considering how territorial and aggressive hippos are and how they’re all forced to make way for the elephant, the elephant truly beats all in the jungle.
Hippo: Tries relentlessly to intimidate the elephant.
Elephant: Talk to the feet!!
The Hyenas are so good at filming! Even the laugh is similar to humans
You know you’re the real king of the jungle when a hippo tries to bite you in the butt and you don’t even sweat it.
LOL ! That elephant didn’t even bother turning around to deal with that hippo that was on his ass. He just gave the hippo a slow back kick and that hippo went running away.
10 Moments When Predators Failed
The animal kingdom is often portrayed as a brutal struggle for survival, where predators are typically seen as the formidable hunters that rule the food chain. However, even the most skilled predators can have their off days. Here are 10 moments when predators failed spectacularly, showcasing the unpredictability of nature and the occasional clumsiness of even the fiercest beasts.
1. The Great White Shark’s Misjudgment
In the waters off the coast of South Africa, a great white shark lunged at what it misidentified as its typical prey: a seal. However, it turned out to be a surfboard. The shark’s powerful bite shattered the fiberglass, leading to an embarrassing retreat as it realized its mistake. This moment reminded us that even apex predators can be fooled by appearances.
2. Cheetah’s Miscalculated Sprint
Cheetahs are renowned for their incredible speed and agility. Yet, during a hunting attempt in the Serengeti, one cheetah misjudged the distance to its target—a herd of gazelles. Instead of breaking away from the group, the gazelles noticed the cheetah’s presence and took off in every direction. The cheetah, exhausted from the sprint, was left empty-handed as its intended meal dashed away.
3. The Lion’s Pride Rivalry
A pride of lions had cornered a young wildebeest at a watering hole. As they closed in for the kill, a rival pride approached, prompting a fierce territorial dispute. In the chaos, the young wildebeest escaped, darting into the bush. The lions, focused on each other rather than their meal, ended up in a standoff, showcasing how competition among predators can lead to missed opportunities.
4. The Eagle’s Grounded Error
A golden eagle spotted a rabbit in open terrain and swooped down with precision. However, as it descended, the eagle miscalculated and landed itself in a thorny bush instead. The startled rabbit took the opportunity to dart away, leaving the eagle trapped and flapping ineffectively while the meal of a lifetime escaped.
5. The Infamous Hyena Slip-Up
Hyenas are not only scavengers but also skilled hunters. A group of hyenas was on the hunt for a young impala. As they worked together to isolate their target, one particularly clumsy hyena tripped over its own feet, crashing into its companions. In the confusion and chaos, the impala sprinted away, leaving the hyenas to regroup in embarrassment.
6. The Wolf Pack’s Mistimed Ambush
In Yellowstone National Park, a wolf pack set its sights on a bison. They designed a cunning ambush to catch the lumbering giant off guard. However, as the pack made their move, they were spotted by a sharp-eyed bison, which rallied the herd and charged at the wolves. The wolves scattered in panic, leaving them without a meal and demonstrating that prey can be just as aware and alert.
7. The Python’s Ill-Fated Constriction
A large python successfully ambushed a small deer, wrapping its powerful body around the prey. But as it constricted, it failed to fully secure the deer, which managed to wriggle free at the last moment. The snake, exhausted from its efforts, was left with nothing but the taste of disappointment.
8. The Fox’s Failed Stealth
A red fox stealthily approached a hen house, thinking it would be an easy snack. However, the hens, having sensed danger, banded together and started to squawk loudly. The sudden uproar alerted the farmer, who rushed out just in time to scare off the fox. This moment was a reminder that prey can be vigilant and protective.
9. The Hippo’s Unlikely Retreat
While hippos are often seen as aggressive and territorial, they can also have humorous moments. One large male hippo charged towards a crocodile resting on the bank. When the crocodile simply slid into the water with an unfazed attitude, the hippo found itself on the receiving end of a confused retreat, realizing that the crocodile wasn’t worth the confrontation.
