Porcupine Parents Protect Babies from Leopard

[@TheOpalHammer]

It's crazy seeing teamwork from porcupines. Imagine if they travelled in herds? Just a ball of omnidirectional spikes moving across the landscape.

[@Brewermb]

Great street cleaners😁😁😁😁

[@FaithsStardust]

‘Omnidirectional spikes moving across the landscape’. Lovely description ❤

[@iamhudsdent2759]

Why is it "crazy"? Porcupine teamwork is the opposite of crazy. It is sane.

[@lizzymint6705]

Achievement unlocked

[@lizzymint6705]

@@iamhudsdent2759 🤫 Unless you have autism, you knew exactly what they meant.

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Great teamwork. Even the babies knew their place.

[@melhordoquebom]

Verdade

[@victorbarbosa1310]

Is true amazing

[@oluyomiolubajo9321]

The leopard will nurse those stings for a very long time.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Its always good when everyone remembers their place

[@SapnaKumari-zn6lb]

@@victorbarbosa1310 xp Xk

[@SunnySTX]

I'm most amazed that the young ones knew exactly where to be during the encounter. Amazing!

[@tabula_rosa]

The other two didn't, they aren't around anymore

[@LiberatedMind1]

@@tabula_rosa 😂

[@IrishRepoMan]

Pretty prevalent in nature. Have you seen kids hide behind parents when they're shy? Same idea. Just instinct.

[@AbdoZaInsert]

Yet again, the cool Irish people with cool pfps. Keep it up يا ذيبان

[@DaggerSecurity]

And how do they keep from accidentally spiking the babies?

[@MoahGentle]

This got to be a once in a lifetime footage. Props to the amazing porcupine parents and babies for the team work to fight death off.

[@IsmaelValenzuela-y7o]

For real?

[@irgendeinname9256]

It’s kinda weird how we will always root for the prey even though we are apex predators ourselves

[@Greglinski]

I got footage of this happening twice lol

[@itskittyme]

do a search and there are multiple results so not once in a lifetime

[@dzart8460]

@@irgendeinname9256 how come we are apex ?

[@atari_rx]

I have never seen a family of porcupines before but this was incredibly wholesome to watch them protect their babies

[@Grimmes12]

You know you can show this video to all those strong and independent empowered feminists who swear offsprings don't really need both parents

[@caniandi]

​@@Grimmes12 That has nothing to do with human raising XD You just watched a video about porcupines and the first thing that comes to your mind is feminists, you ok man?

[@Grimmes12]

@@caniandi yes are you? This video only proves the importance of having both parents, not just one

[@caniandi]

@@Grimmes12 If you think your as simple as a porcupine then yes, beware of leopards.

[@Grimmes12]

@@caniandi no, I think that there's a reason why TWO people are needed to procreate, hence the importance of both parents not just one.

[@scottcunningham5840]

The best thing about this: Not clickbait.

[@jena.mw48]

Welllll the best thing was the baby being safe and parents did a fantastic job and also weren't hurt. And also the leopard realizing it was being recorded and felt ashamed

[@NYCGemini2000]

@@jena.mw48

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

For me, it was that and learning how massive porcupines can get.

[@ChamAramis]

No clickbait-y title or thumbnail, no annoying commentary, no "remember to subscribe. Only x% of you watching are subscribed" messages, no stretching the video to 8:01 for ad revenue. No pre-recorded sponsor segment. No patreon ad. Just KZbin.

[@MondoRdr]

No messing around. Just porcupine justice .

[@Chryztallic]

Mom and dad were like: "We can do this all day, buddy."

[@itypedmynamehere1807]

Lololol

[@teslamess]

Tbh it almost sounds like theyre saying "c'mon c'mon" kinda 🤣

[@lovely1190]

😆😆😆😆

[@SharlenesJourney]

Lmaooo

[@611mellissa]

😂

[@stacyboudreau123]

Twin porcupettes are extremely rare. What an amazing family. They did a great job protecting each other.

[@thomasdemore7972]

Nature is so incredible. Porcupines aren't at all like big cats, but they still have the tools to defend against one. I did not realize how vocal they can be either.

[@FloridadesignMR]

They are little chatterbox's.

[@michaelhill7471]

You should look at some of the porcupine “Teddy Bear” videos. A North American porcupine. He jabbers up a storm. Very funny.

[@gretebotsch4825]

Gott hat alles wunderbar gemacht! Gott ist der Schöpfer, Himmels und der Erde 🌏

[@johnnyBrwn]

Natural selection aided them with these defenses.

[@asoka7752]

I have seen large ones like these in my country too. They are actually very big like a big dog but more weighty.

[@nikiedmonds6236]

When family sticks together...literally 😊

[@rouxchat6033]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣

[@rosalynw.otieno1994]

😂😂😂

[@calliope1868]

Fun fact! A group of porcupines is called a prickle

[@lcfflc3887]

the Democrat party disagrees lol

[@dehistoriapisciumfish7639]

@@lcfflc3887 How?

[@vivalabad6]

The leopard went from excited to determined to angry to embarrassed in 2 minutes. Those porcupines had amazing positioning and awareness! Cute little land urchins.

[@Zoltoks]

Yea felt bad for the cat but was happy the porcupines made it out just fine.

