Leopard snaps serval’s neck in Maasai Mara National Reserve Posted by Taylah Strauss on 24 June 2022 Servals are strong, slender cats with distinct saucer-sized ears and long legs, both of which make servals exceptional hunters. Servals are able to jump up to three metres into the air to catch a bird in flight. Their slender bodies allow the cats to expertly manoeuvre themselves out of danger, and quickly pick up speed, according to SANBI. Despite this, servals are vulnerable to predators in areas without high grass cover, especially to hyenas, wild dogs and unfortunately for this serval below, leopards. Leopards aren’t picky eaters and are known to hunt using ambush techniques, according to Live Science. They sneak up on their prey and either charge or pounce on it with lightning speed. A leopard will finish its prey off with a bite to the neck, which is exactly what happens in this video below from Latest Sightings, taken in Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Due to the graphic nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Picture: Screenshot from video ALSO READ Cheetah climbs on visitors’ car in Kruger National park Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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