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  • Giraffe Tries To Save Dead Calf From Hyenas

    Giraffe Tries To Save Dead Calf From Hyenas

    Watch the sighting here: Despite an aggressive effort, a mother giraffe could not keep a clan of hyenas at bay. This, when they started to devour the body of her deceased calf. Alexandra Olivieri sent her record of the encounter to Latest Sightings. She filmed it while leading a game drive from King’s Camp in…

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  • Hippo Almost Stood On By Leopard Hunting In Mud

    Hippo Almost Stood On By Leopard Hunting In Mud

    This female leopard gets caught in a sticky situation while hunting through some mud — a giant hippo right underfoot! Can she escape unscathed and snag a meal before nightfall? Watch the Sighting: In the heart of Mala Mala Game Reserve, Mike Kirkman and Pieter van Wyke witnessed a heart-stopping encounter as they followed a…

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  • Watch Hyena In Lion’s Grip Defy The Odds

    Watch Hyena In Lion’s Grip Defy The Odds

    The scent of a fresh kill in the wild is like a dinner bell — attracting many hungry opportunists from every corner. When a lion decides he won’t share his meal, one unlucky hyena must fight for his life to escape the jaws of his captor. Watch the Sighting: Field guide Dean Robinson was responding…

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  • Watch Hippo Attack 3 Lions Crossing The River

    Watch Hippo Attack 3 Lions Crossing The River

    These three lions got more than they bargained for when they tried to swim across a river. Watch Now: The Great Plains Conservation project sent in this sighting showing a pride of lions hugely underestimating the threat of a hippo, and paying the price. The lions were at the Selinda Reserve in Botswana, where they…

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  • Cute Sighting: This Pangolin That Really Loves Swimming

    Cute Sighting: This Pangolin That Really Loves Swimming

    This little Temminck’s Pangolin called Dithlong (also known as Ditsi) had a whale of a time swimming! Watch Now: In this adorable video shared by the Manyoni Private Game Reserve we see Ditsi, a pangolin in the midst of rehabilitation, playfully enjoying her time in the water. Law enforcement rescued Ditsi from poachers, and the…

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  • Watch 1 Cobra Vs 7 Squirrels And A Mongoose

    Watch 1 Cobra Vs 7 Squirrels And A Mongoose

    Alone, a ground squirrel might be outpowered in a stand-off with a cape cobra. However, Lara De Matos witnessed the power of numbers when seven squirrels – and a mongoose – took on a vehement cape cobra near the Nossob Campsite in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Lara and her family had been having lunch in…

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  • Watch Secretary Bird Harass Jackal

    Watch Secretary Bird Harass Jackal

    Steve and Bee recently witnessed the unforgettable stand-off between a secretary bird and a jackal near the Kij Kij waterhole in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. It’s easy to forget how large a secretary bird actually is, however the travelers saw close-up the immense size of the bird as it pitted itself against a jackal. Secretary…

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  • Moment 3 Hungry Birds And Crocodile Fight Over 1 Fish

    Moment 3 Hungry Birds And Crocodile Fight Over 1 Fish

    Nombekana’s safari guide, Rodney recently witnessed a showdown between a heron, a stork, a fish eagle and a croc, which contended for a single fish in the Kruger National Park. The absurdity of the showdown held Rodney and guests to the reserve’s full attention. Watch the sighting: Get our Best Sightings as they Come in…

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  • Blind Lioness Oblivious to Hyenas Around Her

    Blind Lioness Oblivious to Hyenas Around Her

    Instead of tearing her apart, a clan of hyenas showed mercy to a seemingly fully blind and frail lioness recently on a popular road in Kruger. Nature can be really special sometimes!! The lioness didn’t react with any fear at all. She may have been completely unaware of the hyenas, or simply too weak to…

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  • Buffalo Gets Fright Of Its Life After Walking Into Lion

    Buffalo Gets Fright Of Its Life After Walking Into Lion

    A herd of hungry buffalo progressively grazed all the way to where a lioness hid in waiting. When they finally came face to face with her, both lioness and buffalo got a huge fight. However, after the lioness had gathered her thoughts, she charged into the herd with all fury. This incredible sighting was witness…

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  • Fleeing Zebras Smash Brand-New Toyota

    Fleeing Zebras Smash Brand-New Toyota

    Tourists were left feeling grateful to escape injury when zebras collided with their new Fortuner last week on the H4-2. The impact was so hard that the extent of the damage is estimated to be at R190,000. The car had 3,000km on the clock!

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  • Giraffe Tries To Protect Her Baby From 3 Predators

    Giraffe Tries To Protect Her Baby From 3 Predators

    Watch the emotionally-charged sighting here: Visitors to the Kruger National Park witnessed a tragic story unfold when a newborn giraffe was unable to get to its feet. Over two days, the grief-stricken mother first stood by helplessly until her calf passed. Then, adding to the drama, she bravely tried to fend off various scavengers attracted…

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  • Leopard Risks Everything To Raid Eagle’s Nest

    Leopard Risks Everything To Raid Eagle’s Nest

    Watch the sighting here: A female leopard proved willing to rise to great heights to secure a meal. In this startling video, the leopard precariously negotiates its way down a tree, clutching an immature tawny eagle clamped in its jaws. Ally Bradfield submitted the footage and report to Latest Sightings. She and her husband witnessed…

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  • Watch 2 Buffaloes And 20 Elephants Take On 22 Lions

    Watch 2 Buffaloes And 20 Elephants Take On 22 Lions

    Watch the sighting here: Neither a brave comrade nor an angry herd of elephants could save the life of a Cape buffalo. Set upon by a pride of 22 lions, the old bull’s final stand was an epic interaction. Sent to Latest Sightings by guide Gareth van Rooyen, the drama played out at MalaMala in…

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  • Honey Badger Tries Escaping Leopard’s Grip

    Honey Badger Tries Escaping Leopard’s Grip

    Two of Africa’s most ferocious creatures fought a pitched battle a short distance from Biyamithi Camp in the Kruger National Park.

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  • Moment Male Lion Finds Tiny Abandoned Hyena On Road

    Moment Male Lion Finds Tiny Abandoned Hyena On Road

    A massive male lion went straight for a ‘free lunch’ when he spotted a vulnerable hyena cub alongside the road, in a sighting witnessed by Johan Seekles in the Kruger National Park.

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  • Moment Wild Dogs Distract Lion To Save Caught Pack Member

    Moment Wild Dogs Distract Lion To Save Caught Pack Member

    When a lioness snatches a wild dog from its pack, the odds seem grim, but this clever canine has a trick up its sleeve! Watch as a daring act of deception turns the tide in this heart-pounding rescue mission.

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  • Watch Moment Leopard Sends Trapped Genet Flying 

    Watch Moment Leopard Sends Trapped Genet Flying 

    When a desperate genet tries to outwit a young leopard, it learns that treetops aren’t always safe. Will a death-defying leap be enough to change its fate?

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  • Leopard Shows No Mercy While Hunting Serval

    Leopard Shows No Mercy While Hunting Serval

    Experience the raw and unforgiving reality of the wild as a stealthy leopard ruthlessly pursues a distracted serval in a gripping battle for survival. Read on to find out if this predator’s strength and determination prevail. 

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  • Watch Lions Attack Crocodile Walking On Land

    Watch Lions Attack Crocodile Walking On Land

    This crocodile was just getting in a quick rest when a pride of lions ganged up on it.

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  • Watch Dead Snake Fight Back And Choke Bird

    Watch Dead Snake Fight Back And Choke Bird

    A huge dead snake got posthumous revenge on a juvenile southern ground hornbill with eyes bigger than its stomach.

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  • Moment Lost Cheetah Calls Brother & Instead Attracts Baboons

    Moment Lost Cheetah Calls Brother & Instead Attracts Baboons

    After a baboon attack separated them, a lone cheetah tried to rejoin its brother in hostile territory, but the baboons weren’t done with them yet.

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  • Watch Leopard Hunt Jackal That Is Hunting Birds

    Watch Leopard Hunt Jackal That Is Hunting Birds

    A leopard hunting a jackal hunting a flock of doves. As unbelievable as this all sounds, this is exactly what Digital marketing strategist and wildlife enthusiast, Bertie van Greunen and his wife Ria witnessed recently at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

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  • Buck Fighting Wild Dogs And Hippos Gets Caught By Croc

    Buck Fighting Wild Dogs And Hippos Gets Caught By Croc

    Field guide Wayne Myburgh witnessed a nyala put up a brave fight in the face of wild dogs and hippos, surviving the ordeal, before being snatched and pulled underwater by a stealthy croc.

