Despite being isolated by a pack of cheetahs during migration with the herd, a young wildebeest astonishingly escaped death.
Cheetah attacks directly into the herd of young wildebeests, isolating an immature one.
As storm clouds moved southward, massive herds of wildebeests would emerge from the acacia forests. They would form a large procession to reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania.
However, on the fringes of their territory, a pack of adult cheetahs spotted an opportunity to hunt and followed the stragglers of the great migration. They immediately attacked the middle of the herd, isolating a young wildebeest.
This was a three-on-one battle, yet the wildebeest stood its ground against the cheetahs. After a fierce struggle, it ultimately managed to escape.
Cheetahs are a species of big cat known for being the fastest land animals. They also possess an incredible ability to change direction abruptly, even mid-air, thanks to their long tails that help balance their body weight.
Not only do they utilize speed, but cheetahs also employ intelligence while hunting. Their ability to predict the prey’s path is a unique skill among big cats.
Meanwhile, wildebeests typically live in large herds and often associate with zebras to form a stronger community, thereby reducing the risk of predation by carnivores.
According to zoological studies, the survival rate from birth to adulthood for wildebeests is very low. However, in reality, wildebeests are not easy prey to subdue.
