Animals

Of all the ingredients that go into a successful lion hunt, the element of surprise is one of the most important. As this footage shows, even that does not ensure success.

In a fresh take on wetlands management, African conservationists are putting animals first in protecting these precious habitats. We look at the proposal and how it affects two South African national parks.

After the recent heavy rains in the Greater Kruger region, it is hard to imagine a time when a lack of water caused problems. This story features humans coming to the aid of an antelope in deep trouble.

Some marabou storks and vultures scavenged side by side on a kill by a waterhole in the Serengeti.

A pride of lions gets a humiliating lesson in territorial dominance when a hippo explodes out of a river. This unexpected charge turns comedic as the hippo quite literally marks its turf.

The earth shakes beneath these two enormous elephants as they battle together!

A brave buffalo fought off 17 hungry lions in an incredible sighting filmed by Jan Bergh.

Following our roads and camps update of 9 February, we share an update provided by the South African Tourism Services Association.

In between hunts, lion prides spend the vast majority of their time resting. For the youngsters, any distraction is welcome in passing the long hours until their next meal.

A fierce mother, two tiny cubs, and one determined intruder. This tense tree-top standoff shows how far a leopard will go to protect her young.

A peaceful safari drive took a terrifying turn when an angry elephant stormed onto the road. With wild dogs scattering and tourists gasping, this encounter was a stark reminder of how unpredictable the wild can be.

A leopard successfully hunted and killed a warthog in a breathtaking sighting filmed by Andi Dill in the Royal Malewane reserve.

This martial eagle had eyes bigger than its stomach as it tried to fly away with a guinea fowl that dragged it back to earth!

Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a heroic herd turned the tables on two powerful predators. This heart-stopping encounter proves there is strength not just in numbers, but in loyalty.

Two cute caracal kittens played with a baby bunny after their mother brought them their food, in an incredibly rare sighting filmed by photographer and wildlife enthusiast Marion Vollborn from Tier Fotografie.

In the wake of the Kruger floods, we provide an update on the associated recovery funds.

What began as a quiet scene quickly revealed an unsettling truth. In a rare and shocking encounter, one Wahlberg’s eagle stands victorious over another, exposing the fierce competition that unfolds high above our heads.

When male elephants reach maturity, they leave their mothers and join other bachelors. Amongst these all-male herds, there is constant competition for dominance.

A brutal clash unfolds as a buffalo fights for survival against a pride of determined lions. In this intense sighting, every move could mean life or death.

A turtle desperately seeking frogs eggs provided a fascinating glimpse into ‘lesser known’ wildlife dynamics of the Mala Mala Game Reserve.