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  • Watch Baby Impala Fight Back With Head Inside Lion’s Mouth

    Watch Baby Impala Fight Back With Head Inside Lion’s Mouth

    While trapped in the jaws of a lioness, an impala lamb fought desperately against impossible odds.

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  • Watch 3 Leopards Engage In Epic Battle With Honey Badger

    Watch 3 Leopards Engage In Epic Battle With Honey Badger

    A pair of leopard siblings learned the hard way, not to mess with a honey badger.

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  • Wow: 1 Warthog Fights Off Leopard & 5 Hyenas

    Wow: 1 Warthog Fights Off Leopard & 5 Hyenas

    This hero warthog refuses to go down without a fight, taking on a hungry leopard and five hyenas to make it back to its burrow.

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  • Curious Bird Destroys Its Own Research Camera

    Curious Bird Destroys Its Own Research Camera

    This ground-hornbill, in the course of investigating a research camera, manages to completely break it instead.

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  • Watch Millipede Trying To Climb On Lion’s Tail

    Watch Millipede Trying To Climb On Lion’s Tail

    The curiosity of three lion cubs was recently held by a courageous millipede which made its way quite unperturbed across the sand in the midst of the lions in the MalaMala Game Reserve.

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  • Wildebeest Escapes Small Croc To Swim Into Monster Croc

    Wildebeest Escapes Small Croc To Swim Into Monster Croc

    Unfortunately, the wildebeest is too big for one small crocodile to manage, but the second absolutely dominates them.

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  • Watch Chameleon Fight Back at Striking Snake

    Watch Chameleon Fight Back at Striking Snake

    A determined chameleon was not about to let a boomslang get the better of him, in a sighting witnessed by Ettienne Hamman and Annemarie Hamman at the Pilanesberg National Park.

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  • Leopard Watches Lion Struggle from the Safety of a Tree

    Leopard Watches Lion Struggle from the Safety of a Tree

    A few days ago, a leopard caught an impala on a road famous for lions, the leopard knew it had to find the safest tree to hoist it in. Just after, a hungry male lion sniffed the meal out! This video is why leopards climb trees…

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  • Funny Moment Hyena Passes Out After Mating Display

    Funny Moment Hyena Passes Out After Mating Display

    How far will a male go to impress a female?

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  • Buffalo Bite Lion In Private Area Whilst Its Stuck Up Tree

    Buffalo Bite Lion In Private Area Whilst Its Stuck Up Tree

    A young lion found itself precariously exposed when it was forced up a tree by an angry herd of buffalo. With no escape route, the lion could only hope that the buffalos didn’t go for the lowest-hanging fruit.

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  • Incredible Moment Elephant Swings Crocodile Biting Its Tail

    Incredible Moment Elephant Swings Crocodile Biting Its Tail

    A crocodile found itself in over its head when it inadvertently bit the tail of an elephant. This remarkable interaction occurred in the Luangwa River, Zambia.

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  • Watch Leopard Take Down Wildebeest 3x Its Size

    Watch Leopard Take Down Wildebeest 3x Its Size

    In a wild take on David and Goliath, a fearless leopard challenges a wildebeest three times its size! Witness the raw power, precision, and determination of nature’s stealthiest predator in an unforgettable showdown!

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  • Watch Moment Man Ditches Toyota To Escape Elephant 

    Watch Moment Man Ditches Toyota To Escape Elephant 

    Witness a truly bizarre sighting as a man flees the safety of his vehicle after getting spooked by a bull elephant blocking the road! In a heart-pounding moment of panic, this man clearly chose flight over fight. 

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  • 2 Baby Buffalos Try Fighting Off Wild Dogs

    2 Baby Buffalos Try Fighting Off Wild Dogs

    Witness the heart-pounding chase as a pack of wild dogs takes on two buffalo calves in a fight for survival! Will speed and strategy triumph over size and strength?

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  • Buffaloes Attack Old Lion – Pride Comes To Rescue

    Buffaloes Attack Old Lion – Pride Comes To Rescue

    In a moment that appeared to have been pulled straight out of the lion king, an older male lion is trampled by a herd of buffalo. His pack rushes to his defence but are they fast enough to save him?

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  • Leopard Plays With Innocent Impala

    Leopard Plays With Innocent Impala

    Two young leopard cubs play with an impala gifted from their mother because, due to their youth, they don’t really know what else to do with it.

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  • Wildebeest Takes Its First Wobbly Steps Minutes After Birth

    Wildebeest Takes Its First Wobbly Steps Minutes After Birth

    When a guide spotted a wildebeest in labour, he knew that he was in for the sighting of a lifetime, so he filmed every moment! Watch all of the most special parts, including the baby’s priceless first steps!

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  • Rare Moment Lion Birth Gets Caught On Camera 

    Rare Moment Lion Birth Gets Caught On Camera 

    Witness the breathtaking and rarely-seen moment when a lioness welcomes her cub into the world. This birth in the heart of nature’s kingdom is a moment these safari-goers will never forget!

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  • Watch Moment Huge Buffalo Drags Croc Out Of Water

    Watch Moment Huge Buffalo Drags Croc Out Of Water

    A buffalo with both a strong will and a strong nose managed to drag a Nile crocodile out of the water in a memorable sighting witnessed by Dr. Marc DeBerardinis, a doctor at Petaluma Orthodontics, at the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge.

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  • Watch Moment Hippo Crushes Buck After It Gets Stuck

    Watch Moment Hippo Crushes Buck After It Gets Stuck

    A buck finds itself trapped in an awful situation, trapped between a pack of wild dogs, and an angry hippo which throws it around like a rag doll.

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  • Buck Makes Incredible Escape From Monster Croc

    Buck Makes Incredible Escape From Monster Croc

    A heart-stopping battle between predator and prey unfolded on the Chobe River as a brave lechwe antelope fought to escape the jaws of a massive crocodile. Witnessed by Caitlyn Earwaker and her family, the dramatic pursuit left everyone breathless as the lechwe defied all odds to make an incredible escape.

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  • Watch Moment Lions Trap Old Leopard

    Watch Moment Lions Trap Old Leopard

    An old leopard made a miscalculated leap when he jumped from a tree into a pride of lions, which then closed in for an attack.

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  • Leopard Paralyzes Wild Dog in Seconds as Pack Fights Back

    Leopard Paralyzes Wild Dog in Seconds as Pack Fights Back

    This wild dog pack were all enjoying the last pieces of their catch. But while they were too focused on the food, a big male leopard managed to creep up on them like a ninja! Once the leopard marked its target, it pounced with enough strength to break a spine, but the wild dog’s family were willing to…

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  • Snake Looks Like Huge Balloon After Stealing Huge Egg

    Snake Looks Like Huge Balloon After Stealing Huge Egg

    A pair of Blacksmith Lapwings’ spirited defence of their nest proved insufficient to deter a hungry snake. The snake, a common (or rhombic) egg-eater, ignored their protests before making off with one of their precious eggs.

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  • Watch Moment Porcupine Parents Protect Babies From Leopard

    Watch Moment Porcupine Parents Protect Babies From Leopard

    They say that teamwork makes the dream work but in this special sighting by Mfundo Nyambi, a 31-year-old field guide in the Kruger National Park, teamwork did more than just that!

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  • Watch Hyena Cub Walk Straight Into Huge Male Lion

    Watch Hyena Cub Walk Straight Into Huge Male Lion

    Watch the video here: A young spotted hyena’s life came to a premature end when it stumbled upon a large male lion. The unfortunate incident occurred occurred on the S1 Road, between Skukuza and Phabeni Gate. The accompanying footage was sent to Latest Sightings by Tanisha Rach, who had spent the day viewing wildlife in…

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  • Watch Moment Elephant Sprays Water At Sleeping Lion

    Watch Moment Elephant Sprays Water At Sleeping Lion

    A lioness planning a siesta at a waterhole had her day rudely interrupted when an elephant cow arrived for a drink.

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  • Concern For White Lion Cub As New Facial Injury Emerges

    Concern For White Lion Cub As New Facial Injury Emerges

    Latest Sightings recently received the concerning news that one of the white lion cubs of the Birmingham Pride has sustained a severe wound. Jaun Slabbert, founder of Ngala Way Safaris, forwarded the information and images to us. He said that he had recently seen the lion, a female, in good condition. Alarmed! As such, alarm…

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  • Old Lioness Tries Escaping Gang of Hyenas

    Old Lioness Tries Escaping Gang of Hyenas

    A tragic scene in the Kruger National Park as an old lioness faces down a hyena clan, in what could have been her last moments.

