Animals

When a pride of lions made their way down to the river, the last thing anyone expected was for them to go for a swim. Unlike most cats that have an aversion to getting wet, these predators were caught living their best life.

A baby monitor lizard put up a huge fight when a snake attacked it, believing it to be an easy meal!

A leopard leapt into the air to pull down an impala, in an impressive display of strength and aerobatics witnessed by Mario Paul at Biyamiti Weir, in the Kruger National Park.

The heartrending sight of a baby waterbuck being swept away by a strong current in the Crocodile River was witnessed by Dave Pusey, a guide for Leo Vantage Safaris, at the bridge inside the Mjejane Game Reserve.

A crocodile out of water mounts a desperate defense when a pride of lions comes too close.

There’s always a lot of excitement around an animal kill, however, this one, witnessed in the Kruger National Park by Lodge Owner, Mark, from Foxy Crocodile Bush Retreat, had an unexpected twist when one of seven large male lions pulled a giraffe calf out of its mother’s womb during the feed.

When a warthog was pinned to the ground by a leopard, it looked like its time had come. Then a spotted hyena arrived, drastically changing the dynamics of the interaction.

One of the most thrilling sights on safari is a lion in pursuit of its next meal, but where do predators look when there is no game to be chased? These unsuspecting tourists found out when a lion strolled right into their restaurant!

As opportunistic predators, leopards often have to go to extreme measures to procure a meal. This hungry leopard nearly regretted its strategy when it decided to scavenge its meal straight out of a crocodile’s mouth!

‘Snow’ the grizzly bear is one of Yellowstone’s most famous bears who is beloved for her playful behaviour and family history. In this spotlight we take a look at her story and an adorable summer encounter.

This past week, on the S25, wild dogs spotted 2 lion cubs in the road and thought they were in for a quick snack. Little did the pack know that 3 lionesses were waiting for them around the corner… Never mess with a mother lion!

Unaware that there were predators in the vicinity, an impala made a bad decision. Showing remarkable patience, a trio of cheetahs lay in wait.

When a Cape Cobra gets between a mother and her babies, a fierce battle erupts. Who will prevail in this jaw-dropping encounter?

When a young leopard encountered a porcupine, his curiosity was met with a series of prickly choices. For the porcupine, this was an opportunity to show off her best side.

When grizzlies emerge from their long winter slumbers, it appears they need a few days for their brains to properly wake up! In this adorable encounter, a confused grizzly bear must retrace her steps to find her way off of a frozen lake.

This hyena found itself in the wrong neighborhood, and had to run for its life from three angry male lions.

When an impala is caught by a cheetah, it tries to make a last-ditch attempt at escaping — while being eaten! Read on to learn more about how this dramatic battle for survival became even more surprising when more predators arrived on scene. 

Bison are known for their resilience, but their emotional depth remains a mystery. This rare sighting of a herd gathering around a fallen member raises the question—do animals mourn their dead?

What started as a young hyena’s search for a new clan quickly turned into a battle for survival. Read on to learn how three dominant males defend their territory in an intense clash that few have ever witnessed! 

This leopard took her family for a day out, including a chance for them to have a learning experience crossing a road.