Protective Ostrich Father Fends Off Sneaky Jackal Approaching His Young

This intense clip captures a powerful ostrich patriarch fully extending its long legs and wings to scare away a lurking jackal seeking to snatch one of his vulnerable chicks. Watch how the aggressive father ostrich immediately acts to save his offspring when the opportunistic predator draws near. His defensive display works! The jackal knows better than to mess with this dad and makes a quick retreat. An amazing look at an ostrich's parental instinct to safeguard their young from harm in the wild.