This incredibly rare video of a leopard killing a crocodile is a breathtaking display of strength and determination. While this kind of animal attack is rare, it has been documented in several locations throughout Africa, India, and South America. The photographer, Nicole Dangoor, tracked the young male leopard and took a series of pictures during the encounter. Her patience paid off when the big cat was almost bitten in the process.
In the video, the leopard surprised the crocodile, flipped it around, grabbed its throat, and dropped it back into the water. After killing it, the leopard sat on top of its prey and dragged it into the grass. The savage crocodile was still alive and dragged into the water. But it was worth the risk for the crocodile.
While the crocodile was dead and the leopard was left untouched, this video was made with the intention of raising awareness about this deadly predator. Unlike most people, this video was filmed in the Kruger National Park, which is home to the world’s largest concentration of crocodiles. The crocodile drew blood and was suffocated by the leopard.
While crocodilians aren’t a staple of a leopard’s diet, they have been seen in many countries, including Sri Lanka and India. The leopard is one of the few predators that can take on a large crocodile, and it is also capable of hunting hatchling crocs. While the crocs themselves are not usually large enough to eat a leopard, a larger felid, such as a jaguar, may feed on them.