Unsuspecting leopard caught off guard by hippo while hunting Posted by Taylah Strauss on 25 May 2022 A dozy hippo caught a female leopard by surprise while it was hunting for barbel in a muddy waterhole in the Greater Kruger. The leopard was hunting for barbel at night at a waterhole in MalaMala Game Reserve. During this time, other nocturnal creatures – like hippos – leave the water to graze, giving it ample hunting opportunities. When the sun is out, it’s another story. The leopard was hunting for barbel again, this time during the day, not knowing that a massive hippo lurked beneath the mud. The hippo had no intention of having its slumber disturbed and quickly made its presence known. Watch this clip from LatestSightings Picture: Screenshot from video ALSO READ Martial eagle attacks a large monitor lizard 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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