Porcupine Parents Protect Babies from Leopard

In South Africa’s Kruger National Park, a tense showdown unfolded when a leopard targeted two young porcupines. But the cubs were not alone—their parents quickly rushed in, bristling quills raised, to defend their babies against the predator.
Witnessed by field guide Mfundo Nyambi, this rare encounter showed the extraordinary courage of porcupine parents. Despite the leopard’s persistence, the family’s teamwork and natural defenses turned the fight into a dramatic battle for survival.

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