Two tourists Bob and Rosa Swart witnessed the chase between crocodiles and cheetahs on the dry bed of the Shingwedzi River in Kruger National Park, Latest Sightings reported on May 2. Before that, they encountered three cheetahs while driving. Despite the hot sun, the cheetahs were extremely alert and focused on something. The Swarts waited more than an hour until the herd of water antelope approached, including several young.
The large herd of crocodiles made the leopards scared to leave their prey to flee.
Suddenly, one of the cheetahs sneaked into the bushes, and the other two began to chase the antelope. In the end, they caught one of the herd. The tumultuous sound attracts crocodiles basking in the sun at the edge of the pond. The crocodiles crawled closer one by one. The cheetahs try to hold on and hiss at the enemy.
However, the large herd of crocodiles made the leopards scared to leave their prey to flee. In total, 12 crocodiles appeared. However, only the largest crocodile stayed to eat the carcass of antelope, surrounded by vultures and many other scavengers.
Cheetahs are known for their speed and agility, making them successful hunters. They can sprint at 120km/h to catch prey quickly. Cheetahs rely on eyesight to detect prey from a distance and use speed to ambush.
Crocodiles don’t eat carrion often. They often actively hunt their own prey instead of stalking animals that have just been killed. Crocodiles eat almost anything they catch, including fish, birds, and mammals.