Using a feigned death tactic, a young goose cleverly deceives a leopard, managing to escape the predator’s grasp, leaving onlookers astonished.
This intriguing moment was captured by Benji Solms, a guide at Serondella Game Lodge.
After running a short distance, the young goose collapsed to the ground, pretending to be dead.
In the clip, a young leopard is playfully running through the grass, appearing quite mischievous. The peaceful scene is abruptly disrupted when a young goose appears, innocently running towards the leopard, completely unaware of the impending danger.
Upon noticing the movement of its potential prey, the goose quickly ducked under a car for cover. However, just as it emerged, the leopard lunged at it. After a brief sprint, the young goose fell to the ground, playing dead.
Just as the goose was about to flee, the leopard pounced on it once more. At this moment, everyone watching feared the worst outcome.
However, the feigned death tactic proved to be highly effective. To everyone’s astonishment, the young bird seized the moment when the leopard relaxed its guard and swiftly disappeared into the bushes. The young goose successfully evaded the leopard, leaving the predator bewildered and unable to locate its target.
