A once in a lifetime Leopard kill sighting at Kruger National Park 7 Jan 2023

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  • @LFKGooner
    @LFKGooner Рік тому +1029

    Amazing the stealth of that leopard. The stealth, the movement - parallel to the horizontal of the earth -, then like a wraith to the fighting gazelles it leapt, totally blindsiding one that probably didn't know what that razor vice grip of death was until he smelt the stench of the leopard's breath and then the gazelle knew from primordial instincts, that the game was over. The leopard is my favourite big cat no doubt about it.

    • @thabzmad7265
      @thabzmad7265 Рік тому +45

      Lol, "primordial instincts" of knowing its over from those that got eaten don't exist, never got to be passed down since they never bred after they became lunch 😁

    • @davidbrickman4880
      @davidbrickman4880 Рік тому +6

      Lol. Entertaining!

    • @t.e.r.sven2.0vs.daskaltest59
      @t.e.r.sven2.0vs.daskaltest59 Рік тому +7

      @@thabzmad7265 Have you ever heard about morphogenetic fields?

    • @thabzmad7265
      @thabzmad7265 Рік тому +2

      @@t.e.r.sven2.0vs.daskaltest59 🤔🤯 not sure what that is, but for sure it doesn't sound like a a word or concept the evolution congregation would use.
      Is it something Buddhism is built on perhaps? 😉

    • @ReapingTheHarvest
      @ReapingTheHarvest Рік тому +13

      Great commentary! I have to go with Jaguar as my favorite big cat though.

  • @parshakamarsh
    @parshakamarsh Рік тому +2463

    Perfect footage. No annoying music or inane commentary, it just lets nature speak for itself

    • @MisfitsFiendClub138
      @MisfitsFiendClub138 Рік тому +13

      Well done 👏 ✔️

    • @Alex_Cloke
      @Alex_Cloke Рік тому +15

      Exactly.

    • @SSMenace49
      @SSMenace49 Рік тому +18

      I'd say it was pretty great, but, not perfect. Maybe the upload caused all the distortion?

    • @briansaben5697
      @briansaben5697 Рік тому +17

      Then there’s the comment section…

    • @onesri6108
      @onesri6108 Рік тому +1

      I wish he could have Zoom in a bit

  • @chinaskibukowski7747
    @chinaskibukowski7747 Рік тому +1324

    This is arguably the single most perfect display of a big cat stealth hunting ever filmed. It's absolutely insane how close it got before it struck.

    • @spazzywhitebelt
      @spazzywhitebelt Рік тому +20

      Absolutely insane how close it was filmed. Good eye to see the leopard on the prowl, can't imagine how many hours were spent out there to get a scene like that

    • @1997jankuschef
      @1997jankuschef Рік тому +29

      I think the leopard takes 4 steps to the gazelle. Then 1 grab with both claws, and immediately gets to its neck. Incredibly efficient, not a single wasted motion

    • @stevehamman4465
      @stevehamman4465 Рік тому +5

      @@1997jankuschef it is considered the most efficient killer !

    • @DieFlabbergast
      @DieFlabbergast Рік тому +6

      Taking advantage of vegetable cover. He's probably trained with the Navy Seals :)

    • @bryancorts5389
      @bryancorts5389 Рік тому +3

      This ones good. But there is better one where jaguar hunting monkeys out of tree. Way more impressive in the canopy hunting.

  • @diddy103177
    @diddy103177 Рік тому +791

    Impressive all around:
    1. The stealth of the leopard.
    2. The awareness and speedy reaction of the impalas despite being entangled.
    3. The quick adjustments of the leopard from grabbing the shank to moving up to bite the throat.

    • @jimnadeau6205
      @jimnadeau6205 Рік тому +10

      Hit 'er on the head, Bud!! Was thinking the same thing about that switch from the body to the throat being supernaturally fast!!!!

    • @andyroubik5760
      @andyroubik5760 Рік тому +9

      Not to mention the filming

    • @83btm
      @83btm Рік тому +13

      @@jimnadeau6205 ...also, the tack on those claws is just remarkable, wow. For the leopard to be able to hang onto that round/shank as the impala tries to change direction and accelerate...just wow. What an impressive animal, and what impressive footage.

    • @johngalt97
      @johngalt97 Рік тому

      Must have snapped its neck quickly, it would have done more kicking, otherwise?

