Steve Bebington

From an evolutionary standpoint, monkeys are some of mankind’s closest relatives. So it is little wonder that we are amused when their behaviour mimics our own.

When a pride of lions were seen walking along a riverbank, few would’ve thought they were in danger. But then, an unseen danger turned predator into prey.

Elephants are incredible. And big. Very big. In this video, viewers get a rare, close-up view of magnificent bull, allowing us to appreciate the species’ finer details.

As a pride of lions lay resting at a water hole, a giraffe ambled by. Thinking this might be an easy meal, the lions were in for a rude surprise.

Survival on the plains of Africa can often be measured in inches. And, when pursued by the fastest animal on earth, those margins become ever smaller.

When several young African wild dogs chased their prey into an adjoining property, their leaders called them back. However, the youngsters first had to navigate a tricky obstacle.

When a hyena tried to steal the remains of a kill from a pack of wild dogs, they summoned the posse. Together, the dogs delivered a painful lesson the hyena won’t soon forget.

Ever had one of those moments when all you can do is yell in frustration? In this video, a lion has just such a moment.

What is cuter than a baby elephant? A baby elephant that comes up to inspect your safari vehicle’s roadworthiness. See what happened when a curious calf did just that.

Like a typical teenager, a young elephant thought he’d try his luck with his grumpy neighbours. He quickly learnt that they weren’t the docile bovines he’d thought they were.

A hyena found itself in a dangerous situation when it found out it was not feeding alone. With danger nearby, it faced a difficult choice.

Life is not always easy at the top of the food chain. And, no apex predator knows this better than a cheetah.

After being chased into a dam by an aggressive rival, a young waterbuck finds itself in even greater peril when a crocodile grabs hold of it. In a desperate struggle for survival, the buck miraculously breaks free. But just as it reaches the shore, the rival male is waiting and forces it back into the…

When a trio of lions found what appeared to be a rhino stuck in the mud, they may have thought it an easy target. However, the ill-tempered rhino showed them to be wrong on both counts

After being caught by a pride of lions, a wildebeest calf made a desperate attempt to escape. Despite its best efforts, it was no match for the powerful predator.

After a visit to the water hole, an elephant calf had trouble climbing up the steep slopes. In a wonderful show of loyalty and intelligence, the calf’s family came to assist.

A mother elephant was taking no chances when it came to her calf’s safety. After encountering a pack of wild dogs, she made sure they knew they were not welcome.

Not realising they were being closely watched, a family of hornbills attempted to catch a hare. Both the birds and the hare were in for a big surprise when the watcher swooped.

A cobra put up a stout defence after being ambushed by a snake eagle. With its hood raised, the snake managed to keep the raptor guessing, leading to a surprising outcome.

While out on a game drive, a group of friends had a close encounter with an unlikely hijacker. Watch as a clan of hyenas inspect their vehicle before one tries to hitch a ride.