Impala Miraculously Escapes Jaws Of Leopard | The Hunt | BBC Earth

With a burst of speed of 65 km an hour, the Leopard without a doubt is a formidable predator. In this tense and compelling encounter, we stalk quietly alongside a Leopard as it sizes up an unsuspecting Impala, from the cover of a gully.
Taken From The Hunt
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[@purpleboat686]

I like how the others like “damn they got Jessica, oh shit nvm”

[@africaisacontinent2149]

Jessica 😂😂😂

[@spicypeach3711]

Random names like this are hilarious. 😂

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

Yeah, it IS kind of funny how not all of them had the instinct to run away, but that's how it is for animals. Often times as soon as a predator grabs an animal, the others just stand by knowing that they're potentially going to be safe after a successful hunt. Maybe it's their way of mourning or informing other animals that theres no need to run anymore, who knows. But yeah, she makes it out and they're like, "oh, nevermind!"

[@ssj3vegett0]

@@isaactheworshipwarrior6687 it has nothing to do with mourning. basically all animals have some Kind of Head Knowledge maybe up to a Kid in elementary school. they see one predator, and he hasnt gotten one yet. and when he does..then there like well were good for today, The Leopard is gonna be full and satiated. like dodge Ball for Humans, we all run , then when someone is tagged we stop cause that Turn is over. same thing here kina..

[@jemima216]

Purple Boat: You sound very intelligent.

[@punithhj168]

Leopard: It's just a Prank!! There's a camera. Impala: haha! I thought you'd kill me for real, bye see yaa. Leopard: Take care pal!

[@AnubisFenrir]

😭😂😭

[@spoilerman6341]

💀💀💀💀

[@RashidAhmed-co6jk]

😂😂😂😁😀😁😂😀😁😀😂😀😁😀😂

[@lexilux22]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@niharjoshi8135]

😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@alexisslin8811]

3:23 Other Imapalas At the Back: Your problem, not ours.

[@95water84]

Makes sense, she already had enough food to last her for some time

[@jesseniaanchundia8277]

"F*** YOU JACOB AND DAVID!! I ESCAPED!!``

[@xelarion8629]

Yea like what are they suppose to do. Give the leopard a kick or something? Wont make a difference really

[@jayro792]

The Impala took out his hidden knife and shanked the Leopard leaving him for dead.

[@boozilla2221]

LMFAOOOOO

[@08vinster]

omg this made me laugh

[@colkilgore100]

The impala was an emigre' from Brooklyn.

[@PAULLONDEN]

*@Jay Ro* ......"his" and "him" ?......So they became cross dressers also ?

[@jayro792]

@@PAULLONDEN no just one of them smart @$$

[@Unicysis]

The Impala got dragged to hell, and emerged victorious.

[@brkenthewolf2448]

It's true though XD

[@katewin7738]

Guess Satan didn't want him there

[@brkenthewolf2448]

@@katewin7738 XD

[@TiffWaffles]

Probably, but when you consider the neck wounds and the fact that the cat went for the jugular, the impala would probably have died of blood loss eventually.

[@fabplays6559]

@@TiffWaffles Actually, the leopard wasn't "going for the jugular", she was trying to strangle the impala. There was no puncture wound.

[@longnguyenhoang1602]

Amazing how they get these shots.

[@Tyronejizz]

nope, just patience

[@137cloud]

BBC cameramen achieved next level stalking.

[@raphaelsoares8999]

Long Nguyễn Hoàng it's staged, they pay them

[@fearghost4817]

Raphael Soares lol

[@longnguyenhoang1602]

now that's disappointing

[@liveenjoy6821]

The drama, anticipation, the music and especially the narration are much better than most movies out there. David Attenborough is awesome.

[@machumdmachu8816]

Zikir is sfd

[@Shivamlobhiyan]

Pp000p000000

[@sakib5172]

Rtfgtgggt3elessxddpdfji0oppgfft

[@klutchboi3266]

The leopard forgot that he was a vegan for a minute

[@ace9991]

damn instincts

[@tinogonzalez660]

😅

[@randomgirl3396]

*she

[@safabenhmida236]

Iik think I U Go For Itjkrpoy H Hii Fiififkki+kk9j £

[@hadaifatazammul7275]

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[@mepkn]

How did the Impala escape, and why didn't the leopard chase it thereafter?

