A leopard quietly moved through the grass, using the surrounding vegetation to hide its spotted body. Nearby, a small antelope grazed peacefully, apparently unaware that a predator was closing in.
Without warning, the leopard exploded from cover. The steenbok sprinted away, twisting sharply as it tried to escape the sudden attack.
The encounter demonstrated why leopards rely so heavily on stealth rather than prolonged pursuits. Their greatest advantage is often the few seconds when prey doesn't realize the danger is already there. Wildlife footage collections have documented leopards hunting small antelope such as steenbok.
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