Steve Bebington

Many people expect prey species to flee the moment they see predators. However, there are often exceptions, as seen in this fascinating interaction between lions and a giraffe.

As scavengers arrived to feast on the remains of a kill, a predator started feeling anxious. Then, in a hurry to depart, its regal status took a knock.

An elephant calf had a point to prove when it encountered a safari vehicle. More than just bravado, the youngster’s antics were vital training for a long life ahead.

For prey species, anti-predator vigilance is crucial. Watch what happens when a wildebeest fails to spot predators hiding in plain sight.

The world’s largest land mammal is renowned for its strong social bonds and intelligence. In this video, we see how a herd of elephants combine to help a calf in distress.

A pair of lion cubs were enjoying rough-housing under their mother’s watchful eye. Then, as their play escalated, one found itself on a slippery slope.

When a troop of baboons discovered their arch-enemy up a tree, they immediately went on the offensive. Only some spindly branches and its fearsome reputation saved this leopard from a painful outcome.

As tourists watch a herd of elephants bathe in the river, an unusual pink shape is visible in their midst. When it emerges, it is revealed to be a very rare creature indeed.

While his herd browsed nearby, an elephant calf took it on himself to play crossing guard. Doing his best to intimidate the approaching tourists, they, in turn, were happy to watch the little bull’s macho antics.

In a moment of uncommon forgetfulness, a mother elephant nearly left her calf behind. Thankfully, the rest of the herd were there to assist.

When tourists saw a giraffe behaving strangely, they stopped to find out why. An hour later, they were celebrating the birth of a new arrival.

As the saying goes, “If you can’t take the heat, then get out of the kitchen.” However, when it got too hot for this lion, he simply took his food to a cooler place.

The ground shook as two giant pachyderms sparred for dominance. However, their jousting was brought to an abrupt halt when Nature called.

They say a mother’s work is never done, and this applies in the animal kingdom, too. Watch how this mother leopard patiently tends to her energetic cub.

When a pregnant wildebeest walked straight into an ambush, she lost more than just her life. As her killers devoured her, one came away with a grisly prize.

The world can appear to be a big and intimidating place, especially if you’re just a baby. See how this adorable elephant calf goes about showing that he, too, can be both big and intimidating.

What happens when a lioness can’t find all but one of her cubs? Simple, she enlists the help of that cub in calling for them.

A leopard stalked an impala in plain sight in a display of incredible stealth. However, just as it was about to pounce, something startled the impala, and the chase was on.

Not used to being seen as potential prey, a lion ignored a nearby ‘log’, inadvertently putting itself in peril. The lion narrowly avoided not one, but two massive crocodiles before reaching safety.