Fact check: Python eats a whole deer in seconds

Watch the video: Greedy python eats a whole deer in a few seconds – that’s behind the incredible video.

This video shocks and fascinates users on social media.

In a matter of seconds, a massive python devours an entire deer.

The clip went viral on social media. Thousands of users like and comment on the breathtaking nature shot.

But is the video really real? What’s behind the incredible clip?

The video of the python devouring a deer is manipulated.

Because the clip from July 2017 actually shows how the animal spits out its prey.

Reports from the period show the clip in its original context.

To give the impression that the python is devouring the deer in seconds, the video is played backwards and slightly accelerated.

Comparable videos show that the predators do not gobble down such large prey in seconds, but take significantly more time to eat it.

The case shows how easily videos can be manipulated by changing the speed and playing them backwards.

With a simple grab into the video box of tricks, a python that spits out its prey becomes a predator that devours a whole deer within seconds.

How do we check videos for manipulation in the editorial office? It is important to look at the details. The individual frames of a video often reveal whether a video has been edited. We take a close look at each image and enlarge individual sections. Indications of a fake are, for example: lack of motion blur, unnatural shadows or editing errors. The general rule at stern is: Seriousness before speed. We always double-check facts and material thoroughly before publishing them. For this we work with the cross-editorial “Team Verification” together with RTL, NTV, RTL2, Radio NRW.

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