Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

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The leopard amazed the tourists: in front of their eyes, he caught a frightened little impala, and then ... tried to make friends with her (!?). This big cat seemed to have forgotten that she was a predator - the leopard licked and hugged the impala, frightened to death. True, in the end, hunger took over, and the leopard still remembered that he was a predator. It was in the Kruger National Park in South Africa.

(Total 8 photos)

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

1. Of course, it was more of a game, especially for the leopard - the impala was in a daze of fear. And some moments of this "meeting" could be mistaken for a manifestation of care.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

2. In the Kruger National Park, this leopard is called Nkateko, which means “lucky”. Her mother died of an infection due to an ear injury.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

3. Tourists were enjoying a safari when they saw a one-year-old female leopard nearby, who was dragging a still-alive impala cub.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

4. She seemed to be playing with her prey. Putting it on the ground, the female leopard calmly waited for the impala to regain strength and try to escape.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

5. Every time the victim tried to run away, the tourists screamed with joy, hoping that the baby would be able to hide in the bushes.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

6. But the wounded and exhausted impala had no chance against the powerful and agile leopard.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

7. Having played enough with his prey, the leopard finally remembered that he was a predator.

Leopard and impala - pre-dinner caresses

8. Soon it was all over for the poor impala. Such is nature!

Keywords: Antelopes | Leopards | Safari | South Africa

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