A lucky leopard escaped from a charging tiger by climbing higher up a nearby tree.

Wildlife conservationist Roop Singh was on a tour of Ranthambore National Park, India, on February 13 when his guide pointed out a tigress – known as Noor - stalking in the forest.

Amazing footage captured the moment the 15-year-old predator suddenly sprinted across the undergrowth after a leopard which had entered her territory.

Fortunately for the leopard, it managed to scamper up a nearby tree and make it into the canopy as the larger cat’s weight stopped it from climbing after it.

Roop said: “I have been working in conservation in Ranthambore for five years but have never seen anything like this before.

“I’ve known male tigers actively hunt and eat leopards, but hadn’t seen a tigress attack before.

“She clearly thought the leopard had entered her territory and wasn’t happy about this.”