Animals

Leopards are the epitome of grace and deadly efficiency, except when they’re not.

As a kingfisher got ready to eat, it was rudely interrupted by a toothy neighbour.

Hyenas are always on the lookout for a free meal. Success largely depends on who they’re trying to steal from.

This hippo got trapped on land with lions all around it in Zambia. For a moment, it looked like the lions had it exactly where they wanted it. But then the hippo spotted a small stream and made a dash for it. The lions chased, but the hippo ended up embarrassing them by bashing through…

This mongoose showed no fear when tackling one of Africa’s deadliest snakes.

As any mother will attest, toddlers can be a handful. As this video shows, the same is true in Nature.

Near the remote wilderness of Crooks Corner, wildlife enthusiast Wihantjie Nel captured something that stopped her breath: a young elephant calf, trunk cut short by deformity, dropping to its knees to graze with quiet, determined dignity.

Watch as this ground-nesting bird corrals a snake away from its nest.

When an elephant herd felt threatened, one individual showed no mercy.

A lioness tears across the Sand River flats with one target in mind. What unfolds is a masterclass in precision hunting, caught on camera.

Some hunting lionesses almost bagged themselves a zebra, but they were doing it in the wrong place at the wrong time!

Staring death in the face this lone impala decided that there was no way it was going down without a fight!

A leopard mother brutally killed an impala ram, before showing a softer side to her nature, when she fetched her two cubs and escorted them to the kill to feed.

“Hey guys! What is this?” This clip captures the moment a playful pack of wild dogs cross paths with an unassuming tortoise.

In this touching video, a lioness pays her respects to her deceased offspring before moving on with other responsibilities.

When a snake approached their nest, there was little these birds could do to save their offspring.

Male lions are fiercely territorial. In this video, a pair of intruders is sent packing under the watchful eye of some elephant bulls.

When this mum returned from a night out, she received a warm welcome from her large family.

As this video shows, young humans are not the only ones who like to imitate their playmates

As this video shows, lions are masters at creating chaos and then reaping the rewards.