DRAMATIC photographs capture the moment a fearsome jaguar leapt into the water and killed a huge caiman.
The fearless big cat ambushed its prey on the banks of the Cuiaba river in Pantanal National Park, Brazil.
The jaguar leaps into the water to catch its preyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
After dragging the caiman out of the water, the jaguar sinks its teeth into its neck Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
Shots show the stealthy jaguar sneaking up on the unsuspecting animal before it launches a vicious attack.
The big cat spots its dinner and prepares to pounce Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
The jaguar battles with its prey in the river Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
Wildlife photographer Gudkov Andrey captured the violent episode Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
The stealthy jaguar ambushed its prey on the banks of the Cuiaba river in Pantanal National Park Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
Jaguars are extremely good swimmers Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
But Gudkov said the photoshoot was not an easy task.
He explained: “When you find a jaguar, this does not mean that he will hunt right now. You have to spend a lot of time waiting for the moment. Sometimes a few days. And the interesting moment itself happens very quickly. This is a few seconds. And you should always be ready to photograph this moment.”
“For many people, these shots are a window into a fantasy world, a closed world. A photographer is a guide to this world, which opens this world for them through these pictures.”