Baby Impala : "Just kill me, please... " Leopard : " I'm just following the script dude."

It almost seems like he was using the youngster as a lure to try to get a bigger one to come closer

The leopard: Why don't we play till I'm hungry?

The other impalas are like: wow, Henry has become friend with the leopard 👀

The impala is confused because it's probably its first time being eaten.

I can't imagine anything more terrifying than knowing you're about to die but can't do anything about it.

First off ... this was some incredible footage so THANKS for positing it. Never saw anything like it before. Secondly - every species of cat that I'm aware of has this same trait in them. They seem to find some kind of pleasure in taunting their prey before taking their life away from them.

We have a cat. The cat sometimes “hunts” bugs, moths, beetles. And the resemblance in the behavior of our cat and this leopard is truly uncanny! They do the same things: periodically tap the prey with the paw, let go and then catch, hold it by the paw and look around as if to make sure no one is going to take it from them, put the prey in the mouth and then let it go, except our cat fits the bugs in the mouth completely unlike the leopard. Clearly the behavior is “programmed “ in their genes.

Lol, leopard looking around like “now where tf is your mother?”

Leopard: Hey you wanna be my buddy? Impala: Sure, for how long Leopard: Till I get hungry

That transitioning scene from 4:25 to the next is meme worthy.

You cannot escape from a leopard dang! See it’s reflex and the way it hooks the impala when it tries to dash off; the leopard probably was baiting the calf to catch it’s mother. Overall Leopard’s intelligent hunting is unmatched.

Leopard was like “Man, I’m still full; wish I had a freezer somewhere.”

That’s what a toxic relationship look like lol

Can’t imaging how terrified the baby impala was! Hard to watch 😢

REST IN PEACE TO BABY IMPALA

The leopard: wow they really dont like you.

This is the bigger version of a cat playing with a mouse.

It may seem remarkable a leopard doesn't kill its prey, however felines (even your dear pussycat) expect the poor opponent to RUN. The leopard is trying to encourage the impala to do so. Animals are much more understanding than humans. (Thanks to VV for sharing this).

It`s brutal, horryfying and just the way it is. To observe the scene reminds me, how lucky we are, not to be an impala baby.

Leopard is getting pissed. Leopard: Bro, it's not fun if you don't run.

The leopard was like “Alright kid, ima take u to ur family to see them one last time, then ima eat u.”

I have a weird feeling the leopard was acting unusual because of the people observing it but it was definitely playing with its food. People seem to think its trying to use it as bait but thats not normal behavior for cats in genersl. What is typical is playing with its cornered prey.

The noises the thing makes when the Leopard just moves near it reminds me of a kid saying "Ow!" when they think they're about to get hit.

The leopard is vegan but his friends are watching and don't know about it

“Isn’t it rude to play with your food?” Leopard: “Isn’t it rude watching/documenting me play with my food?”

*their last convo* Leopard: "so whachu have for lunch" Impala: "shii grass, how bout u" Leopard: Impala: "right...forgot"

3:15 the one in the back is like "yall good over there?"

Impala is like: "If you're gonna do it, then do it!"

What makes me sad is not the footage but the people in the comments blaming the leopard, as if it was evil or bad, and saying that they should kill it or whatever. Listen people, animals cannot be bad or evil. It is just the way it is so don’t anthropomorphize animals. The leopard has to eat just as the impala and has every right to live. This footage is just a very interesting behaviour, not an act of evil.

The way leopard holds like don’t go I need you😂

Nothing strange about this, its a cat. They would play with a mouse for a while before killing it

The leopard said “keep crying call your mother, i need a bigger snack”

All cats have quick reflexes but I think the leopard is about as close to zero reaction time as a nonfiction creature can get. Even a baby gazelle is probably faster than you think but every time the little one here tries to move the leopard is there in an instant to block the escape.

I can't imagine chilling with your food in the Safari. Best feeling ever.😤🤙🏾🤙🏾

Lepard is like : I'm not hungry right now but stick around

It seemed like the leopard kept looking to see if the police were coming

"Pls lemme go" "Sorry fam I gotta eat too"

great work - its a nature all the time i was feel may be someone can save his life but i know we cant do anything - it is the nature study

Clearly the Leopard has learned to use the baby as bait. Freakin smart cat.

My cat does exactly the same thing, when he thinks the mouse has no escape he takes a break and just seats by the mouse and sometimes he forgets he was hunting and mouse gets away.

I hoped and l prayed that he'd be one of those that got away.poor little Timmy,R.I.P!!!

Amazing footage!

Takes “playing with your food” to a whole new level.

Every time the leopard bit the impala I was like "Oh, he totally killed it this time" and nope. Not even the time it freakin' fell off the tree. Impala babies are hella resistant.

The other Impalas were like, "WTF is happening?" while watching the Leopard with the small Impala. 😂

Lovely, thanks so much for sharing this beautiful part of nature 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸

When there’s no camera Leopard: ooohh.. impalas When there’s camera Leopard : are you okay baby impala??

Leopard: *moves* Impala calf: "erh"

The literal meaning of "playing with your food"

This footage alone raised a lot of questions about animal behaviors.

during the whole video, leopard: (paws) yo yo make some noise. Impala: aaahh!

Leopard looked like he didn't know if he wanted to kill it or adopt it.