[@purpleperc1012]

He was probably hurting from those quills , he must have been starving big cats ugly don’t go typical chase porcupines

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

why is the camera man just standing there ????? chase that cat away with you car or something , maybe pick up a machete and try to chase it away , how big is that cat ? if its not too big you can chase it away with bear spray , people have double standards , they have been destroying the environment for the last 500 years then when they see a fight they are like " ya we won't try and impede on mother nature " than why have you been decimating nature for the last 500 years ??????

[@sarahbasto6520]

It was just hungry, there's no human feelings to it. And it just backed away because it was visibly hurt.

[@vivalabad6]

@@sarahbasto6520 I get what you're saying but animals have feelings also, in fact, emotions are what helped mammals take over the planet.

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

Well done Porcupine Parents!! Role models for all of us with your courage.

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

The leopard was just hungry and wanted something to eat.

[@emz8280]

​@@linkinparkrulz2275 yeah and the parents defended their babies. Both natural things

[@Universe-ni6qq]

​@@linkinparkrulz2275 Bro ur intention is not good

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

@@Universe-ni6qq I bet you eat chicken or hamburger. You'd eat porcupine if required.

[@irgendeinname9256]

Kinda odd how we always root for the prey while being apex predators ourselves

[@yourlovestorytarot2864]

WOW! Never seen this before. Bless their hearts, they did an excellent job protecting their babies.

[@juliaweber212]

So that's what those needles are for lol that will hurt the car for awhile 😆

[@yourlovestorytarot2864]

@@juliaweber212 Yes! *LOL*

[@georgiabulldog7671]

@@juliaweber212 what did you think they were for? Decoration?

[@مرادمحمد-ث7د]

What will be ur reaction if leopard get the babies and feed his babies? 😁😁

[@thumper5839]

Coolest thing I’ve seen in a while

[@Velocity_YT]

This was amazing! The parents had good coordinated defense and didn't let up until the leopard left them alone. They were really brave. I really love it when I see animal families protect each other like this.

[@earlysda]

It would be nice if human parents protected their children so well.

[@Reversisms]

​@@earlysda bruh.

[@elia8570]

At the end: „oh, the human films me- did you see how they tried to kill me?“ Walk of shame afterwards

[@Velocity_YT]

@@elia8570 yeah, that was hilarious 😂

[@Rorimac67]

@@earlysda Why do you think they don't do ? I think most parens would risk their lives to protect their children.

[@littlebanshee]

So incredible, the teamwork between the two parents and the way the babies stayed in the safest spot is amazing. Seemed like the Leopard considered switching priorities to the camera person at the end there.

[@girlcode3564]

😂😂😂

[@ididntwantthischannel5538]

Zoom out indicates camera person may have considered that as well...

[@TheMeloettaful]

I thought that too! Leopard be like "Oh look! Easier prey over there 😮!" lol 😂

[@lovingbritt]

Lol 😂😂

[@Inga912]

I saw that too! Leopard DEFINITELY considered the camera person for a minute

[@Johnnywhamo]

He must be really hunger, he was talking quills right and left and was STILL lookin for dinner

[@tylerdurden4392]

I was just thinking that, like "did he get quilled yet?"

[@fromtheheavenlyrealms8613]

I guess he's use to taking a few sticks in exchange for a light snack, but that parent team meant business. And the lion knew it... 😂😂

[@stfuplsok]

*hungry *taking

[@stfuplsok]

​@@fromtheheavenlyrealms8613 *leopard

[@Hextraordinary13]

This is clearly a young leopard. They ALL learn not to mess with porcupines rather early -- & they don't forget the lesson for the rest of their lives.

[@emramirez7846]

That's what you call "don't mess with my babies." Kudos to the babies too for knowing what to do and following their parents lead!

[@DarkSouls-Izalith]

Quite amazing

[@SirQuantization]

Did you just say kudos to the bloody babies like everything they just did wasn’t pure instinct and evolution 😂 oh lord help me

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

meanwhile, the cheetah died of starvation.

[@deborahgrantham7387]

Looks like the leopard got poked a few times.

[@kittensmitten3287]

@@SirQuantization lol you right and how u have me laughing 😂

[@jameswatters9592]

I like the way that leopard was checking out the cameraman to see if he would be an easier meal

[@Wakwaw796]

"oh shit. prepare to drink invisibility potions"

[@ladytamara1503]

😂I was like oh o

[@henk-3098]

cameraman never dies

[@00vulture]

Turns out cameraman was indeed an easier meal, but humans are gross so leopard just turn it down

[@editing5157]

yeah, would have been for sure.

[@Wulf-sq9zw]

Its amazing how coordinated they are. Not only the parents but the babies aswell.

[@HughJaanus]

as well, aswell is not a word.

[@CorbinB-Rax]

​@@HughJaanus is not aword*

[@HughJaanus]

@@CorbinB-Rax It seems another of my comments was deleted. F YT.

[@CorbinB-Rax]

@@HughJaanus agreed. Thank leftism.

[@HughJaanus]

@ I deleted TT and all my TT videos, I deleted all my YT videos because my comments were being deleted. Why am I supplying them with content?

[@Jami-vm1zv]

Poor babies. So scary. Leopard was so determined. All the talking they were doing was amazing.

