The Unexpected Predator: Hyena Steals Gazelle from Leopard in South Africa’s Marloth Park

During a visit to Marloth Park, adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa, Travis Carreira captured an extraordinary scene between antelopes and predators. His friends had previously witnessed a leopard attempting to hunt during the day, but failing. Carreira arrived at the location where the leopard was last seen at sunset, hoping to catch a glimpse of it. To his surprise, he not only saw the leopard but also a hyena nearby. Moments later, a herd of impalas appeared, moving towards the hyenas, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

As the leopard caught a gazelle, the hyena saw an opportunity to steal the prey from the leopard. Despite the leopard’s initial success in capturing the antelope, the hyena managed to snatch it and drag it away. The antelope was still alive, but the hyena held onto it tightly, preventing it from escaping. The commotion attracted two large crocodiles, who joined in on the chaos and ultimately ended