Hyena steals from cheetah and Male lion steals from hyena Maasai Sightings 2023-12-04 | A sighting that shows the food chain among predators and how the cheetah sits almost at the bottom of the predator food chain and the male lion sitting comfortably at the top of the food chain.Filmed in Masai Mara via Karen Blixen camp
Waterhole grazing gone wrong Maasai Sightings 2024-10-20 | Waterbucks have a fairly sparse long shaggy coat covered in a greasy, unpleasant musky smelling substance. This secretion deters predators and waterproofs the animal's body.Filmed via Africams
Hyenas looking scared of a potential male lion approaching Maasai Sightings 2024-10-20 | Hyenas are only scared of male lions because male lions are much bigger and more powerful than females, and the whole reason for their existence is to fight. It is pretty much all they do, in between impregnating females. They fight off other males, and they fight off hyenas. If they fail to do either they are finished in that pride.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sosio KirokorMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Rare animals found in Kenya Maasai Sightings 2024-10-17 | Kenya has a variety of animals that can only be found in this part of Africa.the melanistic variant of the serval cat has been sighted in the wild, with most melanistic servals having been observed in Kenya. The Grevys zebra can also be observed in the tsavo park and many other indigenous species.Filmed via Tsavo national park
Lions take down two buffalos next to a hyena den Maasai Sightings 2024-10-17 | Hyenas and lions cover the same ground, hunt the same prey, and scavenge the same remains of animals. Consequently they steal food from each other, chase each other, and even kill each other's young.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sosio KirokorMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Cant even take a bath in peace in the wild Maasai Sightings 2024-10-16 | Buffalo bulls are often seen on their own away from the larger herd because of two reasons, wallowing in mud and a constant supply of soft green grass. This however makes them susceptible to predator attacks.Filmed via Africabush
Masai Mara lions surprising and scaring hyenas away Maasai Sightings 2024-10-16 | As cubs, lions live in fear of hyenas, for hyenas will kill lion cubs if they can. With incidences from their youth, male lions remember and as adults will go out of their way to kill hyenas. It's war; combat where lives are at stake.Filmed in Masai Mara via Richard generally, Tirason Maurice and Charles KasoeMaasai sightings owns the exclusive rights to all these clips.
Waterbuck bull protects family from wild dogs Maasai Sightings 2024-10-15 | Waterbuck often enter water to escape from predators which include lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, cheetahs and African wild dogs. They are excellent swimmers, however, it has been observed that they do not particularly like being in water.
Lion mothers choose to stand their ground against crocodiles Maasai Sightings 2024-10-15 | The reason both the animals choose to not escalate things any further is because If the lion is on land, they will most likely defeat the crocodile, but if they are both in water, the crocodile has a bigger advantage.Filmed in Masai Mara via Kaleku
Crocodile attacking elephants drinking in their waterhole #wildlife #elephant #shorts #animals Maasai Sightings 2024-10-14 | ...
Buffalo escapes to a waterhole only to be drowned in it Maasai Sightings 2024-10-14 | Buffalos take refuge in deep waterholes to escape lions but this waterhole is shallow and is perfect for the lioness to kill it by drowning. lions are obligate carnivores which means they have to eat the bodies of other animals to stay alive. The advantage of catching a buffalo is that it is large and will feed her and her pride for days.
Young male lion quickly realises how powerful a buffalo bull is Maasai Sightings 2024-10-14 | Muscular, powerful, determined; robust enough to flip cars and a full grown lion. Bulls can pull their own bodyweight and are thirty-four times stronger than humans. They have thick bones, sturdy, stocky builds. With the help of a coalition or a pride, lions can take one down quite easily. This also shows why a lion is an apex predator.Filmed in Masai Mara via Kaleku
Tough buffalo bull with battle scars vs a lion pride Maasai Sightings 2024-10-13 | A one on one fight between an adul lion and an adult bull, 10 out of 10 times it would be the buffalo. The reason being, the average weight of an adult lion is 400 to 500 pounds and average weight of an adult buffalo is 1800 to 2500 pounds.
Wild dogs try to steal some meat from a crocodiles mouth Maasai Sightings 2024-10-13 | The African wild dog is known by many names, including Cape hunting dog or painted dog. Its scientific name, Lycaon pictus, means “painted wolf,” referring to the animal's irregular, mottled coat, which features patches of red, black, brown, white, and yellow fur. They are known for chasing their prey to exhaustion and eating them alive.
