Jan Otte, Guest Author, Co-Founder AATG
Jan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Animals Around The Globe. He is a wildlife enthusiast who runs multiple media companies and acts as a guest author on selected news outlets.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Be Notified About our Best Sightings as they Come in In a scene right out of a wildlife comedy, a bold squirrel found itself face-to-face with a young leopard in a tree—and instead of escaping, it decided to playfully taunt the fierce predator! This remarkable encounter, captured on safari by Piet Van Wyk, head ranger…
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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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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
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
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
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
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…
