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All big cats like tigers and leopards are known for their sleath movements and speed, but a recent video, that is going viral on social media, shows that they are also capable of withstanding high falls and always manage to land on their feet.
A video, that was shared on Twitter by Panna Tiger Reserve, shows a leopard perching on a tall tree. The next second, the leopard jumps to another tree in a bid to hunt a baby monkey.
The leopard catches the prey but falls down from a great height. However, instead of sustaining any injuries, the big cat regains its composure and holds the dead prey in its clutches.
Commenting on the video, a Twitter user wrote, “If you’re chased by a leopard then don’t bother climbing a tree to save yourself.”
While resharing the video Sunday, Indian Forest Services officer (IFS) Ramesh Pandey wrote, “Leopards are smart, skillfull and stealthy. Light body weight with a strong long tail help them to manoeuvre such predatory moves.”
Another Indian Forest Services officer Susanta Nanda further elaborated on leopards’ hunting skills and wrote, “This is swift. @rameshpandeyifs shared this rare stealthy hunting abilities of leopard. Just watch the use of tail. The anatomy of their spine and tail gives them a lot of power and flexibility, allowing them to make rapid changes in their directions.”
