Animals

A pair of francolins battled it out for dominance in this unforgettable bushveld encounter.

A special journey made by a leopard mother and her cub was recently witnessed by Lindi Herbst, whose vehicle successfully followed the endearing pair as they walked down a reserve road.

Things turned tense for this leopard when a pack of wild dogs caught it in their sights!

When lions and buffalo come into conflict, the outcome is never predictable. In this video, a pair of old ‘dagga-boys’ find themselves confronted by a determined pride of lions. But who will emerge as victor?

When mother lions get hungry, they have no choice but to leave their cubs unprotected while they go hunting. In this video, we see a lioness trying to find her cubs after a night on the prowl.

Although cheetahs have a distinct speed advantage over their prey, this doesn’t always mean they get to eat what they catch.

These lions defied the rules of men by claiming the road as their own and blocking all the cars trying to use it!

A hungry cheetah eyed up an impala for its next meal, but getting close would be harder than it thought!

A lightning-fast chase ends in chaos when a buck collides with a fence, proving that even the fastest prey can be caught off guard by man-made obstacles.

In the African bush, real estate is a serious and often deadly business. This was graphically illustrated in a violent skirmish between leopards.

A large goshawk attacked a smaller owl, dragging it through the branches and ultimately killing it!

Elephants are truly remarkable creatures. Aside from their huge size and peculiar appearance, they are also incredibly intelligent.

It’s not every day you see a bird with a better kick than most humans. One safari-goer captured a rare and hilarious moment in the Kgalagadi when a secretary bird decided to turn predator skills into playtime.

Sometimes the wild doesn’t play out as expected. These impalas got the shock of their lives when a leopard passed by without so much as a glance

Black bear cubs climb every tree nearby, and then wrestle together on the ground to pass the time before mom comes back!

A Pale Chanting Goshawk stands victorious over its prey in the arid wilds of Kgalagadi. With calm precision, it dissects the writhing snake, revealing the ruthless side of one of Africa’s most efficient hunters.

Nature showed its savage side as a trapped cub tried desperately to escape attacks from every angle!

A tiny elephant begins its life with a drink, the first ever experience it has of the world!

Two lions see each other again and greet each other like old friends in an emotional meeting!

A baby elephant takes a tumble and struggles to get back on its feet. With patience and support from its family, the little calf finds its balance and continues the journey.