WILD DOGS HUNT ANTELOPE ON EDGE OF CLIFF

This is the moment wild dogs try to hunt down klipspringers that are cornered on the edge of a cliff. Will these antelopes, and their hooves, keep their cool?

On the 22nd of February 2022, the @MalaMalaGameReserve rangers were very fortunate to share a once-in-a-lifetime sighting with their guests. Wild Dogs trying to hunt antelope on the edge of a cliff! Guide Gareth van Rooyen tells the story.

"This pack of 21 Wild Dog had been on the Reserve for the past week and on this particular day were settling down in the Mlowathi River, North of its confluence with the Sand River. Rangers had sighted the dogs on an afternoon safari, probably on the hunt for something to eat - as it is not uncommon for Wild Dogs to hunt twice a day. "

"They encountered Klipspringers (small antelope) and cornered these poor victims on these massive rocks. One of the rangers who was filming, Michael Botes, has actually witnessed these very same Klipspringers go through the same ordeal with a different pack of Wild Dogs before! Steff McWilliam was also filming in the sighting and both of these guides could not believe what was happening!"

"It was mostly the young Wild Dogs who were trying to get to the Klipspringers." Whereas the adults were not showing much interest in this game of cat and mouse - or in this case - Dog and Antelope.

"Now for Klipspringers, as daunting it may be having these predators in their habitat, they were designed by Mother Nature to live in rocky outcrops. Their hooves are very pointy, allowing them to be very nimble and agile on rocks such as these. And living in habitats like these usually assists in avoiding the bigger predators."

"What makes this sighting utterly unbelievable is the fact that Wild Dogs are not known to be climbers of any sort. Their paws are not at all designed for what we witness here! The fact that the Dogs did not slip or fall is incredible in itself."

"This really had everyone on the vehicle, hearts pumping as they were anxiously waiting to see what happens next. But eventually, the Wild Dogs lost interest and moved on. Where later they did actually hunt one of Africa's slightly bigger antelope, impala."

Have a look at MalaMala YouTube Channel, to see what happens in their reserve.

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[kelvikelv]

*"Amazing Patience!"* There's a life lesson here: Sometimes you don't have to "Fight or Flight". Just be patient and the storm will soon pass!

[Meghnaaad]

Antelopes holding their nerves is the most incredible things.
I couldn't do that.

[rajjakkam]

The most incredible thing in this video is that the Antelope actually was able to calculate that the wild dogs will come close but still won't be able to catch it.

[sadguru]

A valuable lesson learnt from the humble antelopes - never panic even if you see your end in front of your eyes !

[Syr_Robert]

I usually feel bad when I see dogs tearing apart their prey, so seeing these antelopes holding the pressure and making it out alive is one of the best things I could ask for.

[kvbvl]

I’m impressed with both parties here. The wild dogs realised the reward wasn’t worth the risk and the antelopes demonstrated immense patience and calmness under pressure. 🙌🏾

[عقيدالفيفا]

Damn man I couldn't take normal breath until the end of the video. I was so nervous that they will catch them. watching this was like taking a penalty at 90 minute. So happy they made it.

[luker]

I'm so glad this little family survived. They are so cute.

[veeganboy]

Clever little antelope!
Imagine knowing just the right part of a rock to stand on, precariously perched, and with only a few inches of safety between you and your predator.
They remained calm, self-assure, and sure-footed. A perfect defense!

[Milan]

"Patience is a virtue" - Living on the Edge Antelope.

[ambalavanant]

These antelopes have so much of patience under extreme pressure. Imagine trying to be patient and motionless when your life is on the line

[jaspalsingh]

The antelopes, particularly the youngest one, showed amazing capacity, not to crumble despite the intense tension. Violent death was only inches away! So glad they all made it.
An average soul would have shaken, slipped and fallen to the wild dogs below.

[neagucosmin]

One of the most incredible wildlife scene, ever filmed!

[AJsVIEW]

That spot on the cliff will be the most sacred spot in Antelope history 😂

[astrayproductions]

It's crazy how calm the antelopes were

[graylingedwards]

Wild dogs have the highest success rate of the predators, it's good to see the prey win now and then.

[lauc]

That antelope felt the dog breath on her back, imagine how her heart was pumping.

[iainowsiany]

Just a day in the life ... more intense than anything most humans will ever experience

[che]

It's just incredible! How did those Antelopes retain their nerves cool is a great lesson for us. Don't be panic and you will see the storm will be over for just few minutes.

[praveenModlier]

The clever antelopes found a vantage point to survive and dogs too were smart enough to avoid nasty fall. Every business should have similar vantage point to survive and at the same time should avoid unnecessary risks like those dogs. An inspiring lessons for start-ups.