Animals

Miracle moments exist, as was evidenced in this unforgettable save in the Mala Mala Game Reserve.

A pride of lions lays a careful trap for a massive buffalo herd moving toward the river. What follows is a breathless sequence of predator and prey that ends in a shocking reversal.

The Sand River Lion Pride turns a peaceful watering hole into a carefully executed ambush, and a watching leopard can only look on with envy. In the dramatic golden light, patience, precision, and a stroke of luck deliver a textbook kill.

Not every hunting attempt is successful, and some hunts end before they have even begun. This was witnessed by Deon Kelbrick in the Nkorho Bush Lodge.

This heartbreaking sighting turned a spotlight on the raw brutality which is so often witnessed in nature.

During the Great Wildebeest Migration, river crossings are fraught with danger. Drawn by the seasonal abundance, ancient reptiles lie in wait.

When male lions attempt to take over a pride, it is often a violent affair, as depicted in this footage.

These lions had a rude awakening when an elephant tiptoed into their siesta.

What do you do when everyone’s too busy eating to pay you any attention? This cute elephant seems to have found a solution.

As powerful as they are, male lions are not the most efficient hunters, especially when tackling more nimble prey.

A newborn leopard cub gets one of its first baths in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, and mom is not taking no for an answer. What follows is one of the most tender, clumsy, and surprisingly rough displays of maternal love you’ll ever see.

Despite a frantic effort, a young impala was unable to escape the iron grip of a cunning leopard.

Intent on taking over a territory, a young leopard suffered a brutal fall from grace when he rose to meet the incumbent.

While out on a game drive, these guests were treated to a sighting that was both rare and adorably cute.

A baby waterbuck fights for its life as a crocodile tries to drag it under. Then, an unlikely guardian changes everything at the very last second.

It goes without saying that young animals have a lot to learn, as was the case with this hyena out on a morning stroll.

This jovial herd of elephants enjoyed some downtime swimming in a river, while a hippo was given a front row seat to view all of the action.

To fully appreciate the blistering speed of a cheetah, look no further than this astounding footage.

In one breathtaking second, calm becomes chaos. A crocodile’s ambush at a peaceful waterhole is a masterclass in patience, precision, and the unforgiving rhythm of the wild.

These lapwings had no option but to act aggressively when a pesky mongoose got too close!