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  • Moment Buffalo Throws Calf Into The Air To Save It From Lion

    Moment Buffalo Throws Calf Into The Air To Save It From Lion

    A buffalo managed to defend its calf from a lion attack by using unorthodox methods, such as catapulting the calf into the air to get it away from the lion.

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  • Watch Baboons Get Stuck On Bridge To Avoid Lions

    Watch Baboons Get Stuck On Bridge To Avoid Lions

    Careless baboons find themselves trapped beneath the West Street Bridge when a pride of lions takes them by surprise.

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  • Incredible: Watch Hyena Appear to Swim Backstroke

    Incredible: Watch Hyena Appear to Swim Backstroke

    Playful hyena finds a way to pass the time at the Renoster Pan watering hole.

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  • Moment Lizard Manages To Fend Off Lions And Cobra

    Moment Lizard Manages To Fend Off Lions And Cobra

    The expression ‘dynamite comes in small packages’ was especially true for a lizard which managed to fend off a cobra and two lionesses

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  • Incredible Moment Male Lion Catches and Drags Entire Buffalo

    Incredible Moment Male Lion Catches and Drags Entire Buffalo

    A huge male lion singlehandedly took down a buffalo bull and then, after a confrontation with the herd, dragged the fallen beast across the riverbed banks in full view of field guide Louis Strauss and other viewers at the Jock Safari Lodge.

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  • Sad Moment Blind Eland Walks Into Lions

    Sad Moment Blind Eland Walks Into Lions

    Field guide Francis Kijazi recently witnessed a blind eland walk straight into a pride of lions, oblivious to any impending danger.

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  • Watch 2 Crocs Chase 3 Cheetahs Off Buck

    Watch 2 Crocs Chase 3 Cheetahs Off Buck

    After killing a young waterbuck, three cheetahs were forced to give up their hard-earned meal to crocodiles.

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  • Stranded Lion Comes Face To Face With Hippos

    Stranded Lion Comes Face To Face With Hippos

    Trapped in rushing waters, a lone male lion finds itself surrounded by a group of nearly twenty angry hippos! In a gamble of life and death, will the king of beasts manage to outsmart the territorial giants in the water? Watch the Sighting: Steyn Jacobson is a co-owner and guide for South Post in Kruger…

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  • Brave Lioness Saves Cub From Flooding River

    Brave Lioness Saves Cub From Flooding River

    A pride of lions attempts to cross a dangerously high river, but one little cub struggles more than the others to get to the other side. When the raging current sweeps it away its mother must make a daring rescue!  Watch the Sighting: Callum Robertson, an experienced safari guide for Sabi Sands, was in Kruger…

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  • Zebra Stallion Crushes Foal Mid-Birth While Mom Fights Back

    Zebra Stallion Crushes Foal Mid-Birth While Mom Fights Back

    Last week, we witnessed an emotional and intense moment in nature. A zebra was giving birth to a foal, but things took a dramatic turn when the herd’s stallion, realizing the foal wasn’t his, attacked both the mother and baby – right in the middle of the birth. The mother miraculously found the strength to…

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  • Watch Moment Tigress Tries To Steal Huge Meal From Male

    Watch Moment Tigress Tries To Steal Huge Meal From Male

    A tigress prowling through the forest stumbles upon what appears to be an abandoned deer lying on the road – an effortless meal waiting to be claimed. Little does she know that around the corner, a massive male tiger lurks nearby waiting to defend his hard-earned dinner… Watch the Sighting: Vijay Kumawat, a seasoned safari…

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  • Wild Dogs Circle Leopard After It Steals Puppy

    Wild Dogs Circle Leopard After It Steals Puppy

    When a leopard catches a wild dog puppy, thinking it would be an easy meal, the puppy’s pack storms in for revenge! Cornered into a tree, the leopard must put on a brave face and try its best to escape of the situation unharmed.  Watch the Sighting: Stu Porter is a photographic guide and owner…

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  • Innocent Moment Baby Bird Walks Up To Leopard

    Innocent Moment Baby Bird Walks Up To Leopard

    In an adorable and heart-stopping encounter, a gosling makes its way into the path of a leopard cub. Read on to learn how the gosling miraculously outwitted the leopard cub and lived to tell the tail! Watch the Sighting: Benji Solms, a guide from Serondella Game Lodge, was out on safari near a peaceful riverbank…

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  • Amazing Sight: 20 Lions Line River Bank To Take A Drink

    Amazing Sight: 20 Lions Line River Bank To Take A Drink

    While the founder and CEO of Latest Sightings, Nadav Ossendryver has personally seen many impressive sightings, he recently witnessed the ‘miraculous’, when 20 lions lined up shoulder to shoulder to drink from a river in the MalaMala Game Reserve. A slow start to a final day on safari Nadav explained that it had been their…

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  • Watch Buck Headbutt Huge Leopard

    Watch Buck Headbutt Huge Leopard

    See this incredible scene of courage in the Kruger National Park, as a baby duiker fights back against a leopard more than twice its size. Johan Seekles captured the sighting during the late morning as he headed towards the Satara Rest Camp, spotting a leopard and her cub first, before realizing the big cats weren’t…

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  • Watch Croc Try To Steal Buffalo From Lions

    Watch Croc Try To Steal Buffalo From Lions

    A massive croc and a pride of lions fought for ownership of a buffalo kill within full view of Rosa Swart on her recent visit to the Kruger National Park. This unusual showdown for the prized kill was captured beautifully by Rosa, as the key players in this wildlife drama wrestled for prominence on the…

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  • Abandoned Baby Buck Gets Attacked By Eagles

    Abandoned Baby Buck Gets Attacked By Eagles

    Nature enthusiast Tony Ferri witnessed two eagles attack a baby buck in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park after it had been abandoned by its herd due to an deformity. “My eyes caught sight of a herd of springbok. In the herd of springbok, a newborn lamb struggled to stand, burdened by a deformity,” said Tony. “It…

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  • Watch Mother Elephant Help Newborn Stand For First Time

    Watch Mother Elephant Help Newborn Stand For First Time

    The miracle of life was witnessed by Brett Marneweck, an experienced field guide, and his fellow travelers, when an elephant gave birth within full view of their vehicle in the Sabi Sand game reserve. What made the viewing all the more special was how the elephant’s Mom came alongside the little one when he battled…

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  • Watch Lion Try To Run Faster Than Cheetah

    Watch Lion Try To Run Faster Than Cheetah

    Watch the video here: A male lion’s efforts to assert dominance became an amusing spectacle when a young cheetah easily outpaced its pursuit. Ranger Kevan Dobbie and guests witnessed the interesting encounter on a game drive at Mala Mala Private Game Reserve. Congregation of big cats According to Kevan, all three of Africa’s big cats–lion,…

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  • Desperate Buck Tries Drowning Wild Dog to Escape

    Desperate Buck Tries Drowning Wild Dog to Escape

    When an African wild dog chased a female nyala to a dam, both the hunter and the hunted had to make some tough choices. Benji Solms, a guide at Serondella, filmed the footage, which was posted on Latest Sightings on August 8, 2023. Enter stage left This pulsating encounter begins when a lone wild dog…

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  • Flooding Reported In The Kruger National Park

    Flooding Reported In The Kruger National Park

    Authorities have urged visitors to the Kruger National Park to exercise extreme caution after heavy weekend rainfall inundated or completely washed away several roads and bridges. Affected Areas The full extent of the rainfall and the areas affected is unclear at this stage. However, it would appear from various posts on social media that flooding…

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  • Watch Leopard Outnumbered By 50 Baboons

    Watch Leopard Outnumbered By 50 Baboons

    A male leopard literally ran into serious trouble when it attacked a large troop of Chacma baboons in broad daylight. Merve Mersinligil submitted the video. Latest Sightings uploaded it on August 15, 2023. Nothing to see here. Except for a leopard En route to Satara Camp, newlyweds Merve and Viktor considered themselves lucky to have…

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  • Hyenas Dramatically Rescue Sibling From Lion

    Hyenas Dramatically Rescue Sibling From Lion

    A spotted hyena escaped death when its brave clanmates rescued it from the jaws of a male lion. Maddie Lowe sent this video displaying astonishing unity to Latest Sightings, where it was posted on August 29, 2023. Returning to the kill While visiting Arathusa Game Lodge, Maddie was on a game drive, accompanied by guide…

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  • Lions Find Lost Baby Elephant

    Lions Find Lost Baby Elephant

    This little elephant remained unbowed in the face of mortal danger, and made a courageous and heroic charge for safety against impossible odds. This sighting was caught by 55-year-old paramdeic firefighter Brent Schnupp, and the rest of his safari group, as they explored an area of the Kruger National Park just north of the Mopani…

