Tag "Animals"

Cheetah Cubs Tussle Around Mom

The cubs put up an enthusiastic front as they wrestled in clear view of game viewers. The importance of play in developing cheetahs While playing might seem…

SANParks Announces Imminent Reopening of Shingwedzi Camp

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!! This morning, 4 March 2026, Latest Sightings received news of the imminent reopening of Shingwedzi Rest Camp. In an email, Kruger Communications Manager…

The Lion King Gets Defeated by a Fly

The Lion King Gets Defeated by a Fly Shade Turns into a Swat-Fest Field guide Excellent Nicolas Hlatshwayo was guiding along the S21 when he spotted a…

Hippo Thinks Twice About Stealing Wild Dogs Kill

Watch the video here: In 1996, the first record of a hippo eating meat stunned researchers. Since then, observers have recorded them doing so several times. In…

Warthog Screams Loudly to Get Rescued From Leopard

The secret life of warthogs Warthogs are among the most recognisable animals of the savanna landscape. With their curved tusks, facial ‘warts’, and surprisingly thin tails that…

Lions Surprise Zebra in the Open

The successful hunt was witnessed by Francis Kijazi, who had spied the lioness and other members of her pride before the zebra became aware of their presence….

Rhinos Defend Waterhole from Sneaky Leopard

The Pilanesberg National Park set the stage for this memorable sighting recorded by Justin Watkins. Leopard relaxes by waterhole Leopards are masters of stealth and often use…

Wild Dogs Chase an Impala into a Dam

Wild dogs interrupt morning plans Andre explained to Latest Sightings that they had been out to track lions when the incident occured. “My tracker Chriswell and I…

Leopard Tries Hunting in Nkuhlu!

Given the unpredictability of wild animals and their locations, many tourists that go on safari are lucky to be witnesses of any creatures, let alone moments where…

Cheetah Lurks in the Grass as Warthog Walks Past

Catching predators mid-hunt always makes for an exciting sighting, but sometimes just seeing them lounging around can also make for unexpectedly tense scenarios. Especially when prey animals…