Animals

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.

Of Africa’s large predators, cheetahs enjoy one of the highest hunting success rates. However, despite their blistering speed, if they don’t get the basics right, they’re bound to go hungry.

This silly lion was mid-hunt before it realized that it didn’t actually know what to do next!

When an antelope sensed a predator nearby, it sounded the alarm. Thanks to its actions, its herd escaped to safety.

When you’re hungry, it sometimes feels that any meal will do. However, for this predator, its intended snack was in no mood to cooperate.

Jumari van Niekerk managed to capture the incredible moment when a cheetah found a sleeping spot right in front of a hefty wildebeest.

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.