Caught on camera: Jaguar dives into river to eat crocodile

The animal kingdom is like a well-oiled machine: predators and prey know their place in the cycle of life. But sometimes, unpredictable moments take place when animals usually known to be the boss will get knocked aside and lose their place of power. And sometimes, those unpredictable moments are caught on camera.

That’s what happened when a jaguar that was strolling along a riverbank came across a crocodile.

The video, appropriately titled “Jaguar vs crocodile”, shows the majestic spotted feline looking intently into the river below. Suddenly, it leaps into the shallow water and latches its mouth onto a crocodile’s neck, dragging it out onto the shore.

The poor - usually ferocious - reptile barely stands a chance and quickly succumbs to its fate, as the giant cat draws its scaly feast back into a forested area. It’s clear from this extraordinary documented moment, which is the more powerful predator in this match. Me-ow.