Leopard climbs on top of a car Maasai Sightings 2024-10-10 | A cat's curiosity is born out of a natural instinct to assess their environment for prey and predators.Filmed in Amboseli via Ebas
Rare sighting of Vervet monkeys being territorial Maasai Sightings 2024-10-10 | Troops of vervet monkeys have been known to defend territory if it includes prime resources, keeping other troops out and away from their area. However, when resources are not at stake, troops can share space for a limited time, as a group is traveling to a new location.
Buffalo bull pulls off the impossible against a pride of lions Maasai Sightings 2024-10-09 | Buffalo bulls love being alone so as to wallow in mud and a constant supply of soft green grass. Buffalo in a herd are continually moving around.This however makes them a target of predators.Filmed via Kaleku
When two male lions clash Maasai Sightings 2024-10-09 | During the age range of five to nine, a male lion will try to produce as many offspring as possible and guard as many prides as it can. Defending territory and the right to breed is what consumes the male lion's life, and often leads to confrontations with other males and even siblings who share the same objectives.Filmed in Masai Mara via kaleku
Topi mother defending her calf against an opportunistic jackal Maasai Sightings 2024-10-08 | Jackals can best be described as opportunistic omnivores. They cooperatively hunt small antelopes and also eat reptiles, insects, ground-dwelling birds, fruits, berries, and grass. The Jackal quickly learned that the topi is no pushover.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sammy KantaiMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Male lion trying everything to avoid getting his paws wet Maasai Sightings 2024-10-07 | Its no secret that cats all big and small hate getting their paws wet and Einstein of a lion here is no exception. The Lion was stuck in a postion where he didnt know how to get out off and the result was this funny sighting.Filmed in Masai Mara via James
Hippo calf getting too close for comfort to a crocodile Maasai Sightings 2024-10-07 | It's certainly not often that these ruthless and most efficient apex predators snatch baby hippos from their mothers — in fact as opportunistic as crocodiles are — they will often avoid hippos as they know just how aggressive an angry hippo can be.Filmed in Masai Mara via Simon
Hippo saves stuck impala from crocodile unknowingly Maasai Sightings 2024-10-07 | An impala got stuck in a muddy river, probably running away from wild dogs or simply just getting too close.
Crocodiles doing the death roll on another crocodile Maasai Sightings 2024-10-05 | Crocodiles will eat any crocodile small enough for them to overpower, though males tend to allow smaller reproductive-age females to remain in their territory, of course. Adult crocodiles don't eat each other because they're too large and tough - a fight would result in massive wounding to both animals. So most likely the crocodile being eaten was killed by a crocodile twice its size.
Hyenas can only wait and watch as a lion pride feeds Maasai Sightings 2024-10-05 | Hyenas and lions cover the same ground, hunt the same prey, and scavenge the same remains of animals. Consequently they steal food from each other, chase each other, and even kill each other's young. Here the topi pride managed to kill a buffalo and got swamped by hungry hyenas galling at them.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sammy KantaiMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Young male bit off more than he can chew #wildlife #hyena #africa #nature Maasai Sightings 2024-10-05 | ...
Hyenas scatter when a male lion arrives #wildlife #masaimarasafari #lion #africa Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | ...
Lioness ambushes young calf #wildlife #masaimaranationalpark #masaimarasafari #lion Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | ...
Faulu the leopard with an impala #leopard #wildlife #masaimaranationalpark #africa Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | ...
Leopard messing with hyena drinking water #masaimaranationalpark #africa #masaimarasafari Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | ...
