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Michaela Fink

Michaela is a conservation biologist and wildlife rehabilitator. She enjoys sharing her passion for wildlife through writing and storytelling.

Michaela Fink
  • Baby Elephant DEFENDS Family Mud Bath From Sneaky Impala

    Baby Elephant DEFENDS Family Mud Bath From Sneaky Impala

    Tiny tusks and a big attitude! These baby elephants prove that sometimes even the smallest herd members take their guarding duties very seriously.

  • Leopard Hides and Waits for Impalas to Step on it 

    Leopard Hides and Waits for Impalas to Step on it 

    In a display of patience stealth, and perfect timing, this leopard proves that sometimes the best ambush is the one you don’t take right away.

  • Quick Warthog Can’t Outsprint Two Hungry Lions

    Quick Warthog Can’t Outsprint Two Hungry Lions

    It started as a peaceful drive, but within seconds, the calm was shattered by the captivating power of a lion hunt. What unfolded next was a breathtaking display of speed, strategy, and survival instinct at its finest.

  • Curious Hyena Cub Tries to Steal Tow Hook from Vehicle

    Curious Hyena Cub Tries to Steal Tow Hook from Vehicle

    Even in the wild, curiosity can get the better of us. One mischievous young hyena gave safari-goers a laugh when it decided a car accessory might just make the perfect new toy.

  • Unusual Catch: Hyena Pulls a Fish from the Water 

    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!

  • Elephant Appears to Wave While Passing a Safari Vehicle

    Elephant Appears to Wave While Passing a Safari Vehicle

    A massive elephant walked straight down the road toward a safari vehicle. Tension filled the air, but what happened next left the guests with a memory their will treasure for a lifetime.

  • Lone Lioness Faces off against Hyena Clan

    Lone Lioness Faces off against Hyena Clan

    One lioness stood her ground against overwhelming odds. Surrounded by a rowdy clan of hyenas, she proved that confidence and courage can outweigh sheer numbers.

  • Hyena Has a Close Call After Startling Two Cheetahs 

    Hyena Has a Close Call After Startling Two Cheetahs 

    Even the fastest predators can surprise us with their boldness. Two cheetahs showed that speed and courage can make even a hyena think twice.

  • Lions Caught on Camera Swimming Across a River 

    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.

  • Warthog Awkwardly Walks Past Cheetah

    Warthog Awkwardly Walks Past Cheetah

    When a warthog strolled straight toward a cheetah, safari-goers held their breath waiting for the chase to begin. Instead, the bush delivered an unexpected twist where the predator and prey chose a truce over a fight.

  • Baby Elephant Learns How to Use its Trunk

    Baby Elephant Learns How to Use its Trunk

    A playful calf at a small waterhole stole the show as it struggled to master its trunk. What began as a clumsy lesson in drinking soon turned into joyful play, reminding us how much young elephants must learn from their herd.

  • Lion Resting in the Open Moves Off as Elephant Bull Approaches 

    Lion Resting in the Open Moves Off as Elephant Bull Approaches 

    A lion’s nap in the tall grass is interrupted by an unlikely visitor. When an elephant bull moves closer, the king of beasts calmly yields the space.

  • Elephant Herd Shields Calf from Hidden Crocodile in the Grass

    Elephant Herd Shields Calf from Hidden Crocodile in the Grass

    A peaceful march by the water took a tense turn when a hidden crocodile surprised an elephant herd. What followed was a mix of bravery, chaos, and a touch of comedy as the giants protected their youngest member.

  • Buffalo Approaches, Causing Wild Dogs to Scatter

    Buffalo Approaches, Causing Wild Dogs to Scatter

    Sometimes, in the African bush, even apex predators learn when it’s best to give way. A recent sighting captured a pack of wild dogs lounging on the roadside, only to be unexpectedly displaced by a single, determined buffalo.

  • Heron Catches a Frog Along the Water’s Edge

    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.

  • Wild Dogs Get More Than They Bargained for from a Grumpy Hippo

    Wild Dogs Get More Than They Bargained for from a Grumpy Hippo

    A pack of wild dogs tested their luck at a waterhole and stirred up more trouble than expected. But when a massive hippo charged, the dogs revealed a surprising burst of courage.

  • Beehive Broken Into by Determined Honey Badger

    Beehive Broken Into by Determined Honey Badger

    A fearless honey badger takes on a buzzing hive with unmatched determination. Stings, swarming bees, and sticky honey don’t slow him down as he digs in for a sweet reward.

  • Baby Elephant Throws Roadside Tantrum

    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!

  • Baboon Brutally Kills Baby Gazelles

    Baboon Brutally Kills Baby Gazelles

    A shocking moment in the Mara reveals a baboon’s brutal instincts, and the unforgiving nature of the wild. This sighting will leave you speechless.

  • Leopards Tumble from Tree In Wild Fight

    Leopards Tumble from Tree In Wild Fight

    A mother and daughter clash in a sudden explosion of teeth, claws, and chaos, right in the heart of Kruger. This battle will leave you speechless!