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  • Kruger Visitor Finds Zebra On Top Of Lion

    Kruger Visitor Finds Zebra On Top Of Lion

    What at first appeared to be another zebra having a dust bath, turned out to be a life-and-death battle. Dayne Pattison captured the following photo sequence while on a game drive in the Kruger National Park. All is not as it seems According to Dayne, he was on a game drive near to Satara Camp.…

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  • Buffalo Mom Sacrifices Herself to Save Baby 

    Buffalo Mom Sacrifices Herself to Save Baby 

    When lions target a helpless buffalo calf, its herd fights back with everything they’ve got. In a show of unconditional love and bravery, the calf’s mother makes a miraculous rescue – but not without sacrifice.  Watch the Sighting:  Gavin Brett and his family were spending the week in Thornybush Game Reserve in celebration of his…

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  • Watch Leopard Catch Blind Buck Going Around In Circles 

    Watch Leopard Catch Blind Buck Going Around In Circles 

    In the heart of the wild, a blind bushbuck’s disoriented steps lead to an inevitable encounter with a stealthy leopard. The raw reality of nature’s balance comes alive in this unforgettable encounter. Watch the Sighting: Moses Bokaba was on safari with his friends in Kruger National Park, when they decided to take one of their…

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  • Big Elephant Tusker Crushes Ground in Powerful Display

    Big Elephant Tusker Crushes Ground in Powerful Display

    When a large male elephant ripped up the road in front of a safari vehicle, it was clear who had the right of way. Watch how it digs its tusks all the way in with ease!

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  • Watch Wildebeest Pass Out In Front Of Confused Lioness

    Watch Wildebeest Pass Out In Front Of Confused Lioness

    This hungry lioness got a pleasant surprise when its prey didn’t run or fight back, but instead just keeled over.

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  • Wow: Watch Greedy Leopard Catch Entire Warthog Family

    Wow: Watch Greedy Leopard Catch Entire Warthog Family

    This leopard didn’t stop after just one warthog, but instead was hungry enough to catch all three.

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  • Watch Naughty Lion Cubs Annoy Sleeping Dad

    Watch Naughty Lion Cubs Annoy Sleeping Dad

    This little group of lion cubs were full of energy and ready to play some games, as they began hunting their dad’s tail in the Pumba Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Cameron Schmidt, the reserve’s System Head Ranger, recorded the sighting, even capturing a rare white lion cub joining in on the game with…

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  • Watch Lions Slowly Creep Up On Rival

    Watch Lions Slowly Creep Up On Rival

    Two male lions recently sneaked up on a rival male lion lion which was lounging on an airport runway in the Sabi Sands game reserve, before launching a surprise attack on him. This stunning display of male lion rivalry was witnessed by Peter Forsyth, a 24-year-old field guide. Runway sets the stage for magnificent viewing…

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  • Unlucky Buffalo Falls Victim To Multiple Lion Prides

    Unlucky Buffalo Falls Victim To Multiple Lion Prides

    A wounded buffalo was dramatically saved by fellow herd members after being hunted down by young, inexperienced lions. However, his cries for help also attracted two large male lions from a rival pride, who closed in on him shortly after he stood back to his feet, this time without a chance of escape. This memorable…

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  • Watch Chameleon Bite Venomous Snake While Being Attacked

    Watch Chameleon Bite Venomous Snake While Being Attacked

    When a boomslang corners a flap-necked chameleon in a tree, the unforeseen occurs in a battle of survival—proof that even small sightings in the wild can leave you breathless. Watch the Sighting: Brian Abrahamson was on safari on the Maroela Loop in Kruger National Park one day, enjoying the peaceful backdrop from the Mareola trees.…

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  • Impala Gets Passed Around Multiple Predators In Minutes

    Impala Gets Passed Around Multiple Predators In Minutes

    What do a bateleur eagle, a group of vultures and two large male lions have in common? In this epic sighting by 27-year-old Nadav Ossendryver, founder of LatestSightings.com, the predatory birds and lions shared a single impala kill. Nadav was treated to a magic moment of memorable viewing when an impala carcass attracted a succession…

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  • 20 Lions Surprise Sleeping Giraffe

    20 Lions Surprise Sleeping Giraffe

    A large male giraffe narrowly avoided becoming the next meal of a large pride of lions. Dropping its guard to drink, the giraffe only noticed the advancing lions moments before they could press home their attack. Captured by David Sher, he was en route to Xai Xai Campsite, near to Botswana’s Chobe River. David says…

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  • Watch Moment Lions Catch Crocodile To Feed Cubs

    Watch Moment Lions Catch Crocodile To Feed Cubs

    A predator became the prey, when a pride of lions attacked and killed a crocodile. The incident occurred in the Busanga Plains region of Kafue National Park, Zambia. Crocodiles are not the typical prey of lions, but when a pride of lions came across a lone croc in a wallow, it seemed curiosity got the…

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  • Watch Baboon Throw Mongooses By Their Tails

    Watch Baboon Throw Mongooses By Their Tails

    In a bizarre incident recorded at Marloth Park, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, a gang of banded mongooses united to repel an attack by a Chacma baboon. According to Charmaine, she was in her garden when she saw a baboon running along, carrying a dead mongoose. She was further alarmed to see another baboon…

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  • Watch Mother Elephant Give Up On Twin In Lion Incident 

    Watch Mother Elephant Give Up On Twin In Lion Incident 

    A rare sighting of a mother elephant with twin calves turned into a heartbreaking battle for survival when a pride of lions closed in on them. Witness the power, tragedy, and resilience of nature in this extraordinary incident at Chobe National Park. Watch the Sighting: Get our Best Sightings as they Come in Desmond Clack,…

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  • Watch Huge Warthog Pull Leopard Into Its Burrow

    Watch Huge Warthog Pull Leopard Into Its Burrow

    A huge warthog recently put up an incredible fight against a determined leopard at the Sabi Sand game reserve, with Stephanie McClendon, sales manager for the Luxury Travel Company (Scott Dunn), witnessing what has to be one of the most spectacular warthog triumphs captured on film. The massive creature refused to be prey as its…

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  • Watch Leopard Trying To Hunt Sleeping Wild Dogs 

    Watch Leopard Trying To Hunt Sleeping Wild Dogs 

    In the heart of Kruger National Park, a stealthy leopard stumbles upon an easy meal: a group of African wild dogs, fast asleep. Will the unsuspecting dogs detect their doom before it is too late? One early morning, John Fabiano and his safari group embarked on an unforgettable journey to Lower Sabie in Kruger National…

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  • Watch Mom Honey Badger Leave Her Baby To Lions

    Watch Mom Honey Badger Leave Her Baby To Lions

    In the Kruger National Park, guide Leon Badenhorst came across an unfortunate honey badger pup that had drawn the attention of three lions where it lay in the middle of the road. Leon was near the Phalaborwa Gate when he spied the lions and settled in to watch, not even noticing the badger pup at…

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  • Watch Lioness Flirt With Male Just To Steal His Food

    Watch Lioness Flirt With Male Just To Steal His Food

    A lioness used her female wiles to seduce a male lion into letting down his guard so she could steal his food, in a spectacular encounter recently witnessed by Gareth van Rooyen, a highly experienced safari guide and wildlife fanatic. The male, who fell for a moment for her feminine charm, was left high and…

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  • Watch Wild Dogs Trying To Save Brother From Lion

    Watch Wild Dogs Trying To Save Brother From Lion

    An African wild dog lost its life when an adult male lion attacked it. This unfortunate incident occurred in the Balule Nature Reserve. It was submitted to Latest Sightings by guide, Nhlanhla Nkuna in February 2024. Distracted dogs Nhlanha informs us that he found a large male lion resting in the shade. As he and…

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  • Watch Leopard and Hyena Break Warthog Apart

    Watch Leopard and Hyena Break Warthog Apart

    A young female warthog met a gory end recently in the Sabi-Sands Game Reserve in northeastern South Africa. Initially ambushed by a leopard, its troubles multiplied when a spotted hyena arrived. This dramatic and graphic encounter was filmed by guide, Jonathan McCormick. According to Jonathan, in the lead-up to the event, he and his guests…

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  • Watch Impalas Attempt To Jump Over 7 Lions

    Watch Impalas Attempt To Jump Over 7 Lions

    The amazing strategic coordination of a pride of 22 hunting lions brought a swift end to the life of a fleeing impala. The action took place on Fothergill Island, Lake Kariba, adjacent to Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe.

