When this eagle spotted a potential meal and tried to swoop in, the cobra reared up in anger and lunged towards it for a mid-air strike. But lucky the savvy bird served away from its bared fangs.
The eagle, which had a reputation as the “snake slayer,” had already taken steps to surprise its unsuspecting victim, hiding out in a tree until the perfect moment for it to dive in, although the duel between the two predators lasted for over 10 minutes, leaving the eagle disappointed.
The tussle which took place outside of Bangalore, India, was captured by Vikram Ramesh, an amateur photographer, from Bangalore.