A stunning kick from the wildebeest distracted the hunter just in time for its meal to make its elaborate getaway at Masai Mara, Kenya
The great migration is a spectacle to behold, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals traverse the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.
In the midst of a hectic great migration, a wildebeest makes a great escape from the jaws of a hungry crocodile.
The stunning getaway caught on camera shows the terrified animal just centimetres away from the reptile’s deadly teeth.
Unfortunately for many, they were careering straight into the path of a waiting croc.
Into the abyss: Unbeknown to many of the wildebeest, a crocodile awaited them
Carnage: The herd is thrown into panic as a deadly croc makes its move
Feeding time: The hungry reptile awaits its meal
The river monster wasted no time springing into action, trying to capture the prey between its powerful jaws.
However, the predator got a little more than it bargained for.
In this dramatic scene, a wildebeest finds itself perilously close to the jaws of a hungry crocodile as it attempts to cross a river teeming with danger.
The wildebeest, driven by its instinct for survival, launches into a desperate sprint as it reaches the water’s edge. With adrenaline coursing through its veins, it propels itself forward, each step fraught with uncertainty.
The wildebeest, driven by its instinct for survival, launches into a desperate sprint as it reaches the water’s edge. With adrenaline coursing through its veins, it propels itself forward, each step fraught with uncertainty.
In a heart-stopping moment, the crocodile lunges from the murky depths, its jaws snapping shut just inches away from the wildebeest’s hindquarters. But the wildebeest’s agility proves to be its salvation as it executes a stunning kick, its powerful hind legs delivering a blow with incredible force.
Outta here: The plucky wildebeest manages to avoid the rows of razor-sharp teeth
A stunning kick from the wildebeest distracted the hunter just in time for its meal to make its elaborate getaway at Masai Mara, Kenya
The impact catches the crocodile off guard, causing it to recoil in surprise and pain. With a burst of speed, the wildebeest breaks free from the predator’s grasp, its hooves churning the water as it makes a mad dash for safety on the opposite bank.
Boof! The reptile did not count on getting a well-aimed kick to its scaly jaw.
Danger: Wildebeest prepare to cross a river during the Great Migration
Award winning wildlife photographer Andrey Gudkov travelled to the Kenyan reserve and was able to shoot this nail-biting scene.