Tourists are horrified when they witness the scene of domestic dogs sneaking into the gepa leopard cage at an Australian zoo.
Visitors who witnessed the incident were also shocked to see the leopard lying on its side in the sun when a domestic dog entered the cage and barked loudly.
In a terrifying moment, the leopard stirred, raising its paw to dislodge the intruder but the dog showed no fear but wobbled.
For a while, the dog was still barking loudly around the leopard, but it had stepped back a few feet and the leopard gradually returned to a calm state as if nothing had happened.
It is known that some zoos in the United States have used the method of pairing dogs with gepa leopards to calm the stress of the aggressive animal.
Cheetahs are excitable in captivity, according to National Geographic, but the attitude of dogs can help the big cat relax.
Leopards are an increasingly vulnerable population. In the past, this species has been threatened with extinction at least twice.
Pressures from climate change, human poaching and destruction of natural habitats have impacted the population of this species, as well as its declining reproduction rate.
Cheetahs are cats, renowned for their super speed, reaching up to 120 km / h with a lean, slender and tall body structure. Some people often confuse this species with jaguars or leopards.
This formidable predator can reach speeds of 80 to 130 km / h. Its speed and keen eyes make the cheetah one of the best predators in the African savannah, with a success rate of up to 50%.
