Animals

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.

A leopard’s tug of war with its own kill turns into an impressive display of strength and persistence high above the ground. What should have been an easy meal becomes a real test of patience.

A sleepy morning on a Kruger dirt road turns electric when one lion pushes his luck a little too far. What follows is a fast, furious reminder of who’s really in charge.

The Crocodile River in the Kruger National Park set the stage for a rare sighting, when two large male lions arrived in the vicinity and stood on the banks.

This otter’s big catch attracted the attention of a couple of cheeky scavengers.

In the wake of the floods earlier this year, Kruger is bursting with life. What better way to celebrate this than this video of lion cubs following their mom.

When a young leopard found a tortoise, its sibling tried to join the fun. However, the youngster was determined to keep the prize for itself.

Every now and then, an animal touches the lives of those around them. Josie was one such lion.

What would happen if a Kori Bustard and Secretary Bird came face to face?

A pack of wild dog puppies erupts into joyful chaos the moment their family returns, turning a quiet corner of the bush into a whirlwind of licks, yips, and playful chases. It’s a rare and heartwarming reminder of just how tightly bonded these endangered animals really are.

An industrious dung beetle caught the attention of this curious leopard in a rare sighting witnessed by Nick Kleer in the MalaMala Game Reserve.

A trio of male lions held up the traffic in this breathtaking sighting in the Kruger National Park.

An elephant herd was forced to take action when a crocodile got too close!

Hyenas can be a scary bunch, however, they can also have fun as this clan demonstrated when they went for a swim together.

Two happy leopards spent their day playing in an idyllic scene!

For all prey species, visits to the waterhole are fraught with danger, as predators often lie in wait. Despite their thirst, these buffalo had clear priorities.

It is no secret that elephants love water, and their visits to waterholes make for great sightings. As this video shows, the affinity starts from an early age.

Kids of yesteryear used to amuse themselves with games like King of the Castle, where the one who held the highest point was the winner. So it’s heart-warmingly relatable to see lion cubs doing the same.