This crocodile and three hungry lions faced off in a brutal match over an apparently tasty elephant carcass. A pride of lions had been guarding the carcass when the croc decided to check out what was on the menu. One male lion stepped up to defend their turf, leading to a tense standoff between the […] More
Elephants, rhinos, big cats — In modern times, we associate these animals with the sultry plains and savannas of Africa, but 12,000 years ago, they were virtually everywhere on the planet. Elephants were just as common in the Americas and Eurasia as they are in Africa today, and lions were widespread across the Northern Hemisphere. […] More
Albinos are extremely rare in the wild and unfortunately don’t survive long. Between the lack of camouflage against predators and nonexistent UV protection, some albinos, like the alligator, will only live an average of 24 hours. Though uncommon, some albinos can survive to adulthood in captivity. Here are some of the most extraordinary albinos captured […] More
Crocodiles are some of the most impressive predators in existence, and we’ve located the largest ever recorded. The people of Niger River were losing people rapidly. They called in the army-which shot this crocodile. Crocodiles are sizable aquatic reptiles that thrive in tropical regions worldwide. These animals can be distinguished from alligators by their V-shaped […] More
Laying only a single egg, the spider wasp has a brutal method to ensure its young have a high chance of survival. With a striking red thorax, the spider wasp gains its name from paralyzing arachnids with its large stinger. The spider is then dragged into the wasp’s nest, where it will lay one egg […] More
The ocean is teeming with deadly fish, from sharks to stonefish, and you’re probably quite aware of these dangers whenever we go to the beach. However, you’re probably not as aware of the toothy fish that lurk in rivers and lakes around the world, unless you’ve ever watched the bizarre critters Jeremy Wade pulls out […] More
This is the amazing moment a group of fishermen recorded a massive tiger shark attacking and devouring a hammerhead shark. It appears that the hammerhead may have been caught on a line, giving the tiger shark a clear advantage. The video reveals what could be a 14 foot long tiger shark circling a smaller shark […] More
This fearless mongoose held his ground against a curious pride of lions. Just listen to him growl! Despite being under two feet tall, the aggressive mongoose growled at the felines and even bit one on the nose. The shocking encounter was documented in 2011 but has just been released. The confrontation was filmed at Masaai […] More
The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world and when it catches a glimpse of the mangrove snake climbing the trees nearby, it lays eagerly in wait. More
Given their sheer size and strength, elephants typically strike fear into the hearts of most other animals. But sometimes even they have to be cautious — as trouble can come from the most unexpected places. This video captures two separate, but rare encounters when a family of elephants is attacked by a massive lurking crocodile while […] More
Usually authority is pretty well defined — unless you’re the police encountering an angry elephant in Africa. Here we see the moment a police officer out in the bush is tested when he comes across pack of Wild African dogs. These hypercarnivores are highly social animals, preferring to live in large packs in order to increase […] More
This is the amazing moment a pride of 14 lions attempts to take down a young elephant who had been separated from the rest of the herd. The video, which was captured at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, shows the calf completely surrounded by the lions. As the big cats began leaping onto its […] More