The cameraman taking a video: The leopard: “Am I a joke to you?“

Леопард Оказался Милосердия. Молодец. Спасибо За Ролик...❤😂😢

Impala: **calling his parents** leopard: "dude I think you are adopted"

The thing that makes this sad is the fact the baby Impala knew it couldn't run so had to just stand there.

Poor and innocent impala. Couldn't even run to escape death.😔

Beautiful. Like this planet. National geographic channel.

Leapord: why aren't u running!? Why aren't u running!?

Leopard is like.. Hey Impala make me look good in front of the camera. This is my big Hollywood break.

If you're not going to eat me then I guess I'll be on my way Leopard: Be still! deer: yes sir!

hello my dear friend beautiful sharing god bless you happy to see you have a great weekend stay safe and stay healthy more❤❤👌👌👍👍

Kitty seems to have been using this baiting technique before. It must have worked in the past given the patience shown.

The origins of abusive relationships.

Wow, this is a beautiful trail. I really enjoy your video, greetings from me from Indonesia😉

💧🫵😅💬ALRIGHT TUCKER time to go home bro 👍spectacular interview MoM

Definition of literally playing with his food before he eats it

Who else is on a chain of watching these videos

Is the leopard distracted by all the intense human presence ??? That's what you call a Living MRE ..meat stays fresher that way. That little guy hung in there for quite awhile while mama impala begging for mercy on her baby. 11:08 I think the little guy, is finally dispatched ??

Heart touching as well as heart breaking 💔

The Leopard Getting Annoyed Like So Nobody Really Finna Come Save You Huh 😭

Imagine living for about 20 minutes just to get eaten Edit: Since when did I get like so many likes damn

Its in her dna to fake its death and escape . Beautiful video.

10:10 bro said “this is one twisted individual” like it isn’t a leopard in its prime habitat 💀💀

The fact that there’s even footage of this is incredible!

This only happens when the Leopard is NOT YET HUNGRY but does not want to miss the opportunity to prepare a food stock for the next meal.

That's the strangest behaviour I've ever seen between hunter and prey, fascinating would love to know why?

Good job 👍🏼 nice shots 💯

My cat often played with mice she caught. Some times they got away and she was furious. This is just a big version of the same cat behavior.

He is enticing a big meal from a small meal , the leopard seems smart.

The reason why most cats, big and small, seem to play with their prey is because they don’t want to risk getting hurt or tired while the prey attempts to run or defend itself. They wear them down until they’re tired, which can be seen in the video where the impala calf gradually grows more exhausted. The only cat I can think of that doesn’t often play with its prey are lions, and that’s because they hunt in groups to easily bring down prey that would otherwise be exhausting for solitary hunters. We humans did the same thing, putting endurance over speed and tracking prey over the course of days until the animal is too exhausted from lack of rest and unable to fight back.

5:58... that's incredible... didn't know they could grab like that. I know the leopard has to eat, but poor baby impala.

Leopard: Hey poor impala, Wait a while. I'm not hungry yet.

She’s trying to bait the mom , larger food

Leopard be like let’s played then but you can’t go away without me 😅

He's using the baby as bait to catch a larger meal and he ends up giving up and eating it instead. He captured it and he's displaying it to the other impalas. Then he's hoping that the fawn's parents intervene so he can pick one off. If you're wondering why the baby doesn't run away, it's in shock and exhausted from already trying.

The leopard is using the baby as bait, that’s brilliant! And scary...

Leopard: who want a change??? Mama: no thank you, go ahead.

Just realizing baby impalas sound like those tube toys with the sliding thing inside that make the weird sound lmao.

Какой мощный материнский инстинкт.Импала знает, что от гепарда не убежишь, но старается помочь малышу.

I know this is raw nature, but I was pulling for the little guy in this one.

2:27 leopard: Ok time to eat! Oh wait wait wait....... Camera! Smile my little impala friend. impala: ._.

Someone in the comments pointed it out but the reason the leopard is taking considerably longer to kill or attack a choice of prey is that they are also confused and anxious of the fact there is humans close to them, one reason being they could think we are coming to get their prey or attack them whilst the leopard eats, number two it could have young cubs waiting nearby and doesn’t want the humans to notice them for the same reasons. Leopard cubs aren’t very fast and are actually easy pickings for poachers when the mother is hunting, so leopards have had to live their young beings kidnapped. Although in general the leopards along with panthers are the stealthiest hunters in the big cat family there’s another whom which i always forget the name of how to spell I think its a cougar but yeah human interface or the clicking of cameras drives those sort of hunters in short up the wall as to them think of it like it’s almost you trying to write a secret letter for your crush and someone is just in your room or couple feet away either saying hey let me see or clearly trying to record you. Remember high quality tech cameras have only become used in the last 40 to 50 years and during/ones before that were not exactly small or quiet most still had the big flash cone around them think how annoying that would be when you’re trying to hunt food😂

Impala: why aren't you trying to kill me Leppard: well ok then

The leopard was like:Have you taken the photo?This would be a nice click.Hurry,I am hungry.This one,yes this pose....🤣

It looks like my cat playing with a mouse before he eats it.

Tão triste ! Insuportável! A gente começa a ver o vídeo mas não tem forças para continuar. A gente sabe que a pobre criatura não conseguirá escapar.

Leopard: "Look kid this ain't personal but a leopard's gotta eat. You know what I mean?" Leopard talking all Italian mov style.

When you’re not hungry but your mom forces you to eat