[@tino8296]

Praveen Nirmalkar Hacker

[@YurimoHikashi]

Exhaustion perhaps??

[@barneystn7521]

legend has it that the Impala had one of those small 9mm on itself and it took care of the business.

[@gavinxq2274]

Leopard has limited lung capacity, cannot chase impala with 50 mph speed.

[@wqbb287]

where can i watch the full vids

[@josephluat5633]

It's impala-ssible!

[@John-ih7gp]

Joseph Luat just leave please

[@ringsbows7046]

😑

[@terrendously]

hahahahaha!!!

[@dimasangga1571]

Joseph Luat

[@underratededitz-ns2qr]

I cringed so hard

[@mudassirkhan4697]

Impala: i didnt tuk bath today.. Lep: eww go away

[@dudusampaioo]

The cameraman be like: "I'm invisble, not a single being can see me"

[@adamemac]

Why do most of us root for the prey? I mean, the leopard is still missing a meal.

[@biggchewy1212]

I always root for the predator😉

[@bkjeong4302]

adam mac This documentary is rooting for the predator actually.

[@adamemac]

Bk Jeong I was referring to us, the viewer.. and generally speaking, of course.

[@chantelstenner2553]

I don't know, sometimes it's nice to see they prey escape from death once and awhile. Yeah, the leopard goes hungry but still.

[@adamemac]

Chantel Stenner Agreed.

[@nicolelaliberte2702]

The impala’s nervous system has the ability to play dead - quite amazing survival mechanism.

[@jaredschmidt8013]

No it doesn’t

[@worldxm]

That leopard took the impala's clothes to infiltrate.

[@Eggnog88]

Why are you commenting now on this

[@tylerdurden4608]

Men In Black scene

[@kingtrawal]

you win the comment section

[@joblessboy7030]

lool

[@ravi18tripathi]

Jeepers Creepers

[@glenmalesa8902]

That Impala negotiated with the leopard that it will bring more impalas for him

[@adamemac]

PLOT TWIST: they were just playing a game of tag.

[@marennamarenna2949]

P

[@astonix2455]

adam mac yeah in an animation

[@isaaczarayan3422]

now the impala is "it" and came out to chase the all other impala

[@crownart3668]

I can feel the presense of the one person who doesn't understand the joke and ends up making a fool of themself.

[@Emeronite]

It's fake the leopard is a paid actor

[@bitsecosystem]

Have

[@dinodude4039]

ritesh joshi 💵➡🐆

[@emolevel5691]

Well would u like to check for yourself

[@BigDraeCoh]

but this is how their life works its not fake

[@fnafartanimalanimationpro7864]

Emeron j it real it can’t get food all the time and prey and still get a way to it not fake :/

[@BMAN-eb4jk]

If impalas have nightmares, that surely has to be one of them.

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

I've just started to watch this documentary last night. And I LOVE the camera quality and cinematography. It looks SO glorious!!

[@LubuulwaChrisFitness]

Isaac the Worship Warrior any KZbin link

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

@@LubuulwaChrisFitness no but its on Netflix

[@user-yz7hi3gn6z]

Isaac the Worship Warrior ر

[@sherrigood5412]

​@isaactheworshipwarrior6687 not anymore

[@typingcat]

Probably the impala kicked the leopard in the groin.

[@Jonathan-zj6to]

kicked her right in the gonads

[@chunhouchen]

Leopard had a heart attack, maybe.

[@broly.h.a5698]

It was a female

[@thedunyadoneya2628]

Leopard had to take a call.

[@bluepuppystudios3617]

THAT'S MAH PURSE, AH DON'T KNOW YOU!!!!!!

[@user-rc8nc5gm5s]

What the hell happened to the leopard... Im thinking either a heart attack or a flea attack and had to start scratching like a dog.

[@uchennanuelonyia4510]

KZbin5000 ikr I suspect a heart attack happened

[@anonymbigfox]

Sure! They would never edit the scene so that it looks like the impala ' miraculously ' escaped the leopard, when it actually was some random impala running around... even though it makes for a much more interesting storyline ! because you know everyone in the world can tell individual impalas apart !

