Invading Male Lion Tests His Luck with Females
An assertive new male, known as the Ukhozi male, is making waves as he pushes into the Masungulo male’s territory in the Hoedspruit region. Roaring, scent-marking, and full of confidence, he wasted no time introducing himself to a nearby lioness who made it very clear she wasn’t interested. Watching from the sidelines, one of the young Kudyela breakaway males looked on, both jealous and cautious. Tensions are rising, and the lion dynamics are shifting fast.
Happy Hyena Shows Off Elephant Ear Prize
A hyena makes off with a massive elephant ear, scavenged from a carcass in the Masai Mara. After a long life, likely ended by old age and worn-down teeth, the elephant’s body becomes a feast for others. This moment captures the raw, honest cycle of nature. One life stops, and many others go on. No waste, just wild survival.
Desperate Oryx Runs to Tourist from 11 Hungry Wild Dogs
These wild dogs don’t stop for feelings! After chasing a desperate gemsbok, nearly into a safari vehicle, the wide-eyed tourists, frozen, had to watch the raw reality of nature unfold right in front of them, as the buck was pulled at.
Historic Moment Sees Breeding Population of Black Rhinos in Mozambique for the First Time in 50 Years
For the first time in over 50 years, black rhinos have been brought back to Mozambique, giving the country a chance to rebuild a healthy, protected rhino population.
Park Bigger Than Israel Split Up to Fight Poaching
Kafue National Park is massive, bigger than the whole of Israel. But for years, its size made it hard to manage properly. To fight poaching and respond faster to emergencies, the park was recently split into smaller, more manageable zones. This new system helps teams cover the ground better, keep a stronger presence, and protect the park’s wildlife more effectively.
Cheetah Leaves 5 Babies Abandoned After Fatal Predator Encounter
Ashia, a rewilded orphan cheetah and dedicated mother, tragically lost her life to a hyena attack in Madikwe Game Reserve, leaving her young cubs abandoned just as she once was.
Devastation for Conservation as Cheetah Mom Found Suspectedly Shot and Cubs Missing
Tragedy and confusion struck for cheetah conservationists when tracking an unresponsive collar led to the discovery of a healthy mother cheetah, mysteriously deceased, and the disappearance of all three of her babies. Now, days later, after many attempts to track them down, the cheetah cubs are still sadly nowhere to be seen.
Here’s What Happens After a Male Lion Loses
This is the brutal process of what happens to a male lion after losing a territorial battle, in a fight so severe it left him with holes in his head, and his strength fading by the hour. This was the tragic final chapter for the famous Mandevu, a legendary male lion of Greater Kruger.
Farmer Forced to Catch Namibian Leopard for Feeding on Livestock
A young female leopard, caught by a farmer after preying on livestock, was not removed or euthanised; instead, thanks to collaboration between conservationists and the farmer, she was fitted with a GPS tracking collar and released back onto the same land. The Rapid Response Team also provided the farmer with conflict mitigation strategies to protect both livestock and wildlife. This approach demonstrates how proactive interventions can help farmers and predators coexist successfully on Namibian farmland.
Famous Black Eagles Return Home After Years Now Hatch Chick
A black eagle chick has hatched at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in 2025. With experienced parents Makatsa and Mahlori caring for the nest, bird lovers are watching closely. The garden, located near Roodekrans in Johannesburg, is home to one of South Africa’s most closely followed eagle pairs.
The Real Difference Between Leopards and Jaguars
Did you know that Jaguars are more closely related to Tigers than Leopards? So what’s the reason behind all of the confusion? Well, we’ve taken a deep dive into the subject to explain it.
Injured Mother Leopard Disappears and Makes Miracle Return With Cub After 2 Weeks
The Shimonga female, a famous leopardess and devoted mother from Londolozi, went missing for nearly two weeks after suffering a serious leg injury. With no sign of her cub, hopes for their survival began to fade. But miraculously, she resurfaced, and soon reunited wither her cub that was healthy and well-fed.
What Is a Virtual Safari and Are You Missing Out?
A virtual safari, as the name suggests, is all about wildlife. Brought to you right out of the magnificent bush of Africa, and pioneered by South African lodges and private game reserves. It's their take on creating a docu-series of all the happenings for you to enjoy at home, wherever in the world that might be.
Black Eagle and Falcon Have Dogfight for Pigeon
After a Peregrine flacon caught a pigeon, a famous Verreaux’s Eagle stole it, and a fierce mid‑air chase ensued, and the eagle looked for a gap to make an escape to its nest.
Cheetah Welcomes Tourists to Toilet in Savanna Desert
In a quest to find the restroom in one of Africa’s driest parks for wildlife (Etosha), tourists came across a cheetah seated on a sign pointing out exactly where the toilet was.
Famous Leopard Put Down After Breaking Into Room with 2 Sleeping Toddlers
Shock for wildlife enthusiasts as a well-known, young male leopard within the famous Sabi Sand Nature Reserve had to be euthanized after the leopard broke into a room where 2 toddlers were sleeping. This is how it was reported.
Tracking Millions of Animals Through South Sudan’s Conflict Zones
South Sudan has the biggest land animal migration on Earth. Over six million antelope move through remote terrain. It was only discovered in 2023. Now it’s a race to protect it. Local communities are stepping up. It’s new. It’s fragile. It’s theirs.
After no Sightings in Recent History Leopards Make Return
For 25 years, no one had seen a single leopard in Liwonde National Park. Everyone basically thought they were extinct in the area. Then after the big expansion into the Mangochi Forest, they started doing long-term camera trap projects out there. Years wen by, and still nothing. Then finally, out of nowhere, a camera catches one. A leopard. Just a few seconds of footage, but it was enough. That was all the proof they needed.
Lions that Rule the Border of Kruger - Pride Dynamics of Manyeleti
The Manyeleti is a protected wildlife area that borders the Kruger National Park. Famed for its lion sightings and dynamics, we take a deep dive into how things are shaping up within the reserve in 2025.
With maps!
Lions Track Cheetah Mom With 3 Babies
When a mother cheetah caught lunch for her babies, vultures swooping down towards them attracted the attention of lions.
Wanting to investigate, the lions tracked the oblivious cheetah and cubs down!