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  • Baby Hippo Attacked By Huge Male Hippo Underwater

    Baby Hippo Attacked By Huge Male Hippo Underwater

    Nature’s beauty and brutality were in full display when Sharon Klopper and Michelle Vagionakis and their friend Jennie witnessed a baby hippo fight for its life while viciously assaulted by a large male hippo in the Ruighoek Dam at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

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  • Watch Lions Struggle To Take Down Buffalo

    Watch Lions Struggle To Take Down Buffalo

    Sometimes, the most unforgettable moments in the wild unfold quickly. This was the case for professional guide, Nic Nel, who filmed the action at Mala Mala Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park. It took three lionesses several hours to subdue a Cape buffalo bull. Despite the efforts of the buffalo’s compatriots, it was…

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  • Watch Lion Cub Get Surrounded By Gang Of Hyenas

    Watch Lion Cub Get Surrounded By Gang Of Hyenas

    How far will a lioness go to save her cub? This lioness surrendered an Impala carcass to a group of hyenas to save her cub from certain death.

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  • Watch: Elephant Pushes Down Huge Old Tree

    Watch: Elephant Pushes Down Huge Old Tree

    Watch how one mighty action contributes to the balance of an entire ecosystem.

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  • Watch Elephant Pick Up A Truck Load Full Of Tourists

    Watch Elephant Pick Up A Truck Load Full Of Tourists

    In a matter of seconds, an elephant’s fury turns a safari adventure into a heart-stopping escape, leaving tourists thankful for their lives.

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  • 3 Against 1: Watch Impala Battle Leopard, Crocodiles, and Hyenas 

    3 Against 1: Watch Impala Battle Leopard, Crocodiles, and Hyenas 

    Who will triumph in this spectacular safari showdown? Travis Carreira had been messaging his two friends, Maureen and Piet, all day about their incredible encounter with a leopard in Marloth Park. After his work day ended, Travis immediately set out to find the elusive big cat his friends had spotted earlier. While watching the sunset…

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  • Watch: Heartwarming Moment Lioness Reunites With Cubs

    Watch: Heartwarming Moment Lioness Reunites With Cubs

    In the wild, a mother’s call is like a dinner bell – but it’s also a promise of safety and love. Witness an adorable reunion, and a moment of love as a lioness and her six little cubs reunite for a feeding frenzy! 

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  • Double Bad Luck: Crocs Attack Buck After It Escapes Lion

    Double Bad Luck: Crocs Attack Buck After It Escapes Lion

    There were some tense sightings for Michaela Crous in Manyoni Private Game Reserve on 16 April, 2024, when the group came across a lioness in the middle of hunting a tasty looking nyala. At first it seemed like it would be a classic predator versus prey situation, but things continued to escalate for the unlucky…

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  • Cute: Watch Lioness Teaching Cub To Climb Tree

    Cute: Watch Lioness Teaching Cub To Climb Tree

    Michael Moth and his group got to see a family of playful lions at the MalaMala Game Reserve on 18 April 2024, after following the calls of the mother into a dry riverbed. The lion cubs were exceptionally young, and this was likely one of their first outings from the den. After the guides had…

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  • Watch Buffalo Take One Final Breath

    Watch Buffalo Take One Final Breath

    The guests at the Matjulu waterhole near the Berg en Dal camp at Kruger National Park were privileged to see an incredible display of defiance and desperation on 7 May 2024. Alone, an old buffalo bull had been targeted by a pride of hunting lions.

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  • Watch: 2 Fighting Leopards Take Dramatic Fall Out Of Tree

    Watch: 2 Fighting Leopards Take Dramatic Fall Out Of Tree

    Safari guests at Kruger National Park were treated to a sighting of two leopards playing up in the trees during the day, unusual for leopards which are typically most active between dawn and dusk. Believed to be a mother and daughter, the leopards seemed utterly unconcerned with the guests watching them. With one already high…

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  • Croc Hunts Goose In Crystal Clear Water

    Croc Hunts Goose In Crystal Clear Water

    A wise Egyptian goose managed to outmaneuver a stealthy croc by the Crocodile Bridge in the Kruger National Park, with viewer Henco Roelofse having captured the breathtaking interplay between the two creatures.

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  • Watch Lion vs Leopard Showdown Up A Tree

    Watch Lion vs Leopard Showdown Up A Tree

    It’s not every day that one gets to witness a showdown between a lioness and a leopard; and especially not every day that such a showdown takes place up a tree!

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  • Leopard Thinks Twice About Hunting Baby Zebra

    Leopard Thinks Twice About Hunting Baby Zebra

    Seeing a leopard in a safari is always a great experience, due to their habit of being elusive, and their tendency to hunt at night, they’re rare to see during the day.

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  • Leopard Caught Stalking Civet In Plain Sight

    Leopard Caught Stalking Civet In Plain Sight

    A young female leopard nearly caught an African civet, but the civet narrowly escaped, reminding us how important vigilance is in the African bush.

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  • Wow: Lizard Runs Off With Baby Crocodile

    Wow: Lizard Runs Off With Baby Crocodile

    A water monitor’s patience paid off when it could snatch a newly hatched crocodile when the mother croc dropped her guard.

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  • Hyena Hides Inside Elephant To Escape Lion

    Hyena Hides Inside Elephant To Escape Lion

    An elephant is a fantastic animal to hide behind if feeling threatened by a lioness, even if that elephant is a carcass! Just ask a hyena which sought refuge from a lioness inside of an elephant carcass, unknown to that same lioness which lay feeding off the same carcass just a few metres away!

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  • Watch Hippo Attacks Lion & Throws One Into Air

    Watch Hippo Attacks Lion & Throws One Into Air

    A lion barely escaped with its life after being attacked by an irate hippo. Marietjie Emslie and her companions witnessed this remarkable encounter while visiting the game reserve.

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  • Leopard Hides In Plain Sight To Catch Warthog

    Leopard Hides In Plain Sight To Catch Warthog

    This quiet morning drive in the Kruger soon turned into a unforgettable spectacle of predator and prey!

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  • Watch: Black Mamba vs Crocodile In The Kruger 

    Watch: Black Mamba vs Crocodile In The Kruger 

    Even the deadly have to fear: What will happen when the king of snakes clashes with the ruler of the rivers? Read on to see how two of the most lethal reptiles battle it out.

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  • Watch Croc Trying To Take On 5 Elephants

    Watch Croc Trying To Take On 5 Elephants

    Even though a large elephant could potentially trample a croc, and hence, crocs will typically not pick a fight with one; one determined croc made a daring gesture when he grabbed at an elephant’s truck recently at a dam in the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

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  • Leopard Fights To Save Her Cubs From Immediate Danger

    Leopard Fights To Save Her Cubs From Immediate Danger

    It’s not every day that one gets to witness an act of selfless bravery. However, game viewers Carol and Bob were privileged to see how far a mother will go to protect her offspring, when a leopard mother confronted a strong lioness to protect her cubs at @andBeyondTravel‬ Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge.

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  • Watch Old Hyena Getting Caught Out By Hungry Lions

    Watch Old Hyena Getting Caught Out By Hungry Lions

    The age-old feud betwen lions and hyenas played out graphically on the H4-1 between Skukuza and Lower Sabie, in the Kruger National Park. Marissa Weide filmed the deadly encounter, which Latest Sightings shared on September 30,2024. Watch the sighting: What do they see? At the beginning of the video, we see two lionesses crouching at…

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  • Watch Baboons Fight Back After Leopard Ambush

    Watch Baboons Fight Back After Leopard Ambush

    The impassioned response of a troop of baboons following a leopard kill at Singita Lebombo Lodge stirred experienced safari ranger Solomon Ndlovu to reach out to Latest Sightings.

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  • Watch Lion Attempting To Ride Giraffe To Bring It Down

    Watch Lion Attempting To Ride Giraffe To Bring It Down

    The valiant efforts of a young male giraffe were not enough to save it from a pride of lions in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. This encounter, sent to Latest Sightings by visitor, Chris Gonsalves, was posted on September 10, 2024.

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  • Watch Wildebeest Walk Right Into Lion Trap

    Watch Wildebeest Walk Right Into Lion Trap

    A small herd of wildebeest were caught totally by surprise when they walked into a lion ambush at Phinda Private Game Reserve.

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  • Birds Try To Catch Their Eggs From Baboon ‘Criminals’

    Birds Try To Catch Their Eggs From Baboon ‘Criminals’

    Waterholes are a source of life in the bushveld, however, one at Sweni Hide in the Kruger National Park recently became a hive of frantic activity and destruction when a troop of cunning baboons invaded the tranquil home of a group of geese.

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  • Watch: Hippo Saved From Wild Dog Attack By Elephant

    Watch: Hippo Saved From Wild Dog Attack By Elephant

    When a young elephant bull intervened, it saved a hippo from a harrowing experience with wild dogs.

