Animals

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.

A nice drink turned into a potential life or death situation for a herd of buffalo, as a lioness came looking for a meal!

A hyena mom tried to take a few moments to lie down on the side of the road, but her cubs didn’t allow her a moment to relax!

What happens when different species of predators encounter one another? In this instance, one advances while the other respectfully retreats.

A heartbreaking sighting unfolded recently when an old baboon chose not to flee from a pride of lions, allowing them to close in on him in full view of game viewers.

When a powerful bird of prey lands on the ground, few would expect two guinea fowls to challenge it. But in this surprising encounter, teamwork and persistence prove stronger than talons and wings.