Animals

It was a showdown to ascertain dominance in this magnificent sighting of two rival hippos.

A large crocodile ripped an impala carcass apart in order to consume it easier!

After days of heavy rain and rising rivers, a tense roadside pause turns into a heart-melting reunion. In the wake of flooding, instinct and family bonds guide a pride back together again.

As the saying goes, “curiosity killed the cat”. While that’s not quite what happened in this hilarious encounter, it seems the phrase applies to cats of all sizes.

While rhino poaching remains a scourge in South Africa, there are some encouraging signs the battle is not lost.

Nick Dale witnessed an epic moment when a brown bear braved all, standing at the edge of a waterfall to catch some fish as they swam upstream.

A powerful python tightens its coils around an impala, and the outcome seems inevitable. Will the antelope be able to defy the odds and break free?

An elephant came to the rescue in this memorable sighting, filmed by Judy Lehmberg.

Sometimes, even the most skilled predators find themselves on the defensive. When size meets stealth, it’s clear who rules the ground, and who takes to the trees.

Following recent anti-poaching patrols, SANParks has announced significant breakthroughs.

These tiny hyena cubs are just learning how to walk, and are already discovering the joys of chewing everything in sight! One cub becomes particularly interested in a piece of wood on the ground.

Two hyena cubs engaged in some endearing play in this poignant sighting witnessed in the Kruger National Park.

Nearly three weeks after torrential rains inundated the Kruger Park, recovery news continues to trickle in. While it may be some time before it’s at full capacity, progress is being made.

In the wilds of Kruger, every moment holds the potential for triumph or tragedy. One brave mother cheetah reminded us all what true courage looks like.

It was a fun-filled family day out at the pool for this clan of hyenas which were spotted cooling off in the water!

A leopard used a safari vehicle for cover as it hunted an impala out on the open road!

A pride of lionesses tore apart at a warthog while it was still alive, in a heartrending feeding frenzy filmed by Tebogo Khoza by the Kruger Tables in the Kruger National Park.

A pack of wild dogs paid the price when they interrupted a hamerkop bird, as it led them in circles until they were dizzy!

When a tiny bush baby fell from the roof, a brave mom had to use her natural agility to effect an immediate rescue!

An unlucky kudu sought shelter in the water, only to be dragged out and attacked by two hungry hyenas!