Who wins in a fight between a house cat and the a deadly, venomous cobra? It comes down to reflexes—is a cat’s defensive reflexes as quick or quicker than a cobra’s offensive strike? A viral video from China leaves little to the imagination, showing this exact scenario.
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“A brave cat stood its ground against a striking cobra, in a tense showdown at a park in China,” wrote CBS News in an Instagram post sharing the viral video. “After a few attempts, the predator slithered away, leaving the cat unscathed.”
That’s right, the cat was quicker. It’s pretty incredible to watch.
Watch a cat fight a cobra below (or see it here).
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