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  • Squirrel Vs Leopard (An Unexpected Winner)

    Squirrel Vs Leopard (An Unexpected Winner)

    Sometimes it pays off to be small and agile instead of big and ferocious…

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  • Watch Rhino Defensive Warning Stab At Lion

    Watch Rhino Defensive Warning Stab At Lion

    In this exciting video, posted on Latest Sightings on November 13, 2024, a group of lions attempt to bite off more than they can chew. Wildlife guide, Jordan Davidson and guests already thought themselves lucky to be in the presence of two members of the Big 5.

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  • Watch Blind Leopard Attempt To Steal From 10 Large Crocs

    Watch Blind Leopard Attempt To Steal From 10 Large Crocs

    It would be difficult to say who was the most surprised when a partially blind male leopard casually joined crocodiles in a feeding frenzy.

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  • Watch Lion Cub’s Innocent Tail Tug Turn Into A Life Lesson

    Watch Lion Cub’s Innocent Tail Tug Turn Into A Life Lesson

    A playful cub with the tenacity of a curious child took centre stage in an early morning game drive, just outside Satara Camp in the Kruger National Park on 15 January this year.

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  • Watch Tiny Lion Cub Help Mom Call For Siblings

    Watch Tiny Lion Cub Help Mom Call For Siblings

    Sometimes watching nature is beautiful and this sighting is no exception. Watch this cute cub helping her mother call for siblings through long grass.

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  • Watch Lions Bring Giraffe To The Ground 

    Watch Lions Bring Giraffe To The Ground 

    These hungry lions teamed together to bring a giraffe to the ground. Would the lions risky hunt pay off?

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  • Rare: Lion’s ‘Hot’ Show To Buffalo Audience

    Rare: Lion’s ‘Hot’ Show To Buffalo Audience

    Have nosy neighbours intruded on what you hoped would be an intimate moment with your significant other?

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  • Ranger Laughs at Rhino, Instantly Regrets It

    Ranger Laughs at Rhino, Instantly Regrets It

    This incident could have been much worse.

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  • Watch Elephant Try To Save Rhino From Hungry Lions

    Watch Elephant Try To Save Rhino From Hungry Lions

    This Rhino got stuck in the mud, and became easy prey for the hungry lion pride. An elephant tries to come to the rescue.

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  • Watch How This Baby Giraffe Walks Just Minutes After Being Born

    Watch How This Baby Giraffe Walks Just Minutes After Being Born

    The baby giraffe dropped 6 ft and then proceeded to walk just minutes later. This is one of the most magical sightings to witness whilst out on safari!

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  • Leopard Drags Own Bodyweight Up A Tree

    Leopard Drags Own Bodyweight Up A Tree

    Leopard’s have a huge power to mass ratio and this sighting shows this.

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  • Watch as Leopard Uses Unique Strategy to Fish in Muddy Water

    Watch as Leopard Uses Unique Strategy to Fish in Muddy Water

    On a hot July afternoon in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Candice Pappin was fortunate enough to catch the activity of this gorgeous leopard while it was catching fish. Candice watched this leopard grow on the reserve, so she knew his habits well. On this particular day, she noticed the big cat had made several…

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  • Buffaloes Break Tree to Send Lion Cub Crashing Down

    Buffaloes Break Tree to Send Lion Cub Crashing Down

    In the early morning hours of July 18, 2024, a young lion is surrounded by Buffalo and climbs a tree for safety. Cats of all species head for high ground when threatened Nic Andrew, a wildlife photographer and safari guide, observed The Mhangeni lion pride at Savanna Private Game Reserve out on a hunt during…

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  • Unstoppable Hippo: Watch the Moment It Chases and Bites a Jeep

    Unstoppable Hippo: Watch the Moment It Chases and Bites a Jeep

    Katherine Gilson, Steve, and Richard Teichman and their guide, Sandiso, were given a close-up view of the formidable teeth of a hippo when a particularly large, aggressive hippo male charged and subsequently bit at their game vehicle, during a game drive at Manyoni Private Game Reserve. An unexpected close encounter The group had just witnessed…

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  • Lion Cub Learns Why You Don’t Bite on Dad’s Tail

    Lion Cub Learns Why You Don’t Bite on Dad’s Tail

    A cheeky little lion cub found herself in trouble when she pushed Casper’s (her famous dad) buttons by attacking his tail! 🤭

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  • Watch Angry Hippo Take on 7 Lions in an Unbelievable Battle

    Watch Angry Hippo Take on 7 Lions in an Unbelievable Battle

    A young hippo had a narrow escape from a pride of lions it encountered on the banks of the Sabie River in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.  Suddenly surrounded, the hippo’s best defence was offence – at least until discretion proved to be the better part of valour.  In a video filmed in July 2024,…

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  • Eagle Dares to Steal from Crocodile

    Eagle Dares to Steal from Crocodile

    The crocodile wasn’t having any of it!

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  • Wildebeest Cheats Death in Daring Escape from 3 Giant Crocodiles

    Wildebeest Cheats Death in Daring Escape from 3 Giant Crocodiles

    Wildebeest travel up to 1000 miles a year, this includes crossing many crocodile infested rivers. Read on to learn about this near miss!

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  • Buffalo Slams into Luxury Car to Dodge Lion Attack

    Buffalo Slams into Luxury Car to Dodge Lion Attack

    The luxury car suffered some damage, and it was reported several more cars were damaged later on!

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  • Bravery Tested: Male Lions Tackle a Raging River

    Bravery Tested: Male Lions Tackle a Raging River

    The speed of the current after recent rain was extremely high. This didn’t phase the lions as they jumped in.

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  • Watch The Wildest Animal Sightings of 2024

    Watch The Wildest Animal Sightings of 2024

    Over 4 billion views and nearly 2 million new community members, 2024 was a WILD year for wildlife sightings! In case you missed some of the crazy videos this year, we’ve taken some of the best sightings of the year and put them all together in one video for you to enjoy. Choosing which videos…

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  • Angry Hippo Attacks Safari Vehicle

    Angry Hippo Attacks Safari Vehicle

    During the heat of the day, the sighting that no one expected to have was a hippo in the middle of the road! It turns out – the hippo was also extremely grumpy and charged at the safari vehicle with its mouth wide open. He even tried to eat the car!! To escape, the guests…

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  • Serval Hangs from Impala’s Head

    Serval Hangs from Impala’s Head

    A hungry serval thought it got lucky when it found an impala in a tree in Pilanesberg. Turns out the impala was expertly stashed by a leopard, and as hard as the serval tried to free the meal, it kept falling out of the tree without even getting a mouthful.

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  • Hyena Fatally Walks Into Three Lions

    Hyena Fatally Walks Into Three Lions

    This was the moment when three male lions caught a rare brown hyena in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park — just meters away from a birding and wildlife tour guide’s tent!

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  • Monster Croc Takes Wildebeest After Small Crocodile Fails

    Monster Croc Takes Wildebeest After Small Crocodile Fails

    Watch the incredible battle for survival at Gezantombi waterhole in Kruger National Park, where two Nile crocodiles ambush a wildebeest in a dramatic showdown.

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  • This Leopard Didn’t Fail

    This Leopard Didn’t Fail

    Millions loved the sighting we shared a few weeks ago of the leopard who “failed successfully” at hoisting its impala in a tree. So, we thought we’d share a sighting of a leopard showing us exactly how it’s done!

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  • Watch How Innocent Baby Bird Tries Escaping from Leopard – Crazy Ending

    Watch How Innocent Baby Bird Tries Escaping from Leopard – Crazy Ending

    A lost baby waterbird wobbled right into a young leopard who was playing in a riverbed. Not knowing any better the gosling had a stare down with the leopard. Then it panicked and tried to make an escape!

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  • Hyenas Gang Up Against Hurt Rhino

    Hyenas Gang Up Against Hurt Rhino

    When hyenas noticed that this rhino was in bad condition, they looked to take advantage. So, the hyenas pulled the rhino’s tail off and started biting a hole in its backside.

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  • Watch These Lions Put on a Hot Show for Buffaloes

    Watch These Lions Put on a Hot Show for Buffaloes

    The one time that lions weren’t looking to find buffaloes, an entire herd came to them! But, this honeymoon couple was too preoccupied to even bother stopping.

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  • Watch This Greedy Leopard Catch an Entire Warthog Family

    Watch This Greedy Leopard Catch an Entire Warthog Family

    Share this incredible sighting with your friends: A leopard wasn’t satisfied with just one warthog. It wanted to. It wanted to take the entire family instead!