[@outlander2878]

“Get ready kids we’ve practiced for this”

[@ObsidianGrp]

😂

[@probablyaddictedtoyoutube]

Nature is amazing. The instinctual teamwork and knowledge of what to do. Even the babies knew where they should be. Just mind boggling and so admirable.

[@M33838]

God made everything so He is the amazing mind behind all.

[@subject8332]

@@M33838 "God made everything, including yersinia pestis, that causes the decomposition of a person from the inside, while they are still alive, so He is the amazing mind behind all."

[@VeggieBond]

@@subject8332 😂😂

[@VeggieBond]

It’s incredible but imagine minding ur own business and all of a sudden a leopard wants to eat ur babies. Nature seems so tough

[@CheeseBoat25]

It's fully instinct lol

[@Zooko23NY]

What an amazing display. The parents had such good coordination and discipline in their defensive positioning. And even the porcupettes knew where to be and were quick to stay in their positions. Unbelievable. Great job mom and dad. That last stare from the leopard at the camera seemed to be the big feline calculating if it should go after the human. 😳 I'd have taken cover if it took even one STEP left. But it ran back into the wilderness. What a recording!

[@Sonofthefire4]

Way too injured that, after that failure it had lost a lot of confidence

[@Zooko23NY]

@@Sonofthefire4 that is absolutely part of it. And plus if you're hungry, you don't want to be injured and waste whatever reserves of energy on a difficult meal. Best to cut your loses unless you're REALLY desperate.

[@Benjamin-rm2nt]

YOU would've taken cover....I would've fired a warning shot if it even attempted coming near

[@Zooko23NY]

@@Benjamin-rm2nt you're assuming the person with the camera had a gun.

[@Benjamin-rm2nt]

@@Zooko23NY we're not talking about the cameraman anymore dude. I've assumed nothing here.

[@revoltsoon]

this is the content that should be promoted in youtube, no intro, no bgm, no narration, nothing bs, just pure content, keep it up, you got a sub

[@junkim2789]

Father : "LEOPARD! 10 yards away!!" Mother : "SHIELD WALL!!!!"

[@sycofya1677]

"Quill wall activated!"

[@ooperblownup]

Quill Style: Wall of pain

[@robrandolph9463]

Build a wall honey

[@TarotRider-t2m]

@@robrandolph9463 Trump will help

[@modernNeanderthal800]

Lol you think they use the standard system? I'm guessing they said "Leppard! 9.14 meters away!!

[@nashgallo]

The determination of this cat is astounding. Even after getting quilled multiple times it still kept attacking!

[@MyPrideFlag]

probably very hungry

[@TheMeloettaful]

​@@MyPrideFlag that's what I'm thinking. They must have been pretty damn hungry & desperate enough at that point 😅.

[@BeastQueen365]

@@MyPrideFlag my thoughts exactly

[@Zelphyn]

​@@MyPrideFlag if it's a female, it's possible that it's hunting for its little ones.

[@enermaxstephens1051]

That's called stupidity

[@05-13]

I love that ending. The leopard just turns and sees it's being filmed and just the shock and embarrassment.

[@xcelestialsongx]

"The shock and embarrassment."💀

[@riimak4575]

@@xcelestialsongx 🤣🤣🤣

[@amaraw9893]

I thought it was sizing the human up and said "nevermind"💀

[@paulkane7771]

The leopard was probably like "Oh shit, this is going to be on KZbin", and high tailed it out of there!

[@hisss]

​@@paulkane7771"TikTok are going to label me a creep, I hope Joey Swoll sees this and comes to my defence!"

[@AmourMani98]

Goes to show you how precious life is . Even animals are determined to live . Those babies did not want to die

[@Ryodraco]

Should it be surprising animals in general are determined to live? Life would have trouble going on without that.

[@alexagaba]

Whether it's instinct or training, it really cool how the babies move in step with the folks..

[@EstebanMataVargas]

Instinct has to be trained to improve it.

[@Hextraordinary13]

The parents are vocalizing -- giving directions to their young.

[@Muotaman9958]

@@Hextraordinary13 ….and the “Youngs” even listening, not like Human!!

[@jena.mw48]

Great observation. The babies are super smart

[@apogeelord7013]

​@@Muotaman9958The "Youngs" know they would get killed otherwise

[@mbyrd6713]

It’s amazing how they didn’t even try to run, they knew exactly what to do. That’s the power of a family working together😊

[@ianarmstrong9594]

It is a lesson for single mothers

[@renatecornely1200]

Ist ja eine zu stachelige Angelegenheit...

[@etruscancivilization]

@@ianarmstrong9594 Also for single dads too, so don't leave the wife...

[@ianarmstrong9594]

@@etruscancivilization Agreed the united family unit with a Mother and Father has been proven best for raising children.... we can all see how the children of single mothers who have multiple children with multiple men, often turn to crime

[@danieltobin4498]

Dom Toretto approves

[@jacobhuff7224]

Those spikes are no joke, they’re designed to pierce through flesh and have barbs in the opposite direction to keep you from pulling them out. Very under rated defense.

[@defnotatroll]

And yet the leopard kept on going, needing to pull them out every few minutes

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Tell me about it... I once had to work under a house where Porcupines had built a nest for the winter... my first task was to clear out all the quills they had shedded so that plumbing could be put in. That was painful work!

