Steve Bebington

While many question the appeal of adult hyenas, there is no denying that their cubs are adorable. In this video, a pair of tiny pups venture from their den under the watchful eye of their guardian.

Pound for pound, leopards are said to be one of Africa’s most powerful predators. In this footage, a leopard battles to subdue a wildebeest calf before it attracts unwelcome attention.

As a lone lioness fed on a giraffe carcass, an ominous sound echoed through the darkness. Despite a determined defence, as the threat closed in, she had to accept the inevitable.

As these wildlife lovers watched a pride of lazy lions, an unsuspecting arrival interrupted the sighting. While some of the lions thought it might be a meal, others knew better.

Unfortunately, standing out in a crowd can make one a target for teasing. In this footage, a rare white lion cub does his best to claim his rightful place in the pride.

While many flock to the Kruger National Park to see the Big Five, birders are drawn by the huge diversity of birdlife, including the Birding Big Six. Here, we join a family of its most endangered members as they rest in a tree.

As the most numerous antelope in southern Africa, impalas are frequently targeted by predators. Here, a leopard has its work cut out for it, trying to subdue a determined ram.

As these tourists were driving through the Kruger National Park, they saw a leopard chasing a porcupine on the road ahead. By the time they caught up, it was clear the leopard had abandoned caution for the sake of its next meal.

After escaping an initial attack by a pride of lions, a buffalo turned to face them in a do-or-die bid for survival. In this epic encounter, you might be surprised by the outcome.

Lions are exceptional predators, capable of bringing down the largest prey of any predator. As this footage shows, however, the path to becoming an apex predator is littered with learning experiences.

Since most large predator species compete for the same resources, their relationships are complex. In this footage, the so-called friendly enemies face off over the remains of an antelope.

The longstanding rivalry between lions and spotted hyenas is well documented. In this chapter of the feud, a lioness refuses to be intimidated, even as the odds stack against her.

As many enthusiasts can attest, birdwatching offers so much more than just the satisfaction of identifying different species. As this footage shows, there are near-constant dynamics at play; the perfect way to pass the time between Big 5 sightings.

Not only are elephants the largest land mammals, but they are also among the most interesting to observe. When their young get involved, they often add humour to an already special occasion.

Competition for resources is an essential part of a healthy ecosystem, and this is most evident among predators. In this footage, a lioness goes out of her way to remind a pack of wild dogs who is boss.

Self-driving visitors to Kruger National Park can freely explore the road network at their own pace. However, for the uninitiated, it can lead to some tense moments, like when elephants get too close.

Our regular readers will have been awed by many spectacular sightings of Africa’s spotted cats: leopards and cheetahs. In this article, we leave the continent to see a jaguar doing what jaguars do best.

As solitary predators, leopards have found a novel way to avoid losing their kill to other social predators. As this footage shows, however, the plan is not foolproof and comes with its own risks.

When lions hunt buffalo, it often results in a battle of wits and brawn. The battle will often see-saw, before one species or the other prevails.

The joy of exploring Kruger on a self-drive safari lies in never knowing what you might see next. One moment, you’re following an elephant, and the next, your shot is photobombed by Africa’s most sought-after big cat.