[@erockstoenescu6171]

Willy Ajax - the impala thing did look dazed and confused when it emerged tho

[@warbellylive1536]

Willy Ajax the gully wouldnt have random impalas runnung around.they wouldve fled far before.

[@adithramesh220]

Might be some blow to vital organs of the leopard.

[@avivastudios2311]

The way it cut off so quickly - as if David Attenborough hates happy endings. 😅😁

[@phanirajsrinivasch8108]

Impala's friends: Hey how did you escape from the leopard? Impala: Actually I ate him and I'm so full that I can't even walk.. Bruuhhhhh....

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

👌🏼

[@barneystn7521]

legend has it that the Impala had one of those small 9mm on itself and it took care of the business. Guys please stay protected 24/7 it's the jungle out here.

[@Arenito09]

Barney Stn no

[@markmillett6540]

don't you mean a savanna?

[@chrizquiroz]

the leopard said “bruh” when his food escaped

[@Fisk742]

I love how well constructed the scenes are, it really seems like a continuous story

[@Bryanseas]

its awl ova in less than 6 secuns……… . . . . . . Except it isnt

[@taslimali9118]

😅😮

[@kevinsheldrick917]

Apart from it missing the 'escape' bit, it caught the rest really well

[@yasleidycrespo2263]

0:19 ​@@Bryanseas

[@Shreyas0832]

That Impala is added to my list of motivators who never ever give up in any situation

[@seanc1119]

underrated comment

[@corvus402]

What kind of microphone are they using!? This is unreal

[@beaflowers2639]

most "animal" sounds in nature docs are made in studios by humans ;)

[@corvus402]

If that's the case, it's really disappointing

[@JFrameMan]

NeXT NGL I don't see it that way. The creation of these sound effects is really an art. I enjoy finding out what clever ways the sound designer comes up with to simulate all the sounds we hear and make them so believable. Shouldn't that be more incredible to people than if someone just held a microphone to animals? Although the invention of such an amazing mic would be incredible.

[@awumbacha]

NeXT NGL and the shot from the ground above at 0:45 is someth8ng amazing and unbelievable. how cud they capture it

[@acharyaiasipsacademy9335]

it is called 'foley art'. google to know more about it.

[@davidb5205]

Well, that isn't a Tame Impala, it's certainly got some fight left in it.

[@Werdxp]

I was looking for this exact reference, thank you David.

[@warbellylive1536]

Do domestic empalas lack the will to fight?

[@soumyahirehal9472]

David Boucard 257

[@soumyahirehal9472]

Warbelly Live wdtu7

[@ldmg4405]

3:30 the deers were too stunned to speak

[@legendboy92]

Leopard and Ipala:can we get our paycheck. Director:where r the microphones I sticked to ur leg.

[@randylayhi]

Impale walks out- "I'm not trapped in here with you, you're trapped in here with me"

[@jonp9654]

How did the impala scape? The Leopard heard someone shout "CUT!", so she thought filming was over!

[@frankly5171]

Amazingly good, unbelievably good cinematography! Never seen better. The unexpected escape is just the icing on the cake.

[@basantigond-gj5uv]

L l. L l. Love u Babu ki tabiyat 79#

[@zafarzafarabbas3264]

Ok .

[@dennowderullow1118]

I like his axcent and neration("I even wish if he was my english teacher")watching from Africa in Kenya

[@user-wv2go3hb3d]

You are watching from kenya in Africa

[@Nooneslama]

This part of the video belongs to a documentary named "the hunt" beautiful documentary with stunning visuals.

[@patron40silver]

I know it's not the same as seeing it live and in person but watching this on a hi def 70 inch TV screen is pretty cool.

[@Seetiyan]

Lol if 'm close enough to see it live, I'm close enough to be on her dinner plate. No thanks.

[@bettybunbun9664]

The way the impala emerges alone it makes it seem like it messed up the leopard lol. Like one of those comic scenes where someone gets pulled off screen, beaten up and their clothes stolen.

[@leopantelion402]

I just love so much animal videos , I could watch them all the time over and over again and not get tired. Is this just me ? Or happens to other people ?