    • @TheKomentor
      @TheKomentor Рік тому +4

      The gazelle almost got away with that sudden turn it made.

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 Рік тому +407

    To be able to stalk into a herd across mostly open ground.. then to have speed like that is mind-blowing. What an amazing cat. Another thing which is amazing is how fast the alarm calls came and how incredibly quickly the fighting impala reacted to them and disengaged. What a spectacular video!

    • @Name-jw4sj
      @Name-jw4sj Рік тому +2

      Why didn't the deer put up a fight though? Seemed like the deer just quit as soon as the leopard put him in a choke hold. Didn't even resist.

    • @duncanwallace7760
      @duncanwallace7760 Рік тому +18

      @@Name-jw4sj Yeah I think once they are down, especially if they are grabbed by throat so they can't breathe, it's all over pretty quickly. Leopards are insanely strong for their size as well. They also seem to put their legs in the air a bit so they can stand up again.

    • @KingLouisDaSaint
      @KingLouisDaSaint Рік тому +2

      @@Name-jw4sj you can’t even fathom how strong those leopards are, bro!

    • @duncanwallace7760
      @duncanwallace7760 Рік тому +8

      @veryslyfox An impala stands about waist height, and if you look at the ones standing up, the grass comes a little way up their lower legs. I'd say that leopard stalked into the herd in grass slightly above ancle height of a human. That is less than one-foot high grass, and not thick either.

    • @richardb8104
      @richardb8104 Рік тому +2

      @veryslyfox I was amazed they didn't see it. This isn't a video game, you can easily see through grass that tall.

  • @R-L-I
    @R-L-I Рік тому +333

    Finally! Thank you camera person for not making noise or starting your vehicle and ruining it for the leopard, excellent video.

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  Рік тому +23

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @moxievintage1390
      @moxievintage1390 Рік тому +7

      Amen!!!!!!! I am so grateful for the QUIET!!! 🙏🏽 Also love seeing the leopard slink all the way!

    • @ForeverEngland76
      @ForeverEngland76 Рік тому +4

      I watch dozens of these clips and I've never watched anyone make noise like how you state

    • @randallmarsh1187
      @randallmarsh1187 Рік тому +16

      @@ForeverEngland76 You sure you weren't watching cartoons or something? Because I've watched hundreds of these videos and probably about half of them have screams and "run little guy" and "Oh, that poor thing" Also vehicles starting and stopping and moving etc. One in particular a woman keeps repeating "what the hell" several times.

    • @actionjksn
      @actionjksn Рік тому +4

      @@ForeverEngland76 It happens all the time.

  • @Ratlins9
    @Ratlins9 Рік тому +17

    Thank you for sharing this superb video, no narration, no background music, no erratic camera movement, perfect!

  • @comingverysoon
    @comingverysoon Рік тому +323

    Spectacular video. It is so pure. The foliage and nature's own sounds provided perfect coverage for this mature leopard to demonstrate why they are my favourite of the big cats.
    Major props to those who witnessed this in person for showing the discipline to not ruin the moment.

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  Рік тому +19

      Thank you very much! Was an amazing sighting!

    • @Kurt_Philanderer
      @Kurt_Philanderer Рік тому +7

      @@PKSafaris thank you for sharing this exquisite footage

    • @TheKomentor
      @TheKomentor Рік тому +1

      But what were those sounds? They didn't sound natural.

    • @nicks1063
      @nicks1063 Рік тому

      @@TheKomentor If I had to guess I'd say those would probably be baboons

    • @gowhite
      @gowhite Рік тому +6

      @@nicks1063 Lol nooo.. Those are Impala alert calls. Telling everyone there's a predator nearby

  • @cjnowhere6798
    @cjnowhere6798 Рік тому +4

    perfect video Miss Meegan! shot was centered camera was steady no shaking! well done, see this Nat.Geo? hire her!

  • @72defender
    @72defender Рік тому +66

    Nature is the best soundtrack!
    Thank you for keeping keeping it that way! 🙏

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  Рік тому +4

      Glad you enjoy it!