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  • Watch How Lions Find Lost Baby Elephant

    Watch How Lions Find Lost Baby Elephant

    A mother elephant hastily crossed a road in Kruger National Park, leaving her baby behind. Lions spotted the abandoned calf and saw a potential opportunity.

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  • Blind Leopard Tries Taking Food from 10+ Monster Crocodiles

    Blind Leopard Tries Taking Food from 10+ Monster Crocodiles

    A blinded leopard wasn’t in the mood to go hungry for another day. So it decided to risk joining 10+ huge crocodiles in their feast when he found them munching on a buck!

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  • Cannibal Cobra Eats Deadly Snake

    Cannibal Cobra Eats Deadly Snake

    This puff adder, one of the world’s fastest-striking snakes, wasn’t fast enough for the king of snakes, a Cape Cobra.

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  • Watch How Lizard Slaps Hyena in The Face With its Tail to Protect Zebra

    Watch How Lizard Slaps Hyena in The Face With its Tail to Protect Zebra

    When the smell of a zebra attracted all of the nearby predators, it created one of the unlikeliest situations of a lizard whipping a hyena across the face with its tail!

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  • Rhino Stabs at Male Lion With its Horn

    Rhino Stabs at Male Lion With its Horn

    A lioness couldn’t resist trying to grab a massive rhino who came strolling by. But she quickly realized she couldn’t do it, so she abandoned her plans and left it up to her husband to deal with the angry rhino. It didn’t work out for him either when the rhino tried to pierce him with…

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  • Watch How This Elephant Kills Deadly Predator

    Watch How This Elephant Kills Deadly Predator

    In a rare and intense display of maternal protection, an African elephant defended her young calf against an unexpected predator—a crocodile that made the unfortunate mistake of lurking too close. Known for their generally peaceful nature, elephants can exhibit fierce aggression when they sense a threat to their young. This unlucky crocodile found itself underneath…

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  • Watch Lion’s Wake Up Call Surprising Tourists

    Watch Lion’s Wake Up Call Surprising Tourists

    Captured by 32-year-old safari guide Joshua Loonkushu on an evening game drive in the Maasai Mara, this thrilling sighting has left viewers worldwide in awe. Joshua, an experienced guide, revisited the Sand River area where a pride of lions had recently taken down a wildebeest. Returning with hopes of spotting the pride again, he never…

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  • Watch How Clever Baboon Outsmarts Geese

    Watch How Clever Baboon Outsmarts Geese

    Kruger National Park is home to countless dramatic wildlife encounters, but a recent event at Sweni Hide left visitors and nature enthusiasts buzzing. In an unexpected daylight heist, a troop of baboons skillfully executed a plan to steal eggs from a vigilant group of geese. This incredible footage, captured by an observer and shared through…

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  • Watch The Moment an Elephant Confronts a Buffalo with Deadly Force

    Watch The Moment an Elephant Confronts a Buffalo with Deadly Force

    In the heart of the wild, where the rhythms of life and death play out daily, an intense encounter between an elephant and a buffalo unfolds. The scene is set in a sun-dappled clearing, the air thick with tension as a herd of elephants meanders through their territory. Among them, one particular elephant, larger and…

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  • Watch This Unbelievable Leopard vs. Wildebeest Encounter

    Watch This Unbelievable Leopard vs. Wildebeest Encounter

    In an awe-inspiring moment captured by 12-year-old Muhammed, nature’s raw power unfolds as a leopard ambushes a wildebeest calf in the wild. This dramatic video showcases the remarkable resilience of the mother wildebeest as she fights to protect her young against formidable odds. Viewers are left on the edge of their seats as the encounter…

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  • Watch Giraffe Protecting Her Calf From A Lion Attack

    Watch Giraffe Protecting Her Calf From A Lion Attack

    In the heart of the African savanna, nature’s raw drama unfolds as a mother giraffe faces an incredible battle to protect her newborn calf from a pride of lions. The tension in the scene is palpable, showcasing the constant struggle for survival in the wild. The mother, towering above her surroundings, keeps a vigilant watch…

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  • Watch Lion Encountering Tourists On Safari

    Watch Lion Encountering Tourists On Safari

    Tourists visiting wildlife reserves are often eager for the perfect up-close experience, but some encounters prove the importance of respecting animal boundaries. A recent viral video has captured the attention of nature lovers and safari enthusiasts alike, showing a group of tourists at a lion sighting who learned firsthand how crucial safety protocols are. Tourists…

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  • Watch A Kudu’s Battle For Survival With Hungry Wild Dogs

    Watch A Kudu’s Battle For Survival With Hungry Wild Dogs

    The sun had barely risen over the Savanna Private Game Reserve when Neil Whyte, the head ranger, embarked on a morning safari that promised excitement. It didn’t take long for the thrill to begin. The pack of wild dogs, known for their relentless hunting prowess, had just finished devouring the remains of a duiker. Despite…

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  • Watch A Once In A Lifetime Lion Encounter

    Watch A Once In A Lifetime Lion Encounter

    Graeme and his wife were exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Kruger National Park, reminiscing about their experiences in 2016 when lions congregated at waterholes during a drought. On this day, the plains were eerily empty, sparking Graeme to comment on the absence of wildlife. Moments later, their curiosity was rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime sighting—a young…

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  • Watch This Elephant Rescuing Hippos

    Watch This Elephant Rescuing Hippos

    The Unbelievable Drama at Xaranna Camp: Wild Dogs vs. Hippos An unexpected and exhilarating wildlife encounter unfolded at and Beyond’s Xaranna Camp in the Okavango Delta, and it was captured in thrilling detail by their experienced guide, Moses Lebitla. This intense face-off between a determined pack of wild dogs and a group of hippos showcased…

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  • Watch: Incredible Rare Hawk versus Cuckoo Bird Battle

    Watch: Incredible Rare Hawk versus Cuckoo Bird Battle

    Be Alerted About our Best Sightings as they Come in /newsl Organ Sabiepark, 31, who works at Sabie Park near the Paul Kruger Gate, recently captured an unforgettable moment in nature that left him both astonished and humbled. With a front-row seat to the wildlife in South Africa’s renowned Kruger area, Organ describes his job…

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  • Watch a Mother Leopard’s Fierce Battle with a Lioness

    Watch a Mother Leopard’s Fierce Battle with a Lioness

    A mother leopard took on a lioness in a desperate attempt to protect her cubs. This breathtaking encounter was captured on safari by Carol and Bob at the Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, with their guide, Godliving Shoo. Their morning drive turned unforgettable as they witnessed the fierce maternal instincts of this leopard in the face…

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  • Watch Three Male Lions Battle a Raging River in Masai Mara – One of Nature’s Most Dramatic Shows of Survival

    Watch Three Male Lions Battle a Raging River in Masai Mara – One of Nature’s Most Dramatic Shows of Survival

    In a gripping scene straight out of nature’s raw playbook, three male lions from the Sonkai Tribe find themselves facing the relentless force of the Rongai River in Kenya’s renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Caught between their need to cross the river and the danger it poses, they wait anxiously on the riverbank, muscles tense…

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  • Squirrel vs. Leopard: When a Tiny Daredevil Takes on a Big Cat in a Hilarious Game of Tag

    Squirrel vs. Leopard: When a Tiny Daredevil Takes on a Big Cat in a Hilarious Game of Tag

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  • Watch a Cobra vs. 7 Squirrels and a Mongoose

    Watch a Cobra vs. 7 Squirrels and a Mongoose

    In a rare and jaw-dropping encounter, ground squirrels and a mongoose joined forces to fend off a venomous Cape cobra, each determined to protect their young. This dramatic wildlife moment unfolded at the Nossob Campsite in the heart of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, providing an unforgettable experience for those lucky enough to witness it. Have you…

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  • Leopard Fails Successfully

    Leopard Fails Successfully

    After catching the biggest impala it could find, this young leopard quickly learned that it had only completed half the job. Hoisting it into a tree was going to be another mission entirely! On its third try, it ends up failing in the most perfect way possible!

