Animals

A sneaky croc caused a great stir when it crossed paths with a herd of elephants.

While on safari, many make the mistake of seeking out action involving the “big stuff”. For the sharp-eyed, however, there are many small-scale battles being fought.

A quiet drink at the waterhole turns into a full-blown territorial clash. What starts as a standoff quickly escalates into a dramatic battle for control of the water.

A peaceful riverbank basking session takes an unexpected turn when an uninvited guest arrives. What follows is a tense standoff between two of Africa’s most formidable water dwellers.

Lions are master predators, known to specifically target the most vulnerable prey. In this video, a zebra’s prior injury marks it for death.

After bringing down an impala, this pack of African wild dogs focused on finishing off every last scrap. Consequently, they were unaware that danger lay in wait.

If you’ve ever wondered how effective a lion’s camouflage is, this video provides excellent proof. As you’ll see, a wildebeest failed to spot them in the open, with disastrous results.

One of the major causes of infant mortality among predators is other predators. In this footage, a mother leopard keeps a wary eye on an approaching threat.

When a cheetah set its sights on a zebra foal, a group of tourists got excited as the chase progressed. Unfortunately for them, the foal’s mother had other plans.

Two bold apex predators come face to face in the bushveld. What happens next?

In a moment of intense excitement, these wildlife lovers watched a lion make a kill at close quarters. As the dust settled, it was apparent they weren’t the only ones that noticed the commotion.

A tiny elephant decides enough is enough, and takes matters into its own hands. What follows is a burst of baby bravado that has everyone in the vehicle laughing out loud.

Survival in the African bush sometimes depends on knowing your limitations. In this video, a lone adversary gives a pride of lions the runaround.

Spotted hyenas share many traits. Both species are intelligent, social, and look out for their kin. However, as competing predators, they have little tolerance for one another.

When hyenas tried to steal food from African wild dogs, the pack united to savagely defend their prize. Against a united force, there was only going to be one winner.

While few would say adult hyenas are attractive, their young are undeniably cute. In this footage, a pair of curious cubs tentatively explore life outside their den.

The rivalry between lions and hyenas is legendary, with neither holding the absolute apex predator crown for long. In this video, a clan’s relentless pressure proves too much for the would-be king.

When a lion chased an impala into a waterhole, it knew it was simply a matter of time before it got what it wanted. For the poor antelope, its struggle to survive only delayed the inevitable.

For predators, hunting is a serious business requiring patience, explosive power, and a dash of luck. As this lioness found out, it’s also important to know what you’re running into.

A pride settles into the shade after a long night of hunting, but the story isn’t over yet. One male decides the meal deserves a better location, and drags the proof of the pride’s power straight across the road.