Northern Pike Snags A Baby Goose Right In Front Of The Boat

Nature is amazing... you just never know what you are going to see out there, and most of the time when you see something wild, it's all about animals getting a meal. And for some, that process is way more violent than others. Northern pike are apex predators native to the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, but have since spread out into places like Montana, Colorado and the Northeast. It's also a popular sportfish in many parts of Europe. These beasts can grow over 4 feet long and weigh over 50 pounds. They are huge and people love to fish them for that reason (although, bass anglers HATE having their line shredded by one). Known to strike with speed and power, they can take out their prey in a flash, using their sharp teeth to snatch smaller fish, frogs, and even birds. They are ambush predators, often lurking around slowly waiting to lock onto a predator. The try to blend in with the environment around them until the are within striking distance. And when they get their prey, they are often gone in nearly one gulp of the pike's big mouth. These folks got a full display of what these pike are capable of when they were floating along in a boat. The came across a goose and her babies swimming along. The people take a second to enjoy how cute they are. But as they float down, you can see something coming beneath the surface. In a flash the pike attacks, and there goes a baby goose. Mama tries to stomp on the fish, but it's game over... in a matter of seconds. That’s nature, folks. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6wudiZL90P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link