Animals

When an African wild dog chased a female nyala to a dam, both the hunter and the hunted had to make some tough choices. Benji Solms, a guide at Serondella, filmed the footage, which was posted on Latest Sightings on August 8, 2023. Enter stage left This pulsating encounter begins when a lone wild dog…

Authorities have urged visitors to the Kruger National Park to exercise extreme caution after heavy weekend rainfall inundated or completely washed away several roads and bridges. Affected Areas The full extent of the rainfall and the areas affected is unclear at this stage. However, it would appear from various posts on social media that flooding…

A male leopard literally ran into serious trouble when it attacked a large troop of Chacma baboons in broad daylight. Merve Mersinligil submitted the video. Latest Sightings uploaded it on August 15, 2023. Nothing to see here. Except for a leopard En route to Satara Camp, newlyweds Merve and Viktor considered themselves lucky to have…

A spotted hyena escaped death when its brave clanmates rescued it from the jaws of a male lion. Maddie Lowe sent this video displaying astonishing unity to Latest Sightings, where it was posted on August 29, 2023. Returning to the kill While visiting Arathusa Game Lodge, Maddie was on a game drive, accompanied by guide…

This little elephant remained unbowed in the face of mortal danger, and made a courageous and heroic charge for safety against impossible odds. This sighting was caught by 55-year-old paramdeic firefighter Brent Schnupp, and the rest of his safari group, as they explored an area of the Kruger National Park just north of the Mopani…

What at first appeared to be another zebra having a dust bath, turned out to be a life-and-death battle. Dayne Pattison captured the following photo sequence while on a game drive in the Kruger National Park. All is not as it seems According to Dayne, he was on a game drive near to Satara Camp.…

When lions target a helpless buffalo calf, its herd fights back with everything they’ve got. In a show of unconditional love and bravery, the calf’s mother makes a miraculous rescue – but not without sacrifice.  Watch the Sighting:  Gavin Brett and his family were spending the week in Thornybush Game Reserve in celebration of his…

In the heart of the wild, a blind bushbuck’s disoriented steps lead to an inevitable encounter with a stealthy leopard. The raw reality of nature’s balance comes alive in this unforgettable encounter. Watch the Sighting: Moses Bokaba was on safari with his friends in Kruger National Park, when they decided to take one of their…

When a large male elephant ripped up the road in front of a safari vehicle, it was clear who had the right of way. Watch how it digs its tusks all the way in with ease!

This hungry lioness got a pleasant surprise when its prey didn’t run or fight back, but instead just keeled over.

This leopard didn’t stop after just one warthog, but instead was hungry enough to catch all three.

This little group of lion cubs were full of energy and ready to play some games, as they began hunting their dad’s tail in the Pumba Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Cameron Schmidt, the reserve’s System Head Ranger, recorded the sighting, even capturing a rare white lion cub joining in on the game with…

Two male lions recently sneaked up on a rival male lion lion which was lounging on an airport runway in the Sabi Sands game reserve, before launching a surprise attack on him. This stunning display of male lion rivalry was witnessed by Peter Forsyth, a 24-year-old field guide. Runway sets the stage for magnificent viewing…

A wounded buffalo was dramatically saved by fellow herd members after being hunted down by young, inexperienced lions. However, his cries for help also attracted two large male lions from a rival pride, who closed in on him shortly after he stood back to his feet, this time without a chance of escape. This memorable…

When a boomslang corners a flap-necked chameleon in a tree, the unforeseen occurs in a battle of survival—proof that even small sightings in the wild can leave you breathless. Watch the Sighting: Brian Abrahamson was on safari on the Maroela Loop in Kruger National Park one day, enjoying the peaceful backdrop from the Mareola trees.…

What do a bateleur eagle, a group of vultures and two large male lions have in common? In this epic sighting by 27-year-old Nadav Ossendryver, founder of LatestSightings.com, the predatory birds and lions shared a single impala kill. Nadav was treated to a magic moment of memorable viewing when an impala carcass attracted a succession…

A large male giraffe narrowly avoided becoming the next meal of a large pride of lions. Dropping its guard to drink, the giraffe only noticed the advancing lions moments before they could press home their attack. Captured by David Sher, he was en route to Xai Xai Campsite, near to Botswana’s Chobe River. David says…

A predator became the prey, when a pride of lions attacked and killed a crocodile. The incident occurred in the Busanga Plains region of Kafue National Park, Zambia. Crocodiles are not the typical prey of lions, but when a pride of lions came across a lone croc in a wallow, it seemed curiosity got the…

In a bizarre incident recorded at Marloth Park, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, a gang of banded mongooses united to repel an attack by a Chacma baboon. According to Charmaine, she was in her garden when she saw a baboon running along, carrying a dead mongoose. She was further alarmed to see another baboon…

A rare sighting of a mother elephant with twin calves turned into a heartbreaking battle for survival when a pride of lions closed in on them. Witness the power, tragedy, and resilience of nature in this extraordinary incident at Chobe National Park. Watch the Sighting: Get our Best Sightings as they Come in Desmond Clack,…