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Tiny Plover Devours Giant Crab
A brave crab fought with all it had, despite the massive size difference between him and the big bird trying to eat him.
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How Animals Are Surviving the Floods in Kruger National Park
As rivers burst their banks and rain reshapes the landscape, life in the wild becomes majorly affected. Through the voices of those who witnessed it firsthand, this article reveals how floods test animals’ instincts, resilience, and limits in Kruger National Park.
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Lions Squeeze Together Just To Reach Water
This group of thirsty lions managed to force themselves into a tiny space just to have a cool and refreshing drink!
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Oxpecker Rips Fur For Cozy Nest
A tiny bird surprises safari-goers by giving an impala an unexpected grooming session. This wasn’t a favour, though, it was all for the oxpecker’s own comfort.
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Hornbill And Barbet Clash Over Territory
The Kruger saw an intense battle for territory as a hornbill and barbet clashed fiercely!
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Martial Eagle Fights Vultures For Its Prey
As a swarm of vultures closes in around a martial eagle and its meal, the lone bird has a fight on its wings to preserve its dinner!
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Leopard Snatches Monitor In Quick Strike
A leopard on the prowl wastes no time in showing off its precision and speed. With a single, calculated strike, it takes down a monitor lizard in dramatic fashion.
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Rare Pelicans Battle It Out Over Fresh Fish
This sighting took place on Lake Kerkini, in Greece, which is a popular site for bird enthusiasts. Due to its location on the migratory route of many different kinds of birds, this artificial lake can offer up some incredible sightings, like these pelicans.
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Secretary Bird Shows Off Soccer Skills in the Field
It’s not every day you see a bird with a better kick than most humans. One safari-goer captured a rare and hilarious moment in the Kgalagadi when a secretary bird decided to turn predator skills into playtime.
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Pale Chanting Goshawk Catches and Eats a Snake
A Pale Chanting Goshawk stands victorious over its prey in the arid wilds of Kgalagadi. With calm precision, it dissects the writhing snake, revealing the ruthless side of one of Africa’s most efficient hunters.
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Incredible Moment as Two Guinea Fowls Drive Away a Brown Snake Eagle
When a powerful bird of prey lands on the ground, few would expect two guinea fowls to challenge it. But in this surprising encounter, teamwork and persistence prove stronger than talons and wings.
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How to Spot a Leopard in Kruger National Park
For many visitors to Africa’s national parks and game reserves, the chance of seeing a leopard is eagerly anticipated. However, these secretive cats are among the most difficult to spot (pun intended).
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Unusual Catch: Hyena Pulls a Fish from the Water
Every so often, the wild delivers a sighting that turns what we think we know about an animal on its head. When a hyena was discovered with a fish in its jaws, safari goers were left stunned at the sheer peculiarity of the sighting!
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Lions Caught on Camera Swimming Across a River
Two lions defied instinct and expectation in Botswana’s Selinda Reserve. What unfolded was a rare moment of power, patience, and unexpected grace.
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Witnessing the Elusive Mating Display of Pearl-Spotted Owls
A treetop in the Dinokeng Game Reserve set the stage for some rare viewing of the mating display of two pearl-spotted owls.
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Heron Catches a Frog Along the Water’s Edge
Patience is a hunter’s greatest tool. For one heron, it paid off in the form of a struggling frog plucked from the shallows.
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Leopard Keeps Moving as Bold Francolin Sounds the Alarm
A francolin sounded the alarm as a leopard moved with purpose through the bushveld.
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Coot Chases Mother Goose Away From Her Nest
A small coot sets its sights on an enormous goose as a target for its attack, as it threatens the larger bird’s nest!
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Snouted Cobra Devours Lizard Whole
A massive Snouted Cobra tried to swallow a Likkewaan in an impressive sighting witnessed by Andre de Kock at the Thornybush Nature Reserve.
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Baby Elephant Throws Roadside Tantrum
Even in the wild, toddlers know how to steal the show. This little elephant entertained safari-goers with drama, flair, and a trumpet or two!
