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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
  • Cheetah Defends Cubs From Wild Dog Ambush

    Cheetah Defends Cubs From Wild Dog Ambush

    In the wilds of Kruger, every moment holds the potential for triumph or tragedy. One brave mother cheetah reminded us all what true courage looks like.

  • Elephant Politely Nudges Lions Off Path 

    Elephant Politely Nudges Lions Off Path 

    In the wild, even apex predators have to make way when a grumpy elephant wants through! These lions had no idea they were directly in the path of a mighty bull!

  • Two Male Lions Startled by Lightning

    Two Male Lions Startled by Lightning

    A quiet night drive turns unexpectedly electric when lightning cracks the sky above two resting lions. Even Africa’s apex predators are reminded that nature can still catch them off guard.

  • Elephants Scare Off Grazing Zebra Herd 

    Elephants Scare Off Grazing Zebra Herd 

    When an assertive elephant leads its family to water, it sends a zebra herd trotting for safer ground. This sighting will remind you of the delicate dance between species for survival in the wild.

  • Mother Rhino Charges Bull to Protect Baby 

    Mother Rhino Charges Bull to Protect Baby 

    When it comes to motherhood in the wild, few are as fierce and fearless as a rhino mom on guard! This family had to stand their ground when a massive male decided to pick a fight.

  • Cheetah Flees from Pursuing Leopard 

    Cheetah Flees from Pursuing Leopard 

    What began as a quiet roadside moment erupted into pure chaos in seconds. When a leopard appeared from nowhere, the cheetah had no choice but to run for its life.

  • Lions And Hyenas Battle Over Fresh Kill 

    Lions And Hyenas Battle Over Fresh Kill 

    A dramatic showdown on a muddy roadside reveals the fierce rivalry between Africa’s most iconic predators. Which species will win the prize?

  • Elephants Go For Refreshing River Swim 

    Elephants Go For Refreshing River Swim 

    Three massive elephants take a break from the heat and give safari-goers a show to remember. Who would have thought a trunk could double as a snorkel?

  • Lions Hunted Buffalo And Elephants Tried To Interfere

    Lions Hunted Buffalo And Elephants Tried To Interfere

    A pride of lions launches a calculated ambush on a buffalo, but their dramatic hunt draws unexpected spectators. Watch as elephants inch closer, seemingly torn between curiosity and compassion.

  • Gemsbok Walks With Horn Piercing Neck

    Gemsbok Walks With Horn Piercing Neck

    A peaceful evening in the Kgalagadi turns unforgettable when a rare and haunting sight leaves a lasting impression. Read on to learn more about this shocking sighting.

  • Lioness Fights Off 30 Hyenas At Giraffe Kill

    Lioness Fights Off 30 Hyenas At Giraffe Kill

    One lioness, 30 hyenas, and a battle over a giraffe carcass that shook the Sabi Sands in the middle of the night. This sighting proves that nothing stands in the way of a hungry predator.

  • Lion Chases Down Car

    Lion Chases Down Car

    A casual drive through Kgalagadi turns into an adrenaline-fueled sprint when a lion suddenly gives chase. What began as curiosity quickly escalated into a powerful display of speed and instinct.

  • Hyena Takes Down Huge Kudu All Alone

    Hyena Takes Down Huge Kudu All Alone

    One hyena versus one massive kudu. In this dramatic sighting, a tense and gritty battle unfolds and proves just how relentless hyenas can be.

  • Hippo Stands Off With 15 Lions At River 

    Hippo Stands Off With 15 Lions At River 

    When a pride of lions met a determined hippo mother, the riverbank turned into a battlefield of wills. This sighting proves that even lions can be scaredy cats!

  • Gorilla Smashes Tourist In Shocking Encounter 

    Gorilla Smashes Tourist In Shocking Encounter 

    A moment of awe quickly turned alarming when a tourist learned the hard way to give more space to wildlife. This gorilla made its boundaries clear.

  • Kruger Guides Face New Challenges After Major Floods

    Kruger Guides Face New Challenges After Major Floods

    Floodwaters are reshaping Kruger’s landscape, but they are also reshaping livelihoods. For freelance guides, the aftermath brings uncertainty, limited access, and difficult months ahead.

  • How Animals Are Surviving the Floods in Kruger National Park

    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.

  • Brown Hyenas In Tense Desert Standoff

    Brown Hyenas In Tense Desert Standoff

    In the heart of the Kalahari dunes, two rare brown hyenas clash in a mysterious desert showdown. What drove these two into the splashy battle?

  • Zebra Takes First Steps After Birth

    Zebra Takes First Steps After Birth

    From wobbling legs to first proud steps, this zebra foal begins its journey in the African wild. This sighting is unbelievably adorable!

  • Elephant Charges Lion In Dusty Showdown

    Elephant Charges Lion In Dusty Showdown

    An elephant turns the tables on a pride of lounging lions in a sudden burst of aggression. This dramatic dusty showdown left everyone, including the lions, scrambling for safety.