    • @chateaupig826
      @chateaupig826 Рік тому +1

      Completely agree , love the bird call background .
      He was lucky there were no baboons around to give the leopard away

  • @furyofbongos
    @furyofbongos Рік тому +87

    A rare instance of a scene like this where the photographer resisted the universally powerful urge to over-zoom in. Because of this we were treated to all of the action inside the frame of the picture. Most scenes like this lose important action off frame due to being zoomed in too much, or blurry because of having to rapidly pan.

  • @philonutube100
    @philonutube100 Рік тому +15

    These short flicks are the best, it's absolutely amazing how the cat hangs on to the prize. Bravo Meegan.!

  • @deano6874
    @deano6874 6 місяців тому +3

    This is by far the best Leopard video I have seen!
    Amazing footage, as it happened!
    No talking, no music.
    Outstanding!

  • @BekkerBrothers
    @BekkerBrothers Рік тому +28

    Amazing capture well done Meegan Mattee truly once in a lifetime 👏

  • @jonathan3083
    @jonathan3083 Рік тому +2

    Amazing video! Thank you for just letting the video play. No stupid intro, no subscription requests, no dumb music. Detailed description that explains everything. Bravo!

  • @revertedakhi
    @revertedakhi Рік тому +217

    The accuracy of the neck bite in mid air is insane!!

    • @sorellman
      @sorellman Рік тому +9

      There is no neck bite in mid air. 1:24 The neck bite comes here, 1:41, and they are already on the ground. If anything, we are reminded that there is a reason why these animals are endowed with sharp claws: The amazing firmness of the claw-grip, in mid air, on the antelope's hind leg.

    • @regwatson2017
      @regwatson2017 Рік тому +28

      @@sorellman And there is always a wanna-be Attenborough around trying to rain on others' comments...

    • @sorellman
      @sorellman Рік тому +4

      @@regwatson2017 A couple of things about your brilliant reply: Not a fan of Attenborough. Secondly, which comment is correct? You have not addressed that, the world is breathlessly awaiting, but you will have to actually watch the video to figure that one out. Last but not the least what on earth raining on others' comments means anyway. I hope no one has suicidal thoughts because of me correcting the other guy. LOL!

    • @awboat
      @awboat Рік тому +12

      You have to be that dude? You should have just stopped at your first stupid comment.
      I think he meant "shitting on" someone else's astute comment but tried to be nice. Not sure why he would be nice to you.
      Look at 1:40 1:41 1:42, the damn leopard grabbed it by the throat IN THE AIR and held on. You can see the background under the cat's head. They are not on the ground, and the cat never let go.

    • @regwatson2017
      @regwatson2017 Рік тому +1

      @@sorellman You didn't need to correct the"other guy". Who are you - the UA-cam Accuracy Police ? He wasn't looking for a scientific debate - he was in awe of the leopard's technique. We all know what he meant and the video stands for itself as the uploader also kindly showed it again in slow motion. But no, you had to come along with your time-stamps to try to score a pathetic anal point. Surprised you didn't give us a full university-style thesis on the mechanics of the leopard's bone structure, the scientic definition of "Mid-air" and it's relationship to Earth's gravity taking into account prevailing wind, effects of heat haze, the dried grasses' cushioning-effect and the weight of the antelope.
      If you can't see what a jerk you were in making that comment then pat yourself on the back for winning the internet. There's no hope for you so off you go and find another comment you can reply to and show off with !

  • @smalltownusa
    @smalltownusa 6 місяців тому +11

    Wow , awesome video !
    No music , no talking , no female screaming !
    Thanx for sharing !

  • @SudhirRaja23
    @SudhirRaja23 Рік тому +59

    What a capture, both, for the leopard and the camera. And not to mention, the patience on both accounts. One of the best wild videos I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jjason4568
    @jjason4568 Рік тому +11

    The Leopard being aware and moving towards the little tree to provide additional cover is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @readytogo6569
    @readytogo6569 Рік тому +21

    Great job, Megan! Excellent camera control and no b.s. commentary. 👏🏆

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  Рік тому +4

      Thanks so much!!

    • @casper191985
      @casper191985 Рік тому

      This isn’t real. It’s been staged and photo shopped..

    • @panorama4526
      @panorama4526 4 місяці тому

      @@casper191985 The leopard and the impala are actors. They do this a lot in front of tourists and have a beer together after a hard day.