[@bobagukkaish7237]

Me lol. It’s 01:43am and i’ve been watching them since 8:35pm 💀💀💀

[@bobagukkaish7237]

Me lol. It’s 01:43am and i’ve been watching them since 8:35pm 💀💀💀

[@fashionroundtable4305]

not just you

[@Athif_Kamarudeen]

Same

[@whiyiu]

77

[@PAULLONDEN]

*That* .... was unreal..... something totally unexpected must've happened in that gully, for such a deadly agile cat not to be able to keep hold of an impala..... The leopard might've been stalked by a hyena , better to let it go and hunt again ?

[@Karol-le9bt]

yea what the hell

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

Climate Change

[@saadullahfarooqi3308]

3:35 The impalas are like : oh there goes jerry

[@totalbullion5882]

I think that was a different Impala that was chillin down there and jumped out while the Leopard was busy.

[@redzoom7857]

Leopard: *stealth mode activated* Leopard: "ah HA, I gotcha!" Impala: "NOT TODAY B*TCH!!!"

[@vlado2701]

Dear BBC Earth ! I'm impressed of Your work ! Every video of Yours is a masterpiece : the spirit captures .......! Thank You very much !

[@Sunaerah]

when the leopard drags its prey the other impalas were like Impala 1 ``is that ronald?" Impala 2 ``yeah, he's going to die" Impala 1 ``good for him, he stole my wife" then the prey escapes Impala 1 ``dammit ronald! die already" Impala 2 ``maybe he's a good kisser

[@moonshine8848]

lollolo hhahhahah funnny

[@styno2010]

Lol 😅

[@fnafartanimalanimationpro7864]

maira zyke they prey is gag it was a she LOL

[@Austin-do8se]

That was a female (girl) lol. Males have horns, females don't.

[@TEXAS2459]

lol

[@gamerpro3740]

3:42 impala: ima head out

[@kamrulhassan329]

The Impala made a deal with the leopard while going under " let me go and I will show you the nearest Burger King ! "

[@vicepresidentmikepence889]

If you get the new Ch king sandwich on the burger King app, you get the ch king sandwich and a free whopper

[@enriqueserrano36]

When the Sever Host kicks you for being better than him/her in a game...

[@RajeshRajesh-fq5he]

....

[@suchbacon1824]

I like how the other impalas were like *"Y'all hear sum?"*

[@relentlessenterprises9238]

This is like in shows where they jump a guy, pull him into a closet, then come out wearing his clothes. I suspect that may actually be the leopard emerging 🤔

[@windows7professionalgamex480]

*setting the scene* where does the story take place? what sort of landscape? what is each animal doing? me: YOU MUST BE CRAZY IF YOU THINK IM DOING THAT

[@RandoMM12345]

it is real

[@KrosOvar]

great video, great camera work, great music, just amazing. Such a pleasure to watch

[@abhisheksathe123]

Damn. The camera angles in this one are legit🔥

[@Alpha-mc6pn]

When you thought you were going to die then a glimmer of light shines,and you're still breathing.

[@kashmirha]

Legend says Attenborough is still holding the tail of the Leopard in the gully. :D

[@seansartor]

Yo the music & the British accent takes this SH! to another level. There was even a sound for swipe of the tail

[@flanorlerii5626]

2:26 like he said "frustration" and hurled his cloak

[@arch0049]

The Impala; "I need to find new friends."

[@g.williamportnoy7263]

The Impala, "Hey you idiot, I'm not available until next week, go look at the schedule"....

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

Plot twist: the leopard knew that they were being filmed, and purposefully let her go to leave a mystery on how she survived, even gave her a limp to sell it

[@thilyle131]

I need to watch this for school XD

[@Igniting-Moments]

The zoom on the paw of the leopard makes this video high class wow!

[@unknownuser8454]

Leopard is a master hunter

[@jos3064]

Incredible footage. I'd go watch this stuff in a cinema.

[@jundub_313]

I really want to know how it escaped?! Amazing

[@Absolutepower7]

Not sure if this is true but apparently Baboons harassed the Leopard causing it to leave the prey and run off. I thought the leopard must have injured itself while it was falling into the gully. But yeah not sure.

[@jundub_313]

@@Absolutepower7 thank you for the answer

[@gaoj6437]

3:38 Director: And cut. 3:40: Oh shucks! The camera's still rolling.

