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00:00 When a lion or another big cat meets a huge snake on a narrow road, it turns into a duel
00:07 of the century.
00:10 The python relies on a powerful throw and strangulation.
00:14 The cat, on the contrary, attacks with its paws and constantly maneuvers.
00:19 Now you will find out whose tactics turned out to be more effective.
00:24 Even if you support reptiles more in the confrontation between cats and snakes, you involuntarily
00:30 start to worry when you see the cautious steps of this leopard towards a huge python.
00:37 This is the rare case when a snake has stretched out on the ground so that we can estimate
00:42 its size fairly accurately.
00:45 According to the most conservative estimates, its length is about 14 to 15 feet (about 4
00:52 meters).
00:53 I just want to shout out to the leopard, don't you see how big she is?
00:56 Take it!
00:57 Save yourself!
00:58 Run!
00:59 It seems that the leopard behaves so carelessly because of inexperience, otherwise he would
01:05 have tried to circumvent this coast for several miles.
01:09 How amazing it is when you see the denouement!
01:13 Even being inferior to the enemy in size, the leopard overcomes the huge python, and
01:18 the spotted cat does it without necessary movements and fuss.
01:22 Perhaps if the snake has crept up to the enemy unnoticed and attacked from ambush, the leopard
01:27 would have turned into a hearty lunch.
01:30 But the predatory beast had the opportunity to prepare.
01:33 The smart cat appreciated the weaknesses and strengths of the enemy and understood exactly
01:38 how to attack such a snake.
01:42 The move is quite obvious.
01:44 The leopard attacks the snake's tail, but not just bites or hits, but stretches the
01:48 opponent.
01:50 The danger of throwing any legless reptile lies in their phenomenal ability to twist
01:56 their body to then shoot them forward.
02:00 This is how venomous snakes attack which try to inject poison.
02:05 And in the same way, pythons attacked, which after the first bite, proceed to strangulation.
02:13 But if the snake is stretched out, it will not be physically able to strain its steel
02:17 muscles for such a throw.
02:20 A simple but so clever move by a leopard that you cannot help but wonder, "Did these cats
02:26 study animal anatomy in college?"
02:30 In any case, such a smart approach is worthy of your like, don't you agree?
02:37 The battle between a python and a leopard is probably the most intense confrontation
02:41 between a large cat and a snake that you have ever seen.
02:45 The fact is that in this case, none of the opponents has a clear advantage.
02:51 The leopard is the smallest of the panthers and is significantly inferior to the huge
02:55 python in strength.
02:57 But at the same time, the spotted cat remains a formidable opponent for its size and can
03:02 surprise with agility, mobility, and reaction speed.
03:07 And the python, in turn, although devoid of strong scales, still with such dimensions
03:13 has a very strong skin and endurance, which gives him the opportunity to squeeze a very
03:17 steep thrashing.
03:21 The heart starts beating faster when you see that the python was still able to grab the
03:25 leopard with its jaws.
03:28 And now, the snake began to encircle the victim with rings.
03:33 A little more, and the cat will not have a single chance to retreat.
03:39 And the terrible embrace tightens more and more.
03:43 The count goes on for seconds.
03:45 But at the last moment, the leopard manages to slip out of the grasp of his enemy.
03:50 You will be shocked, but the cat is not trying to escape.
03:53 He goes on a counterattack and attacks the enemy again.
03:58 The leopard is one of the few animals that can afford to fight a python in the stalls
04:03 and count on some kind of success.
04:07 Both predators use their typical battle tactics at 100%.
04:12 The python strangles his victim, tries to break its ribs and deprive it of strength.
04:17 The leopard slips out of the enemy's embrace again and again, fights with all four paws
04:22 at the same time, dodges, and constantly maneuvers at super close range.
04:31 The duel required maximum exertion of all forces and almost cost the leopard his life,
04:36 but as a result, it was the cat who celebrated the victory.
04:41 This time, the python was too close to victory for the spotted predator to dare such an adventure
04:48 as attacking a large snake at least once more.
04:52 At least in the near future.
04:56 During the battle, the python relies on close combat.
05:01 This is the best wrestler in the world who really uses his whole body as a weapon.
05:07 The jaws are used for grabbing, but they only begin the attack.
05:11 The main task of a python or a boa constrictor is to pile on the victim.
05:16 If you think that this requires some kind of time reserve, then you are mistaken.
05:22 These snakes have some amazing, even unnatural, control of every muscle.
05:28 Thanks to this, the python can entangle the prey in just a second, making one throw on
05:34 its body.
