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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
  • Eagle Boldly Steals Food Right From Crocodile 

    Eagle Boldly Steals Food Right From Crocodile 

    One bird’s daring heist ended in a flash of jaws and muscle. In the end, the crocodile reminded everyone why it rules the river.

  • Buffalo and Rhinos Share Mud Spa in Unlikely Scene

    Buffalo and Rhinos Share Mud Spa in Unlikely Scene

    In a rare and comical display of coexistence, a buffalo and a pair of rhinos turn a muddy patch into a shared spa day. What began as cautious glances quickly became a surprisingly peaceful moment between two heavyweight species of the African bush.

  • Lion Cubs Bully Weak Sibling On Airstrip 

    Lion Cubs Bully Weak Sibling On Airstrip 

    These lion cubs may be adorable, but their roughhousing reveals the harsh reality of life in the wild. For one tiny cub, playtime quickly turns into a struggle for respec

  • Wild Dogs Team Up to Bring Down Helpless Impala

    Wild Dogs Team Up to Bring Down Helpless Impala

    A tranquil sunset drive turned into a rare front-row seat to wild Africa’s brutal reality. In minutes, teamwork and instinct left a young impala with no chance of escape.

  • Leopard Snatches Monitor In Quick Strike

    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.

  • Buffalos Leave Slow Calf Behind to Face a Lioness by Itself 

    Buffalos Leave Slow Calf Behind to Face a Lioness by Itself 

    A heartbreaking encounter near Satara revealed the unforgiving reality of Mother Nature when a young buffalo calf was left behind by its own herd. What followed was an emotional and intense moment as a lioness seized the opportunity to survive.

  • Lion Creeps Through Grass While Stalking Its Prey 

    Lion Creeps Through Grass While Stalking Its Prey 

    With the wind in its favour and the grass as its cover, a lion set its sights on an unsuspecting impala in MalaMala Game Reserve. Even the most perfectly executed stalk can unravel in an instant, however, when the prey spots the danger at the last second.

  • Rhino Charges at Sleeping Lions 

    Rhino Charges at Sleeping Lions 

    A sleepy afternoon suddenly turned into a sprint for survival when a massive rhino decided some lounging lions were too close for comfort. This dramatic chase reveals the raw power and territoriality of rhinos.

  • This Python was too Strong for Hungry Jackals

    This Python was too Strong for Hungry Jackals

    Two hungry jackals thought they’d found an easy meal, but their plan quickly unraveled when they realized their opponent was no ordinary snake.

  • Lion Cubs Return From Adventure to Adorable Reunion

    Lion Cubs Return From Adventure to Adorable Reunion

    Two adventurous lion cubs wander off for a mini expedition, but nothing beats the warmth of mom’s welcome when they return!

  • Buffalo Sacrifices Leg to Escape Monster Crocodile

    Buffalo Sacrifices Leg to Escape Monster Crocodile

    A massive crocodile battles a buffalo in a brutal river struggle that pushes both animals to their limits. What unfolds is a shocking escape, but at a devastating cost.

  • Elephant Ruins Lion Pride’s Midday Nap

    Elephant Ruins Lion Pride’s Midday Nap

    A peaceful lion nap turned into chaos when an irritable elephant decided it wanted the clearing to itself. In seconds, the entire pride learned that even apex predators have to know when it’s time to run.

  • Buck Crashes Into Fence to Escape From Lion

    Buck Crashes Into Fence to Escape From Lion

    A lightning-fast chase ends in chaos when a buck collides with a fence, proving that even the fastest prey can be caught off guard by man-made obstacles.

  • Secretary Bird Shows Off Soccer Skills in the Field 

    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.

  • Impala Freeze as Leopard Walks Right Past

    Impala Freeze as Leopard Walks Right Past

    Sometimes the wild doesn’t play out as expected. These impalas got the shock of their lives when a leopard passed by without so much as a glance

  • Pale Chanting Goshawk Catches and Eats a Snake

    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.

  • Baby Elephant Struggles to Stand – Family Steps In to Help

    Baby Elephant Struggles to Stand – Family Steps In to Help

    A baby elephant takes a tumble and struggles to get back on its feet. With patience and support from its family, the little calf finds its balance and continues the journey.

  • Incredible Moment as Two Guinea Fowls Drive Away a Brown Snake Eagle

    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.

  • Brave Buffalo Challenger Lion Pride Feeding on Fallen Herd Member

    Brave Buffalo Challenger Lion Pride Feeding on Fallen Herd Member

    The air was thick with tension as a herd of buffalo faced down a pride of lions. It was a battle between courage and dominance, one side desperate for revenge, the other unwilling to surrender its hard-earned meal.

  • 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.