Lion Tries Stealing Food from Leopard
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2018
- Unbelievable sighting of a male lion trying his luck climbing up a tree to confront a leopard that’s busy eating his food
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Earlier this month, Graeme Mitchley, 47-year-old Deputy Principle of Hurlyvale Primary School, was near Lower Sabie in the Kruger National Park, in South Africa, when he came across this action-packed sighting!
Graeme tells LatestSightings.com the story: “I had been watching a leopard across the other side of the river. He was stalking and definitely hunting. The bush was thick and I kept on losing visual. There was no point trying to photograph or video the sighting at this point. I thought I would just enjoy the scene.
I noticed an impala herd nearby and I realised that they had grabbed his attention. All of a sudden, there was dust everywhere and the impala herd scattered! There was a lot of alarm calling when I noticed the leopard hauling a bushbuck carcass into a nearby tree.
I was in a bad position and realised I would have to move my car into a better position so I could start videoing the scene. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed movement in the river. Two male lions had also just seen the leopard haul the carcass into the tree and were dashing in that direction.
Finally, I managed to start filming. One of the lions decided he wanted the leopard’s kill and climbed the tree. It was amazing to witness, a first for me. He swung his left paw towards the leopard and kill, the leopard just managed to evade his clutches and went higher up. The branches were not that thick higher up, I was amazed at the leopard’s agility.
What also amazed me, was the fact that he was taking the kill with him, he wasn't letting the lion have any! The lion soon realised he was in a no-win situation and decided to descend. He was in a very awkward position and it was quite funny to watch.
The lion eventually got back on to the ground and both lions made their way down to the river. After realising all was clear the leopard moved further down the tree to continue his meal.
My heart was pumping and the adrenaline was flowing. Just to see a leopard or a lion is an amazing experience, but to witness the interaction between the two was mind-blowing. It was also the first time I had seen a lion climb into a tree to try and steal a leopard’s kill. I drove away from the scene in second heaven, I was still pinching myself an hour later asking myself if I had actually watched that scene play out.
It is hard to predict what is going to happen in nature. All I can say is, be patient and see what unfolds. I patiently watched a leopard for half an hour stalking his prey, I didn’t know how the scene was going to play out. Other cars got bored and drove away. Little did anyone know there were also two lions hiding in the reeds! After seeing how the scene was going to unfold I got into position as quickly as possible and started filming. Always have your camera ready :)
Most people left the leopard sighting as he was far off and wasn’t always visible. When the lions made a dash for the tree, two other cars joined the scene. The people in the car next to me got very excited, you can hear them in the video. All the while I held my nerve and started filming. But my heart was going a hundred miles an hour. Even now I get so excited just thinking about the scene.”
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LOL, you can see the Lion's face on how embarrassed he feels when he couldn't make it and now the struggle to get back down 🤣
The camara man deserves much ratings too. Great capture. He captured that clearly from about a mile away.
No click bait. Straight to the matter. Respect 👍
Because of so many cheaters, if someone do honest work, we have to give praise. Sad.
Lions can be pricks. 😂
@@dsales2011 that’s not the topic of this comment section i banish you to the pits of tartaurous
@@dsales2011 that’s not the topic of this comment section i banish you to the pits of tartaurous
@@lsdthatcrazymfyoulovetohat583 lay off the drugs 😂
Leopard literally set the definition for taking it to another level 😂
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Well explained in small sentence... 👌👍🎸🎸🎸
Even to the highest level!
Exactly
@ 2:00- 2:25 The Struggle back down for the lion 🦁 was hilarious 😂
Climb so high like the leopard hopefully it will give up
Hahahàhahaha it is so funny, the way he is shaking his buts and streaching his legs
No struggle, just being careful.
Reach! He was not struggling. He was trying to figure out the best way down.
@@douglasbrown1194 -He was definitely struggling, with the fact he got his torso stuck once, and then his left limb also...
I truly admire leopards. Such an all around balanced predator.