05:36 This is what the snake that attacked the antelope at the watering hole showed.
05:40 You need to slow down the shooting so that it becomes possible to see the python's
05:44 movements.
05:45 Otherwise, they merge into one spot.
05:48 The ungulate is incredibly agile, but here he had no chance.
05:52 Of course, thanks to the speed of throwing, the snake becomes, perhaps, the most dangerous
05:56 prey that the leopard claims.
06:00 Every second he risks himself, a single mistake will cost him his life.
06:07 If the python can cling to the leopard, it will not escape.
06:13 But leopards are known for their amazing concentration.
06:17 There are even legends about hunters who accidentally ambushed leopards in the forests of Asia.
06:25 The cats were so focused on hunting ungulates that a person could come up from behind and
06:30 gently touch the tail.
06:33 Do you believe in these stories, or do you think that they are hunter's tales?
06:37 Answer the comments.
06:39 The battle of cats and snakes can be very different depending on which species are faced
06:44 in the confrontation.
06:47 Cats differ from each other not only in size, but also in habits, combat tactics, and character.
06:54 Snakes differ from each other even more.
07:00 First of all, they are divided into poisonous and non-poisonous.
07:04 As it is easy to understand from the name, it is the most powerful toxin that is the
07:08 main weapon of poisonous snakes.
07:12 The black mamba is a fairly large reptile that can reach a length of about 9 to 10 feet
07:17 (about 3 meters), which makes it the second most venomous snake in the world in body length
07:23 after the king cobra.
07:25 Therefore, in battle, it can not only use poisonous fangs, but also physical strength.
07:32 But if you take the poison away from it, then for such a bully as a lion, it will be just
07:37 a long sausage.
07:39 That's just the poisonous glands of the black mamba are always ready to release a huge dose
07:44 of poison.
07:47 This snake is one of the most venomous on the planet.
07:51 This toxin has an extremely complex chemical structure, and this substance consists of
07:56 a whole set of compounds called blockers.
08:02 Some affect the nervous tissue, while others deal a crushing blow to the work of the heart
08:08 muscle.
08:10 It turns out that the poison of the black mamba poisons several different systems of
08:14 the victim's body at once.
08:17 That's exactly what happened to the poor lioness you're seeing right now.
08:22 What does she feel?
08:23 We have an answer, but believe me, everything is very sad there.
08:27 First of all, it is a burning and severe pain in the bite area.
08:32 Immediately there is a very strong swelling.
08:34 The venom of the black mamba is not only complex, but powerful.
08:38 So much so that in some cases, it causes incredibly rapid tissue death at the bite site.
08:45 In fact, like some kind of acid.
08:48 But the main thing is the signs of poisoning of the body.
08:51 This is abdominal pain, nausea, double vision.
08:56 All this is against the background of terrible convulsions that break the victim's body.
09:01 She's shaking and can't come to her senses.
09:04 At the same time, breathing gradually worsens.
09:08 There is arrhythmia, that is, the heart strays from the normal rhythm of work.
09:13 Each next breath is more difficult than the previous one.
09:18 It simply does not work to breathe deeply and the victim gradually suffocates.
09:25 The neurotoxin of the black mamba targets those neurons that control the work of the
09:30 lungs.
09:31 By disabling them, the snake's venom causes the victim to suffocate from actually shutting
09:36 down the respiratory system.
09:39 And all this in a matter of minutes.
09:42 At the same time, the black mamba perfectly understands the effectiveness of its only
09:47 but such a powerful weapon.
09:50 She used to behave quite boldly.
09:53 And if possible, the snake freezes or tries to crawl away.
09:58 But if it feels threatened, it immediately attacks.
10:02 The situation becomes quite frightening if you remember, the black mamba is the fastest
10:08 snake on the planet.
10:10 No, it won't catch up with the lioness, but at a short distance it can move three
10:15 times faster than a human step.
10:19 Given the ability to blend in with the environment and move unnoticed, the snake turns into a
10:25 real-life ninja.
10:29 The lioness sees a quick shadow, feels a blow, and that's it.
10:34 The sisters will have to go on all their next hunts without her.
10:41 The most unpleasant thing about this situation is that it was difficult to avoid.
10:46 Most venomous snakes try to conserve their venom.
10:49 Its production is a complex and energy-consuming process for the reptile organism.
10:54 But the black mamba prefers not to hold back.
10:58 Although she is not looking for a fight purposefully, she immediately goes on the attack if she
11:02 is ignored or taken by surprise.
11:07 This gave her the reputation as one of the most aggressive, vicious, and insidious snakes.
