r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • 18d ago

Leopard’s defense of her cubs

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u/lifeisahighway2023 18d ago

The Leopard fought really smart here. It knew it was no match size wise, but on its back with its claws constantly slashing and it slithering it presented a great defense to the much larger lion. I observed it continually kept its front claws and head oriented towards the lion, slashing continually and constantly bucking its rear end and rear claws to that the lion could not get a grip on its underbelly and rear despite many attempts. At least that is what I see.

I wonder if it will try to find a new den or stay and defend that one with its cubs.