Watch the dramatic video where a leopard catches a domestic dog and hoists it up a tree, only for the clever dog to play dead and make a daring escape.
Leopard Catches Dog
A leopard captured a large golden-colored domestic dog in an extraordinary wildlife encounter caught on video.
The big cat acted instinctually and decided to keep its catch safe from other predators.
The leopard hoisted the dog high up into a tree.
This move is typical in leopards, who often store their prey in such locations to avoid other animals‘ theft and consume it at their leisure.
When in Doubt – Play Dead
Consequently, the captured dog resorted to an incredible survival tactic: it pretended to be dead.
Understanding the futility of fighting back against a much stronger predator, the dog played on the element of surprise.
By going limp and tilting its head in a way that suggested lifelessness, the dog used its acting prowess to create a deceptive calm.
A Lucky Ending
The dog’s gamble paid off spectacularly.
The dog seized the moment as the leopard momentarily diverted its attention to scan for potential threats or rivals.
It swiftly leaped from the tree, landing on the ground, and bolted into the wilderness.
The stunned leopard could only watch as its would-be prey disappeared into the distance.
The Full Video
Why Was the Doggy There?
It’s unusual for a domestic dog to find itself in such a precarious situation with a wild leopard.
The dog’s presence in a leopard’s territory might have resulted from wandering too far from home. Or maybe straying into the deeper parts of a forested area.
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