This intense tug of war over a hard-won meal between a leopard and a hyena highlights the never-ending struggle for survival in the wild.
The gripping footage opens with a leopard skillfully climbing a tree, clutching its recent kill.
However, a hungry hyena has caught a whiff of the catch and sets its eyes on the prize.
The leopard, perched precariously, pulls with all its might. Meanwhile, the relentless hyena latches onto the prey with its powerful jaws, at one point even being lifted off the ground.
Despite the leopard being the more skilled hunter, the tenacious hyena, manages to tip the balance in its favor out of pure tenacity and stubbornness.
This constant vigilance and readiness to defend their meal highlights the harsh realities of life in the wild, where every meal can turn into a fight for survival.
Getting your paws on a snack isn’t easy, and neither is keeping that snack to yourself.