Leopard try hunting hyenas

Awesome video of a male leopard reclaiming his meal from a stubborn hyena. Watch until the end where the hyena misses by inches as the leopard launches himself and the kill up into the large marula tree. Video by Greg Heasman

Leopard vs. Hyena: A Clash of Apex Predators in the African Bush
The African savanna is a theater of constant struggle, a battleground where survival hinges on strength, cunning, and adaptability. Among the many players vying for dominance, the leopard and the hyena stand out as formidable apex predators.

While both are iconic African figures, their contrasting hunting styles, social structures, and physical attributes make their encounters explosive and their rivalry a fascinating study in ecological competition. Who would win in a direct confrontation? The answer, as with nature, is rarely simple.