Steve Bebington

What happens when an amorous pair of endangered mammals decides to do the deed? Let’s just say what follows is surprisingly gentle, prolonged, and lacking in fanfare.

When a tourist encountered a pair of leopards while on a game drive, he was left feeling decidedly deflated. Apparently needing a break from its romantic interlude, the male leopard sought to let off some steam in other ways.

When she was discovered by a Cape buffalo bull, an unfortunate lioness’s day went from bad to worse. Already in poor condition, the lioness was helpless against the angry buffalo’s onslaught.

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This sighting shows how leopards are capable of moving prey from the ground to tree tops with prey larger than them

Unable to get traction on a slippery road surface, an impala lamb could not escape a cheetah’s grasp. Showing patience and perseverance, the predator-in-training eventually secured its prey, to the satisfaction of its mother.

While attempting to escape a trio of cheetahs, an impala collided with a nearby vehicle. For the cheetahs, this unfortunate accident made life a whole lot easier.

A raft of hippos appeared to be both bemused and upset by an unusual visitor. This, when a small shark tried feeding in their midst.

When a lioness emerged from the thick vegetation to care for her cubs, it took a while to find them. Frustrated by the long grass, the family played a lion’s version of ‘Marco Polo’, which led to a happy reunion.

When a lone elephant calf was attacked by a pride of lions, it appeared that its fate was sealed. However, in a bizarre twist of fate, help arrived in the form of some very upset Cape buffaloes.

When a lioness went looking for love, she quickly got the attention of a trio of suitors. Apparently eager to conceive, she mated with all three in succession.

When a pair of lionesses pulled down a roan antelope, it appeared that its death was imminent. However, in a remarkable show of courage, the wounded antelope refused to give up; leading to a stalemate.

When a hungry lion pride targeted a defenseless baby buffalo, things should have been over quickly. But, luckily, the very protective mother buffalo was still around and kept bashing the lions off her calf. Not only that! The bravery of the mother buffalo gave the rest of the buffaloes the courage to come and join…

Surrounded by a pack of African wild dogs, a lioness bravely withstood their relentless assault, allowing her cub to escape. Watch as cooperative mobbing meets the power of a mother’s protective instinct.

A curious encounter between a pair of storks turned out to be surprisingly violent. Whether fighting for food or dominance, for one stork, defeat was hard to swallow.

A monitor lizard showed remarkable grit in its efforts to escape a cobra. However, as time passed, its chances grew increasingly slim, even after the snake was chased away.

When a spotted hyena caught an impala ram, it proceeded to tuck right in. To the shock of onlookers, even while being devoured alive, the traumatised antelope still tried to escape.

Chased from the safety of its nest by a hungry raptor, a young bird’s first flight went from the frying pan into the fire. Despite a frantic bid for survival, more dangers lurked below.

When a baby hippo looked for playmates, its neighbours were less than impressed. After chasing one, the next chased him, leaving him with no choice but to return to Mum.

When a pride of lions chased a lone buffalo bull into a dam, it set off a remarkable chain of events. Facing multiple threats and using a combination of intelligence and aggression, the old bull bought itself critical time.