VIDEO footage has emerged of an eagle-snake-cat showdown which left onlookers in awe recently. In the video which was shot at the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, a Nkorho Rangers guide managed to catch a free-for-all between a leopard, a black mamba and a snake eagle.

The team believes the snake eagle attacked first and was bitten by the mamba. The eagle died in the exchange and the leopard and her cub, reportedly were looking for a free meal when the snake tried to bite the big cat.

According to the Facebook post, the leopards were able to getaway unharmed.

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