There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
If you watch carefully you can see the lion seems aiming for a grab from neck, but he can't get it for two reasons, the leopard is incredibly agile even when coming out of nap, the second the lion is jumping up from below. Soon after the lion realizes that leopard got to the formidable defensive posture, it is not anymore one-sided contest, so the lion changed his mind.
Extremely short encounter, from 8:55...
Leopards are like demons when defending themselves & their aggressors seem to know that. Leopards are plenty agile can do a lot of damage, quickly. A claw in the eye, is something any feline could do without...