According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, it is not uncommon for coyotes to partner up with a badger while on a hunt as each animal brings a unique skill set that the other does not possess.

At the beginning of the video captured by Kerjosse, 60, the honey badger seemed to be struggling as the python wrapped itself around the large black animal in an effort to squeeze its prey to death.

Their powerful bodies and speed (35 to 40 mph vs. the badger’s 15 to 20 mph) give these cats a clear advantage. However, even as the underdog in a fight against three leopards, the honey badger ...