I think the same.
Balanced, but WEAK
Except for stamina.
@Long Beach is my city you having anger issues or what :-D
Thanks to natural selection
I was actually more amazed on that zoom lens than the actual animals. Awesome what technology is giving us. The clarity was awesome
Leopard: Get your own meal. I worked for this.
Lion: I am working for my meal right now. An antelope and a leopard.
80% has to be taxed says the lion
yoyo toto - the Lion does lay down the law.
He is happy to get down in one piece without breaking a bone that male lion xD. He quickly relized this idea was stupid, look , did not even get 1/3 of the way up...
😍
@@nicholas8997 nicole-huiole
This is raw nature. Wonderful camera that you have and a wonderfully taken clip without anyone squeaking at the back. Keep up the good work.
That was one hell of a ZOOM IN , good job ! 👌👌
Hell yeah! I liked it.
I advise that all tourists use a camera like yours! Great device great video
Yup great video.
If u like ZOOM IN u shud get huawei P30 pro, and use ur imaginations. :)
16mm. Crisp and clear
A fantastic clip by Graeme Mitchley;the speed and agility of the leopard was incredible to see. Lions might be kings of the jungle but they're definitely not kings of the trees.Brilliantly filmed~
Hey mwym, do we know who this leopard is?
What jungle? King of the savannah, more like it, until the elephants and rhinos come along, that is!
@@DieFlabbergast what do elephants and rhinos have on lions? Lions kill elephant and rhino. Rhino and elephant are not readily afraid of lions but are most cautious when dealing with lions. That's why elephants charge them giving no time for lions to plan and circle elephants.
@@varades5199 And Lions rarely attack elephants and rhinos. an elephant or think would destroy a lion lmao
Yeah, lions are the worst tree climbers, among the large felines....
I loved how the lion just looked at the camera in the middle of the tree. It just realized is made a mistake and now how to get to the ground. Haha.
@Fawaz Alkhelaiwi It wasn't a mistake, if you look at 1:00 the lion actually almost got the antelope, it's just a failed attempt because the leopard was lucky and moved up at the last moment. A good attempt though even if it failed. And it's not really stealing either...all food belongs to the King baby :p
i think ive seen more lions dying in trees than succeeding in chasing down a leopard in a tree for tis kill. Getting down is usually pretty dangerous for them as their claws dont work well going in reverse,down.
@@corners3755 Really, so you trying to tell me that lions die all the time in the trees? Bullshit.
@@stevem2323
Not all the time
But sometimes they get their backs broken when they get down because of their heavy weight and less flexible vertebral joints ..
Still
It was an amazing video and well deserved the like for sure 👍
@@thealchemist_ali That sometimes is very rare.
The Lion was looking like a lost cat on that tree, all of his Majestic brilliance gone.
All his majestycity started as he can also climb, this video is for those who thinks lion cannot climb.
Tigers are superior climbers than lions
@@lordofthelords4168 😀😀😀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
King of jungle, can't even climb tree lmao Disney btfo.
@@lordofthelords4168 lion can climb but not at top
Well damn! That leopard went to the tippy top of that tree while still holding on to the carcass.
Chu chu ti vi
Lol I can picture it just on his or her little tippy toes
Leapords are way more powerful they can. Carry up to 130 pound's Impala upto treee
Incredible! Two majestic predators. Lion the King and Leopard the Lord. I love big cats! Incredible to see a big male lion climbing a tree and see a big leopard showing his super skills.
So, no one is going to give credit to the silent witness here? Those tough old tree branches, holding them all :D
😂 Thats what i was abt to say mate
Tooo philosophical..Are u a crazy weed loving poet!!🤣😂🤣😉
Welp. Now I know if I am ever being chased by a lion, climbing a tree won't save me
well depends on the tree, maybe he cant reach u without getting a kick too, but i guess if he coulndt climb the tree you would be fucked cause he cna jsut wait until u climb down
First and theres no after first, you will need to out run the lion and chances are you wont.
