting for backup! A choice that she would with no doubt, end up regretting!
The leopard jumped to meet the lioness back, and the pair locked into a grapple as they hit the ground. Once again, the lion was at an upper hand, as she landed on top, but to describe the little leopard as being ferocious, would be subtle!
The leopard kicked, bit, and tore at the underside of the lion with serious intent. It was almost overbearing, and it took the lioness by surprise! With limited options, the lion decided to bite at one of the leopard’s back feet, but it wasn’t enough!
With so much happening in the footage, it was tricky to see exactly how she did it, but the leopard managed to latch onto the lion’s leg and target a soft spot. The lion’s reaction made it clear how much it hurt, as she jumped away from the leopard and held out her paw like an injured puppy!This was the moment the leopard realized she might have just saved her babies’ lives! The last thing on the lion’s mind now would be the den site, and the chaos of the situation would likely distract the rest of the pride as well.
So, with the lion backed off, and her cubs given enough time to hide, the leopard took the opportunity to escape to a nearby tree. The rest of the lions arrived shortly after, and together they tried climbing up to the leopard, but just couldn’t make it to her.
Luck finally came for the leopard when one of the lions caught a nearby wildebeest from the herd seen earlier. With food now on the table, the lions quickly grew bored of the leopard, and she was able to get to her babies, who were completely unharmed!
Situations like this end with a very sad story most of the time, but this was just not that day. It took more than a small miracle, but the leopard never gave up, and she did what it took to save her babies! -
Dogs Encounter Crocodiles While Swimming in the Lake
In this thrilling video, we follow dogs as they enjoy a swim in the lake, only to encounter crocodiles. Witness the unexpected interactions and learn how these brave dogs navigate their aquatic environment. Join us for an exciting look at nature’s surprises and the importance of being aware of wildlife!
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Rhino Fight At Male Lion With Its Horn
Jordan Davidson has guided many safaris in the bush
Lions are known to rest and relax during the middle of the day, and this day was no different for three big, and beautiful young lions. There were two females and a male specifically, and they’re all believed to be around five years old.
Everything seemed to be in place for another typical, fantastic, lion sighting. However, this time would prove to be more fruitful…
A rhino came strolling into the picture, looking for some fresh grass to graze on. Nothing had happened but just the rhino’s sheer size, and the presence of the two species being together, made it all so exciting.
Lions have a strong understanding of their limitations, and even for the three of them together, taking on a large white rhino would be a massive risk. Everyone on the safari could see this too, so, even with all the excitement, there wasn’t really any expectation of something more happening.
That was until the rhino walked right up to where the lions were relaxing! Rhinos don’t have the best eyesight, so it likely couldn’t see anything from far out, but the lions’ smell was suspicious for the rhino, so it kept investigating.
Eventually, the rhino was so close that it made one of the lionesses uncomfortable! She ran off and for good reason, the rhino could see clearly now and already had a defensive stance.
The second lioness had more of an opportunistic eye, as the rhino was chasing her sister away, she went into a pouncing position and waited for her shot. She didn’t have to wait long, as the rhino quickly decided that it would be best to make a U-turn and head the other way.
After launching for the rhino’s rump, it didn’t even take a second for the lioness to realize that she was in over her head. She immediately let go and abandoned ship, all the while, the now very grumpy rhino was turning around to face them.
With both lionesses out of the picture, the only thing that stood in the rhino’s way was the poor male lion! Having a stare down with an animal that is bigger than some family-sized cars can only be daunting, but amazingly the lion’s first instinct wasn’t to run!
No, the lion walked right up to the rhino to meet it head-on! This was unquestionably brave, but considering just how long the rhino’s horn was, it didn’t seem like the greatest of ideas.
Without much surprise, the male lion ended up learning the same lesson as the female just before him, but not before the rhino tried stabbing at it, twice! And only missing marginally both times!Realizing how lucky he was, the lion bolted away into the bushes, and the rhino took the chance to run the other way, bringing one of the wildest lion and rhino interactions that we’ve seen to an end.
