When the hyena saw the python was going to devour an antelope, it reacted quickly and prodded the snake until it released the victim. While on a safari in the Okavango Delta of Bᴏᴛsᴡᴀɴᴀ, Mike Sutherland captured film of a hyena and a python competing for prey.
He reported that they encountered many young impalas along the way, some of which were just a few days or perhaps hours old. Sutherland claimed that a large herd of antelopes was relaxing on the edge of the mudflat while a hyena was off in the distance.
From a massive gourd tree covered in fruit, a python slithered down and hid among the withering leaves. The young antelope was quickly apprehended after walking right by the spot where the python was lying. After hearing the antelope call, they turned to look in that direction. The hyena followed suit.
A grip of the antelope’s leg was taken by the python, which then started to encircle and squeeze it. Hyena saw them interact with each other. The creature took advantage of the situation and began to flee. It first tried to grab the antelope and bring it away from the python, but failed. The hyena was very patiently trying to Bɪᴛᴇ the python to get it to release its hold.
Both the python and the antelope were captured by the hyena, who then carried them about 10-15 meters before releasing them. The serpent ultimately gave up to the hyena’s persistent pestering and submitted. The snake hissed once more before making its way toward the bushes. Sutherland claimed that they were all intrigued by what had occurred, as well as feeling a little nauseous and bewildered. It was important to avoid interacting with nature.
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Source: Latest Sightings