I supposed there are no tall coconut trees there.
Well you could lions are awkward climbers so on a tree like this youd be safe
@@bryantdailing224 lions are awkward climbers compared to leopards, but still better than us.
1:12 "Ah shit, now what?!?" 😂😂😂
Lion: "Are those clowns watching me?"
Mr. T/Kinky Tail Mapogo Mr Forever ❤️
I don’t think that the lion 🦁 saw the cameraman because the cameraman was very far away. It’s just a coincidence.
@@maninscrubdallas8694
True but it looked like that and the comment was so funny :)
Man in scrub Dallas Lions have vision far better than us. The lion definitely saw their Jeep
the shot at 1:20 with the lion just staring at the camera stuck on a tree had me dead 😂😂😂
Lion: I didn't think it would climb higher.
1:21 - Thats when the Lion knew he was f**ked
Like saying" wtf am I doing???
The lion could have died if the Leopard started swinging at the lion because he can't dogde and is he's gonna fall
@@a1k665 leapord ain't gonna risk fighting a lion lmao
“mom i need help”
The 🦁's face shows a fine "oh shit" moment there😂
1:12 lion looks into the camera, like "Well, this didn't end as planned."
Lion : sharing is caring bro.
Lepord : get yo big hungry As$ out this tree 🌳
The lion descending from the tree is like me on a tree..
This was FANTASTIC!! I'm glad you stayed and caught this on film.
who else was more empressed by the zoom on the camera
Lion: I want some of that shit
Leopard: no not today!
Silly Lion, hopefully he learned a lesson :D Can't stop laughing when he stops in the middle of the tree, looks back at the camera and realizes what a big mistake he has made.
The Lion wanted to save an antelope from the Leopard. Sad the rescue didn't happen as everyone expected.
You mean the lion wanted to bring it back from the dead and half eaten??
Good one ;)
Yeah right !! Lol
The lion and leopard are considerably smarter than Ross.
Ross /woosh
Including the 7 idiots who liked your comment
Lion on the ground: "That's why Mother kept telling us not to climb trees."
Leapord: let me climb some more
Lion: I'm on my way
That Tree: am I joke to you both 😂
Lion: bring your me meal
Leopard: not today fatty
Me:😜
Lion don't be greedy 😂
excellent video ❤️
Glad you liked it!
Call the fire dept. There are 2 cats and a gazelle stuck in a tree and I think the latter is injured! Hurry!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Valiant effort by the young male lion, to be fair. His nose at one point barely grazed the hooves, so he got close. The leopard is too nimble and strong, he just climbed a little higher. The balance this kitty has!
1:22 “Alright this is as high as I’m going” “Cut the camera off!!!”
Leopards are the most adaptable of the big cats and defintly my favourite
tiger are the most powerful and fearless, they can kill bears O.o They are my favorite but they are all badass tbh.
@@sam93931 Tigers are powerful but leopards have been recorded to kill them and that's something weird
www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3928165
Leopard kills tiger - The Student Room
@Ancalagon Leopards are more adaptable. Do some research
A1 K yeah well david vs goliath, 99 % of the time goliath wins but once upon a time....
@@sam93931 I personally think it's about how serious the 2 animals are. A Leopard will run away from a tiger most of the time. Leopards avoid injury but that doesn't mean they're weak.( I'm not saying that you said they're weak)
3 things:
* Incredible and top notch zoom ability on that cam + skills👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
* Breathtaking view of a smart Leopard who knew how to handle and calm the situation.👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
* Never under estimate the ability of a lion to climb. It’s only obstacle is it’s weight. He knew if he went any further up he’d break a branch and get injured.🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Но дай чуть чуть чё жадничиш
I was expecting the lion to have to call the fire brigade. "Cat stuck up tree! Send help!"
If you were in the place of leopard, would you throw the deer to the lion or would you go up with the deer to the top?
I am soo keen of wildlife
N you people's make me freshlived.....
