This is the dramatic moment a group of hippopotamuses rescued a wildebeest from certain death. The wildebeest had gone down to the watering hole to get a drink when a large crocodile popped out of the water and sunk its teeth into the leg of the poor wildebeest. 72 year old pensioner Mervyn Van Wyk […] More
This video captures the dramatic moment when a leopard spots a python in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. At first the curious cat cautiously investigates the long reptile. Though leopards prefer medium-sized mammals like impalas and deers, a large African python makes a decent meal. Eventually the leopard walks toward the snake’s head. The cat […] More
This incredible footage was captured by Graeme Mitchley on safari in Kruger National Park. A leopard was repeatedly jabbed as it attempted to feast on a recently killed porcupine in a tree. We imagine it was no easy feat consuming a porcupine in the treetops, and things got even more intense as two hungry hyenas […] More
Wild Dogs are some of the most ferocious and efficient predators in Africa. But the dogs are easily frightened by the fierce baboons. What happens when these two fearsome foes cross paths in the wild? An interesting interaction ensues… According to our sources at Kruger National Park, seeing an actual battle between baboons and wild […] More
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