10. The Mantis’s Inattentiveness
The praying mantis is known for its hunting prowess. However, during one dramatic encounter, a mantis underestimated the speed of a passing dragonfly. As it lunged, the dragonfly zipped out of reach, leaving the mantis swaying in mid-air, both surprised and empty-handed.
Brilliant confidence and strength displayed by this bull. Well and truly above 1500lb and very versatile. Look at the boss on him, equipped with over 1m horns. Too powerful
Imagine being surrounded by so many lions trying to kill him and still being able to resist and survive. Incredible animal.
That buffalo was older but not that old. Still very strong and muscular. Probably at the tail end of his prime. He was a tank. Full of energy that entire fight.
Wonderful sighting. Those youngsters really honing their skills for the future. The buffalo got away in the end but the lions learnt valuable lessons, especially the little one tossed around like a rag doll.
Wow! That is one tough bull! I thought they would get him down. He did not have a herd or buddies to help him and he still survived. Incredible!
Wildlife Rescue Society, Ahmednagar
Friends,
Wildlife Rescue Society is a registered NGO. For the last 13 years in the state of Maharashtra under the country of India, we are working to save wildlife. We work round the clock to save wildlife. Responds promptly to any calls for help.
For this work, we do not get any financial help from the Government of India.
That was very dangerous, and risky rescue operation, Akash Bhai did the rescue with great intelligence, bravery and alertness, such a dangerous snake was in such a difficult place where it was difficult to even see the snake completely and had to save oneself.
Saving is also difficult, Maharashtra is proud of you Akash Bhai, you have carried out this rescue operation with great bravery and intelligence, Tiger of Maharashtra Snake commander Honorable shri Akash Bhau Jadhav
Another anaconda attack, my brother-in-law and his brother-in-law went fishing. His brother-in-law passed close to a stream of water and one 3 to 4 meters long grabbed his shin and wrapped itself around his body quickly and even though he was a tall man, it took some work to free himself, he had to use a cutting object to get free. of the attack. A child or teenager would probably not escape this attack without help.
There are still some unfortunate people who would rather film than save animals!!!! Farmed animals depend on humans to be protected and defended!!!
These snakes in the vicinity of residential areas must be killed if it becomes difficult to hold them until Ibama arrives to transport them to a more appropriate habitat.
someone who has a place. My uncle already had a farm. It surprises me that someone who lives in a farm doesn’t carry at least a machete. They look more like someone who lived in the city and moved to the countryside.
We have Brazilians, here I include women, brave people who live in dangerous places, congratulations to them, as most of them live with great respect for nature. In difficult times, always choose humans and domestic animals to save.
Barron, Sergeant, Stinger, and Razor are the latest additions to the ranch’s colt population. Visitors may engage with the new colts, take pictures with the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, and watch the Super Bowl on four enormous screens in the barn. Before become a part of one of the three touring teams, a Clydesdale must go through years of training.
Warm Springs Place, founded in 2008, is a breeding facility for Budweiser Clydesdales and has a mare/stallion barn, veterinary lab, and 10 fields with specialized walk-in shelters.
The ranch is home to Clydesdales of various ages, including foals and stallions. Typically, tours are available for visitors. For additional details on the Clydesdales, see the video below.
Photographer Cody Evans enjoys capturing all types of imagery. His Instagram is filled with photos of birds, motocross, and stormy landscapes. One particularly stormy day in Ontario brought Evans to Lake Erie. While there, he took an estimated 10,000 photos of the crashing waves. Once home, he viewed the images on his computer and that’s when one stood apart from the rest. There it was, clear as could be—a face in the waves.
Evans was amazed by what he saw, stating that it look as though Poseidon’s face was emerging from the water. Indeed, the wave has all the features you’d expect on a face. Its sunken eyes, protruding nose, and slight mouth are even topped by a messy mop of hair.
In the three years that Evans has visited Lake Erie to photograph the waves, he’s never seen anything like it. “I was kind of blown away,” he shared. “You see a lot of stuff like that in waves and in clouds, but to have it clear like that was just unreal. That photo sure stood out of all the rest.”
