The thirsty feline got into a spot of bother when it got its head trapped in a metal pot after venturing into a North Indian village looking for water.
For six hours the leopard stoically endured the unwanted utensil as curious villagers looked on, unable to help the cat out.
Eventually, forest officials managed to tranquilize the leopard and free it from its potty prison.
It was then released back into the wild.