Africa Leads New Wetlands Action Plan, Offers Lessons for South African Parks
A coalition of conservation organisations has launched an initiative that could revolutionise wetland management across Africa. We report on the plan and how it relates to two…
Marabou Stork and Vultures Share a Meal
Nick Dale was privileged to have a front row seat to witness the spectacle, though it is not unusual to witness these birds feeding alongside one another….
Hippo Charges In And Shows Lions Who’s Boss
The Calm Before the Charge In the wilds of Kenya, a peaceful scene unfolded along a riverbank. A pride of around ten lions was enjoying a midday…
Two Massive Elephants Lock Tusks In Brutal Battle
Due to their intelligence, empathy, and size, elephants are often considered to be gentle giants by those who have never seen them fight. The careful way in…
Good News As More of Kruger Opens Up
In mid-January 2026, severe floods struck the Kruger National Par, the worst in recent memory. Although no one lost their life, the floods caused extensive damage to…
Buffalo Miraculously Escapes 17 Hungry Lions
Adding to the splendour of this magnificent moment was the fact that the buffalo in question was relatively aged. This wasn’t a young bull, however, he had…
Pangolin Survives Six Hours Surrounded by Lion Pride
Michael Botes submitted this video to Latest Sightings. He filmed it at MalaMala, within South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Rare sighting Michael’s video begins with an…
Leopard Mother Shields Cubs From Hungry Hyena
A Suspenseful Standoff in the Wild In the heart of Kruger National Park, safari-goers were treated to a heart-pounding sighting filmed by Michael Crawford. A serene moment…
Elephants Charge Wild Dogs And Frighten Tourists
A Calm Drive Turns Chaotic Safari-goer David Manachi and his group were enjoying a seemingly uneventful drive along the S26 in Kruger National Park, trailing a pack…
Leopard Launches Ambush on Warthog in the Bush
Andi witnessed some close-up action, as the leopard dragged its prey in full view of the car, to an area where it could feed on the kill…