[@vapeurdepisse]

Not under rated at all, in fact!

[@quatermass8]

The cat had so sit down and lick its wounds a a few times.

[@peteragurkis3590]

They also rub excrement in the quills for a bit of biological warfare as well

[@firthm2]

The video ended when the leopard noticed the defenseless cameraman

[@Elle281-fm1yi]

Hah!! Goodbye sir

[@essehm_warzone9451]

Sad that such a fierce animal see's a human and is immediately scared.

[@williamyoung9401]

🤣 Good one.

[@davidbanner9851]

Knowing how quick a leopard is, that was no easy task. Great job, mom and pop!

[@da11king]

You also have to thank the person filming because Leopard 🐆 saw that and left

[@davidbanner9851]

@@da11king fair enough, but holding him off for 2 minutes was still impressive, and the leopard didn’t look like he was on the verge of winning…but who knows, it might have outlasted them🤷‍♂️

[@REAL2222ful]

Also the kids' reflexes: one moment of carelessness and the leopard would have scooped one of them away with his paw.

[@gordonherman6188]

How the babies fell in place blew my mind! There are a lot of humans who could benefit watching this

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

lol ok don't take it that far

[@ardnfast]

Win some, lose some. These encounters often end much differently.

[@Galloway278]

@@Veritas-dq2hs have you ever read a fable? Animal stories can teach a moral lesson for humans. More humans should be protecting their kids like this from all kinds of predators. I love the original poster’s take. Spot on.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Like when a crane kicks one her babies out the crib on purpose? Or when a monkey eats another monkey's baby? Or when a Male lion kills all the cubs from another female lion that aren't his to force the female lion into heat? Or when a Black bear eats a bear cub? Those lessons? Mother Crane throws baby out of nest.

[@Galloway278]

@@TheAgentAssassin wow- this post really made you mad didn’t it? 😳😡🔥🔥🤯

[@CalypsoBeebee]

They might not be able to receive hugs , but they definitely deserve some 🥺🥺

[@monilvalia9425]

Why don't you try it out Nicole

[@hotgoomba]

@@monilvalia9425Lmfaoo why is this so funny to me

[@CalypsoBeebee]

@tofuthot because you're toxic ? 🤣

[@hotgoomba]

@@CalypsoBeebee is that all it takes? looool 🤔

[@WxIxLxLxIxAxMxS]

Nah bro, you can hug them. Go on

[@erikt1713]

Great adaptation and teamwork. By the way, this is not just annoying for the leopard but also dangerous. Fragments from these spikes cause nasty wounds that easily get infected.

[@desktopkitty]

I want to give those porcupine parents a hug. Well, maybe not. I'll just give them 2 enthusiastic thumbs up! Imagine the bravery and love.

[@YGM-uv5mo]

😂

[@bradjayson4872]

The courage

[@shihyonseo7314]

This is a cute comment

[@BinuJasim]

My respect to the cheetah as well because it may had kids to feed as well. A cheetah can't eat grass but has to hunt to survive, welcome to the real world. It fought two grown up porcupines having sharp thorns for so long even taking some blows. Very very brave to me.

[@karmasgodly390]

@@BinuJasim that’s a leopard not a cheetah

[@Haterator]

I was on the edge of my seat for the entire video, rooting for the porcupines!

[@Ze_Ninguem]

The leopard needs to eat too.

[@Haterator]

@@Ze_Ninguem But porcupine ain't on their menu.

[@Zelphyn]

​@@Haterator that Leopard looks desperate, maybe she has babies of her own.

[@kaitospin3944]

Was rooting for the leopard, such a majestic creature. Porcupines are just ugly and boring I hope they go extinct.

[@andrewborovskikh8106]

But the planet doesn't need him/her.@@Ze_Ninguem

[@princejohn6560]

Leopards thinking "damn, not only have I failed but some fool videoed it"

[@zusanli251]

Amazing footage. First time I've ever heard a porcupine. Thank you remaining silent and allowing all focus to be on the footage ❤

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

I had no idea porcupines were so massive! For some reason I always assumed they were similar size to our echidnas in Australia! Wow. 🤯

[@utubbabe1234]

I like my echidnas with sour cream and guacamole

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

I know it ruins a joke to explain but but are you doing a wordplay on echidna/enchilada? 🤔🙂

[@CamelSmokes23]

@@FunctionalJunkie_ yes

[@Ambar42]

​@@FunctionalJunkie_It made it actually funnier for me because otherwise I wouldn't have gotten it. So thanks. :)

[@cristinawood9001]

North America porcupines are very small compared to those guys.

[@AnnettaDarandri]

Those 2 minutes felt like forever. Just two minutes of what could be a daily occurence 😢

[@Josh-Si]

What do you mean by that?

[@AnnettaDarandri]

@@Josh-Si Trying to survive and resisting danger.

[@Dermot2927]

I thought the same… And I thought, if it goes on much longer, the porcupines will probably tire before the big cat does.

[@achintya1044]

The leopard represents the rapists and the baby porcupines our daughters. We must protect them at any cost.

[@DennisJ42]

The enemy prowls around like a lion, looking for someone to devour.

