WildLife Experience

  Lions are one of the most iconic and fascinating animals on the planet. These big cats are known for their majestic manes, powerful roars, and fearsome hunting skills. However, there is one aspect of lion behavior that is not often talked about: their mating habits.    Lions are social animals that live in prides, which are made up of several females and their cubs, as well as a few dominant males. Mating within a pride is common, and male lions will mate with any female in the pride that comes into estrus, which can occur several times a year.                                               credits:DailyMail Male lions also engage in what is known as "extra-pair copulation," which means they mate with females outside of their own pride. This behavior is thought to increase the genetic diversity of the lion population and ensure that cubs are more resilient to disease and other environmental pressures.    Lions are known for their ferocious and intense behavior during mating

  Conservationists have reported that over 150 critically-endangered vultures have been poisoned to death in separate incidents in Botswana and South Africa. The killings have pushed these birds closer to extinction, adding to the threat they already face from habitat loss and other human activities. Vulture poisoning is a common occurrence in wildlife-rich southern Africa, where poachers target them to avoid drawing unwanted attention to their illegal activities.    Additionally, the birds' heads are used in traditional medicine, according to wildlife groups.   The latest incidents occurred when more than 50 white-backed vultures were found dead in Botswana's northern Chobe district on Friday, while approximately 100 more were discovered in South Africa's Kruger National Park on Thursday, according to vulture conservation group Vulpro. In both cases, the birds died after feeding on the carcass of a buffalo that appeared to have been laced with poison, said Vulpro's fo

  Fourteen lions have recently escaped from Kruger National Park in northeast South Africa, sparking concern among locals and tourists. The animals were last seen near the Phalaborwa Foskor Mine, which is located near the Mozambique border. The public has been advised to stay vigilant as the lions are still on the loose.  Although it remains unclear how the lions managed to escape from the park, government officials have assured the public that rangers are closely monitoring the situation and that the animals will be safely captured and returned to the park.      Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and is mostly surrounded by fence. It is highly unusual for such a large number of lions to escape at one time in South Africa, and the incident has caused alarm among local authorities.  This news follows just days after a leopard killed a toddler in the park. The leopard had entered the living quarters at Malelane Technical Service and killed the 30-month-old

  Despite the encouraging news that rhino poaching rates have declined in recent years, illegal hunting still poses a significant threat to the survival of African rhinos. Between 2018 and last year, at least 2,707 rhinos were poached across the continent. While poaching rates in 2020 were lower due to Covid-19 lockdowns, some range states have reported an increase in poaching since travel restrictions were lifted. The decline in poaching rates has also been uneven, with white rhino populations in Africa decreasing by almost 12 percent from 18,067 to 15,942 between 2018 and last year. In contrast, populations of the rarer, critically endangered black rhino increased by just over 12 percent, from 5,495 to 6,195 during the same period.                                 Image source: Wolfgang Kaehler/Getty Images Overall, Africa's rhino population declined from an estimated 23,562 in 2018 to 22,137 at the end of 2021. Nine out of 10 poaching crimes were reported in South Africa, with

 The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, home to some of the most magnificent creatures on the planet. But with beauty and diversity comes loss and tragedy, and the recent news of the death of Snyggve and Tryggve, two of the most impressive lions on Namiri Plains, has left a deep void in the animal kingdom. Snyggve and Tryggve were sons of the famous lions C-boy and Hildur and had reigned over the plains for over seven years. They were iconic lions, having conquered pride after pride and sired many cubs. Their presence was always felt, and their roars could be heard from miles away. They were a symbol of strength and resilience, a reminder of the power and beauty of nature. Their reign, however, ended tragically when Snyggve was killed by three young males who were part of a coalition of seven. It is assumed that his brother Tryggve met the same fate. This great loss has left a deep impact on the animal community and all those who were

This is the brutal moment 5 hungry hyenas corner and eat a zebra with broken back feet alive while it tries its best to escape the predators. This ruthless sighting was captured by 28-year-old, guide/manager at   Royal Safaris , Matthew Roach, while on a sunset game drive with his guests in Kruger National Park.     Matthew tells LatestSightings.com the story: “It was a good afternoon out on my usual sunset/night drive. I had six guests with me that day and another safari vehicle with a guide following close by. We had spent the afternoon slowly making our way to a leopard that had been hanging around for the past few days in hopes that we might find her and her cub.”   “We were lucky enough to find her and spend 10 minutes with her before moving on. Unfortunately, her cub was not around. As we left the sighting a vehicle approached us and told us there were hyena blocking the road ahead. We went to investigate! As we drove around the first corner, we spotted five hyenas cornering a ze

  Covid-19 Infected Lions Prompt Variant Warning in South Africa Lions, pumas were infected by handlers at a Pretoria zoo Animals got sicker than largely asymptomatic zoo staff                                            (Image credits: google.com) Lions and pumas at a private zoo in the South African capital of Pretoria got severe Covid-19 from asymptomatic zoo handlers, raising concerns that new variants could emerge from animal reservoirs of the disease, studies carried out by a local university showed. A 2020 study of feces from two pumas that had had diarrhea, nasal discharge and anorexia showed the animals had Covid-19 and made a full recovery after 23 days, the   University of Pretoria   said in a statement on Tuesday. A year later, in the midst of South Africa’s delta-variant-driven third wave, three lions, one of which had pneumonia, tested positive for the coronavirus.                                                       (image credits: Google.com) “This is to protect endange