Leopard 'Befriends' Impala: Unusual Predator - Prey Interaction Caught On Camera

In a rare wildlife encounter, a young impala attempts to befriend a leopard in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Filmed by Game Ranger Estiaan Houy, the interaction lasted an hour before the leopard left, followed by the impala. Experts suggest the impala's fate was likely grim, as leopards are known to toy with their prey. Will Fox from the INGWE Leopard Research program confirms that such predator-prey friendships are unlikely to end well.

What is the likely outcome of the interaction between the impala and the leopard according to Will Fox?

What does the text suggest about the nature of leopards as predators?