11:14 In addition, sometimes she can try to escape from enemies right between their paws.
11:20 If it moves towards the enemy, it can bite as if on the move, without even stopping their
11:25 movement.
11:27 This is scary, since the victim may not feel the bite at all and think that everything
11:31 is fine, that danger has passed.
11:34 And then they feel the first symptoms of poisoning.
11:39 Oddly enough, people have a very high level of resistance to poisons.
11:44 Much higher than that of, at first glance, stronger and larger animals.
11:49 For example, horses and other ungulates.
11:53 But still, the only way to save yourself from a black mamba bite is to urgently introduce
11:58 an antidote.
12:01 Without an antidote, there is no chance.
12:04 But thanks to the high resistance, a person has at least enough time to make a life-saving
12:09 injection.
12:11 The body of the lioness will finish off the toxin of the black mamba in just a few minutes.
12:17 Even if the camera person had a poison serum with them and went against the usual rule
12:22 of non-interference of wildlife researchers, they might have still been too late.
12:27 However, even if they had immediately rushed to the lioness's aid, it is unlikely that
12:33 her sisters would have let them near her.
12:37 Just imagine, just now a terrible huge snake bites your hunting partner, and she's already
12:43 convulsing.
12:44 And suddenly a man runs out of this strange four-wheeled metal monster right in your direction.
12:52 It is very unlikely that the camera persons would have had a chance to help the lioness.
12:56 But would you like to do it in their place?
12:58 Answer us in the comments.
13:01 The cobra is another snake that has not only venomous glands, but also quite a lot of physical
13:07 strength.
13:10 The king cobra is generally the longest venomous snake on the planet and can grow longer than
13:15 some pythons.
13:19 It's worth saying right away that contacting her is a stupid idea for any cat.
13:24 The chances of coping with a leopard, lion, or tiger are not completely absent, but a
13:30 cobra has a much greater chance of winning.
13:34 It will not be possible to defeat it with one throw, and during close combat at a short
13:39 distance it will almost certainly manage to twist and bite the opponent at least in the
13:44 finger.
13:45 This will be more than enough for a powerful neurotoxin.
13:51 The anaconda is one of the longest snakes in the world and certainly the heaviest.
13:57 Even the average individual of this species grows up to 20 feet or 6 meters, with a weight
14:04 of about twice as much as that of a reticulated python of the same size.
14:10 The mass of the young bull, incredible swiftness, and honed reflexes, all this makes the anaconda
14:17 an extremely dangerous opponent.
14:20 But the way it has adapted to the living conditions in the Amazon River basin is especially inspiring
14:25 respect.
14:28 The fact is that this snake just loves water and swimming.
14:32 In the river, it gets a lot more room to maneuver, can move with greater ease, and in different
14:37 planes.
14:40 The entire mass of the anaconda is the strongest muscles twisted like tight metal cables around
14:45 the skeleton of the snake.
14:47 It is not surprising that the anaconda is one of the few predatory creatures that hunt
14:52 not only herbivorous animals, but also crocodiles.
14:56 Moreover, the anaconda can even defeat the black caiman, probably the most dangerous
15:02 lizard of both South and North America.
15:06 Attacking it, the snake entangles the enemy with its rings and gradually squeezes.
15:12 This not only suffocates, but also causes critical damage to internal organs and, especially
15:17 the circulatory system.
15:22 As a result, the anaconda feels completely confident even in such a dangerous place as
15:26 the Amazon.
15:28 Until the jaguar comes on stage.
15:32 This cat is the only panther of the New World, the third largest in the world after the tiger
15:38 and the lion.
15:40 But although it is inferior to the lion in length and mass, the bite force of the jaguar
15:44 is almost twice as much.
15:47 Incredibly strong jaws, which could surely leave a trace of fangs even on metal, are
15:51 needed in order to open the strongest armor of local animals.
15:58 The anaconda has no armor, only a smooth and by the way scaly skin that feels pleasant
16:03 to the touch.
16:06 Jaguar fangs cope with such protection as a hot knife pierces butter.
16:11 But the main thing is, of course, dexterity.
16:14 Jaguars have incredible swiftness.
16:18 Their rush to prey resembles those action scenes from a superhero movie when a character
16:23 moves so fast that it turns into a blurry shadow.
16:29 Except the jaguar doesn't need computer graphics to show us something like that.
16:35 You barely notice him, then a blurry spot flashes and now he's already standing next
16:40 to you.
16:45 Speed is combined with colossal strength.