[@tiggertoga]

It’s so interesting to see what happens between offensive and defensive animals. It really shows brute strength doesn’t always equate to victory.

[@GabrielCruzFelix4]

One of the oldest most popular sayings in sports is scoring wins games, defense wins championships.

[@lylawatsom]

@@GabrielCruzFelix4 Brazil should have known this in the game against Croatia in Qatar world cup

[@jackiechun5817]

@Danté Basford in life, just like in anime, matches make the difference. The porcupines had a total body defensive wall of swords and the cat had no counter that could bypass that...end result is he lost.

[@XTheLolX301]

​@@lylawatsom i think the team from 1980 got eliminated losing against Italy, when they ask brazilian players why they didnt just defend the italian shoots, they answered they only knew how to play forward and attack the oposite area

[@lylawatsom]

@@XTheLolX301 The same happened last year 😑

[@gw7624]

2:06 Leopard realised he's about to go viral.

[@lightlux3700]

I love how at the very end the Leopard notices the person filming and stares at them like. “Oh humans, maybe I can get them instead.”

[@Dermot2927]

Much more meat and no spines….not the spiky kind anyway.

[@enermaxstephens1051]

@@Dermot2927 But able to strike you down dead instantaneously. Better stick with the needlebeasts

[@McMalhon]

No no, all animals are scared of humans because we are the only species that kills from a distance

[@quocphingo9807]

Oh, you don't want that leopard eat bullets, don't you ?

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

It looked like The leapord got scared of seeing the human and ran away hiding..cus they know Humans r the dangerous species ever 😭

[@sycofya1677]

That's amazing, so coordinated and fearless, and even the little ones knew the gameplan

[@Mimeniia]

Master bait switching from the young pups.

[@labi2140]

I was actually looking at the babies. Hoping and praying that they will stick to the script as the parents were doing the hard work of protecting them.

[@pavitrakalmeshwaramath2668]

@@Mimeniia ,

[@sherrysmith501]

He did didn't he😊

[@airkuna]

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[@TuneinR]

This is an award winning video.! You don't go out to capture a scene like this.

[@Crashj7f67h]

@@nextcities If they said one word, would that ruin the video?

[@nickolespears]

@@Crashj7f67h yes

[@Daydreamer1110-wi1uv]

Love how hard they worked to protect their babies. Such teamwork!

[@whitevii1533]

And an important teaching moment for the babies! One of them even mimics their parents backing up stance towards the end. So cute.

[@lillidaisyASMR]

I saw that too 🤣 it is learning from a young age how to fight and be tough! Like his mom and dad haha 😊

[@kristamkm]

My anxiety was through the roof! It was extremely interesting to see the parents work together and how the babies already knew what to do.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

It was very tense! I am glad they didnt give an inch

[@rietzhu]

You're anxiety wasn't in danger here...

[@kristamkm]

@@rietzhu The feeling of anxiety cannot actually be in danger. I know I wasn’t in danger, however; how my feelings watching that video are valid. I’m allowed to feel an emotion. Moron!

[@michellew157]

Wow….I was on pins and needles watching that!!! 😆 But seriously…great job Porcupine parents!!! ❤️❤️

[@ahill4642]

stressfullllll 😳

[@sweetandsavoury]

And that's what you call good parenting protection, love it

[@Bodangers]

So cute that they were taking a stroll together. One happy family

[@bungarin4041]

Like having a family picnic 🥺🥺

[@glauberbispo8922]

cringie asf

[@sirtophamhatt4821]

@@bungarin4041 I am the head of the railway and I approve of this

[@sejal1008]

Equal claps to the porcupettes for constantly synching behind their parents' defence. So glad it was a happy ending and the leopard gave up. 🙌

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

it wasn't a happy ending for the leopard. poor thing went away hungry. to be fair, i think the poccupines could've gave him at least one kid. you know, just to say - no hard feelings.

[@mahindoescali]

​@@cjmacq-vg8um Good one😆

[@sejal1008]

@@cjmacq-vg8um Rather it went away to save its own cubs from those pack of hyenas and a lion prowling by. So a happy ending for it there huh!

[@Invisibletoday]

@@cjmacq-vg8um it will find food somewhere else

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

@@Invisibletoday ... i imagine it will. my comment was a joke. but i do think its important humans don't place moral judgements on the actions of animals. to say it was a "happy ending" for the porcupines completely ignores the needs of the leopard. the video actually depicts nothing "good" or "bad." its just nature in action.

[@tcwd3760]

Love how baby knows to stay very close to parents!

[@columbusohio72]

Duh.

[@MaskOfCinder]

Babies. There’s two of them.

[@mikhailmalyshev5338]

@tcwd3760 lol, that's just an instinct

[@hazardeur]

easier said than done. ißd like to see how you fare when the heat is one like that, fool@@mikhailmalyshev5338

[@empireofzaire4279]

'Instinct' is an overused concept@@mikhailmalyshev5338

[@williv]

What a wild, wacky, and wonderful world we live in.

[@eliudmwangi2887]

It is wonderful to see how the porcupines cooperated together and they fought the leopard

[@randomgameclips4656]

But the leopard starves tho

[@WilhelmNauta]

The most amazing teamwork. Always amazes me that a leopard would take on a porcupine. High risk and low return.

