Animals

Two elephant calves turned a dry riverbed into their very own beach, rolling, wrestling and climbing all over each other in the sand. It was playtime at its most joyful, and everyone watching couldn’t help but smile.

A safari vehicle got a little too close for one elephant’s liking, and it wasted no time making its feelings known. Ears flared and trumpets blaring, it made sure everyone understood exactly whose road this was.

A tense standoff in the bush erupted into an explosive burst of speed as cheetahs took their shot at a herd of zebra. What followed was nature’s fastest predator doing what it does best.

A trio of boisterous lion cubs explored a small tree as though they were leopards!

Four lions come face to face with the Sabi River, and not one of them is happy about it. What follows is a hilarious display of reluctance, growling, and a very wet finish.

There can be no question that it is a privilege to view the wildlife living in our national parks. In this video, a caring elephant mom holds up traffic while she escorts her precious calf across the road.

Under the cover of darkness, interactions between the nocturnal species are always a treat. In this footage, a leopard attempts to outsmart a pangolin’s novel defences.

Birds of prey, or raptors, come in all shapes and sizes, but they are all apex predators of the air. In this footage, an unfortunate snake finds itself in the clutches of a goshawk.

Memorable predator-prey interactions also come on a small-scale, such as this dynamic interaction between a snake and a chameleon.

A lioness is overrun by a frenzied pack of hyenas in a matter of seconds, and things look grim until reinforcements arrive. Read on to see what sparked the chaos.

A buffalo carcass presents a respectable feast. This one brought two lions and a croc together to feed on the riverbank.

A dramatic encounter between a pride of lions and a clan of hyenas recently unfolded in full view of game viewers.

These lion cubs couldn’t decide whether it was time for dinner or playtime. Their adorable antics offered a heartwarming glimpse into one of the most important stages of a young lion’s life.

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A huge lion pride descended on a buffalo carcass all at the same time!

An entire pride of lions had cornered an unfortunate lone buffalo, and it was time for a last stand!

The tragic sighting of a clan of hyenas feeding on a young leopard is one Donovan Cross won’t easily forget.

When animals are injured in nature, it is hard to watch and seldom has a happy ending. In this footage, an injured hippo fights to survive against ever-increasing odds.

A desperate warthog pelted at full speed into a nearby car in its attempt to save its own life!

A cheeky hippo used a rhino horn to clean its own teeth!