16:47 A jaguar can lift the same black cane holding it in its jaws and then jump onto a steep
16:54 swampy shore.
16:55 And this is with a load that weighs about as much as the cat itself, if not heavier.
17:01 Who will win, the jaguar or the anaconda?
17:04 It already depends on what will notice the enemy first and under which circumstances.
17:11 The anaconda can defeat such a cat, but only if it manages to entangle it with its rings.
17:16 Then the jaguar simply physically will not be able to use its crushing jaws or strike
17:21 it with its paws.
17:24 Of course, the jaguar will avoid this at all costs.
17:28 The speed of his reaction is lightning fast and the snake will have to try very hard to
17:33 catch the predator by surprise.
17:36 If it succeeds, even a jaguar will turn into a hearty lunch for an anaconda.
17:42 By the way, because of the slow metabolism, these reptiles need meat very rarely, once
17:47 every several weeks.
17:50 And the maximum period that they survive without food without significant loss of strength
17:55 is measured in months.
17:59 If the jaguar managed to react in time or was the first to attack an unsuspecting snake,
18:04 then its chances of winning are extremely high.
18:08 In addition to agility and strength, he has another advantage, intelligence.
18:13 The jaguar knows that the strength of the snake's blow depends on how it bends the
18:17 body before throwing.
18:19 So if you stretch the anaconda out, it will have little opportunity for real resistance.
18:25 With the help of claws, the jaguar can easily grab such objects.
18:30 And thanks to dexterity, the cat gets away from counterattacks.
18:35 The fight against the anaconda requires full concentration and takes place with great tension.
18:40 But although the jaguar is at least twice as small as the snake, with due diligence
18:44 and patience, he will be able to defeat it.
18:47 Moreover, the jaguar is not afraid of fighting with such an opponent, even in the water.
18:52 He will try to move the battlefield to the riverbank, but he will be able to fight back
18:57 even in the Amazon itself, thanks to excellent swimming skills that any other cat would envy.
19:04 So, the winning tactic of the jaguar is not to let the fight go to a close distance.
19:14 The cat will strike single blows, tease the snake, exhaust, and try to inflict small but
19:20 tangible damage.
19:22 And then the jaguar stretches the snake and gets down to business in earnest, grabs the
19:27 snake by the head with his jaws.
19:30 Would you like to see such a duel live?
19:33 Or do you prefer to watch such a spectacle through the screen, enjoying the safety of
19:37 your own home?
19:40 Maybe you have experience traveling to remote wild corners?
19:44 Share your experience with us in the comments.
19:49 Some jaguars are so brave and strong that they can even hunt anacondas right in the
19:54 water.
19:55 This is especially difficult for them.
19:57 Cats rely on paw strikes.
20:00 Even at a shallow depth, it is difficult to find a foothold for a truly crushing blow.
20:07 But somehow the black jaguar defeats the anaconda in its territory, after which it calmly pulls
20:13 out of the water a snake that weighs more than the jaguar itself.
20:19 This is a real feat.
20:21 As you already understand, despite the mighty muscles of pythons and boas, as well as the
20:26 toxins of poisonous snakes, these reptiles do not have a cloudless life at all.
20:31 They have worthy opponents.
20:32 Therefore, some of them have found amazing weapons.
20:36 It would seem that fangs and claws are normal for animals.
20:41 But the shooting?
20:43 Yet it turns out that some snakes have really learned long-range remote attacks.
20:49 These are spitting cobras.
20:52 In fact, several different types of snake can release venom at a distance.
20:57 Perhaps this is a feature of one common ancestor, from which several species originated.
21:02 Or perhaps several parallel developing species have come to such weapons independently of
21:07 each other.
21:10 In any case, poison shooting is an effective weapon against aggressor cats of any size.
21:17 So how does this amazing mechanism work?
21:20 The teeth of such snakes have a specific shape.
21:24 The channels through which the poison is fed seem to be turned forward.
21:31 To shoot the venom, the snake raises its head, aims, and releases liquid through these holes
21:37 under such pressure that it flies at a distance of about 7 to 8 feet, more than 2 meters.
21:44 At the same time, this technique is exclusively a weapon of defense.
21:49 During hunting, snakes will never spit venom and do not try to catch prey from a distance.
21:54 Instead, they hunt in the usual way.
21:57 They sneak up on prey or ambush it to inject the venom into the body with a conventional
22:02 bite.
22:06 The first question that arises when you learn about this phenomenal way of self-defense
22:10 is the mechanism of the poison.
22:14 After all, this toxin, for all its destructive properties, is not an acid.
