Nothing, Just Man Casually Taking Selfie With Leopard On Farm

Most people get into a fight, flight and freeze response when they spot a wild animal like a leopard near them. However, this man had a different reaction. A video circulating on social media platforms has garnered attention, showing the man attempting to take a selfie with a leopard. This encounter unfolded not in a controlled environment like a zoo or wildlife park, but in an open field. Both the man and the animal appear relaxed as if it was a casual encounter. It is unclear where this video was taken. So far, it has over 3 lakh likes.

An Instagram user commented on the video, “He’s wagging his tail, the leopard feels comfortable around him.” Someone wrote, “India is not for beginners.” In response to this, another person commented, “India is not even for experts.” An Instagram user joked, “Leopard be like, Apna to atank hi khatm ho gya hai be. (Our reign of terror has ended.)”

While the aforementioned video depicts the man standing in close proximity to a leopard without any harm, it’s crucial to exercise caution and refrain from attempting such encounters with wildlife. Engaging with wild animals in such a manner can be dangerous and unpredictable.

In February, a chilling video went viral, depicting an enraged elephant chasing two individuals on National Highway 766, which traverses through the Bandipur National Park in Kerala. Amidst the chaos, one of the men falls to the side, prompting the elephant to kick him. Fortunately, the man manages to crawl away from the road, narrowly escaping further harm. The situation takes a fortunate turn when the elephant becomes distracted by an approaching vehicle and retreats. The incident could have escalated dangerously, but both men miraculously escaped unharmed.

The two men were reportedly chased by the elephant after they ventured close to the animal in an attempt to take its photo. The forest department routinely advises people against going close to wild animals like elephants as they can misinterpret a photo-op as an attack, especially if the elephant herd is with a calf.