Old Lion Steals from Young Lion that Stole from Vultures that Stole from Eagle

This unsuspecting bateleur eagle thought it was so lucky to have an impala all to itself when he was suddenly disturbed by a group of vultures and 2 male lions!
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27-year-old Nadav Ossendryver, founder of LatestSightings.com, was fortunate enough to have the best seat in the house for this epic sighting. He shared his footage and story with LatestSightings.com.
His mid-morning drive took him to the Bravo Loop just east of Skukuza, where he was fortunate enough to spot a pack of wild dogs lazing in the shade on the hot summer morning. Not much action here, he thought, but little did he know that the real thrill was waiting for him just around the corner.
As he made his way back towards Echo Loop, he was met with a sad sight. There, lying by the side of the road, was a lifeless impala, and atop it was a juvenile bateleur eagle. Bateleurs are the lowest-flying eagles, due to their feather structure making them very heavy. So, they are often the first to arrive at a fresh kill after being the ones to spot them first. Vultures then wait on the lookout for bateleurs and other eagles descending onto a kill to locate where there might be food.
"This place has lots of lions around. Lions tend to check out when vultures descend in the masses, meaning they've found something to eat. So, if a bunch of vultures land here, nearby lions might come over to see what's going on." And so he patiently waited, his camera poised and ready.
As if on cue, a group of vultures appeared, circling overhead, and descending towards the impala. The excitement in the air was indescribable. Then, suddenly, all the vultures paused and looked to one side. Was this going to be exactly what he predicted would happen?
Nadav's heart raced. He silently wished, "Please don't be a hyena." And his wish came true, just as he thought it would. A young male lion emerged, initially running past the impala, only to double back and carry the entire carcass in its jaws. Moments later, another, larger male lion joined the scene, chasing the first lion of his stolen prize and claimed it for himself.
Understanding how animals behave in the wild can be very beneficial. As was the case with Nadav, having a little knowledge about how things work changed his sighting from an eagle eating to two male lions. So, it pays to learn a little before going on safari.
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[@7dream7scape7]

Question is….. who did the eagle steal it from

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

Probably a cheetah.

[@fernandogallardo3458]

I'm not surprised if the Impala was killed, and placed there on purpose to make a video.

[@rapunzelsempai]

@@fernandogallardo3458 In an earlier reply they said they think the impala died while giving birth. At he beginning of the clip you can see something coming out of the back of the impala. So if it was giving birth and there was a complication it would have died.

[@TransKidsMafia]

The trans mongoose

[@NannupTiger]

​@@TransKidsMafiaThat would be the female spotted hyena (she has a mock penis & is bigger than the males) 😅

[@greenteadreams5182]

1:31 Vulture: Why is everyone leaving? 🤔

[@lightingskies5008]

Ikr it was just standing there confused xD

[@Onetwothreefour.]

That eagle was living the dream for about 2 seconds. Darn. “Is this real life?”

[@wacwildlife]

A lucky day for the birds

[@johanrebel]

More likely, the bateleur knew exactly what was coming. Bateleurs fly low and quarter the terrain very thoroughly, and are therefore often the first to find a carcass, especially in thick bush. Vultures and other eagles know this, and keep a beady eye on any and all bateleurs within visual range. When a bateleur suddenly plunges down, they check what's going on. Lions, hyenas, leopards and smaller carnivores are avid vulture watchers. When they see them dropping out of the sky in numbers, they will investigate, if they are close enough. The sequence show in this video is exactly what one would expect with a carcass dead of natural causes: Bateleur first, then other vultures and eagles, then mammalian predators. That's apart from the 10% (KNP estimate) of large mammal carcasses that are never found by predators or scavengers. The blow and flesh flies deal with those extremely quickly.

[@NannupTiger]

@@johanrebel Awesome comment 😊

[@wintvusa86]

Wildlife is beautiful, but these fights show a harsh reality. I wish for their safety.