22:19 It is not capable of burning through the skin of the beast, otherwise the cobra simply would
22:23 not be able to keep it inside its teeth.
22:26 So, this is a common poison that poisons the body only when it enters the body, at least
22:32 when it comes into contact with the mucous membranes.
22:36 How then is it possible to use poison effectively against such formidable predators as lions?
22:42 The answer is simple.
22:43 Eyes.
22:44 The venom of spitting snakes is very strong and concentrated.
22:48 If it gets into the eyes, it causes severe pain, burning, and even damage to the internal
22:53 structures of this organ.
22:55 For example, the destruction of the lens and retina.
23:00 But here you will learn a nuance that will make you treat snakes with great respect.
23:05 They are not just shooters, but real snipers of the animal world.
23:14 Lions are very fast, as are leopards or cheetahs.
23:17 But the spitting cobra has mastered the technique of targeted poison shooting.
23:22 Firstly it accurately targets the eyes, and secondly during the shot the snake makes undulating
23:28 movements with its head.
23:30 So the poison is sprayed in a wide arc.
23:33 Even if the cat reacts in time and dodges the first drops, the rest of the charge will
23:38 probably catch up with her.
23:43 If enough poison gets into the lion's eyes, it will lose its sight forever.
23:49 Experienced predators know about this and avoid meeting with such an opponent.
23:53 And the inexperienced… well, the world of wildlife is harsh.
23:57 That's how in a fight with cats, these types of snakes found almost an ultimate weapon.
24:03 It's easier to hit a big target, so honey badgers, mongooses, and other relatively small
24:10 and agile snake hunters pose a danger to spitting cobras.
24:16 But lions and other big cats should definitely beware of approaching this opponent.
24:23 The cheetah is the fastest runner on the planet.
24:27 It can reach speeds of more than 70 miles per hour, more than 110 kilometers per hour,
24:32 at least for short distance.
24:35 But this is a consequence of a rather narrow hunting specialization.
24:40 The cheetah most often hunts fast and maneuverable impalas and gazelles.
24:46 He is strong enough to defeat wildebeest or zebra.
24:50 But fighting with other large predators is a very, very bad idea for him.
24:55 He has no chance against a lion, so it's also better not to mess with a hyena and a
25:00 leopard.
25:01 The anatomy of a light and lean cheetah is designed for a lightning-fast short chase,
25:05 a quick strike, and the completion of the hunt.
25:09 Massive rivals are not for him, especially a giant snake that relies on brute force.
25:15 Therefore, if a cheetah meets a python, it will try to simply bypass the threat.
25:24 He will not be able to defeat an adult snake.
25:28 As for venomous snakes, the incredible speed of running does not mean that the cheetah's
25:33 reaction speed is better than that of a flash or mercury.
25:38 He can dodge the cobra's throw, but why risk it if there are plenty of appetizing and mostly
25:44 defenseless impalas around?
25:48 In general, although mongooses and honey badgers have a reputation for snake hunters, cats
25:54 practically do not lag behind their colleagues and are often the first to attack snakes.
25:59 They are just universal hunters, so the fame of snake fighters has passed them by.
26:06 It's a pity.
26:07 Even small cats can fight back against a huge cobra.
26:11 The secret of success is courage.
26:13 The venomous snake has one weapon for that ultimatum.
26:17 Therefore, the only chance to survive is to go straight towards danger.
26:22 Therefore, cats in a fight with poisonous snakes do not attack the tail and not the
26:27 trunk, but aim directly at the head.
26:30 Thus, the brave animal tries to knock down the attacking brush of the enemy.
26:35 If the claws hit the snake's forehead, it cannot physically reach the paws with its
26:40 teeth.
26:42 This tactic does not always work.
26:45 In addition, small cats are vulnerable to snakes, which prefer strangulation to poison.
26:52 This rather famous scene of the cat mom's confrontation with a huge python ended with
26:57 the rescue of the kids because they were carrying people nearby who did not care about the balance
27:03 of the world of wildlife.
27:06 The cat fought bravely and threw the snake off the slope several times, but a little
27:11 more and the python would have eaten the kittens.
27:14 To prevent this, people intervened at the last moment and literally pulled the snake
27:18 by the tail out of the cat's lair.
27:21 Would you have done the same?
27:23 Or would you have taken the position of biologists who prefer the role of outside observers?
27:29 Let us know in the comments.
27:33 But where small cats give up, panthers and other large relatives, on the contrary, overcome
27:39 snakes.
27:40 The largest representative of this family is the tiger.
