A flock of mongooses saved a relative from a fighting eagle (11 photos)

The collision of a bird of prey and mongooses occurred in the national park of South Africa's Mjejane Game Reserve.





According to the guide Anchia Pyuzi, she, along with a group of tourists was watching wildlife when she saw a martial eagle. The guide admits that she was surprised when she noticed that the bird was sitting close to the ground - on small shrub. The eagle stared at the grass. Suddenly Pusey heard the alarming cries of mongooses. Only then did we notice them tiny shadows moving in the grass. Then I realized what was going on the eagle hunts! she said






A moment later, the eagle flew sharply down, releasing its claws, and tried to catch one of the mongooses. Grab an animal from a bird of prey failed, and then she made a second attempt, but again unsuccessfully.

"One brave mongoose, apparently dissatisfied with the presence of an eagle, jumped out of the grass. He fearlessly ran up to the eagle and jumped, intending bite him on the head. The eagle fought back and managed to catch the mongoose in the air,” Pusey recalls.






With prey in its claws, the bird began to fly away, but the brave a flock of mongooses attacked her in an attempt to save their relative. They they jumped and ran around the eagle, trying to bite him, and, finally, the bird loosened its grip and released the mongoose. Despite this, the flock continued to pursue the bird of prey. mongoose climbed onto the stump and attacked the eagle for some time, driving away him from his territory.

Pusey claims to be with the tourists in awe watched what was happening. She admired the unity and courage a flock that protected a relative from danger. "Become a witness to incredible spectacle in the wild - a rare stroke of luck. This morning we never let's not forget, ”the guide admitted.