Topi pride find a buffalo resting Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | The great big topi pride took down a big buffalo that was resting nearby.Filmed in Masai mara via Sammy KantaiMaasai sightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Hyenas cautious of a young unknown male lion Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | Although hyenas fear lions in general, they are much more afraid of male lions than lionesses. They will usually be bold enough to challenge a lioness if they outnumber her just 4 or 5 to 1... But with a male lion, even 20 hyenas to 1 lion is often not enough.Filmed in Masai Mara via Mara triangle
Baby hippo being chased by crocodile gets saved by its mom Maasai Sightings 2024-10-04 | Baby hippo being chased by a crocodile gets saved by its mom in the night.Filmed in Botswana via Nalodgi rangers
Zebra completely unaware of massive crocodile creeping up Maasai Sightings 2024-09-29 | With the great migration on its last legs. Crocodiles are alert trying to catch the clueless that are still not aware of the dangers of the river.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sammy KantaiMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Buffalo escapes to the water as a lion pride surround it Maasai Sightings 2024-09-27 | Buffalos will seek refuge in the water to escape big cats as they are well aware of their hatred of water.filmed in Masai Mara via Charles KasoeMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Rhinos can smell a predator but cant see the predator Maasai Sightings 2024-09-23 | Rhinos don't have good binocular vision like humans and other primates do, and also lack color vision. This means they can be very dangerous as they are never fully aware of they are looking at.
Gazelle escapes cheetahs only to run into a hyena Maasai Sightings 2024-09-11 | To keep their calves safe from predators, a female gazelle will hide her babies in tall grasses. Predators have figured this out and will actively search for hiding fawns nearby a gazelle herd.Filmed in Masai Mara via Tirason MauriceMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Lioness charges into a wildebeest herd at the waterhole Maasai Sightings 2024-08-30 | With the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara there's an abundance of prey for the predators who are taking full advantage of this years migration.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sammy kantaiMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Lion scares hyena that got too close Maasai Sightings 2024-08-26 | Hyenas have evolved adaptations against lions and initiate aggressive interactions with lions sometimes without the immediate availability of food, which is termed mobbing behaviour.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sosio KirokorMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Male lion hunts a buffalo calf Maasai Sightings 2024-08-24 | Male lion stalks and hunts a buffalo calf that was injured and could not stand up.Filmed in Masai Mara via Charles KasoeMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Standoff between lions and hungry hyenas Maasai Sightings 2024-08-09 | A standoff between a few hyenas and lions. The hyenas were trying to get a bite off a kill that the lion pride had just made and the lions were having none of it.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sosio KirokorMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video.
Fatigued wildebeest gets found by a hyena Maasai Sightings 2024-08-05 | Hyenas dont ruthlessly “enjoy" eating animals alive. This is their only way of taking down animals, due to their physical design. They don't have the same forearms as cats, allowing them to wrestle prey to the ground & suffocate. They only have their jaws.Filmed in Masai Mara via Tirason MauriceMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Hyenas spooked to see a big young male lion coalition Maasai Sightings 2024-08-02 | It would take 4–5 hyenas to be on par with 1 lioness and over power her but it would take twice that number to over power a male lion about 10–1, that's if they got in an actual fight otherwise one male lion could scare an entire clan of hyenas.Filmed in Masai Mara via Tirason Maurice
Giraffe mother vs lions and hyenas trying to eat her calf Maasai Sightings 2024-07-30 | A giraffe mother tried to protect her injured calf from scavengers and predators but was all in vain.Filmed in Maasai Mara via Richard generallyMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
An unlucky wildebeest runs into an ongoing hunt Maasai Sightings 2024-07-25 | It's migration season and the lions are spoilt of choices. During this period they will hunt every prey they can get their paws to.Filmed in Masai Mara via Tirason MauriceMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Lioness watching a giraffe calf struggling to stand Maasai Sightings 2024-07-24 | A giraffes new born calf barely a few hours old failed to get up on its feet and became a victim of the harsh mara wildernessFilmed in Masai Mara via Sammy KantaiMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
Lioness gets embarrassed by a quick thinking topi Maasai Sightings 2024-07-23 | Lioness stalking a topi gets close enough to almost catch it but not close enough.Filmed in Masai Mara via Sammy KantaiMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
A herd of wildebeests following a lioness (Watch to the end) Maasai Sightings 2024-07-18 | A herd of wildebeests following a lioness closely behind. watch to the endFilmed in Masai Mara via Tirason MauriceMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights
Zebras walk straight past their fellow zebra battling a bask of crocodiles Maasai Sightings 2024-07-11 | In the Great migration often zebras lead the way, eating the taller grasses, clearing the way for the wildebeest and gazelles that prefer the more nutritious shorter grasses. As usual in this years migration the zebras arrived first and had to fight for their lives against the massive nile reptiles.Filmed in Masai Mara via Tirason MauriceMaasaisightings owns the exclusive rights to this video
