I was perusing HackerNews today. Believe me, it is a good timesink. ⏳
I came across a link to a video titled: Epic Battle Between Lions, Black Mamba and Eagle!. Hoping I wouldn't be rickrolled, I watched the video. It was from Rietspruit Game Reserve, South Africa.
It opens with a rare and intense moment already in progress: a snake eagle caught in the grip of a black mamba. The eagle, clearly in distress, is trapped in the snake’s coils, an unexpected reversal of roles between predator and prey.
As the camera continues rolling, the situation grows even more complex. A pride of lions appears nearby, drawn to the scene. And then things turn interesting.
The entire encounter plays out with minimal interference from the people capturing the scene. And their off-camera commentary adds spice too.
