Epic cheetah hunt filmed in HD

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Stunning footage has been captured of three cheetahs cooperating to hunt and bring down an adult ostrich.

The high-definition (HD) film of the hunt was recorded by a BBC crew for the natural history series Life.

The behaviour could be unique among cheetahs, which are usually too slight to bring down such a formidable foe.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8302000/8302054.stm

 

[Rey C.]

Amazing stuff! Especially this:

The behaviour of the three cheetahs is so unique that it will likely die out with this particular band of brothers.

I guess it's just not in their nature to work together in this way.

 

[girk1]

Amazing stuff! Especially this:


I guess it's just not in their nature to work together in this way.

Hyena , which are the most successful hunting carnivores in Africa, seem to have picked up this trait while it inexplicably has passed over other carnivores.:dunno:

More reason to appreciate the very unappreciated Hyena.

 

[Legzman]

no vid?

 

[maildude]

Just watch the PBS special, "Cheetahs." They are very family-oriented animals. They learn stalking traits from their mother. But she always leaves them just as they become adults. Afterward, the litter of cats tends to work together in survival. Interesting stuff.

 

[tittenman]

Just saw this footage on the Beeb today. Its pretty amazing stuff. Say MD are you the Earth BBC promoter by any chance?