In the heart of the Kalahari dunes, two rare brown hyenas clash in a mysterious desert showdown. What drove these two into the splashy battle?

While exploring the arid beauty of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, private safari guide and photographer Andrew Aveley stumbled upon a sighting few are lucky enough to witness. A visit to a remote waterhole took a surprising turn when he and his group were met by a chorus of yips and growls echoing across the sand.

This group of thirsty lions managed to force themselves into a tiny space just to have a cool and refreshing drink!

Water is one of the most important substances to animal life, and there’s nothing better than a nice, refreshing drink after a long and hot day. Both prey and predators come to watering holes to drink their fill before they continue on their way.