Keep it up bro.....👍
Zzz.
Incredible footage. I love seeing lions in trees.
Lion climbing the tree is not the issue , it’s descending carefully 😂😂😂😂
Leopard: "You big fool ... I bet you can't catch me now" 😁😁😁😁
The lion becomes more hungry after climbing that tree😁
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This is the funniest comment! Thank you! You nearly killed me with laughter!
@@princexl33840 oh really? 😂😘
@@secretlover1603 absolutely, I realized after reading your comment that the energy wasted climbing that tree combined with the disappointment of missing the food could make the lion more hungry and more angry! Its funny yet pathetic, male lions gain weight that makes them poor runners thus poor hunters.
Leopard: hey, get your own!
Lol
Lion: Hey Lepi, let's have Tree House Antelope Party!!
Leopard: No Dude, you're so Mean... Yesterday you totally forgot me in Riverside Buffalo Party!!🥺🥺🥺
Lion: Gotcha.. But tell me how to get down now?!!
It hurts to my butt, Don't you have that elevator thing!!!
Leapord: Nope, it's easy pizzy.. Just close your eyes, leave the branch and you're on ground floor!!
1.No video mixing
2.No stupid music
3. No click bait
4. Honest work
For those reasons I subscribed
One of the quickest ways to end up on CZcams is when you fail😂
How can you shoot this amazing scenes?
Lion King well, you’ve gotta be lucky enough to see the animals first
Cas he is 🦁
With a video camera
Time
Probably with a camera. Smh
Lion suddenly remembers he hasn’t got his working at heights ticket
Leopard: Don’t be ridiculous. Lions can’t climb trees.
Lion: Hold my beer.
.... 2 minutes later...
Lion: Turns out I can climb up a tree. Just don’t know how to climb down
1:12
Lion: wtf this is so embarrassing
King of the jungle but can’t hunt his own food 🤦🏽♂️😂
No food for a lazy Lion as well
Actually it's the lioness (female🦁that makes the kill the males just come to eat it, the one thing loins males do is kill Cubs and take over the pride, I don't know why they are called the kings when the female 🦁 are the ones that kill prays and give birth and take care of the Cubs beats me!!
( once he got up there ) . . . Lion was like: "I did not think this through" = fantastic footage.
Jesus... that’s a 400lb creature scaling a tree like it was a toy... this is madness!
Thats *550 lb* creature
@@anmolrajpurohit1953 you guys don't even know how much that lion weight wtf
@@anmolrajpurohit1953 Only the biggest lions are 550 lbs
@@anmolrajpurohit1953 oh ok
madness? THIS IS LEOPARD
The lion came down from the tree like me..
Lion is down, Leopard is high.
Lion goes high, Leopard goes higher.
Lion comes down, Leopard remains higher.
Haha.
Precious recordings! 👌🙂
This is amazing
Props to the male lion for trying for a free meal. Even if it didn't work out the way he hoped. I suppose he'd rather expend the energy to climb a tree than to hunt. Great video!
Lion doesn’t have table manners / tree manners. 🤣
What an amazing video and keep such clips cost!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job Leopard....my boy:))
Leopard threw the partner a bone at 1:48 😂
Leopard 🐆 my favorite big cat! Cute,wise,intelligent,elegant,flexible extremely skillful and beautiful ❤️🐆❤️🐆
Thanku so much
Lions are such greedy bastards . They will steal food from their own cubs .
Lol, wow you went THERE! All animal cats would steal food from their own cubs. Stop singling out lions. Funny comment though, so here is a thumb up 🤣🤣😁😁😆😆😆
A leopard will steal from a cheetah, it's nature
I didn't know lions can climb trees. Poor leopards aren't even safe there.
it's still a cat bro :D
@@LastOfTheMaguas Yeah I just never saw them on trees.
@@neddersass8439, 😁😁😁
They do climb trees, but they are not great climbers like leopards, tigers and so on.
They can swim too!