[@ZeekEOSZ]

The other guys are like..."yo dude, did you just see that!"

[@Usher111]

Much love for David Attenborough narrating ❤

[@chethankrishnan6639]

Pretty cool that the camera kept rolling even after the leopard and gazelle disappeared into the gully, or we would have missed this. What happened in the gully to cause the escape of the impala, now that's a real mystery. The leopard really seemed to have a good grip on the impala, and yet did not even seem to be giving chase to the dazed impala. So I am guessing there was something that distracted the leopard in the gully? Maybe a hyena or a lioness? Probably a hyena, they are capable of following around cheetahs and leopards and stealing their meals, but I can't imagine a lioness doing that. A lioness would have simply chased off the leopard before the hunt. Anyway, amazing video.

[@bkjeong4302]

According to the production team, it was baboons; they started harassing the leopard and gave enough of an opening for the impala to get away.

[@JamesMilton-pf5wd]

It's fake

[@mohafzal2790]

His folks in the distance will probably tell the legend of ‘The Boy who Escaped’ for generations to come

[@youarelife3437]

We dont know if it was a boy LOL

[@rsharma5032]

I know it's all about nature. I know that for sure . But I love when they miss out their targets.. a life gets saved.. I know I am wrong.. but I love that!

[@Joy_boy_Gomu]

That background music was so cold!!

[@lucybendon1484]

that impala is really brave to come out of that ditch with a broke leg

[@chanukyapavan7434]

And yet they stay there...these impalas/deers never change 😂🤣

[@sheldonrodrigues7893]

BBC EARTH is the best channel for knowledge

[@harshalrawat942]

Impala must have hit the leopard ball for this miracle escape

[@leo_vangelo4743]

*intense music builds up* Me: I CAN'T TAKE IT

[@vamsiabhishek3054]

3:25 the other distant impalas are just chilling XD

[@jaydendeister4663]

I love how the two deer at 3:35 are just like oh shit he is getting eaten. Deer two: Nice now shut it and let me eat

[@monquel122]

Amazing how quick he was at catching and securing the prey..

[@75717]

However, this time, his prey got away, not once but twice.

[@andreylopez5368]

Nature is Amazing even prey have the ability to scape and survive ❤

[@caelumethridge]

2:42 me tryna grab a thanksgiving plate without interacting with my family.

[@mrdeeds3904]

That impala have a amazing story to tell it's kid

[@duygaonguyen1696]

Success well done

[@pierogogiin3890]

Perseverancia y coraje. Tbm sirve para la vida humana.

[@senthusenthuran9672]

L

[@JoshMrFire]

man's aim was on point, straight for the jugular and the impala just be like nah man, i finally got this one dude to agree to gimme head, I AINT LOSIN OUT

[@ashishphilip8717]

i like how all the other impalas just look on like " oh no freddy!! he was a great guy"

[@bigv7386]

What did that impala do to the leopard when he was off camera

[@thatswazupp34]

My loyalties are always divided with these videos. I want the leopard to eat the impala but I also want the impale to get away and be safe 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Anna133199]

Me too. I'm always hoping they catch an old animal that has lived a full and glorious life and give it a quick death. Reality is usually different, though. Half the impala young are killed by predators in their first weeks, and I've seen enough videos of wild dogs, baboons, hyenas and other predators to know it certainly isn't always a quick death. Sigh.

[@TheTallMan50]

Now that's what I call a super sport Impala.

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Awesome photography. All wild cats are magnificent

[@rogerkenworthy6380]

Amazing footage...how do they do it? Thanks so much to your professional photographers.

[@adithya945]

I'm loving how the narration perfectly goes with the videography..

[@uttarakhandibeautyuttarakh2694]

i think impala said that I HAVE A BOYFRIEND 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fazaldeenpathan108]

Yes of course...😅😅😅😜

[@km-lw2uc]

Love how they waited for her to escape

[@mvramos1996]

Remember that scene in Tarzan where he fights the leopard? Seemed strangely familiar 🤔

[@enderbilsen915]

All nations immediately need to take action to stop global warming, protect nature. I dont want to see these great animals becoming extinct.

[@lafox-up9qi]

Amazingly good, unbelievably good cinematography! Never seen better

[@makedadavies9900]

Impalas are so cute and well groomed