A viral Instagram video shows a deer outsmarting both a cheetah and a hyena in a thrilling jungle encounter. After the cheetah grabs it, the deer plays dead as a hyena intervenes, only to come back to life and escape as the predators clash.
The jungle is home to some of nature’s most fearsome predators, and a moment of carelessness can be fatal. Yet some animals have mastered the art of survival and outwit even the fiercest hunters. A viral video making waves on social media shows a clever deer that managed to outwit not one, but two predators, to the amazement of viewers.
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The video, which has resurfaced for the first time in a while, shows an extraordinary scene. In the 34-second clip, you can see a cheetah catching a deer and pinning it to the ground. Just as the deer’s fate seems sealed, a hyena comes along, gets into a fight with the cheetah and chases it away. However, when the hyena tries to finish off the deer, the cheetah starts to retreat. The hyena takes the opportunity and runs off to confront the cheetah again.
But in a surprising twist, the “dead” deer suddenly comes to life and uses the distraction to run to safety. The deer’s amazing feat amazed viewers and some even joked that the deer deserved an “Oscar” for its survival skills.
The clip has garnered over 9,500 likes and sparked hundreds of comments from amazed users. One user wrote: “This video made my day!” Another said: “This deer is a true survivor!” Meanwhile, some users expressed skepticism about the deer’s intelligence. One said: “I can’t believe a deer can be that smart!”
Comments from Internet users:
1. One user wrote: “Wow, this deer definitely deserves an Oscar! What an achievement!”
2. Another said: “I sat there in suspense when I saw that – that was a great escape!”
3. “Nature never ceases to amaze me. This deer is a really clever fellow!” commented a third.
4. Someone else added: “This video is proof that survival instincts are not to be trifled with. Unbelievable!”
5. Another user commented: “Who would have thought that a deer could outsmart both a cheetah and a hyena? Amazing!”
6. “This deer provided the ultimate plot twist! Definitely saved my day!” wrote one viewer.
