Tag "Animals"

Wild Dogs Get More Than They Bargained for from a Grumpy Hippo

A Playful Pack At a quiet waterhole, a pod of hippos lounged in the shallows, their eyes and ears just visible above the surface. On the shore,…

Two Curious Lion Cubs Entertain Themselves with Mom’s Tail

The mother lioness kept a rather serious demeanor as the two little ones tussled over her tail. Her cubs meant business, but she chose to keep the…

Leopard Keeps Moving as Bold Francolin Sounds the Alarm

The cry of the francolin interrupted the tranquil bushveld setting. The francolin had every good reason to cry out. A leopard was moving through the vicinity and…

Coot Chases Mother Goose Away From Her Nest

Life on the water can be a dramatic affair for the birds that swim there. Bad tempered neighbors can make the difference between an enjoyable swim, and…

Protective Mother Cheetah Carries Cubs Across The Plains

Just like normal house cat kittens, the cubs of big cats are extremely vulnerable during the first few months of their lives. While they might look cute…

Beehive Broken Into by Determined Honey Badger

The Relentless Dig On a sunny day near Vurhami Bridge in Kruger National Park, Mark Fox from Foxy’s on Safari came across an exciting sight with his…

Monitor Lizard Raids Nest and Eats Crocodile Eggs

Size and power doesn’t always equal victory in the wild, where being small and stealthy can come with its own benefits and hunting strategies. Despite the clear…

Wild Dogs And Hyena Trade Growls Before Agreeing To Share The Water

Water is the single most important resource for animal life. Its main value is for drinking, but it can also help animals keep cool during the hottest…

Elephant Casually Walks On A House Roof In Unlikely Encounter

There are a few animals that eager safari-goers can spot in high places like trees and buildings, but most elephants aren’t typically up on the roofs of…

Lions Come Across A Bird In The Grass And Make A Quick Catch

Most predators have to put in a serious amount of work to catch their food. From stalking likely prey, to battling larger animals in a competition for…