[@NannupTiger]

@@wintvusa86 And to think that humans behave even worse. Everything animals do, people do too.

[@woahblackbetty7691]

Damn that Impala got passed around more than Logan Pauls fiancé

[@TheDopestMr]

Or Adam22’s wife 😂

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

😂

[@NannupTiger]

TeamDillonDanis 🤣

[@rufinolumontad1656]

​@@jacquesdemolay5171a jj j j c r 8ccj

[@wintvusa86]

It’s scary to think about the injuries they sustain. Hoping for a peaceful resolution.

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

Yay, More birds! It's always nice to see modern dinosaurs.

[@Latestsightings]

If you love birds so much you should check out our birds-only channel! kzbin.info/door/Mkqq76v5ol5nYJvEJJvwqQ

[@BirdTings]

Hello :)

[@woahblackbetty7691]

​@@LatestsightingsOnlyFeathers 😂

[@Usulcardo]

WTF why do I discover this only now ?? INSTANT SUBSCRIBE !

[@junkim2789]

​@@Latestsightingsdamn why was I not aware of that channel????

[@AnyaForger__]

This story writing better than most of the movies story.

[@justincarreras7753]

Circle of life 😅

[@propheteyebert7063]

Who put in the effort to make the kill and then lost it to aggressive pan handlers?

[@Latestsightings]

So, I was there myself. If you can see, there is something sticking out at the back of the impala. I conclude that the impala died mid-birth

[@rick6672]

​@@LatestsightingsI believe you're the one who put the impala there. Shame on you, you should apologize to me personally and then all your subscribers

[@Big_Black_Dick]

​@@rick6672😂 ur so incredibly silly lol

[@NannupTiger]

There was an eagle at the carcass first.. 🤔 but it can't have been the eagle who killed it.. it must have been the birth thing being said?

[@EarthIsFlat456]

@@rick6672 sorry I made you cry.

[@JamesBond-hm3bw]

Inception of Stealing!! 🤣😅

[@OptimisticDimple]

There is no honour among thieves…!

[@zacharybriddell98]

The Bachelor Eagles and the Vultures are sharing their Lunch together! How Nice 😊!

[@PlAyHoUsE305]

Next: “Hyena clan stole from Old Lion that stole from Young Lion that Stole from Vultures that Stole from Eagle”

[@WeltSchmerz1349]

...in the house that Jack built. XD

[@BigBrotherTheWatcher1984]

Battle Royale of scavengers! Can't wait for round 2!

[@peterjhpark4782]

There's an impala being eaten by the trees😂

[@WeltSchmerz1349]

Impala got impaled, lol.

[@ajfatca]

impala and deer just get eaten by EVERYTHING

[@nicklanfear4303]

Poor impala, it had to die to become popular

[@wintvusa86]

These fights are so intense. I hope they find a way to coexist without violence.

[@WildlifeSport]

a perfect cycle ♥

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

That's crazier than a turducken. 😅

[@nickeishajohnson2004]

Hilarious....The food chain done gone bonkers.... Dwl😂

[@Desire123ification]

Surreal a lot of stealing! Those animals are playing too much G.T.A. [SMH]

[@EarthIsFlat456]

In GTA you mostly rob, not steal.

[@driltg7672]

What kind of vultures are those with 3 different colors on their head? They look kind of pretty 😊

[@OntBirder]

A couple beautiful White-headed Vultures! Not a very common one to see.

[@DanInBranson]

The size of them thorns...yikes!!

[@lionbear7078]

I knew someone who knew someone who watched someone watch this video

[@IAmGonnaPutSomeDirtInYourEye1]

The question is prove the square is a circle.

[@tyrannotherium7873]

I think it’s other way around the young lion is stealing the carcass from the older male

[@WeltSchmerz1349]

This is Old Lion Steals from Young Lion that Stole from Vultures that Stole from Eagle in the House that Jack Built 😅

[@JAMES.CRADDOCK]

Is that an eagle or a hawk? No eagles in africa

[@zacharybriddell98]

Scar is trying to steal away Simba’s Prized win Meal!

