National Geographic

Sometimes the best families are the ones you make for yourself—this elephant has formed a herd of her own with a group of buffalo who have learned to understand her. 🐘 National Geographic

Autumn is the most exciting time of year to watch deer (in the northern hemisphere) as they engage in fierce mating battles. For example in the UK, the three largest species of deer (red, fallow and sika) all rut in the…

The pied kingfisher lives up to its royal name. Perched on a branch in Kenya, this one made sure its tiny catch was lifeless before swallowing it whole; a quick shake, a firm grip, and the meal is gone. Kingfishers earne…

Helping each other out National Geographic

Lion cubs depend heavily on their mother for survival. 🦁 The lioness not only nurses her cubs, but also hides them in tall grass or thickets for the first 6 to 8 weeks to protect them from predators, and even other lion…