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  • Watch Huge Monitor Lizard Scaring Tourists In Their Tent

    Watch Huge Monitor Lizard Scaring Tourists In Their Tent

    In a hilarious viral moment, a group of unsuspecting tourists got the surprise of their lives when a curious monitor lizard decided to sneak up on them in their tent! Captured on video, the encounter shows the massive reptile stealthily approaching, giving the campers a good scare (and the internet a good laugh). Here’s how…

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  • Hyena Walks Right into a Pride of Lions Caught on Camera

    Hyena Walks Right into a Pride of Lions Caught on Camera

    Louis Le Roux (61) was on vacation at Gharagab in the Kgalagadi National Park when this incredible sighting unfolded. Kraai (my wife and best friend of 41 years) and I, were booked into a cabin at Gharagab. On our arrival at 2pm the camp was quiet and it was cooking hot. During the evening we…

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  • Watch Eagle Tries to Steal from Crocodile But Croc Strikes Back

    Watch Eagle Tries to Steal from Crocodile But Croc Strikes Back

    In the heart of Kruger National Park, Gavin Ellard, a devoted wildlife enthusiast, captured an extraordinary moment at Pafuri Border Rest Camp. A relaxing day by the pool for Gavin and his family turned into an unexpected wildlife spectacle that no one saw coming. It was a warm winter’s day during the August long weekend…

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  • Intense Battle Between Lioness and Giraffe Over Her Newborn Baby

    Intense Battle Between Lioness and Giraffe Over Her Newborn Baby

    Be Notified About our Best Sightings as they Come in In a heart-stopping encounter captured on camera, a newborn giraffe barely learning to walk faced off against a hungry lioness and a lurking hyena. This dramatic showdown unfolded in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Masai Mara, Kenya, leaving wildlife enthusiasts worldwide in awe. Wildlife photographer and…

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  • Watch: Lions Attack Crocodile Walking on Land in Unbelievable Wildlife Encounter

    Watch: Lions Attack Crocodile Walking on Land in Unbelievable Wildlife Encounter

    If you think you’ve seen it all in the wild, think again. In a jaw-dropping sighting at the Entabeni Game Reserve in the Waterberg, a pride of lions seized a rare opportunity to attack a crocodile basking on land. This incredible encounter was witnessed by 15-year-old student Connor Dawes and his family, leaving even seasoned…

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  • Rare Sight Hippo Bites Land Rover During Fight with Lions

    Rare Sight Hippo Bites Land Rover During Fight with Lions

    On a family trip to Kruger National Park, Dean Grant, a 25-year-old Finance and Operations Manager in the construction industry, witnessed a rare and intense predator-prey encounter: a pride of lions attacking a hippo. Although he’d grown up visiting game parks, Dean shared, “We had never seen anything like this. Rangers told us they would…

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  • Brave Antelope’s Narrow Escape from a Hungry Crocodile in Botswana’s Chobe River

    Brave Antelope’s Narrow Escape from a Hungry Crocodile in Botswana’s Chobe River

    Be Notified About our Best Sightings as they Come in In Botswana’s Chobe River, nature’s raw drama unfolded as a lechwe, a large red-coated antelope, attempted to cross crocodile-infested waters in search of greener pastures. As the lechwe swam, a crocodile, hidden beneath the surface, spotted its potential meal and launched a high-speed pursuit. This…

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  • Watch Elephants Try Saving Stuck Rhino from Hungry Lions

    Watch Elephants Try Saving Stuck Rhino from Hungry Lions

    In the heart of Etosha National Park, an extraordinary wildlife encounter unfolded as a black rhino became trapped in a waterhole, surrounded by a pride of hungry lions. This rare event took place at the Aus waterhole, witnessed by Kim Hathway, a consultant broker for Discovery, who was left stunned by the intense scenes that…

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  • Lion Pride Hunts Newborn Giraffe Despite Mother’s Desperate Efforts

    Lion Pride Hunts Newborn Giraffe Despite Mother’s Desperate Efforts

    Watch our Best Sightings as they Come in In an incredibly rare and heart-wrenching moment witnessed in the wild, a pride of lions seized an opportune moment to hunt a newborn giraffe, while its mother put up a valiant fight to protect her calf. This extraordinary sighting showcases the raw dynamics of nature’s survival instinct…

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  • Watch Martial Eagle Surprise a Warthog Family

    Watch Martial Eagle Surprise a Warthog Family

    Sometimes, the most unforgettable moments in the wild unfold quietly. This was the case for one lucky family driving through Kruger National Park on the S114. They were simply enjoying the wildlife—a few impalas here, a flock of spurfowls there, and even a family of warthogs scurrying across the road. Little did they know, they…

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  • Watch Wild Dogs Battle Lions Over Buffalo During Drought Drama

    Watch Wild Dogs Battle Lions Over Buffalo During Drought Drama

    Watch our Best Sightings as they Come in In the heart of the Zambian wilderness, during a punishing drought, nature’s hierarchy played out dramatically as a pack of wild dogs captured a buffalo. But this feat wasn’t the end of their adventure—lions nearby had different plans. Mark Winckler, a seasoned safari guide with Classic Zambia,…

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  • Watch How Leopard Mom Sacrifices Herself To Protect her Cubs

    Watch How Leopard Mom Sacrifices Herself To Protect her Cubs

    A mother leopard having to defend her cubs will do anything, even if it means putting her own life in danger. This leopard mom went headfirst against a lion for the small chance of saving her babies. This was hands-down one of the bravest and most selfless acts we’ve seen in the wild, and we…

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  • Watch How Ranger Regrets Laughing at Rhino When it Charges Him

    Watch How Ranger Regrets Laughing at Rhino When it Charges Him

    This ranger had a sudden change of heart when a rhino turned around and decided to charge at his vehicle instead!

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  • Watch This Lion Cub Help Mom Call for Siblings

    Watch This Lion Cub Help Mom Call for Siblings

    This adorable lion cub helped its mom call for the rest of its family. See how all of the playful siblings appear from the bus, one by one, and enjoy a heartwarming reunion!

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  • Watch How Lions Climb onto Giraffe to Bring it Down in Road!

    Watch How Lions Climb onto Giraffe to Bring it Down in Road!

    After an ambitious chase, a pride of lions singled out a giraffe in the middle of the road. The giraffe was so big that the lions ended up just hanging onto its legs, and it tried to run away with all of them hanging on and biting!

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  • Watch How 2 Elephants Put on Circus Show in the Road

    Watch How 2 Elephants Put on Circus Show in the Road

    While everyone was watching them, these elephants thought they would put on the performance of a lifetime and create a circus act in the middle of the road!

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  • Watch How Wildebeest Walks Right Into Lions

    Watch How Wildebeest Walks Right Into Lions

    Wildebeests couldn’t see 4 lionesses lying on the road right in front, so they kept walking towards them. Turns out that it wasn’t all the lions, and danger was even closer!

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  • Watch How Squirrel Shows Leopard Who’s Boss

    Watch How Squirrel Shows Leopard Who’s Boss

    A squirrel finds itself stuck in a tree with a leopard, you think it would be scared right? No, instead of running away it decides to mess with the leopard. 

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  • Watch how Lions Steal Buffalo from Wild Dogs After Intense Chase

    Watch how Lions Steal Buffalo from Wild Dogs After Intense Chase

    Hungry wild dogs took advantage of the drought and took down a full-sized buffalo. But, the buffalo’s calls for help attracted lions instead, who wanted to claim the prize for themselves!

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  • Leopard Performs Open-Heart Surgery on Warthog

    Leopard Performs Open-Heart Surgery on Warthog

    WATCH: A leopard caught this warthog and couldn’t take it out immediately, so it started eating it right away. While the warthog is busy calling for help, you can see its heart beating from the inside where the leopard opened up its stomach It almost looks like the leopard is performing “open-heart surgery.” As the…

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  • Lion Rides Giraffe to Bring it Down

    Lion Rides Giraffe to Bring it Down

    Lions chased a giraffe in Chobe National Park until it was trapped! After taking a break, the lions tried one last time to climb on top of it and collapse it.

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  • 3 Eagles Battle it Out Over Snake

    3 Eagles Battle it Out Over Snake

    A tawny eagle was enjoying its meal in the middle of the road when 2 bateleurs flew in to challenge it! The eagle was outnumbered, but it put up a fight and created a show!

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  • Eagle Steals from Crocodile, Croc Steals it Back

    Eagle Steals from Crocodile, Croc Steals it Back

    While a crocodile was relaxing with its catch, the last thing on its mind was a bird. But then a fish eagle swooped in to rob it! The crocodile quickly gave chase, and the eagle knew it was in danger.

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  • Elephants Save Hippo from Wild Dogs

    Elephants Save Hippo from Wild Dogs

    WATCH: 10 brave wild dogs tried their luck with a hippo family. The pack managed to separate 2 hippos from the rest, and everything was going to plan until an elephant stepped in to help!

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  • Leopard Dives into Muddy Water to Catch Fish

    Leopard Dives into Muddy Water to Catch Fish

    A drought trapped these helpless catfish in a muddy pool. When a leopard figured it out, it couldn’t resist jumping in to try and catch them, causing all the fish to flip and panic!

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