  • @thecowboyfromcali
    @thecowboyfromcali Рік тому +20

    It's amazing how well the leopard spots camouflage it. You wouldn't expect dots and black lines on a tan coat to blend in with green grass so well until you see it in action. Truly breathtaking to witness nature in it's full glory

    • @ahmedharidi
      @ahmedharidi 3 місяці тому

      More like ‘full gory.’ Sorry, I had to make that punchline.

  • @pierrekiroule2827
    @pierrekiroule2827 Рік тому +20

    Amazing Hunt and camera work! The scenery is like a painting: edenic place. The nature sounds ( without additional music) truly mesmerizing.

  • @karpabla
    @karpabla 6 місяців тому +1

    This is what a ferocious big cat is all about!
    What an impressive video!
    Leopards never cease to amaze...
    Thanks! 👍

  • @moxievintage1390
    @moxievintage1390 Рік тому +10

    Excellent footage, you can really see the sheer brute strength and speed! Thank you!

  • @davidedwards5553
    @davidedwards5553 Рік тому

    Thanks Meegan for the amazing footage! Would you divulge the camera, lens and settings employed?

  • @FarideLadak
    @FarideLadak Рік тому +9

    Great video capturing Meegan. That leopard’s movements at each step were perfectly timed. Both Impalas were completely caught off guard. As leopards are solitary big game felines their skills are razor sharp.

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @scooter2163
      @scooter2163 Рік тому

      All true but those impalas STILL reacted very very quickly, even though one of them fell victim to the wily cat.

  • @swolfdo
    @swolfdo Рік тому +1

    fantastic camera work!!! Thank you for shutting up and letting the leopard have the show unlike so many others.

  • @dsharp2981
    @dsharp2981 Рік тому +7

    This was absolutely incredible!! Great camera work!!!

  • @mydyisgod
    @mydyisgod Рік тому +1

    Great video!! Love seeing the leopard’s actions, very stealth and focused. Thank you for no annoying music

  • @kenr9545
    @kenr9545 Рік тому +9

    Wow…the slo-mo was INCREDIBLE! Amazing footage!

  • @kk-ue2xr
    @kk-ue2xr Рік тому +3

    You are lucky you saw this amazing sight & share with us .👏

  • @straighttalking2090
    @straighttalking2090 Рік тому +2

    Terrific video Meegan. Found myself mesmerised by the event and left contemplating life, death, skill and evolution evolution. Well done, you must be pleased.

  • @dlmsarge8329
    @dlmsarge8329 Рік тому +9

    Great video! It's humbling to see how beautiful and energetic nature is. It's been more than 20 years since I was lucky enough to tour through the Okavango Delta, the Makgadikgadi Salt pans and Chobe Park. This brings back very meaningful memories. Thank you!

  • @kevinconville9258
    @kevinconville9258 Рік тому +18

    The sheer power and speed of that Leopard is incredible. That Impala is a powerful animal and the Leopard dispatched it with ease.

    • @UpTheCatters
      @UpTheCatters Рік тому

      The strength absolutely blows my mind

  • @charlesritter6640
    @charlesritter6640 Рік тому +1

    One of the best wildlife videos on UA-cam.

  • @acavemancandoityoutube
    @acavemancandoityoutube Рік тому +8

    Wow! Amazing capture!

  • @garudasomanna
    @garudasomanna 6 місяців тому

    Such a perfect hunt and equally perfect video capture. One question I need to ask: at the beginning of the video the camera is positioned in one place behind the stalking leopard; however when the run for the kill starts, the camera is in a different position. Did the person who has captured this footage move silently to his left and front so as to capture the kill better? Think it is so. Good videography👍

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  6 місяців тому

      Photographer was in a vehicle on a road moving into a better position. Thank you for watching.

    • @garudasomanna
      @garudasomanna 6 місяців тому

      @@PKSafaris Okay. Now I understand😀

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk Рік тому +4

    I was born and raided in South Africa and have been t the Kruger Park many times. Never seen anything like this. Fantastic sighting and videography.

  • @jawadad73
    @jawadad73 6 місяців тому +4

    leopard in last shot at 2:35: "tell me you got that on video bruh..."

  • @amyjo18
    @amyjo18 Рік тому +14

    WOW. I am stunned. 😳 That was absolutely amazing!!! The speed and agility of that cat is crazy insane!! I thought he/she had lost it for a sec. 🤯

  • @bryandickerson5365
    @bryandickerson5365 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely incredible! Spurs many thoughts about life, death and the nature of the world. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ellobo1326
    @ellobo1326 Рік тому +4

    This video is as good as it get ! Great job. The speed at which the leopard directed its jaws to the throat is incredible.

