The footage also revealed the superb running skills of both animals. The gazelle’s sharp pointed hooves help it change direction in a heartbeat. The cheetah can only keep up by using its tail like a radar. The cheetah is also helped by having claws that don’t retract, the only cat to wear permanently spiked running shoes.

Owen didn’t have many chances to film such a spectacular hunt. Gazelle’s out maneuver cheetahs more often than not. So when the cheetahs were doing well he had to make the most of it.