Animals

Survival on the plains of Africa can often be measured in inches. And, when pursued by the fastest animal on earth, those margins become ever smaller.

In this heart-racing encounter, lions from differing prides work together to take down a buffalo, but can they peacefully coexist for long enough to share the meal? Read on to learn how inter-pride drama led to an outcome that no one saw coming!

When several young African wild dogs chased their prey into an adjoining property, their leaders called them back. However, the youngsters first had to navigate a tricky obstacle.

Cunning, camouflaged, and lightning fast, an African Bullfrog showcases its stealth in a rare butterfly ambush. This sighting proves that not every safari predator needs claws or fangs to succeed in an exciting hunt.

In this captivating sighting, two black mambas wrestle for dominance in an intense, high-stakes showdown. These deadly snakes remind us that all battles come down to strength, stamina, and strategy.

Lions aren’t typically fond of getting their paws wet, but this pride showed that when hunger calls, nothing stands in the way. In a riveting display of coordinated power, strategy, and unrelenting pursuit, these lions took on the Sabie River and the impala herd beyond it!

This baby elephant accelerates at top speed, only to faceplant the ground and somersaults sideways down the hill.

When a hyena tried to steal the remains of a kill from a pack of wild dogs, they summoned the posse. Together, the dogs delivered a painful lesson the hyena won’t soon forget.

Lions seldom risk a battle with a full grown hippo, but when hungry and determined, their judgement can shift. In this dramatic showdown, a Land Rover became the target of a raging hippo trying to defend itself against a pride.

When survival hangs by a thread, or rather a broken limb, nature reveals both its brutality and resilience. This dramatic encounter between a zebra and two crocodiles at a waterhole will have you holding your breath!

A hungry cheetah attacked a large male impala by the side of the road, only to quickly realize that the takedown might not be as easy as it had hoped.

Ever had one of those moments when all you can do is yell in frustration? In this video, a lion has just such a moment.

This crazy crocodile left the safety of its water to try and steal an impala carcass from lions, while hyenas and leopards watched!

A lone male lion was fighting for its life against three other males when a herd of buffalo came to its rescue, but they might not have been as friendly as they appeared.

What is cuter than a baby elephant? A baby elephant that comes up to inspect your safari vehicle’s roadworthiness. See what happened when a curious calf did just that.

Like a typical teenager, a young elephant thought he’d try his luck with his grumpy neighbours. He quickly learnt that they weren’t the docile bovines he’d thought they were.

This group was out on a drive when it was surprised with front row seats to a leopard hunt that no one knew was ongoing.

A large hippo showed off its impressive teeth in an effort to drive some wild dogs off its turf in a memorable moment filmed at Tanda Tula in the Timbavati.

A leopard and an impala calf appear to bond in a beautiful, incredulous moment displayed in this unforgettable clipping.

A mother elephant wasn’t letting anyone get near to her little one in a beautiful sighting witnessed near Malelane in the Kruger National Park.