  • @Orb_E
    @Orb_E Рік тому +1

    Great camo! Thank you for sharing this amazing footage with us , Meegan!

  • @mcrdl76
    @mcrdl76 Рік тому +8

    Leopards are such incredible athletic specimens with their agility , stealthiness and speed. They have to be top notch in those skills to survive and raise families (females) in the wild.

  • @jjaus
    @jjaus Рік тому +1

    Wonderful footage. We were in Motswari last year and saw leopard. Can't wait to go back.

  • @ardnfast
    @ardnfast Рік тому +6

    What an amazing experience to capture on film. Thank you so much. He, the leopard, has obviously done that before, but to be there and see it...👏🙏
    Now all the big has to do is find a big tree and enjoy his well-earned meal.

  • @russellrobinson4888
    @russellrobinson4888 Рік тому +2

    What a very special thing to see. Well captured with the video camera and thanks for keeping it real without music and comentary.

  • @maralonent6257
    @maralonent6257 Рік тому +82

    Amazing how camouflaged these predators are to their surroundings, and how stealthy. I’ve even heard of large cats travelling through cities without ever being noticed by a single person, just spotted briefly on some street camera after the fact.

    • @henryrollins9177
      @henryrollins9177 Рік тому +11

      In my city (Neuquén) they were looking for a puma for a week!
      He couldnt be found so they quit and assumed he went back to the desert on his own...but he was spotted only by street cameras while on the city.

    • @moos5221
      @moos5221 Рік тому +1

      dude, no joke...there are thousands of leopards in all big cities, we just don't ever notice them!

    • @narwhalfanatic
      @narwhalfanatic Рік тому +6

      @@moos5221 LMAO thousands might be a stretch

    • @bryandyer5454
      @bryandyer5454 Рік тому

      @@moos5221 No joke, lol. Imagine how disastrous the problems would be with animal control.

    • @moos5221
      @moos5221 Рік тому +3

      @@bryandyer5454 that's the thing...if it weren't for all the invisible leopards in our cities there would be wild cats & dogs & hogs & snogs everywhere! but the leopards take care of them and keep their population small while they stay out of our sight. it's been like this for centuries, perfect symbiosis.

  • @fraabru
    @fraabru Рік тому +3

    spectacular video, thank you for not adding crap music.

  • @joedennehy386
    @joedennehy386 Рік тому +4

    Brilliant photography thank you

  • @MarkHarrison4
    @MarkHarrison4 Рік тому

    So raw, unadulterated footage... could have even been a phone. Pure Bliss to watch

  • @HoneyGirl2023
    @HoneyGirl2023 Рік тому +9

    That was amazing I love big cats I love nature ❤️

  • @kamelhammami8662
    @kamelhammami8662 6 місяців тому +2

    Very great scene of an amazing hunter mister LEOPARD
    Thanks brother for this gift

  • @MasonBarge
    @MasonBarge Рік тому +14

    The reaction speed is unbelievable. The gazelle is quick but the leopard is astonishing.

    • @cxzact9204
      @cxzact9204 Рік тому +1

      Impala* :)

    • @phir9255
      @phir9255 Рік тому

      He was just lucky he didn't lose hold. Many things need to go right for a predator to catch its prey.

  • @Ashnola
    @Ashnola Рік тому +1

    Amazing that you got as close as you did to film this, great job and great footage!!!

  • @raayschneider2759
    @raayschneider2759 Рік тому +7

    Amazing reflex from the Leopard

  • @ronbo30
    @ronbo30 Рік тому +2

    Awesome take down! Thanks for holding camera still!!

  • @henryc1000
    @henryc1000 Рік тому +3

    Unbelievable footage. Thanks for posting

  • @maximus279
    @maximus279 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on this footage!
    Trully wonderful!

  • @a3ephony654
    @a3ephony654 Рік тому +7

    Scary how invisible that Leopard was every time it stopped moving. Just blended in perfectly 👀

  • @raghavendrashiggaon4341
    @raghavendrashiggaon4341 3 місяці тому +1

    Really lifetime sighting, great photography 👌👍

  • @colinburns9736
    @colinburns9736 Рік тому +3

    Brilliant bit of camera work. No voices. No music. No engine. Brilliant. And the cat wasn’t too shabby either. 😀. Thank you.

