Yes, they "play" with him for practice. I'm willing to bet these are 3 young male cheetahs and the instinct to kill is triggered by flight. So when prey just stands there among inexperienced cheetahs, they aren't quite sure what to do without mom. They'll know next time.
This is a lovely fluke.
ReplyDeleteIn nature, there are no natural deaths.
nonetheless -- baby antelope and lolcats.
Yes, they "play" with him for practice. I'm willing to bet these are 3 young male cheetahs and the instinct to kill is triggered by flight. So when prey just stands there among inexperienced cheetahs, they aren't quite sure what to do without mom. They'll know next time.
ReplyDeletelevi, did you get my email?
ReplyDeletelevi: "In nature, there are no natural deaths."
ReplyDeleteWhat does this mean? People and animals die natural deaths all the time.