[@Pikachu-qr4yb]

They won’t know until they found out. They don’t have books where they can study wildlife like us 😂

[@thisjointisloose]

@@Pikachu-qr4yb No, leopards know what animals to take or not. Porcupines are native to that area. That leopard is just starving, and decided to take the risk because otherwise he will die from starvation. He was really desperate. Poor leopard

[@Kev621]

@@thisjointisloose I'm not alone. I understand they were protecting their baby, but he must've been very hungry to take that risk. I felt happy for the porcupine, but starvation isn't fun either.

[@bassbytes]

That’s a very hungry cat willing to go through such pain and injury for a relatively small meal. It must be pretty cut up after all those quill stabs. I remember watching a nature documentary where a mountain lion died from the infection of having a porcupine quill embedded in its face for weeks.

[@double_joseph327]

@@thisjointisloose the leopard was sitting there confused on what was stuck in him. He literally sat there trying to take the spikes out right in front of them. That shows that the leopard has no idea that these things can defend themselves.

[@diannewhite573]

Wow, I was really rooting for these porcupine parents to protect their babies. They did a fantastic job & the babies knew how to stay safe too. So relieved when the predator gave up,,,phew

[@kaboo2009]

I was rooting for all of them to get ate. And then the lepord die

[@tyrrollins]

I didnt root for either side. The leopard has as much right to life as the porcupines.

[@tmcgill2219]

Also relieved the cat didn’t get a face full of quills.

[@Les445]

I was almost holding my breath the entire time. That was amazing! And what a great mom and dad!!!✌️❤️🐅🦔🦔

[@fefep4035]

The leopard does have a right to life as much as the porcupines, but should make a wiser choice for a meal.

[@divvvvvvvvvvv]

Leopard in the end: YOU DIDN’T SEE NOTHING

[@blackswan2974]

What a family... Great parents and disciplined babies...

[@formerlyfromthefuton8171]

You know those little ones will NOT grow up to be 🏳️‍🌈. Their parents are teaching them right!

[@Sherrie77722]

What a fascinating sighting. To watch how the parents coordinate together protecting their young. Good lesson for the young too for the experience and knowledge. I hope the leopard is going to be okay, I know they can die from encounters with porcupines and their spines. Love the fact it was only nature heard and silence from the person filming. They let us experience it without interference. Excellent job.

[@julius43461]

Leopard did quit after spotting humans, so there was some interference.

[@timwilson3150]

Yeah, the leopard did get a few quills stuck in him

[@petarmitic2722]

oh well, im not hoping for him to be ok, he got what he deserved

[@posvid]

Yes, it's much easier to appreciate the video without screaming, crying and cheering ignorant tourists.

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW/ It was more pleasant hearing only nature. Human voices heard in the video sometimes are not necessary.

[@psarks1601]

Best parents in the world. Better than a lot of human parents.

[@dustinalbers8160]

Yeah

[@Junjo11]

Agree better than some human parents

[@Dhuxul9]

cringe copy pasted comment

[@jobaliman5184]

I love the way they protect their babies..they covered it.

[@schmiwtzanmoonsuite]

Such parental love for a child, so sweet

[@mmmr407]

Here we should appreciate the demonstration of -Porcupine parents for their love and affection to the extent of keeping themselves in danger to protect their babies. -Babies for their agility, alertness and intelligence to move in coordination with parents -Cat for it's perseverance and hardwork.

[@MontgomeryWenis]

Honestly, it didn't even look like a sincere attempt to me until the very end.

[@kristyandesouza5980]

​@@MontgomeryWenis Maybe you don't exactly know how easily and badly an adult porcupine can mess up even an Apex predator... I'd say that panther only tried his luck that hard because he was already very hungry

[@ebubeawachie]

-Cameraman for good camera work and not shouting needless human commentary. And for realising when he was the next item on the menu.

[@TheKomentor]

Indeed.. But I don't think the parents were putting themselves in any danger at all.

[@augustwest8559]

Love and affection. These are animals so it’s instinct. Survival of the fittest.

[@Note-dy6yd]

🙏This is the only case you can win by turning your back to the enemy. Every time the leopard attempted to pounce, the porcupine turned their back and raise their quills in a fantastic collective efforts. Thank you Camera-man. You deserves a lot of credit for recording such a unique event for the world.

[@lieutenantkettch]

Lots of prey animals do this. Zebras and horses turn their backs to kick out with their more powerful hind legs. Lizards so that predators go for their detachable tails instead of their heads. Even goes way way back to when stegosaurs did this to use their thagomizers.

[@extrasoap4881]

@@lieutenantkettch not to mention pangolins, armadillo, hedgehogs too

[@Darthwgamer]

@@grantlebon7120 Can you blame it?

[@hisss]

Unique? Anything but. Great shot, yes, but it happens all the time. You _are_ aware that animals want to eat when there's no cameras present, too, right?

[@sableonblonde1973]

​@@hisssWho lit the fuse on your cotton cork??

[@douglasdearden4879]

That little glance towards Mfundo at the end. Gulp. Kudos to him being brave enough to record the whole thing. Depends has yet to make a model with enough absorption for what would have exited my body and soul.

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW First time I have seen porcupine babies. So cute. Parents worked well together protecting their young.

