Eagle And Monitor Lizard Face Off
Birds of prey are well known for hunting reptiles. But what happens when one of South Africa’s largest eagles tackles its largest lizard species?
Although the eagle still has a firm grip on the lizard, the lizard is not about to let go.
Lion Snatches Leopard’s Hard-Earned Kill
To keep other predators from stealing their kills, leopards are unique among the cats in their habit of storing carcasses in trees. However, as this video shows, the tactic is not foolproof.
Tinged by Amy Hofart - Greater Kruger Conservancy in South Africa
Expert tree-climbers, leopards are as at home in the tree canopy as they are on the ground. Unlike most of their relatives, their paws are quite flexible. This, along with their relatively small yet powerful frame, enables them to climb with ease.
Lions, on the other hand, are not quite so comfortable above ground level. Thought to have left the forest for the open savannah around 2 million years ago, their paws have grown more rigid.
Top Tings From Kruger Today
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A Cape clawless otter was seen along the Sabie Bridge on the H10 with a delicious breakfast at 6:50 AM. To stay informed, you can track everything on our app with real-time updates.
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Five wild dogs have been sighted on the move along the H4-2, 1.0 kilometres north of the S28 south entrance at 6:54 AM.
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A serval was spotted on the move near Tshepe Drive, 200 metres from Kwalata at 9:00 AM.
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A sighting came through this morning of a beautiful female leopard, seen at 5:15 PM yesterday between Tshwene Pan and Thlware Loop, walking towards Thlware Loop and Dassie Koppie.
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This monitor lizard was seen on the move on Tshepe Drive about 200 metres from Kwalata at 9:09 AM.