Leopard beats Croc..

min0 lee · 07-20-2008, 10:24 AM

Cool......

Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera - Telegraph

Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera

Last Updated: 6:01pm BST 18/07/2008

The astonishing spectacle of a leopard savaging a crocodile has been captured for the first time on camera.

All pictures by Hal Brindley/SOLO Syndication A series of incredible pictures taken at a South African game reserve document the first known time that a leopard has taken on and defeated one of the fearsome reptiles.

The photographs were taken by Hal Brindley, an American wildlife photographer, who was supposed to be taking pictures of hippos from his car in the Kruger National Park.

The giant cat raced out of cover provided by scrub and bushes to surprise the crocodile, which was swimming nearby.
A terrible and bloody struggle ensued. Eventually, onlookers were amazed to see the leopard drag the crocodile from the water as the reptile fought back.

With the crocodile snapping its powerful jaws furiously, the two animals somersaulted and grappled. Despite the crocodile's huge weight and strength, the leopard had the upper hand catching its prey by the throat.

Eventually the big cat was able to sit on top of the reptile and suffocate it.
In the past, there have been reports of crocodiles killing leopards, but this is believed to the first time that the reverse scenario has been observed.

Mr Brindley said: 'I asked many rangers in South Africa if they had ever heard of anything like this and they all said no.

"It just doesn't make sense. The meat you get out of a crocodile is just not worth the risk it takes a predator to acquire. The whole scene happened in the course of about 5 minutes. Then the leopard was gone.

"I drove away, elated in disbelief. It may have been the most amazing thing I've ever seen."
Ellie Rose, a reptile keeper at London Zoo, said: "Normally, crocodiles are well able to defend themselves against attack. I can't think of any examples of this happening before."

fletcher6490 · 07-20-2008, 10:34 AM

Thats neato

Little Wing · 07-20-2008, 12:22 PM

tastes like chicken. weird the leopard didn't eat it.

jkhnwspec · 07-20-2008, 12:39 PM

Sounds like the leopard had a score to settle.

Perhaps the croc killed one of his and the leopard evened the score.

**IainDaniel** · 07-20-2008, 12:55 PM

Lets see what would happen if this was in water.

SYN · 07-20-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkhnwspec

Sounds like the leopard had a score to settle.

Perhaps the croc killed one of his and the leopard evened the score.

Maybe. Animals have way more complex emotions and thought processes than they get credit for.

Little Wing · 07-20-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Lets see what would happen if this was in water.

it's my understanding it started in the water. the leopard dragged his ass out of it.

"The giant cat raced out of cover provided by scrub and bushes to surprise the crocodile, which was swimming nearby.
A terrible and bloody struggle ensued. Eventually, onlookers were amazed to see the leopard drag the crocodile from the water as the reptile fought back."

Little Wing · 07-20-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkhnwspec

Sounds like the leopard had a score to settle.

Perhaps the croc killed one of his and the leopard evened the score.

i was thinking that.

BoneCrusher · 07-20-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Lets see what would happen if this was in water.

Thas what I'm talkin' about ...

jkhnwspec · 07-20-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYN

Maybe. Animals have way more complex emotions and thought processes than they get credit for.

I agree. We don't give them enough credit.

**Gazhole** · 07-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Thats great.

Its like that thing where the herd of Buffalo took on that pride of Lions in that other video.

Look at me with my collective nouns. PHEAR.

The Monkey Man · 07-20-2008, 05:18 PM

Little Wing · 07-20-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

Animal collectives, groups of animals, terms for animal groups

Little Wing · 07-20-2008, 08:27 PM

A KALEIDOSCOPE of butterflies.

nice

CORUM · 07-20-2008, 08:31 PM

you guys "lets see what happens in water" IT STARTED IN THE WATER, AND THE CROC GOT DRUG OUT!!!!! admit it the croc got his ass whooped in every aspect of that fight!!! that must have been one pissed off cat!!! he definately had something against that croc, just whooped his ass and left.

BoneCrusher · 07-20-2008, 10:49 PM

That was just a young croc. It was not much longer than the cat was ... but still interesting imagery.

Little Wing · 07-21-2008, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

That was just a young croc. It was not much longer than the cat was ... but still interesting imagery.

Head and body length is between 90 and 190 cm (35 and 75 in), the tail reaches 60 to 110 cm (24 to 43 in). Shoulder height is 45 to 80 cm (18-31 in). Males are considerably larger than females and weigh 37 to 91 kg (81 to 200 lbs) compared to 28 to 60 kg (62 to 132 lbs) for females.

if the leopard was on the big side we could still be talking about an animal 10 feet long. 10 feet is a pretty big croc. record crocs are about 20 feet.

**I Are Baboon** · 07-21-2008, 08:52 AM

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07-20-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Leopard beats Croc.. Cool...... Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera - Telegraph Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera Last Updated: 6:01pm BST 18/07/2008 The astonishing spectacle of a leopard savaging a crocodile has been captured for the first time on camera. All pictures by Hal Brindley/SOLO Syndication A series of incredible pictures taken at a South African game reserve document the first known time that a leopard has taken on and defeated one of the fearsome reptiles. The photographs were taken by Hal Brindley, an American wildlife photographer, who was supposed to be taking pictures of hippos from his car in the Kruger National Park. The giant cat raced out of cover provided by scrub and bushes to surprise the crocodile, which was swimming nearby. A terrible and bloody struggle ensued. Eventually, onlookers were amazed to see the leopard drag the crocodile from the water as the reptile fought back. With the crocodile snapping its powerful jaws furiously, the two animals somersaulted and grappled. Despite the crocodile's huge weight and strength, the leopard had the upper hand catching its prey by the throat. Eventually the big cat was able to sit on top of the reptile and suffocate it. In the past, there have been reports of crocodiles killing leopards, but this is believed to the first time that the reverse scenario has been observed. Mr Brindley said: 'I asked many rangers in South Africa if they had ever heard of anything like this and they all said no. "It just doesn't make sense. The meat you get out of a crocodile is just not worth the risk it takes a predator to acquire. The whole scene happened in the course of about 5 minutes. Then the leopard was gone. "I drove away, elated in disbelief. It may have been the most amazing thing I've ever seen." Ellie Rose, a reptile keeper at London Zoo, said: "Normally, crocodiles are well able to defend themselves against attack. I can't think of any examples of this happening before." How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

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CORUM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 557	you guys "lets see what happens in water" IT STARTED IN THE WATER, AND THE CROC GOT DRUG OUT!!!!! admit it the croc got his ass whooped in every aspect of that fight!!! that must have been one pissed off cat!!! he definately had something against that croc, just whooped his ass and left.

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