Animals

The world can appear to be a big and intimidating place, especially if you’re just a baby. See how this adorable elephant calf goes about showing that he, too, can be both big and intimidating.

A single slap by the tail of a monitor lizard was enough to deter a determined leopard in a memorable sighting captured in the Kruger National Park.

This herd of elephants was enjoying a nice cooling mud bath, when a second herd hurried to the location, wanting to join in!

Some hyenas got to see the might and power of a hippo up close and personal in a recent sighting by the Foley Dam at Pretoriuskop in the Kruger National Park.

What happens when a lioness can’t find all but one of her cubs? Simple, she enlists the help of that cub in calling for them.

A leopard stalked an impala in plain sight in a display of incredible stealth. However, just as it was about to pounce, something startled the impala, and the chase was on.

These leopard cubs have time to kill while they wait for their mother to return from her business, and what better way to spend it than chasing each other’s tails.

Two lionesses demonstrated why they’re considered apex predators, by bringing down a warthog in a matter of seconds!

A leopard walked right up to some film-makers in an insane moment caught on camera by Russ MacLaughlin.

Not used to being seen as potential prey, a lion ignored a nearby ‘log’, inadvertently putting itself in peril. The lion narrowly avoided not one, but two massive crocodiles before reaching safety.

After being set upon by a pride of lions, a buffalo’s fate appeared sealed. However, its calls for help were heard, and help arrived just in time.

Mala Mala Game Reserve recently set the stage for some riveting game action when a buck brought lions and leopards together in an incredible showdown.

This adorable baby baboon hitched a ride with its mom rather than waste its time running to keep up with the rest of the troop.

These wild dog puppies look too small for this world, but it’s their first time outside as they emerge from the den.

When two lions scented a warthog in its burrow, the pair tried to dig it out. To the tourists watching, their serious endeavour took on comic proportions.

In this adorable encounter, a couple black bear cubs with big personalities venture up a large evergreen in search of adventure! These tiny climbers prove that trees are natures jungle gym.

A bossy hippo went for a crocodile which was eating an impala at the water’s edge by Sunset Dam in the Kruger National Park.

When winter bites, goldeneyes dive! Watch as this resilient winter swimmer embraces the frigid waters in search of a meal, showcasing that grace and survival can go hand in hand.

In the African veld, a peaceful setting can erupt in violence right before your eyes. In this video, tourists had a front row seat to just such an event.

A cute little baby white rhino came right up to Henrico Muller and his family while on safari in the Kruger National Park.