Although all animals have predators, pigeons encounter more than most. Falcons, cats, turtles, and pelicans are just a few of the hungry critters that eat them. But pigeons face treachery from an even more sinister and unlikely foe: Deep beneath the dark waters of ponds, lakes, and rivers in Europe, a creature with an insatiable […] More
These four whale sharks were so thankful to the group of divers who saved them from being stuck in a fishing net that they even stuck around for a swim afterward. With great precision, the divers worked their way around the massive net, slowly freeing the colossal fish. The first two whale sharks left the […] More
When it approached this appealing-looking watering hole, this unsuspecting wildebeest was completely unaware that it was about to become stuck between two of the deadliest creatures found in the rivers of Africa. The female wildebeest stopped in the sweltering South African sun to take a drink but was quickly greeted by a hungry crocodile, which […] More
In the wild, predators must eat other species in order to survive, and they often target the young, the sick, the weak, and the defenseless. Sometimes though, even predators themselves can become prey to even more powerful and crafty predators. These “predator verses predator” interactions are among the most fascinating of all natural events. From […] More
Every so often herbivores get an iron deficiency and a deficiency of minerals that are generally found in meat. However, hippos, out of all the other herbivores, are the most omnivorous with them being caught eating meat most often. We’ve never seen a sighting like this though. In this situation, the lions had a meal, […] More
Life isn’t easy for predators. In this footage, two spotted hyenas sneak in to try to steal a hard-earned fresh kill from a pack of wild dogs. The dogs can be heard making shrill “rally calls” to alert other members of the pack, hoping they will come to their aid. After several failed attempts, the […] More
When a group of hungry lions encounters a buffalo and her young away from their herd, the opportunity for a quick lunch was too much to pass up. In this harrowing footage shot in Tanzania, the lions circle the buffalo, repeatedly charging the calf while the brave mom races back and forth to drive them […] More
The African harrier-hawk is a bird of prey endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. When this predator stumbles upon a weaverbird’s nest, all bets are off. Weavers are birds known for building spectacular apartment-complex structures in which they live as a communal colony. These massive compound nests are build for protection against snakes… but some predators can […] More
Why does a 3,000 lb. Volkswagen get crushed like a grape in the African bush? Because a 12,000 lb. African Elephant decides to lie on top your car! As the largest land animals on Earth, African elephants can cause serious damage to any animal or object they set their sights on. But, good thing Volkswagen […] More
This is the incredibly tense moment a pregnant rhino almost became dinner for three hungry lions after she got stuck in a watering hole. The black rhino was spotted drinking here in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Black rhinos are endemic to eastern and southern Africa. Despite their name, these animals usually range from gray to brown […] More
This is the first ever recorded footage of a Snow Leopard hunting in the wild. The species is currently fighting for its life, with only 4,000 to 6,500 individuals remaining in the wild. Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, the species faces ongoing threats from habitat loss, poaching, and increasing human activity in […] More
