In the fierce battle for territory between two male antelopes, surprise appeared when the leopard decided to intervene.
In a dramatic picture of the wild world, an unlikely alliance has emerged between traditional enemies. An unbelievable sight that was especially rare was witnessed: the leopard, apparently having lost its mind, was charging with the intention of attacking a gazelle, meanwhile, one of its opponents.
With a leap like the wind, it pounced on the tail of one of the two antelopes, immediately taking the fight to a new level.
But while tension reached its peak, an unexpected scene appeared. The leopard, a cunning and cruel predator, suddenly intervened in the fight
On the other side of the battlefield, rival gazelles have turned to support their fellows. While danger was lurking, it risked its life and rushed into the middle of the fierce battle, creating an opportunity for its opponent to escape the big cat’s trap.This action not only makes the leopard confused and disoriented, but also creates a distraction, a fierce sharing between species, even in the most stressful circumstances.This action not only repels the danger to fellow humans but also makes even the leopard surprised.
This is not just a mere event in the wild, but a profound demonstration of the unpredictability of natural life, and of the miraculous possibilities of cooperation between species, even when they are in the most critical situation.
Surprise attack: A sneaky leopard leapt onto a gazelle as the animal was in the midst of fighting a rival.
Two against one: The male lechwe suddenly found himself going from fighting for supremacy to fighting for his life in the savannah
Softly, softly, catchy lechwe: The leopard creeps up on the fighting pair in the Okavango Delta area of Botswana
Attack from both sides: The leopard pounced on his prey just as the hapless lechwe was in the midst of locking horns with another male
Already things are going wrong… The leopard appears to be clinging onto the lechwe’s rump for dear life as the fight continues
Fight for survival: The lechwe, realising he’s beset by enemies, starts taking evasive action to keep himself alive
Time to run! The leopard clambers out of the way just in time as the other lechwe gears up to butt his rival in the rear end
Down: The combination of the leopard round his neck and a rival lechwe to his rear sends the plucky antelope tumbling
Struggle: Content perhaps that he’s won this round, the rival lechwe disappears – leaving our hero brawling alone with the big cat
Could this be the end: It appears as though the leopard has got the upper hand as the lechwe is rolled over onto his shoulders
Not quite! The animal struggles to his feet. A witness said the leopard left with her tail between her legs
‘The lechwe was too big and strong, and after the battle the leopard was limping on its left front leg. The antelope had some scratches and a bit of a cut on the shoulder, which I think was from the fight with the other lechwe.’