Animals

A brave hyena tried sneaking up on a pack of wild dogs only to find itself facing a sudden chase!

A lion cub refused to let sleep time stand in the way of an adventure, in a poignant moment captured by Mike Kirkman in the MalaMala Game Reserve.

A sleepy afternoon suddenly turned into a sprint for survival when a massive rhino decided some lounging lions were too close for comfort. This dramatic chase reveals the raw power and territoriality of rhinos.

These playful baboons took control of a pool for just long enough to have a raucous and splashy party!

A baby langur came across a new toy in the form of a broom, all it had to do now was work out how to use it!

A sneaky leopard quickly carried a carcass up a tree, before a hyena had the chance to retaliate, in an impressive sighting captured by Greg Heasman by White Dam.

A hungry lion came across the perfect prey, a young and unguarded giraffe!

This poignant sighting showcased the determination a little elephant must have in learning to use its trunk!

A bold elephant tried to force a lone buffalo into retreat, only to find itself facing a completely immovable object!

A single male lion found himself facing two challengers in this memorable encounter.

Two hungry jackals thought they’d found an easy meal, but their plan quickly unraveled when they realized their opponent was no ordinary snake.

Imagine visiting a game lodge and seeing wildlife from your window. Sound cool? Well, for this lucky visitor, the sighting turned into a whole lot more than was featured in the brochure.

When a polar bear visited an encampment, tourist photographers looked on in awe. After enjoying the sighting, their guard decided it was time for the predator to leave.

When visitors to the Kruger National Park saw a dead antelope, they didn’t have to wait long for a scavenger to arrive.

Two adventurous lion cubs wander off for a mini expedition, but nothing beats the warmth of mom’s welcome when they return!

A massive crocodile battles a buffalo in a brutal river struggle that pushes both animals to their limits. What unfolds is a shocking escape, but at a devastating cost.

Lion cubs are always going to be lion cubs, which means fun games, careful exploration, and falling off rocks!

Lion prides are by no means fixed groups, particularly when the pride’s male goes blind. In this footage, we see the moment a trio of new males arrives to challenge for dominance.

A peaceful lion nap turned into chaos when an irritable elephant decided it wanted the clearing to itself. In seconds, the entire pride learned that even apex predators have to know when it’s time to run.

This sighting took place on Lake Kerkini, in Greece, which is a popular site for bird enthusiasts. Due to its location on the migratory route of many different kinds of birds, this artificial lake can offer up some incredible sightings, like these pelicans.