Animals

In Nature, as in life, size often determines who gets the right of way. There are no prizes for guessing which of these two species was the first to back off.

A hungry male lion climbed all the way up a tree to get a free meal, in full view of game viewers.

Alarming news as the conservation status of a much-loved, nocturnal primate is changed, hinting at a bleak future without them.

Watering holes are often the scene of dramatic action, as in this special sighting when an elephant threw something of a tantrum when a herd of buffalo approached the watering hole where it was drinking.

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve recently set the stage for a dramatic encounter between some leopards and a pride of lions from the Kambula pride.

It was white rhino vs black rhino plus a little drama in this recent spectacular sighting.

This dramatic moment saw a pack of wild dogs face to face with one of nature’s giants.

New life is always special, especially when you get to witness its arrival. Share the love in this heart-warming footage.

As all mothers know, it seldom helps to panic. In this footage, a mother warthog keeps calm as danger lurks.

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.