Circle of life at work: Chicken flies up tree after being chased by cat

Singapore – A rooster was spotted flying up a tree, higher than a lamppost, after being chased by a cat. Contrary to popular belief that chickens are mainly grounded animals, one, in particular, was caught on camera taking flight to avoid getting pounced on by a feline. The video was uploaded by Bernard Lim on Nature Society (Singapore) 's Facebook page on Sept 24. It has since garnered awe among netizens, surprised at the animals in action. The video began with a black cat lurking and preparing itself to pounce on its target – a rooster standing a few feet away. [caption id="attachment_382227" align="aligncenter" width="1048"] Photo: FB screengrab/Bernard Lim[/caption] After a couple of flicks of its tail, the cat was off. Sensing the imminent danger or perhaps not being in the mood to play, the rooster also took off. [caption id="attachment_382228" align="aligncenter" width="697"] Photo: FB screengrab/Bernard Lim[/caption] Although it seemed that the cat was a naturally faster animal, the rooster opened its wings and took flight. [caption id="attachment_382229" align="aligncenter" width="526"] Photo: FB screengrab/Bernard Lim[/caption] Soon enough, the feline understood that its attempt was cut short. [caption id="attachment_382230" align="aligncenter" width="797"] Photo: FB screengrab/Bernard Lim[/caption] The bird flew into a tree near a lamppost and let out a caw before the video ended. [caption id="attachment_382226" align="aligncenter" width="1172"] Photo: FB screengrab/Bernard Lim[/caption] The incident is said to have happened around the Telok Blangah area. Members from the online community were pleasantly surprised that the chicken could fly. "Maybe they're smarter than we think; they normally just stay on the ground and look innocent but possess a lot of hidden skills such as this," said Facebook user Fion Entity. Others highlighted it might have been a jungle fowl or pheasant. "You will never know your full potential unless being pushed or chased," said Facebook user Raymond Koh Chun Wee, taking a deeper stance on the incident./TISG Read related: Graphic content: Turtle gruesomely devoured by monitor lizard at Botanic Gardens — Viewer discretion advised https://theindependent.sg/graphic-content-turtle-gruesomely-devoured-by-monitor-lizard-at-botanic-gardens-viewer-discretion-advised/