Animals

In our third article about the Misfit Pride, and the documentary being made about them, we focus on one of the lionesses, Broken Paw. Despite a severe injury, she remains integral to the pride as they battle for survival in Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

Ever wondered what the fiercest animal in Africa is? In this video, two contenders vie for the title, leaving the excited tourists with more questions than answers.

In this unusual sighting, this tourist found a lion eating a peculiar meal. For some reason, he struggled to move it into a favourable position.

For many, just seeing a lioness with her cubs would be an unforgettable experience. For this lucky observer, the experience was made all the more special by the presence of a very unique cub.

While they say that cats don’t like water, in the wild, it is sometimes necessary to take the plunge. In this article, we see the Misfit Pride lead their cubs to a potentially dangerous river crossing.

For young animals, practically everything they find is a potential plaything. In this footage, a baby rhino playfully explores its surroundings, while Mum and Dad look on.

Just because you’re an apex predator, it doesn’t necessarily mean you get the respect you think you deserve. In this footage, angry parents see off an unwelcome visitor.

At first glance, hippos are almost cartoonish in appearance. However, as this footage shows, one shouldn’t be deceived by their looks.

Sightings of African wild dogs are a rare treat. Seeing them with their puppies makes the occasion all the more special.

There’s no instruction manual for life, and the same is true for wild animals. Here, a lion cub takes time to decide on its dietary preferences.

Even in the face of certain death this warthog refused to give up!

A leopard mother took a risk by dropping her cub right in the middle of an exposed road!

Two cheetah brothers turn a quiet drink into a full-blown ambush, proving that even apex predators can’t resist a bit of brotherly mischief.

This unlucky jackal didn’t keep its eyes on the prize so a hyena swiped it!

This pride of lions refused to let a sneaky croc steal their meal.

A pack of curious wild dogs chased after an elephant down a sand road in the Kruger National Park in this special sighting filmed by Michael Wright.

A peaceful sunrise sighting turns into a heart pounding chase when a massive male rhino decides he’s had enough of being watched. What started as a calm encounter nearly ended in disaster!

A succession of tiny cubs crossing the road wowed game viewers in this recent sighting by Steyn Jacobsohn.

As Africa’s largest predators, you’d expect lions to subdue most prey. As this footage shows, however, sometimes that is easier said than done.

What began as two separate sightings quickly merged into one of the most harrowing encounters ever witnessed in the African bush. This is the story of a seasoned leopard, a pride of hungry lions, and a fatal miscalculation.