Leopards are known for their incredible speed, agility, and strength, making them one of the most dangerous predators in the animal kingdom. These majestic creatures are often seen hunting smaller prey such as rodents and birds, but they are also known to take down larger animals such as deer, antelope, and even zebras.
A female tiger was captured on camera attacking and killing a leopard in India – breaking its rival’s neck in a fight before dragging it across a road (pictured)
One day, a fierce battle took place between a leopard and a zebra on the plains of Africa. The leopard had been stalking the zebra for hours, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Finally, the leopard saw its chance and launched itself at the zebra, hoping to take it down with one swift strike.
The zebra, however, was not an easy target. It kicked and thrashed, trying to shake off the leopard, but the leopard was determined to bring down its prey. The two animals rolled and tumbled across the grassy plain, their bodies locked in a fierce struggle.
The brawl took place at the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, with witness Yashvardhan Singh Shekhawat saying the tiger leaped 10ft into a tree to drag its rival to the ground
Suddenly, a tiger appeared on the scene. It had been drawn to the commotion by the sound of the struggle, and it saw an opportunity to claim the zebra for itself. The leopard and the tiger locked eyes, each one sizing up the other. It was clear that a battle was about to take place.
The leopard and the tiger circled each other, each one waiting for the other to make a move. Finally, the tiger lunged forward, its massive jaws snapping shut just inches from the leopard’s face. The leopard darted to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack, and countered with a swift swipe of its paw.
Once the leopard had fallen out of the tree, a fight broke out between the two cats which ended when the tiger – roughly three times the leopard’s size – broke its neck
The two predators clashed again and again, their snarls and roars filling the air. The zebra lay motionless on the ground, its fate now in the hands of these fierce beasts. It was a brutal fight, with neither side willing to back down.
At one point, the tiger managed to sink its teeth into the leopard’s shoulder, causing the leopard to cry out in pain. But the leopard refused to give up. It lashed out with its claws, raking them across the tiger’s face and chest.