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When to Choose Flight or Fight

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 9 December 2019.

Published on December 9, 2019, a remarkable story of a young antelope's bravery in the face of a leopard's attack has captured the attention of many.

The story, which took place in the wild, revolves around a young Nyala antelope that found itself in a life-or-death situation after being captured by a leopard.

With its instincts telling it to flee, the young antelope initially tried to escape, but soon realized that running away was not a viable option, given the leopard's superior strength.

Undeterred, the young antelope decided to take a different approach and charged at the leopard, ramming its tiny head into the predator's body.

However, despite its bravery, the young antelope ultimately succumbed to the leopard's attack, a tragic reminder that even the most courageous efforts may not always be enough to overcome overwhelming odds.

As Dale Carnegie once said, 'Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.'

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