To start off with, the whole tone of that study’s conclusion (hyping up tyrannosaurids while implying other large theropods were “inferior”) is….no just no.
Some palaeontologists are saying they were distance chasers, maybe most. So I'm not sure if there is disagreement amount palaeontologists or if most/all agree that Tyrannosaurs were distance chasers. Not sure, but the wolf comparison makes me think it's the second option. Then after a while when the prey is tired, the Tyrannosaur does a burst. Or it could mean that the Tyrannosaur is stalking by chasing the prey for a long distance, not at top speed. That sounds like ambush with the Tyrannosaur is doing a long distance stalk without the prey knowing it's being stalked. I'm not 100% sure, but I think wolves hunt long distance. We find that their anatomy, at once efficient and elegant, yet also capable of burst of incredible violence and brute force, lives up to their monikers as the tyrant kings and queens, of the dinosaurs." This further reinforces the notion, that beyond being the apex predator of the latest Cretaceous Laurasian ecosystems, the tyrannosaurids were amongst the most accomplished hunters amongst large bodied theropods. "design of the Tyrannosauridae hindlimb reflect a likely long-distance stalker with a final burst to the kill likely in a pack or family unit, similar to modern wolves. They talk mostly about walking and never say the words 'long distance running'. The wording is a little confusing in the conclusion. Rex more efficient at traversing distances. Rex run fast, but instead the same traits made adult T. They describe how the traits that helped young T. Nowadays it's thought to have been slower.Īnd here is a paper describing how Tyrannosaurs were efficient and walking long distances, which saved energy when forging for food: Note, the speed estimate here is outdated. Had a discussion with someone that it's possible that ambushing was better for certain prey.Īnd yeah, they were probably insurance hunters. I don't think they couldn't ambush, but it was probably not their primary hunting strategy.
To keep their spoils safe from rival predators, leopards usually haul larger kills into the treetops in a show of strength unrivalled by other cats.They weren't fast but neither was their prey. Although small to medium-sized antelope are the norm, the stealthy cats often use their agility and strength to tackle prey well above their own weight class.Īnd the impressive displays don't end at the moment of takedown. When the kill took place, it was incredible to watch.”Įxplosive hunts like this one are not uncommon for leopards. “Once we realized what was about to happen, the adrenaline motivated everyone in our vehicle to stay silent, but have our cameras ready. “As the anticipation built, we weren't sure if we'd see a successful hunt or not,” Mattice told Latest Sightings. Seven impala successfully darted past the small bush that concealed the crouching cat. Unable to pinpoint the leopard’s location, the antelope unwittingly trotted, one by one, straight towards the hidden predator. “Sure enough, the female leopard was right there,” explains Bryan Mattice, who was on board Vegter’s vehicle at the time.Ī herd of impala that had been drinking at the waterhole seemed to pick up on the cat’s presence. Eager to show his guests one of Africa’s most elusive felines, Vegter steered his safari vehicle towards a handful of other cars parked beside the drinking hole. The action took place at the De Laporte waterhole in the south of the reserve – an area that has yielded leopard sightings in the past for experienced safari guide Simon Vegter.
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