27:43 Its mass often exceeds a quarter of a ton.
27:46 In addition to pure physical strength, he has amazing fighting skills.
27:52 It seems that during hunting, the tiger uses some kind of martial arts that allow him to
27:56 throw a buffalo weighing up to a ton over his shoulder, break the boar's neck with
28:01 one blow, or overwhelm a deer before the ungulate realizes what happened at all.
28:09 Nevertheless, the snake is a worthy opponent even for such a tough fighter.
28:16 This is a very rare, still black and white video of such a duel of giants.
28:21 We must give the tiger his due.
28:24 His straightforward attack seems to have discouraged the python.
28:29 Instead of cunning tactics, the striped beast decides to rely on something that has never
28:33 failed him - crushing force.
28:37 But the python, especially such a huge one, is not a pack of chips that you can just take
28:42 away from the supermarket shelf to have a snack in the evening.
28:46 The snake avoided the fight with all its might.
28:49 She has repeatedly given warning signals to the tiger that she does not want a fight.
28:55 But the striped one simply ignored the reptile and bit into its side.
29:00 Then the python was forced to resort to its incredible strength.
29:05 The tiger responded with fangs, the cat's jaws closed several times around the python's
29:10 head and neck.
29:13 To the tiger's surprise, this was not enough to end the fight in his favor.
29:17 The python bit into the tiger from the side, then wrapped its rings right around him.
29:23 The tiger's strength is incredible.
29:25 Even with such a burden, he managed to jump high several times.
29:29 But he never managed to slip out of the snake's grasp.
29:33 Well, the python can honestly admit that it was just honest self-defense.
29:40 As a result, the tiger was never able to get free.
29:43 Surely during the last stage of this giant fight, he regretted that he decided to contact
29:48 a snake three times his body length.
29:53 After all, this python is a good 26 feet (8 meters) of tight muscles.
29:59 And to save its own life, the snake used every one of them.
30:04 The tiger could not escape.
30:06 The python realized that it was overpowering its enemy and did not let it go.
30:12 He tightened his grip harder, then even harder, and the tiger just couldn't take a breath.
30:18 The snake's muscles around his torso were so tightly tightened that the tiger could
30:22 not physically straighten his chest to let air into his lungs.
30:32 And then the python tightened its embrace even more to inflict critical damage to the
30:36 internal organs of the striped hunter who has now become prey.
30:43 There is also a relatively new video in which a tiger and a python appear to us as such
30:47 heroes of a western.
30:50 Two fighters met on a narrow path.
30:53 They stopped to assess each other.
30:55 Who was going to shoot first?
30:59 Nobody.
31:00 The tiger just retreats, and the python doesn't want to mess with this guy either.
31:06 Hunting is a dangerous business, but it's better to rush at bulls than to try to overcome
31:11 a huge snake.
31:14 Smart move for a tiger, don't you think?
31:17 Although the jaguar is the only panther of the new world, it is far from the only wild
31:22 cat that lives on the American continent.
31:27 A worthy competitor to her is the cougar.
31:31 Although it often exceeds leopards in size, the cougar is not a panther and belongs to
31:35 small cats.
31:38 This scientific classification is related to the structure of the skull and vocal cords.
31:43 For all its size and strength, a cougar cannot growl like a lion or a tiger, but it will
31:49 be able to give the snakes the same decent fight as the jaguar, huh?
31:54 It turns out that everything depends on the snake.
31:57 The fact is that the rattlesnake, which lives mainly in North America, is probably the fastest
32:02 snake in the world.
32:03 That is, if you only take into account the speed of the throw.
32:09 This reptile bites almost as fast as a bullet flies into its target.
32:14 Dodging the lunge is almost impossible for anyone except exceptionally agile animals.
32:21 Once upon a time, Indian mongooses were even brought to America so that these animals would
32:25 help farmers exterminate snakes that bite cattle.
32:29 But the animal, which dealt with cobras at home without any problems, turned out to be
32:33 powerless against the rattlesnake.
32:37 The snake was simply too fast for it.
32:40 So in a rattlesnake and cougar duel, it's better to bet on the reptile.
32:44 Your chances are way higher.
32:48 Snake venom has a pronounced hemotoxic effect.
32:53 This means that it destroys the structure of the blood and poisons the heart along with
32:57 the entire circulatory system.
33:00 Even a miniscule amount of poison when it gets into the blood can deal with a cougar
33:05 in a couple of minutes.
33:07 Fortunately, there is a mysterious balance in nature and the more terrible the poison,
33:13 the more difficult it is for the snake's body to produce it.