[@AnasCreativeCorner]

Poor leopard...he must be really hungry to be attempting that. Seems like a young one who hasn't quite learned, until this moment. Kudos to the best parents of the year.

[@evegreenification]

Yes, I wonder how he planned to choke them down

[@kai1ey]

i didn’t want the porcupines to die but i still felt sad the leopards going hungry tbh i hope it ended up finding food

[@sgtmjrchevron1429]

No, leopards are just driven by instinct and curiosity! The challenge.

[@Mechanomly]

​@@sgtmjrchevron1429Lol... So, they can never accidentally get hungry?

[@sylvestriano910]

That leopard took 100+ needles to the face the mouth the chest all over so it was either starving or got locked into fight to death mode until it couldn’t take the pain anymore. Ever see a dog that got shot by one of these things? Just ONE shot alone can put a good 20-30 needles through the attacking animal’s face.

[@joyshrilobo6539]

What an inspirational lesson in parenting 👍

[@tracker5849]

Humans could take a lesson. Animals fight to the death for their young...humans throw their in the trash dump or just kill them and dump them. Something wrong in this world

[@berthageorge2627]

Amen.....Team work ❤️✊💪🤗

[@Cupoftea_forfree]

@@tracker5849 what which parents dump their kids and kill them.yes exception does exist in both human and animals

[@abhish69]

@@tracker5849 Some animals offer their offspring to predators to save their own life. Do some research before making a fool of yourself. Humans don't do that, some exceptions are there but it's not a common human nature.

[@sherrysmith501]

​@@Cupoftea_forfreeAbortions are murder too

[@JB-md7db]

I saw the leopard look over at the camera person and my first thought was "hhhhhh, they're not covered in spikes!"

[@Bert_de_Wit]

That defense formation was so effective, even this apex predator couldn't penetrate it. Nature, you blow my mind every time!

[@mojojoji5493]

I know right this should be one sided but nope spikes really do work!

[@Chaddy2]

A spear wall always was an excellent defence tactics.

[@honeytgb]

​@@Chaddy2 the Romans definitely knew how!

[@lolablack1111]

Wow! Great defense by mom & dad. Even the baby knew exactly where they needed to be to stay safe ♥️

[@kaitlynwhite6218]

This was the coolest thing to see the family working together as a team. Nature is amazing

[@jeshbates2993]

yep

[@alessbritish228]

You are worthy, our Lord and God, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created. Revelation 4:11 In the name of Jesus, amen!

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

​@@alessbritish228you ruined it, primitive.

[@alexotorres]

Una sabia enseñanza que nos dejan estos distinguidos animales que constituyen en modelo y ejemplo de vida para proteger y cuidar a su cría.💯

[@ash8207]

Parents of the year right there. And nice job by whomever recorded this to stay silent & not talk. Well done!

[@humbleman9069]

Can we all appreciate the honesty of this channel video , no clickbait and thumbnail actually depicts what’s in the video. Liked.

[@angelstone3861]

Even with two, unity is strength.

[@LinguisticSugar]

That cat must have been reaallyyy hungry to try that...

[@renacleerican7824]

The leopard was obviously starving, he could die from the infection of the spines, and it is really painfull. Also the porcupines deserve a medal for best parents, amazing to see a dad and a mom protecting their baby, it is a lesson for us all.

[@mjremy2605]

@@renacleerican7824 PAINFUL, not PAINFULL. Spelling mistake.

[@mjremy2605]

@@renacleerican7824 English is not tricky. You have not learned to spell. It's your mistake not mine. Learn to spell before you write.

[@Forever31-u7k]

I don't think the quills are that deadly (I stand to be corrected), I have never heard/seen of any animal killed by porcupine quills.. Well jeeze, I mean, are baby porcupine really that tasty 🤔? Leopard seems darn desperado

[@alexmunene1857]

@@Forever31-u7k actually animals do die from the quill wounds.... Check for the videos

[@hellion7514]

@@mjremy2605 So that’s your main takeaway from the comment, huh

[@loveyourheart646]

Wow, that’s what I call amazing team work, from the parents and babies.

[@binbinky78]

Amazing coordination by parents & babies ❤ so glad the family survived

[@wilduman112]

Are you glad once the leopard dies from starvation?

[@binbinky78]

@@wilduman112 there are plenty of other options in the African savanna…including other kill from larger animals that were hunted down by their predators

[@wilduman112]

In Africa? Nope, there aren't. The big cats starve to death sometimes

[@helenatube]

I'm so proud of the babies. This whole family wins my heart

[@phimseto]

Leopard totally embarrassed by the end. Big-time "Shit, this is going to go viral, isn't it?" look on his face.

[@Buildyourinheritance]

😂

[@jayrob121]

"Did you get all that?"the leopard sarcastically asked the person with the camera.

[@Pikachu-qr4yb]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SasaSasa-wy9wu]

It sure is u big bully u

[@froggy_lily4life]

Awwww I’m so happy that the adorable porcupettes were protected by their lovely parents

[@robo3007]

There's no purer demonstration of love than putting yourself in harms way to protect someone.

[@LetGo0007]

That’s literally the Bible scripture John 15:13

[@DawnshieId]

Unless you're doing it out of primal instinct to continue your lineage.

