Steve Bebington

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.

A lucky lizard got more than it bargained for when it spotted a juicy caterpillar. Little did it realise that there was a two-for-one special on offer.

Be careful what you ask for! When tourists said they hoped to see a kill, Nature delivered. Unfortunately for a scrub hare, when it caught the attention of African wild dogs, its chances of survival were always slim.

When a leopard caught a baby honey badger, it surely thought that was lunch taken care of. However, when the badgers’ mother arrived, the leopard was taught the meaning of “Honey badger don’t care”!

When a pair of black-backed jackals discovered a vulnerable baby blue wildebeest, the two carnivores resorted to tag-team tactics. Accordingly, the mother wildebeest struggled to keep their relentless onslaught at bay.

While his family grazed nearby, a young elephant took the opportunity to practice his soccer skills. To the amusement of his “spectators”, he proudly displayed the full range of his tricks.

An irritable elephant was in no mood for company when it arrived at a waterhole. Unprovoked, it attacked a pair of rhinos, sending them running for their lives.

Whether ignorant or unfazed, a bushbuck ram appeared indifferent to the presence of a nearby python. For the massive snake it was an opportunity missed and time to re-think its hunting technique.