Mongoose Takes On Cobra in Astonishing Street Encounter in a Video, Leaves Internet Awestruck

Mongoose Takes On Cobra in Astonishing Street Encounter in a Video, Leaves Internet Awestruck

  • A footage of a mongoose hunting a cobra on the street has gone viral on social media, leaving many people in shock
  • The clip gained massive attraction online, gathering many views along with thousands of likes and comments
  • The online community rushed to the comments section to express their thought on the viral video

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Many people on the internet were left astonished by the mongoose hunting a cobra in the middle of the street.

A Facebook video shows a mongoose hunting a cobra.
A mongoose took on a cobra in an intense street battle, shared in a video. Image: Barreto Mavuma and LenSoMy
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Mongoose hunts cobra in a viral video

The footage shared by Paul Baker in a Facebook group chat titled Snakes of Southern Africa shows a mongoose standing on the left side of the road while the cobra stood on the right. As the video progressed, the mongoose approached the cobra while the snake stood still. The mongoose is observant of the snake as it makes its every move.

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While the clip continued, the mongoose made its first attempt to attack, but the mongoose withdrew once the serpent retaliated. The mongoose went back into the bush and later came out to attempt to strike yet again.

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The mongoose slowly approached the snake, and once it was close enough, it went in and attacked the cobra. The pair can be seen fighting it out in the bush until the mongoose gets hold of the cobra and takes him out. The clip received many views along with thousands of likes and comments.

Take a look at the video.

Netizens were in shock

The clip baffled Many people as they flocked to the comments section to express their thoughts on the impressive battle between the mongoose and cobra.

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Helen Lechmere-Oertel said:

"Incredible - despite being nervous about the vehicle, that mongoose made a quick kill. Snake didn't really stand a chance."

Lazarus Madida Van Wyk was amazed:

"Nice!! First time seeing a snake reversing.."

Tracey Stockton added:

"What a great video... Mongoose... They are brilliant, seriously.... Wow. Thanks for sharing; really awesome."

Belinda Ratcliffe commented:

"Love this video! Sad for the snake but he would have enjoyed eating the mongoose if he had half a chance."

Poggy Pk Kgasago simply said:

"Ooh wow, very impressive skills from mangoose."

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Johana Mukandila (Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za