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Blind Leopard with Balls of Steel Tries Taking from 10+ Monster Crocs
Stefan Cruysberghs, was on an early-morning safari in South Luangwa
There were so many crocs that it was hard to see what they were eating, but they spent some time and managed to identify the prey as being a puku antelope. Seeing that this was playing out on land, it was assumed that another predator had caught and abandoned the puku.
The more time they spent at the sighting, the more crocodiles appeared from the river. Watching just how many crocs were attracted to the smell was fascinating. It was almost an endless supply!
A Nile crocodile can eat over 50% of its body weight in a single meal. On average, your typical puku weighs a lot less than that. Meaning that there really wasn’t enough food to go around here, and all the crocodiles were likely very grumpy because of it!
There was so much going on here that it was almost too much to process when a leopard suddenly came strolling in from the bushes. Who would have thought about another predator being around?
It was a huge surprise for everyone at first, but then it was assumed that the leopard had originally caught the puku and was forced to abandon it. Now, it returned only to find that it had been claimed by a bask of crocodiles.
That would normally be the end of the story. After all, when crocodiles steal your meal, there really isn’t anything that can be done about that. However, this leopard wouldn’t have it! If it was going to lose its food, it wasn’t losing everything.
The leopard zigged and zagged its way through the pile of crocodile bodies, just looking for a gap to squeeze in. It even had to dodge a couple of snaps, but that wasn’t enough to deter it.
It did end up finding the space it was looking for, and it was now basically mouth-to-mouth with one of the bigger crocodiles! Just desperately tugging and pulling away, trying and nab a piece.
Not being able to get a decent share, the leopard became frustrated, so, when another crocodile decided to try and get involved, the leopard slapped it on the nose!
The leopard only managed to get two small chunks of the puku, before having to walk away. It certainly wasn’t worth all the risk it took in the end, but it was so incredible to see! -
Lions Put on a Hot Show for Buffaloes
Buffaloes Burned: Lions Deliver a Scorching Performance on the Savanna
The African savanna is a stage for life, death, and breathtaking drama. And yesterday, the lions of the pride known as the “Sunset Strikers” delivered a performance worthy of a standing ovation (if only the audience weren’t mostly terrified herbivores). They put on a hot show, quite literally, leaving a trail of dust and devastation in their wake for a herd of buffalo unlucky enough to cross their path.
Forget lazy afternoon naps in the shade. This wasn’t your typical lion day. From the early morning roars reverberating across the plains, a sense of urgency hung in the air. The Sunset Strikers were hungry, and they were on a mission.
The buffalo, a massive herd numbering in the hundreds, lumbered along, their usual confidence betrayed by a nervous energy. They knew the territory, and they knew the risks. But even a large herd of powerful animals can’t always outsmart a coordinated and determined pride of lions.
The Chase: A Symphony of Strength and Strategy
The initial encounter was a masterclass in predatory strategy. The lionesses, masters of stealth and deception, expertly flanked the herd, cutting off escape routes and creating chaos. The buffalo, panicked, scattered, their thunderous hooves churning the dry earth into dust clouds.
The lions, however, remained focused. They targeted the vulnerable: the young, the old, and the weak. The chase was a blur of tawny fur and muscle, a test of endurance and agility under the scorching African sun.
The Kill: A Brutal Reminder of Nature’s Law
The pursuit culminated in a dramatic showdown. After a grueling chase, the lions brought down a young buffalo, its desperate cries echoing across the savanna. The power of the pride was on full display as they worked together to subdue their prey, a stark reminder of the brutal reality of nature’s food chain.
While the sight of such a hunt might be unsettling to some, it’s a vital part of the ecosystem. The lions keep the buffalo population in check, preventing overgrazing and ensuring the health of the savanna.