Close Encounter: Lions Miss Their Mark In Front Of MalaMala Camp
Despite their reputation for being apex predators, lions aren’t always the most successful hunters, and when they fail right in front of a campsite, it’s even more…
Elephants Cool Off With A Swim And Some Playful Splashes
After walking beneath the bright and hot sun, the chance to cool off in a large body of water is one which many animals would leap at….
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…