33:18 Therefore, the rattlesnake does not bite everyone that it can reach.
33:24 Although this snake is not afraid of a fight, it tries to avoid it to the last minute.
33:30 That's why it needs a rattle, a specific skin structure at the tip of the tail.
33:37 The masking coloration, which makes it easy to sneak up on a prey, makes the reptile almost
33:42 invisible even to a cougar.
33:46 And so that the cat does not accidentally step on such a creature, the snake deliberately
33:51 betrays itself, begins to rattle the tip of its tail while taking a protective stance.
33:58 That is, the snake twists the body like a big spring.
34:02 The rattlesnake is ready to shoot his head at the target for a fatal bite at any moment,
34:08 but deliberately delays the blow to give a random opponent time to escape.
34:14 And only if the warning of the rattlesnake is ignored, and moreover if they try to attack
34:18 the snake, it attacks almost always for sure.
34:23 And this cougar acted very wisely.
34:26 It decided to be careful when it encountered a huge python in the expanses of humid Florida.
34:33 In fact, in this case, the mountain lion will attack the snake in the head in order to quickly
34:38 break its neck and not allow itself to be bitten.
34:41 However, during the attack, the python may have time to twist and dig into the cat and
34:46 then wrap its body around it.
34:49 So this tactic is not a guaranteed success at all.
34:55 Why does this cougar seem to taste the python and try to bite it in the middle of the body?
35:02 The answer is simple.
35:03 It's the first time it's ever seen such a big snake and genuinely does not know how to
35:08 react to it.
35:10 Fortunately, the python is not in the mood for a fight either.
35:14 Instead of counterattacking, it quickly removes the torso from the puma's teeth.
35:19 The cat was smart enough to understand that it was better not to mess with such a terrible
35:23 creature and go look for easier prey.
35:29 So this time, both opponents remained alive and did not even receive any damage.
35:37 What do the masters of oriental martial arts say there?
35:40 The best fight is the one that did not happen.
35:44 You can give this cougar a black belt.
35:48 The black panther is not a separate type of feline, but just an unusual color.
35:54 Due to the increased amount of melanin, the panther's skin may become darker.
35:59 Some of these animals are really practically black.
36:03 Others are really dark brown, and then the black spots will stand out noticeably against
36:08 the background of the coat.
36:11 Black panthers are found among spotted felines, jaguars, and leopards.
36:16 This coloring often helps them to disguise themselves no worse than the usual spotted
36:20 one.
36:22 Actually, black panthers create pairs with other representatives of their species, which
36:27 have the usual coloring.
36:29 Usually, from a group of cubs, the minority will inherit the black color, and the majority
36:34 will remain spotted.
36:37 But these kids of a pair of black panthers and an ordinary leopard were unlucky.
36:44 A huge python focused not on sight, but on the sense of smell and the ability to detect
36:49 thermal radiation of warm-blooded animals, because their body temperature is much higher
36:55 than the ambient temperature.
36:58 When the python got into the lair of the black panther, the kids had almost no chance.
37:04 Their mother came in too late.
37:07 She was able to save only one, the last kitten.
37:12 It is difficult for us to accurately judge the motives of the animals' actions, because
37:16 they themselves cannot explain them.
37:18 In addition, the desire for revenge is considered too complex a feeling that requires not only
37:23 a good memory and a developed emotional spectrum, but also an understanding of the relationship
37:29 between the causes and consequences of actions.
37:32 Therefore, the attack of the black panther on the python, which occurred much later,
37:36 is interpreted by some as just a coincidence.
37:41 But we believe that the cat was purposefully looking for the one who took the kittens from
37:45 her in order to deal with it.
37:49 At the same time, at first they couldn't afford it because the last kitten needed a
37:53 mother.
37:54 If she had started a fight right in the den, the baby could have suffered.
38:00 First it was necessary to find a new shelter, and only then to start looking for that offender.
38:08 That's what proper prioritization is.
38:13 And what do you think?
38:14 Is this really revenge, or just a leopard accidentally found a snake and decided to
38:19 attack it just for food?
38:22 Let us know in the comments.
38:24 We are very interested to know what your opinion is on this.
38:29 And there is no doubt about the patience and perseverance of the panther, especially if
38:34 it has a powerful motivation.
38:37 If you used to have to worry about cats who met big snakes, then here you can only sympathize
38:43 with the snake.
38:46 The fury with which the leopard attacked the python is really frightening, although we
38:51 can understand it.
38:53 Only the finale of the duel got into the camera lens.
