Animals

When a trio of lions found what appeared to be a rhino stuck in the mud, they may have thought it an easy target. However, the ill-tempered rhino showed them to be wrong on both counts

After being caught by a pride of lions, a wildebeest calf made a desperate attempt to escape. Despite its best efforts, it was no match for the powerful predator.

After a visit to the water hole, an elephant calf had trouble climbing up the steep slopes. In a wonderful show of loyalty and intelligence, the calf’s family came to assist.

A mother elephant was taking no chances when it came to her calf’s safety. After encountering a pack of wild dogs, she made sure they knew they were not welcome.

Not realising they were being closely watched, a family of hornbills attempted to catch a hare. Both the birds and the hare were in for a big surprise when the watcher swooped.

A cobra put up a stout defence after being ambushed by a snake eagle. With its hood raised, the snake managed to keep the raptor guessing, leading to a surprising outcome.

While out on a game drive, a group of friends had a close encounter with an unlikely hijacker. Watch as a clan of hyenas inspect their vehicle before one tries to hitch a ride.

Oftentimes, different species will forage together for their mutual protection. However, in this video, we see that it’s not always peaceful between neighbours.

As a Cape buffalo lay stuck in the mud, its day went from bad to worse when a hyena arrived. Realising the buffalo was defenceless, the hyena began feeding on its prey.

Two leopards – a mother and her cub – made an incredible leap across the Sabie River in this sighting taken near Lower Sabie Camp in the Kruger National Park.

When it comes to looking after their young, few animals are as protective as elephants. Watch as a pack of wild dogs learn this lesson for themselves.

When guests checked into a luxury safari lodge, they thought they’d have to search for wildlife. Instead, to their dismay, a big cat came to visit.

This heron wowed the watchers as it appeared to surf effortlessly across the top of the water, until it revealed its secret.

See this very heartwarming moment when a lioness that had been separated from her pride is reunited with them after three days.

When a family of warthogs trotted into a cheetah’s ambush, the spotted cat’s indecision saw the tables turned in hilarious fashion.

A relaxed hyena out for a walk found itself in the wrong neighborhood when a huge male lion was waiting an opportunity to reduce competition.

A cheetah narrowly escaped death when it all but stumbled into a lion’s ambush. Thankfully for the spotted cat, its legendary speed saved the day.

This cute African wild dog tried making friends with the new member of the pack, only to find out it was its own reflection.

An African buffalo put up quite a fight in its efforts to evade the onslaught of two male lions near the Skukuza camp in the Kruger National Park.

Like it or not, brutality is a frequent feature in Nature. Even when witnessed on our doorsteps, it is part of the age-old battle between the hunter and the hunted, whose prize is survival.