Animals

What began as a peaceful afternoon under the shade quickly turned into a territorial standoff. In the wild, even apex predators must make way for a bigger presence.

This impeccable ambush left a lasting impressing on Bonga Njajula who filmed the epic moment in the Kruger Shalati.

One cheeky lion cub learns a muddy lesson in manners after pushing its patience with mom one flick too far. At Madikwe Game Reserve, this play-fight escalates from tail-chasing to a hilarious payback splash that leaves the little troublemaker stunned and filthy.

A crocodile shot like lightning across the riverbed as it eyed up a goose as a potential meal!

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Two Goliaths battled it out in this epic showdown witnessed by Cheryl Stedman at Ngwenya Lodge.

Two young bull elephants turned Malelane Gate’s parking lot into a dust-choked arena, locking tusks in a thunderous clash. Startled visitors watched from mere metres away.

A hungry lion had no choice but to watch as a crocodile gleefully ate a baby hippo!

This elephant mother was taking no chances with these two lions, especially not with her young calf about!

This herd of elephants was very unhappy with the proximity of these lions, so one of them decided to do something about it!

An adult zebra attacked a newborn zebra foal in this unbelievably heartbreaking sighting.

A silent standoff unfolded in the grass as predator and prey measured each other carefully. Sometimes survival depends on knowing when not to strike.

As the saying goes, “Nature is a cruel mistress”. This fact is dramatically illustrated in this heartbreaking video.

What started as a pleasant poolside drinks break took a dramatic turn when a moody intruder arrived.

An impala refused to succumb to a wild dogs’ intimidation in this incredible moment filmed in the Okavango Delta.

These two lions took it slow as they approached and brought down their prey!

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A determined hippo made sure that some waterbuck knew his territory was off limits, in this memorable sighting filmed by Belinda Joubert.

Every now and then, the bushveld sets the stage for some miraculous moments.

Gareth Nuttall-Smith experienced firsthand the raw emotions nature can stir up, when a leopard brutally killed a tiny impala before dragging it up a tree.