15 Hilarious Facts About African Wildlife
Learn 15 funny and surprising facts about various African animals. This listicle offers lighthearted insights into wildlife behavior.
That “Dancing” Gorilla Video Everyone Shared And Made Me Stop Scrolling
I’ll be honest: the first time this video popped up in my feed, I laughed out loud. A gorilla splashing around in a tiny pool, spinning and throwing water everywhere, perfectly matched to the music from Maniac. For a split second, it really does look like he’s dancing his heart …
Why Lions Don’t Attack Safari Vehicles
The first time I went on a guided safari in an open vehicle, I honestly didn’t feel relaxed at all. No doors. No windows. No glass. Just me, a bench seat, and a lion that could jump higher than the vehicle’s roof without much effort. It felt counterintuitive: how could …
Do Warthogs Cry? The Truth Behind Those “Tears”
When I took this photo of a warthog, I immediately noticed what looked like tears running down its face. It was grazing calmly, yet the dark streak beneath its eye made it look almost emotional. I caught myself wondering the same thing many people do when they see images like …
Astonishing Ways Antelopes Escape Death – Meet Africa’s True Escape Artists
If you’ve ever sat in a safari vehicle hoping to witness “the big chase,” you’ll know this feeling: the guide whispers lion, everyone freezes, the herd bolts, dust everywhere, yet somehow the antelope is already halfway across the savanna while the lion looks like it’s questioning its life choices. I’ve …
Camouflage Masters: The Antelopes You Hardly Ever See in South Africa
If you’ve been on safari a few times, you probably feel you’ve “done” the antelopes: impala everywhere, kudu posing perfectly on hillsides, maybe even a shy bushbuck if you were patient. But (South) Africa has a whole lineup of antelopes that almost never make it into holiday albums: not because …
The Fastest Antelope in Africa (And Its Surprisingly Slow Cousin)
I’ve photographed a lot of antelopes over the years, mostly because they’re always the animals that politely show up first on safari. And somewhere between the impala that photobombed my sunset shot and the kudu that gave me side-eye, I started noticing something interesting. Not all antelopes are built for …
Africa’s Predator’s Pick: Which Antelope Do Big Cats Catch the Most?
When you’re on safari in South Africa, it doesn’t take long before you spot them: impalas, kudu, or maybe a nervous nyala peering from the bush. They’re graceful, beautiful, and everywhere. But for the big cats, these elegant creatures are more than just part of the scenery. They’re dinner. So, …
Spotted Hyenas: Africa’s Misunderstood Matriarchs
If you’ve ever been on safari at night, you’ve probably heard it: that eerie, high-pitched “laugh” echoing in the dark. The first time I heard it in Kruger, it sent a chill down my spine. It felt like the bush was full of dangerous creatures laughing at me. That sound …
Zebra Stripes: Nature’s Cool (and Bug-Repellent) Design
Whenever I spot a herd of zebras grazing on the savanna, my mind races: are they attending an exclusive black-and-white gala? Those stripes are eye-catching and bold; you’d think they’d make zebras easy prey. So why the dramatic makeover? Scientists once floated a range of ideas: camouflage, social signaling, and …