The leopard took it to another level.
leopard: Do u hear something down there? Let me just continue having my meal. Lol
😱😳 Oh my goodness! What an incredible sighting Graeme Mitchley. 👍👌
THANK YOU so much for sharing this with us. 🤘😍
🖐Hi KS ... any chance of us getting our beloved Djuma Dam Cam and chatroom back again? 🤔🙄 ~Durbs~ xox
Lovely comment, we are all thankful.
Life in the wild is amazing. It is really survival. You have to put a lot of effort in order to eat.
Unlike in us . When we are hungry we can buy food.
Really it amazes me. It is survival of the fittest
Lovely strong winds are blowing! 😌
The tree is slowly swinging! 🌳
Someone is enjoying food on upper the tree! 🐆
Someone is hanging like a bell below the tree! 🦁
Thanks for the Excellent Video. Enjoyed watching it 👍 The Leopard 🐆 is very clever.
And here I thought lions couldn't climb . Well if a lion escapes the zoo we are screwed
They don't like water and they don't swim. So, you just need to find a lake or pond to jump in.
Smart lion. Not all lions know it's easier to climb down a tree backwards.
lol but If you were in the place of leopard, would you throw the deer to the lion or would you go up with the deer to the top?
Leopard is like: stay down there! I'll drop you some bones.
Lion: up! Here I come
Leopard: oh yeah well try getting to the fifth floor 😂
Лева переоценил свои лазающиеся по дереву возможности😆
Забраться он мог. Только его вес ветки не выдержали бы. Поэтому он отступил.
Hysterical 😀, leopard🐆 gonna use taller 🌲 tree next time. Too many thieving lions 🦁 around.
@Michael Ned wow an emoji 👮 police officer on a wild life video post section. Bro, get a life!
William Ruiz you definitely just got an iPhone
@@wininaphe5104 no wini just didn't know there exists an issue using emojis.
well like michael ned said, it makes you look like a little kid or someones "hip" aunt who just figured out how to turn on their first phone and sends everyone chain-mail
@@gentlechaos5911 so the hell what.
Surprised at how well that male lion climbed that tree.
IT CAME OUT WITH NOTHING 😂😂😂😂😂
1:13
*record scratch* *freeze frame* Yup, that's me. You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
Smart big cat. He knew to not try and go back down head first, very few cats are intelligent enough to figure that out. And, for such a big guy, he climbed that tree pretty deftly , not a graceful dismount but he did it efficiently without a big jump that could sprain something. Surprising.
Lion: I too can climb
Leopard: I can climb higher
Lion: It’s not a good day to climb trees it’s too windy.
and he DIDN'T succeed!!
But Lion also did a perfect climb up and than down..
Beautiful. Beautiful. I am a wildlife photographer taken over 1,000 leopard photos in Srilanka , even in here they take up to the trees even though lions and tigers are absent, to have a peaceful meals form wild boars , crocs and jackals most of the times. 👍
After Leopard reaches tip of tree with carcass
Lion was like, okay no problem I'll chew some leaves and fcuk off.
1:46 At least they were thrown a bone for their efforts
All of these big cats in the bush are just so damn beautiful. Typical of humans to want to and try to destroy something so magnificent. 🦁🐯
Agreed. Some human beings make me sick! Why would they hunt and kill these beautiful animals.
Leopard to lion: nope! Go hunt your own food lazy Leo! 😂
The writing is as exciting as the video. Takes a school teacher to pull it off! 😄😅👍👍
_Kings have no limits_
Lions are so lazy nowadays...
The way he got himself up that tree didn't appear lazy to me,
Nah smart af
Not lazy. You got bigger body. They weight 300-450. There is no way they climb tree like Leopards.
One of the best ever catch by a videograpger
Lion was like “damn! I thought I did that pretty well!”
que espetáculo da natureza! !
quantas aventuras, quantos desafios esses animais enfrentam para sobreviver! !!👍👏👏👏👏👏