The image was taken in November, a time of year when strong gales of wind fly across the Great Lake. According to Environment Canada meteorologist Daniel Liota, these gusts typically occur as fall turns into winter due to the water still being relatively warm in comparison to the surrounding air. The winds travel a long distance across the water, picking up speed and causing large waves.
As these gusts are a yearly occurrence, Evans is already planning his return to see what else he can capture in these dynamic waves.
Cody Evans took thousands of photos of the crashing waves caused by gales of wind on Lake Erie.
One incredible image even looked like a human face buried in the waves.
What do you do when you find a tiny Northern Mockingbird with impaired feet? You take some cardboard and tape, add a bit of creativity and come up with an awesome solution to fix it!
Some good-hearted fellows at the California Wildlife Center (CWC) came to the rescue of a mockingbird with a foot condition that made it difficult for the poor thing to walk around, perch or grasp objects. The birdie had an unknown injury that caused her feet to knuckle, something that is a common condition in young birds.
The rescuers made something that looks like tiny snowshoes. The design made sure the feet of the bird were back to the proper position and feet could heal. Before that the bird had to stand on the tops of her toes all the time, which was only causing additional injury. ‘It usually takes a week or two of wearing the snowshoes before their feet are back to normal.” – Duane Tom from CWC told The Dodo.
The sources confirm that the snowshoe operation has been a success. The birdie is getting ready to go back to the wild and delight us with her lullabies. Hooray!
Recently an injured mockingbird was rescued by California Wildlife Center
The rescuers made tiny adorable ‘snowshoes’ to heal the feet
We are yet to come across someone who doesn’t love cute animal videos. Here’s one you wouldn’t want to miss.
The video features a baby monkey looking after a brood of ducks. It’s beautiful how this infant takes care of ducklings and plays with them in the dirt.
These little fellows seem to be having the time of their lives.
The cute baby monkey was cuddling and kissing the ducklings, living in the moment. The two different species seemed to have bonded well.
They spent a lot of time together, as they ate together, played together, and even took naps in each other’s company.
There was this moment in the video where a duckling tries to groom the baby monkey and gets a cute pat on the back accompanied by a small kiss. Wherever the fuzzy baby monkey goes, the yellow ducklings follow and surround him.
The infant monkey, however, doesn’t appear upset by this interference of being followed.
Instead, he joyfully enjoys their company while they explore the nearby surroundings. The whole thing probably made their day.
These adorable young creatures were cuddling up to one another and embracing their friendship.
Using moves that would make any rock climber jealous, these death-defying goats expertly make their way up an almost vertical dam.
Photographer Paolo Seimandi, 34, captured the amusing moment the herd of alpine ibexes decided to scale the brick wall in the Gran Paradiso National Park in Northern Italy.
And they aren’t doing it just to show off – it is thought the goats are actually grazing, licking the stones for their salts and minerals.
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Head for heights: These incredible pictures show the moment a herd of sure-footed mountain goats climbed up an almost vertical dam in search of salt
Determined: Photographer Paolo Seimandi, 34, captured the stunning moment a herd of alpine ibexes climbed up a dam in Gran Paradiso National Park in Northern Italy
The gravity-defying goats typically live in very steep and rocky terrain at altitudes of up to to 4,600m and have no fear of falling whether climbing up or down the dam wall.
In the past the alpine ibex was just restricted to the Gran Paradiso National Park and the Maurienne Valley in the French Alps, but in recent years they have been spotted in Germany, Switzerland and Austria as well as Bulgaria and Slovenia.
For most of the year, males and females occupy different habitats – females tend to stick to steep terrain and males use lowland meadows.
But when snow appears both sexes, which are strictly herbivorous, move to steep rocky slopes to avoid the snow.
Skilled: The gravity-defying goats typically live in very steep and rocky terrain at altitudes of up to to 4,600m and have no fear of falling whether climbing up or down the dam wall
The goats aren’t doing it to show off – it is thought the goats are actually grazing, licking the stones for their salts and minerals
