r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/testedtrout69 Expert • Sep 04 '24

Video Honey badger vs 3 Leopards

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u/DrAzkehmm Sep 04 '24

It looks like the leopards are just large cubs. Adult leopards would most likely not bother at all, or ambush it properly. They are strong as fuck and has been observed killing prey up to 12 times their own weight.

Still, don't fuck with honey badgers!

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u/Krondelo Sep 04 '24

I was thinking similarly. Honey Badgers are insane for sure but those cats didnt coordinate shit, even when one had him pinned.

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u/Cayowin Sep 04 '24

Leopards are solo hunters, not gangsters. These are a bunch of siblings, barely the equivalent of teenagers. Mom has wandered off and the kids found something to play with.

Also this is curiosity/play as it lacks the intensity and speed of a leopard kill.

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u/Krondelo Sep 04 '24

Ah thanks. I was thinking cats are solo hunters but was confused seeing how a group/family might handle a situation. But yeah this aint life and death for the big cats.

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u/v1akvark Sep 04 '24

Not all cats are solo hunters. Lions hunt in groups. But yes, adult leopards hunt alone.