This leopard's 'fitness' routine will leave you inspired; watch
Not everyone was convinced that the leopard's poses were similar to yoga. Some individuals wrote that even other animals stretched in a similar manner.

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Nature is filled with surprises, and sometimes a glimpse of such moments is caught on camera. One such surprising and beautiful incident that is going viral recently will make you realise that it is not only the humans who take fitness seriously. At least that’s what appears from a video recently shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda where a leopard is apparently doing “surya namaskar” (Sun Salutation). In the video, it can be seen how the beast is stretching itself in a manner similar to different postures in surya namaskar. The big cat performs its stretching exercises like a true professional. Take a look:
Surya Namaskar by the leopard 👌👌
Via @Saket_Badola pic.twitter.com/jklZqEeo89— Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) March 27, 2023
The video instantly gained popularity, with many Twitter users calling the leopard a “fitness freak”.
Fitness Freak Leopard
— Pratika Priyadarshini (@hellopratika) March 27, 2023
Some viewers wondered how the animal could learn yoga moves. “Who teaches them these yoga moves? No yoga teacher, no youtube, no books,” a comment read.
Who teaches them these yoga moves?
No yoga teacher, no youtube, no books
— Hugo Stiglitz (@Sergeant_KINO) March 27, 2023
A person remarked that this was a good stretching exercise.
Great example to mimic from mother nature, good stretch, first thing.
— Charly Thomas (@docmaveli) March 27, 2023
However, not everyone was convinced that the leopard’s poses were similar to yoga. Some individuals claimed that even other animals stretched in a similar manner.
My dogs do the same in the evening as well.. thats not Surya Namaskar, thats being lazy to go out for hunting.
— SamV (@sarcastic_verma) March 28, 2023
Viewers found the leopard to be amazing.
Amazing leopard 🐆
— Kush Mishra (@KushMis35470782) March 27, 2023
People also appreciated the video of the magnificent animal.
Great capture…Saket
— GVK (@GVK_gvkumar) March 27, 2023
This is not the first time that Susanta Nanda has shared a video that showcases the skills of a leopard. He had shared a footage on Twitter earlier this month where a leopard can be seen jumping from one tree to another.
The clip captured the impressive athleticism shown by the big cat as it jumped from tree to tree near Valparai, India. Leopards utilise trees for minimising contact with other animals and for storing their prey to keep it safe from predators. In the clip, it can be seen how the magnificent beast climbs a tree with a strong grip, and then takes a pause for a moment. Then, it suddenly jumps towards another tree and lands there in no time.
This breathtaking video captures a leopard’s impressive athleticism as it jumps from tree to tree near Valparai, India. Leopards use trees to minimize contact with other animals and to store their prey, protecting it from predators.pic.twitter.com/QSZvCfvyWM
— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) March 5, 2023
The video was originally shared by Wonder of Science, and then re-tweeted by Susanta Nanda.
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