  • @exextrovert
    @exextrovert Рік тому +1

    Wow! Wow! Wow! This is an amazing video on so many different levels for so many different reasons!

  • @dreddykrugernew
    @dreddykrugernew Рік тому +4

    It looks very green and nice the surroundings, lot of rain making it lush...

  • @JJs_playground
    @JJs_playground Рік тому

    Amazing footage, what are those sounds as the leopard began running? Was that the sound of baboons?

  • @friendlystonepeople
    @friendlystonepeople Рік тому +4

    This is incredible. The whole herd hasd no clue that this leopard is so close. Incredible skill. African planes are truly the most competitive place on the planet.

  • @rogerramjet7567
    @rogerramjet7567 Рік тому +1

    You were definitely in the right place at the exact right time!! Your work was amazing and excellent. Thank you for sharing it 👍👍😀💕❤️

  • @alwaysfourfun1671
    @alwaysfourfun1671 Рік тому +9

    Everything was in harmony. The gracious and gorgeous impala's doing their thing, the amazing abilities of the leopard. In spite off the impala's distraction, their lightning quick reaction to approaching danger. Almost both impala's had gotten away, but the hind legs of one were enough to get grip on with the claws and then the leopard "reeled" itself in towards the throat region of the still fleeing impala. It's all a matter of fractions of a second. Everything was in harmony again. Thanks for sharing, indeed, once in a lifetime.

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for watching really appreciate your comment!

  • @brianfraneysr.5326
    @brianfraneysr.5326 Рік тому

    How did you manage to get three different camera views while the leopard was stalking? If you move you ruin the hunt. And if you didn’t know what was going to happen you couldn’t stage multiple camera beforehand. So how did you set this up?

  • @annkey4091
    @annkey4091 Рік тому +5

    One of the best power moves, ever!

  • @ash.rod.4893
    @ash.rod.4893 Рік тому +1

    Amazing shot and editing. Perfect 10/10

  • @rickdeckard8339
    @rickdeckard8339 Рік тому +3

    Kitty is approaching from downwind also. Smart!

  • @kyliejm2
    @kyliejm2 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic. Camouflage, stealth, strategy. Magnificent Leopard.

  • @markwdavis
    @markwdavis Рік тому +6

    How lucky you were not only to see this but to capture this amazing footage!

  • @tominvermont9157
    @tominvermont9157 Рік тому +1

    Excellent camera work. You kept calm and steady.

  • @1p6t1gms
    @1p6t1gms Рік тому +4

    Besides for the natural camouflage of the Leopard and its low profile in the taller grasses... it looks to have had the breeze working with its hunting movements. This probably helping cover any smell, sound that the Impala antelope may have picked up on.

  • @canderson1955
    @canderson1955 6 місяців тому +2

    For once, the description was not click-bait. Excellent.

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching we only show real sightings no click bait stuff!

  • @83056
    @83056 Рік тому +4

    The leopard is smart knowing to go for a pair of bulls who are distracted and probably tired from sparring. 👏

  • @csrboltfan2643
    @csrboltfan2643 Рік тому +1

    That was one of the most impressive, lightning-fast takedowns I've ever seen. Well done Mr. Leopard.

  • @coldinwisconsin2017
    @coldinwisconsin2017 2 місяці тому +3

    Why does it suddenly sound like someone started playing air hockey on a large open room?

  • @cbyhahn1
    @cbyhahn1 Рік тому +1

    A once in a lifetime sighting. Fantastic! I‘ll be staying at Melalane in March, maybe I am as lucky as you were.

  • @daniellondell311
    @daniellondell311 Рік тому +6

    That claw grab was ridiculous

  • @pot_kivach160
    @pot_kivach160 26 днів тому

    It's amazing how impala changed the direction for 180 degrees so quickly in full speed! Leopard almost missed. It changes direction and the height position (jumps up at the same time)! Thanks for the slow motion video. Great filming! 👌

    • @PKSafaris
      @PKSafaris  23 дні тому

      It really is an amazing moment captured!

  • @ChikodiChima
    @ChikodiChima Рік тому +9

    Such a lucky animal encounter! Well, not for the impala.