[@MaFd0n]

is that an old lion? looking at the manes it looks as if its not even an adult, what should i be looking for?

[@simunking272]

👍👍👍

[@wacwildlife]

More birds! Interesting Who destroyed this prey?

[@MrHeavy466]

The Circle of Strife.

[@ClintDempsey-dh1iv]

Title sounds like a title of movie Coen brothers or Guy Ritchie.

[@WeltSchmerz1349]

Or a storyline of Tarantino movie.

[@habibinacer189]

وجبة لذيذة

[@ericaj4094]

So much crime in the jungle 😂

[@vincetdsh7128]

THE STOLCEPTION!

[@johnjacobs7426]

חד גדיא חד גדיא...

[@zacharybriddell98]

Survival of the fittest!

[@DavidL1986]

Its the Circle of... food

[@lucasb3h3m0th]

Tv serie "the first steal"

[@sanogoyuga]

It was a young lion but who made this kill ? Or the prey die of natural things ?

[@anthonyandrew8682]

Mmh did that impala died a natural death?

[@ThandoNdlovu-km2jp]

Chain of Thieves

[@WeltSchmerz1349]

Animal Mafia 😎

[@moshek.3604]

חד גדיא

[@Soletar77]

A Tyrannosaurus Rex probably came into the picture just after the video ended. Inception in the animal kingdom.....@ the title...

[@johnnysardar123007]

Looks like stealing season in Savannas

[@amperesclaw9203]

Murdock wrecks Roy

[@bestbeasts]

A martial eagle could fight those Vultures and keep them away until the first lion comes🦅

[@wintvusa86]

These animals deserve to live without constant conflict. I pray for their well-being.

[@zaidsolanki3541]

For God sake get a some good camera

[@andrew100th]

Praise the LORD. John 3:16. God loves you. You ought to love him back. Peace

[@NannupTiger]

And modern humans still have the remains of a tailbone. Our ancestors had a visible tail..

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

​@@NannupTigerSo?

[@monsterhog1118]

Lions cannot steal what they already own 🦁 👑

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

Lions own nothing.

[@veerdash1614]

​@@Shark_Toothed_Therapodthey do tough.

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

​@@veerdash1614 no they don't.

[@PlAyHoUsE305]

@monsterhog1118 I own your mom in the bedroom

[@seanmccarney7100]

You sound like an Israeli

[@containedhurricane]

The lions were so lazy. They could've killed another impala

[@noelnoni7310]

Contrary to what you think. It’s not easy to catch grown Impala’s, especially without a pride. They have a high survival rate

[@bigplanner]

@@noelnoni7310and impalas are incredibly fast and agile.

[@NannupTiger]

Lions don't catch everything they chase. They have a reasonably low kill ratio, like, 1 in 15 attempts or something.

[@Orca2.1]

​@@NannupTigeralmost 50% of their diet are from biffalos, one kill will probably last like a week for the whole pride

[@An_Actual_Rat]

Depends on the location most of the time. On a species-wide level animals like springbok, wildebeest and zebras are mote likely to be eaten

[@simeon2851]

A bush whodunit.

[@amrabdalnasser4691]

I'm surprised that all those vultures are frightened from one lion

[@DavidL1986]

lol

[@kanjo4976]

Omg where are the animal rights activists, they need to get out there and stop this suffering 😭😂

[@veerdash1614]

Lion>>>

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

Elephant,Rhino,Hippo,>>>

[@johanrebel]

And, to nobody's surprise, we are treated to another kindergarten quality clickbait thumbnail.

[@Shark_Toothed_Therapod]

That's how this channel has been for some time. But at least the titles aren't clickbait. *coughcough masai sightings coughcough*

[@charlesselix203]

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