Animals

When we think of crocodiles hunting, the prey species that come to mind are normally zebra, wildebeest or antelope. This video shows that they will take on pretty much anything that ventures too close to the water’s edge.

Three big male lions chased a buffalo onto the road in full view of motorists in an epic sighting filmed by Gerrie Kruger of Gateway Safaris on the H4-1 in the Kruger National Park.

A visitor to a South African national park had a close call with a grumpy elephant. He showed remarkable calm, which no doubt helped de-escalate the tense situation.

A lioness leapt with precision to catch a wildebeest in a scintillating chase filmed by Benjamin Salas in Kgama Drive.

Floodwaters are reshaping Kruger’s landscape, but they are also reshaping livelihoods. For freelance guides, the aftermath brings uncertainty, limited access, and difficult months ahead.

A heartrending interaction between lions and a kudu bull was filmed by Luke Stevens in the Kruger National Park.

A brave crab fought with all it had, despite the massive size difference between him and the big bird trying to eat him.

Three young male lions killed a baby and a mother warthog by strategically invading their burrow, where they had been seeking refuge.

A wildebeest successfully evaded the onslaught of a lioness in an action-filled sighting captured by by Danielle Sheedy at the Elephant Walk Retreat in Komatipoort.

The Sabi Sands recently set the stage for some rare leopard vs pangolin action.

As rivers burst their banks and rain reshapes the landscape, life in the wild becomes majorly affected. Through the voices of those who witnessed it firsthand, this article reveals how floods test animals’ instincts, resilience, and limits in Kruger National Park.

An attacking baboon decided to use some unusual tactics in its attack on a mongoose family, by launching them into the distance!

This group of thirsty lions managed to force themselves into a tiny space just to have a cool and refreshing drink!

In the heart of the Kalahari dunes, two rare brown hyenas clash in a mysterious desert showdown. What drove these two into the splashy battle?

A brave hyena entered into deadly territory as it tested the defenses of an entire pack of wild dogs!

From wobbling legs to first proud steps, this zebra foal begins its journey in the African wild. This sighting is unbelievably adorable!

An elephant turns the tables on a pride of lounging lions in a sudden burst of aggression. This dramatic dusty showdown left everyone, including the lions, scrambling for safety.

A tiny bird surprises safari-goers by giving an impala an unexpected grooming session. This wasn’t a favour, though, it was all for the oxpecker’s own comfort.

A leopard takes to the skies in a lightning-fast ambush from above. In a split second, a peaceful moment turns into a perfectly executed kill in the Okavango Delta.

A hippo clamps its jaws around a lion in a rare and shocking display of power. The lion somehow escapes, but the hippo isn’t done asserting dominance.