    • @mcrdl76
      @mcrdl76 Рік тому +4

      No luck there mate- pure hunting skill for the lepoard!

    • @azmagaref
      @azmagaref Рік тому +2

      @@mcrdl76
      Lucky for the photographers he meant.

  • @paulfaganpianist
    @paulfaganpianist Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video. Thanks!

  • @Dukester61615
    @Dukester61615 Рік тому +6

    Did he ever find a tree to plant that Impala in. I would hate for him to lose it to an Hyena...

    • @tonykay6966
      @tonykay6966 Рік тому

      Heyena must also eat

    • @davidleonard7439
      @davidleonard7439 Рік тому

      @@tonykay6966 hyenas always eat because they are worthless scavengers lol

  • @mbeenz
    @mbeenz 6 місяців тому

    Incredible Clip!!!! Many Thanks!

  • @song9119
    @song9119 Рік тому +4

    Doesn’t look like that Impala suffered for long

  • @jamesmulholland540
    @jamesmulholland540 Рік тому

    One of the best videos on UA-cam , truly amazing

  • @VETERANMASTER
    @VETERANMASTER 6 місяців тому +2

    Damn. One second play fighting with your friend, the next you’re dead. Must be how they feel in Chicago.

  • @stuartbailey6201
    @stuartbailey6201 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video “ that was the definition of being at the right place at the right time “ and the Slow motion was Amazing “

  • @apple11117
    @apple11117 Рік тому +9

    0:45 its incredible how the leopard, which is not usually thought of as a well camouflaged animal, is able to disappear in the plants even when we know where it is.

    • @OctalInfinity
      @OctalInfinity Рік тому +3

      Wh-... what? The spotted pattern on leopards is specifically for camouflage lol

    • @apple11117
      @apple11117 Рік тому +1

      @@OctalInfinity Yes I'm aware that is what the pattern of fur is for, as it dots break up the outline of the cat (similar to military uniforms). I just meant that the bright coat of the leopard seems like it should stand out from green grass, yet it is able to become nearly invisible.

    • @adolforodolfo6929
      @adolforodolfo6929 6 місяців тому +1

      @@apple11117 Many animals don't have the same colour vision as we do, they see only blues and greens, and so what to us appear contrasting colours can look pretty much the same to them - we see leopards as yellow, their prey see them as a shade of green - same goes for tigers, to us they are bright orange, to their prey they are green; what they do tend to see well is movement, but stripes and spots break up an animals outline and make it harder to spot it moving. - The leopard's camouflage works really well in its environment and given the prey it hunts, that's why it has evolved.

  • @DaveB038
    @DaveB038 8 місяців тому

    What is the popping and cracking sound right at / around the attack. It sounds like gunshots. I am confused.

  • @lastsonofthewest2444
    @lastsonofthewest2444 Рік тому +7

    Beautiful cat, well done! I hope it comes here to fix our problems with Democrats.

    • @ElLoboJoel
      @ElLoboJoel 6 місяців тому

      You need therapy for your feelings of violence against others.

    • @glenpaul3606
      @glenpaul3606 6 місяців тому +1

      YES INDEED

  • @selvalore
    @selvalore Рік тому

    Great footage! Thank you. I just wish we could see the leopard haul that big impala up the tree. They're just amazing cats.

  • @1madmaxx80
    @1madmaxx80 Рік тому

    Incredible footage! I love nature.
    PS: Do you think the Leopard asked the Impala what his pronouns were?

  • @timhouser
    @timhouser Рік тому +1

    Thanks to the folks on the scene, and later editors, on several counts.
    Many videos like this are ruined, particularly the audio, bu autowinders, talking, etc.
    So, very well done.
    Amazing video as well.
    Maybe God rewarded you with the shot because he knew you wouldn't ruin it with all that.
    🙂

  • @tonyelston959
    @tonyelston959 Рік тому

    Exceptionally well filmed..... Brilliant.... If you had to ask me..... I would have said that was Pilanesberg....

  • @neilgerace355
    @neilgerace355 Рік тому

    What's making all the noise after the strike?

  • @pagnedaman3777
    @pagnedaman3777 Рік тому +2

    Incredible strength to hold on to that Impala. For a second, it looked like he might escape. Really beautiful, excellent video.