[@BarbaricRug]

What about the leopard? What if the leopard was hunting to feed its babies? Is the porcupine more noble because it doesn't eat mammals?

[@catpoke9557]

​@@BarbaricRugThey didn't say that. They said the porcupines love their babies dearly, which they do. They didn't say anything about the leopard's feelings.

[@tatianaes3354]

*AND to attack someone.* Maybe it is a female leopard and she wants to feed her cubs.

[@legotechnic1314]

I like how the leopard wasn't going to quit until it suddenly noticed it was being filmed, then it got all camera shy.

[@mb5612]

I’ve only seen a couple of porcupines in my life and each time was in a zoo when handlers were giving talks about them. They make the most adorable little noises! This is the first time I’ve seen them in action in full defense mode! What a united front against the big cat! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Sam24600]

I love how the leopard looks at the cameraman like "wait.. you recorded everything, didn't you.."

[@ashton1952]

😂

[@ajo3085]

@@ashton1952 You sure he's not looking at the cameraman thinking "no quills over there".

[@nobodysinger3566]

I love the leopard walked off like “I didn’t even want your spiky baby anyway!”

[@jeshbates2993]

i think he also got stabbed by the needles as well yikes

[@praveenps46]

Naah he saw the cameraman fr.

[@marceldavis7306]

cowards last words.........

[@brotoss9687]

@@praveenps46 he def stabbed several times. if you watch carefully he was licking his paws after failed attempts

[@praveenps46]

@@brotoss9687 ik brother but did you saw the last part

[@tranquility9325]

Better parents than some humans.

[@Jamieboy907]

What an incredible defense these creatures have! Both their structure and behavior allowed them to avoid predation this time around. Good job mom & dad! Love watching these types of vids!

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

why is the camera man just standing there ????? chase that cat away with you car or something , maybe pick up a machete and try to chase it away , how big is that cat ? if its not too big you can chase it away with bear spray

[@bartdude82]

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 um…that’s not how nature works…

[@bartdude82]

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 um…that’s not how nature works…

[@moniqueuu8777]

​@@sinabagherisarvestani8924Hello! That is not just some cat.......

[@marweha7002]

​@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 gl fighting it with a machete. You have to be extremly skilled and agile or have A LOT of luck to survive that. Also what did it do? Why does it not deserve a meal?

[@nandee9871]

Wow - very impressive team work by the parents and amazed at how the babies even knew what to do. No matter how quickly the leopard moved around them - the parents and babies were quicker.

[@boboboy8189]

and that leopard go back to tell her cubs, mom don't have food yet.

[@studiosfifty4]

Yes, and you could see the leopard was hurting as it was licking its paws .Them spikes very dangerous as they act like a stiletto blade.

[@jicf460]

It’s natural phenomenon. They were created that way. Very contrast to us human bcoz some man pretend to be woman and vice versa.

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

why is the camera man just standing there ????? chase that cat away with you car or something , maybe pick up a machete and try to chase it away , how big is that cat ? if its not too big you can chase it away with bear spray

[@zoechucknice9699]

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924lol only if you were there bro

[@BforChrist1]

Amazing! Team work really does pay off in the end. Leopard was persistent, but the Porcupines courage coupled with their natural defence weapon = Inspirational victory

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

why is the camera man just standing there ????? chase that cat away with you car or something , maybe pick up a machete and try to chase it away , how big is that cat ? if its not too big you can chase it away with bear spray , people have double standards , they have been destroying the environment for the last 500 years then when they see a fight they are like " ya we won't try and impede on mother nature " than why have you been decimating nature for the last 500 years ??????

[@CuiuneDelSud]

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 Good point , but the porcupines were clearly handling the situation, besides I don't know many people that would charge a fucking leopard

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

@@CuiuneDelSud ya if its a big animal you shoulda avoid it , like a lion or grizzly bear or tiger or great white shark but if its a small cat you can chase it away with bear spray or you can throw rocks at it , they are terrified of rocks because they think its a gun NOTE : if you throw rocks at a grizzly bear it will charge you and attack you right away without a second thought and it will beat you up , but small animals are scared of rocks

[@gmarie598]

The whole family was on the same page. In my mind I imagine the porcupines cussing the leopard out 😂😂

[@d.4919]

Crazy how évolution favorite the porcupine... small, not that gast or strong, but a hell of a defense mechanism... to survive

[@evonne315]

Those porcupines are ruthless!! Way to go, Porcupine family!! ❤

[@DigitalConfusion1]

Definition of Ruthless: having or showing no pity or compassion for others: The parents were just trying to defend their children against a "ruthless" leopard.

[@007kingifrit]

@@DigitalConfusion1 it should be noted they showed no compassion for the leopard's hunger, they had TWO babies and couldn't even spare 1 for a hungry fellow living thing? ruthless.

[@jenniferbooth9348]

This is incredible and I had no idea porcupines get that big

[@MostCommentsOnYouTubeAreAiBOTS]

Apparently only in Africa… These are called old world porcupines.

[@sharonmb8817]

The teamwork!! The babies obedience and trust!!

[@kathleencarter7231]

This is cool, if it was just the Mom porcupine, I doubt she could protect them as well, but working in total unison with Dad was something to behold!!