38:56 The leopard calmly and ominously approached a tall tree with a python in its teeth.
39:02 It is not surprising that it was the male who found the python.
39:07 Unlike tigers who have little interest in the fate of their offspring, male leopards
39:12 are caring fathers.
39:15 Although these cats normally prefer a solitary lifestyle, the spotted daddy takes care of
39:20 the kittens while they are very young.
39:25 According to the state of the snake, it is clear how cool the predator has treated it.
39:31 Like a horror movie character, a leopard easily jumps up at the tree with a heavy snake in
39:35 its teeth and slowly, as if with pleasure, drags its prey up there.
39:42 It is better not to associate lions with poisonous snakes.
39:46 These predatory cats are fast and agile, but still rarely can dodge the rush of a swift
39:52 cobra or a black moth.
39:54 But what they are superior to most other felines in is their brute physical strength.
39:59 Therefore, the lion is one of the few who can fight even with the largest pythons.
40:07 Where simple strength is not enough, the lion will take combat skills in which he surpasses
40:12 even the tiger.
40:14 After all, the striped cousin usually deals with herbivores, but the lion almost always
40:19 fights with other predators.
40:22 The snake has nothing to surprise us with.
40:25 This does not mean that the python does not have a chance against the lion.
40:28 For example, in the case when a very young teenager allowed itself to attack a snake,
40:33 this was the last mistake of its life.
40:37 The python did not immediately manage to reach the young lion, but when it did not retreat,
40:42 the snake showed that playing with it was a really bad idea.
40:47 But if this is a huge male lion, it has a chance not to let the python entangle itself
40:52 by using a trump card.
40:55 Powerful blows with its hind legs.
40:57 With them, the male can repel the python.
41:00 Here the snake's chances are already falling.
41:03 The lion trains in sparring with other lions so accurately to hit with its hind legs.
41:09 With its front paws, he grabs them by the head, pulls them up for a bite, and tries
41:13 to tear their stomach with its hind legs.
41:16 Does this remind you of anything?
41:18 Yes, domestic cats.
41:20 If angered, will it act almost the exact same way.
41:24 But the real strength of a lion is its pride.
41:27 As you understand, if a python can still oppose something against one lion, even the strongest
41:33 one, then it cannot cope with several lionesses.
41:38 When a python bites and grabs one, others come to their aid.
41:43 They stretch out the python, grab it from different sides, and bite, holding it in this
41:48 position.
41:50 There is no land animal that has enough power to make a python stay on the ground without
41:58 moving.
42:00 But four lionesses at once might.
42:03 The python just has nowhere to go.
42:06 Does this mean that he is afraid of lions and always avoids them?
42:09 Yes, but there is one exception.
42:12 Lion cubs look very appetizing to the snake.
42:16 Group hunting is such an effective technique against pythons that lionesses allow lion
42:21 cubs to join the battle long before its finale.
42:27 This is also part of the training.
42:30 The python can escape at the last moment, but it's alone, and enemies are everywhere.
42:36 It turns out that if a big cat meets a python, or for example a poisonous snake, the result
42:42 of such a confrontation will not be unambiguous.
42:46 It all depends on many circumstances.
42:49 If one side had an unambiguous advantage, then the second simply would not have survived
42:54 to this day.
42:55 The enemy would have exterminated the enemy.
42:58 In fact, snakes and cats have their own trap cards.
43:02 One on one, a jaguar or a leopard can best cope with a python or boa constrictor, due
43:08 to a combination of agility and strength.
43:11 Jaguars have much less chance against such snakes, although they are larger than spotted
43:15 cousins.
43:17 The advantage of lions is the number.
43:20 A duel of one adult lion with a python can end with the victory of both a snake and the
43:25 cat, depending on the experience of the fighters.
43:29 Cheaters and cougars should avoid all dangerous snakes, and no large cat can feel safe if
43:35 a poisonous reptile is nearby.
43:40 Small cats can still dodge the cobra's throw, but the bigger the beast, the easier it is
43:46 to aim at it.
43:48 A venomous snake does not care where exactly to dig in with its fangs.
43:52 The main thing is to inject a dose of toxin into the victim's circulatory system.
43:58 Therefore a leopard, several lionesses and a jaguar have more chances against this python
44:04 together.
44:05 But it is better for large cats to avoid poisonous reptiles.
44:08 Who are you rooting for in this epic confrontation?
44:12 Are the cats your favorite?
44:14 Or maybe you prefer elegant, cold-blooded reptiles?
44:19 If so, which ones, pythons or huge poisonous snakes?
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