A venomous snake and two lionesses clashed over an eagle

An unusual encounter between lionesses and a black mamba occurred in South Africa. The predators were fighting over an eagle.

Visitors to the Rietspruit Game Reserve in Limpopo witnessed a clash between several species. A black mamba successfully attacked the eagle, immobilizing it. At that moment, two lionesses spotted the eagle. They approached the snake and attempted to recapture its prey.

The black mamba attempted to fend off the attackers. It lunged at them, threatening to sting, but eventually retreated. Meanwhile, the eagle recovered, assumed a fighting stance, and managed to fly away from the lionesses.