Watch: Leopard vs python in a full-on brawl [graphic video]
In a new video shared on the real-live reporting app, Latest Sightings, a leopard takes on a python.
Clint Saint, the owner of Live Life African Safari Getaways shared the spectacular video which was taken by Suzie Moll, one of his guests on a safari drive. Clint got into more details as he shared the events of the day to Latest Sightings:
“On 12 October, we had guests all the way from the USA staying in the Mara Triangle. On a private safari drive Oscar Taiwa, Mike and Suzie Moll seemed to enjoy the bush and the sightings of the animals. We got to an area where we came across a leopard who seemed curious about something in the grass.
Knowing that the leopard could be preparing for the hunt, the guide stopped the vehicle and they watched for a while.
“Between the bushes – the hidden creature became clear into view and we realised that this leopard took an interest in a huge African Rock Python. It wasn’t long after we spotted the python when a full-on battle broke out between these two amazing animals.”
Clint says that it was a surprise for everybody as this kind of sighting is said to be very rare.
“For a moment it seemed like the leopard lost the battle when the python started wrapping its coils around the leopard in an attempt to suffocate it, but with miraculous agility, the leopard managed to free itself and jump out of reach, biting and clawing at the python. Each of these creatures met each other’s fierce combat strategy to survive, but they knew that there will be only one ultimate survivor.”
In the end, the python was defeated with numerous puncture wounds on its body, especially on its head area. The leopard also had injuries with an obvious wound to the right front paw which could be clearly seen as it limped away from the scene.
“I have never experienced an encounter quite like this before,” Clint says further.
In the wild, it seems to come down to the “survival of the fittest”, and with these two very diverse species going head to head, this action-filled sighting kept the visitors on the edge of their seats!
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