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An unlucky impala leaps across a dam in Kruger National Park and straight into the jaws of a hungry crocodile. The gruesome catch was captured on camera by Rene van der Schyff, 50, a personal assistant from Phalaborwa, South Africa. Rene was visiting the park with her husband when she witnessed the shocking kill. The impala attempted to cross the Sable Dam when the crocodile shot up and caught it mid-air.

An unusual friendship has formed between a playful otter and a mischievous lioness. Petite Annel Snyman has raised a lion and otter in her house – and now they are best friends. Annel runs Loebies Guesthouse and Predator Park in the Limpopo Province of South Africa – home to everything from lions and leopards to hyenas and meerkats. And in addition to her amazing interactions with the colossal animals, a fascinating friendship has developed on site between her <a href="https://rumble.com/v32za1-mane-attraction-man-cuddles-and-kisses-huge-pet-lion.html" target="_blank">pet lion</a> Kumari and <a href="https://rumble.com/v3a9pj-decorate-my-table-with-an-otter..html" target="_blank">pet otter</a> Moses. Kumari was born earlier this year from an adult lioness and Annel is keeping a close eye on the first-born lioness. She used to live in a nursery in Annel’s house, but now that she’s bigger, she gets to roam outside and play. The 34-year-old said: “The reason I have a close bond with the animals is because I raised them from a very young age. In 2009 I was introduced to wild cats and in 2010 I got the necessary permits to raise and keep lions. But, I still know that I need to respect them because they are wild animals.” The furry friends often play fight together with Kumari using her huge paws to pin the tiny otter down. They follow each other around and seem to really enjoy causing mischief. Annel expects Kumari to keep playing with Moses even after she’s way bigger. Videographer / director: Annel Snyman Producer: Danny Baggott, Ruby Coote Editor: Dan Cousins

A BRAVE 10-year-old boy is aiming to become the next Steve Irwin – taking care of more than 12 REPTILES in his bedroom. Carson is ‘obsessed’ with animals and is now sharing his passion with others around the world by holding educational classes and vlogging online. Adopting the nickname ‘Crocodile Carson’, the young daredevil shares his family home with lizards, frogs, turtles and a variety of snakes – including a 5’ 6” albino corn snake that’s much bigger than him. Despite being bitten numerous times, including a bite to the face, Carson loves his animals and has high hopes of replicating the work of his idol, Steve Irwin, in the future. Carson, who resides in Mississippi, told Barcroft TV: “I really love to play with big snakes and reptiles. My favourite animal to play with is definitely snakes. All of my reptiles are a lot to handle, but I do it each day because I love it!” Carson interacted with his first snake when he was just four years old. Over the years, Carson has had his fair share of bites and scratches from his beloved pets. He said: “I would say my most dangerous pet is definitely the alligator snapping turtle, because they get so big and they have such a powerful bite force.” Amber, Carson’s mother, continued: “He got bit in the face by a gecko one time.” Carson has now built up a following online with more than 1,000 people watching his content on Facebook - and he admits that he’s also quite the hit amongst his friends. Amber and Carson’s father, Andy, couldn’t be more proud of their son and hope he carries on in his quest to help educate the animal world. And Carson is now looking to the future, himself. “I want to either make a zoo or have one somewhere”, he said. “Or I want to be like Steve [Irwin]. I want to go around the world and do documentaries about different types of reptiles and mammals.”

MEET Sulo Karjalainen - known to many in his native Finland as the "bearman".The 73-year-old runsKuusamo Large Carnivore Centre with his brother Jalo, whichhas beenhome to more than 20 orphaned brown bears.After working on a research projectstudying Finnish carnivores, Sulo was asked if he would mind taking in some cubs.And over the years a deep bond has grown up between Sulo and his furry companions.The Fin, who has lived on the same farm all his life, has become a celebrity in his homeland due to his incredible relationship with the predators -even starring in his own TV documentary.At present Sulo looks after six bears - and has no plans to retire any time soon.

A tiny baby orangutan who was brutally shot and torn away from his mother has finally had the bullet removed after extensive rehabilitation. Didik the orangutan captured hearts around the world when he was brought to International Animal Rescue’s (IAR) orangutan centre in Ketapang, West Kalimantan - in Indonesian Borneo - with a bullet lodged in his shoulder. IAR were alerted to Didik’s condition after he was handed over to a local shopkeeper. After months of rehabilitation and surgery little Didik is finally on the mend and is honing his expert climbing skills alongside his fellow orphans. Despite starting his life in the worst way imaginable, this adorable orangutan now spends his days being pampered by the kind people that rescued him. He enjoys cuddling with his favorite plush toy that imitates the feeling of a mother, so it's no surprise that he is so peaceful while he lays on it and hugs it every chance he gets. There have been many efforts in rescuing <a href="https://rumble.com/v3gzsj-curious-orangutan-interacts-with-burn-victim.html">orangutans</a> from poachers, and even though some animals don't have such luck, it is worth noting that what these rescue organizations do is of the utmost importance for preserving these kind and loving animals. Now Didik spends his days socializing with other orphaned baby orangutans, and some day he'll return to the wild so he can live his life to its full potential. Videographer / director: International Animal Rescue Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Marcus Cooper

A TINY otter pup has begun to venture outside its nest at Taronga Zoo after being delivered in a lifesaving caesarean birth. Veterinarians were called in to save the Oriental Small-clawed Otter pup on 28 February after mother Pia was unable to give birth naturally. Videographer / director: ZooBorns Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Jay Sohrabi

AN orphaned baby bear was left outside of a rescue centre when a kind hearted stranger found the cub hugging her dead mother. Tahoe the cub was left in a kennel on a driveway at the rescue centre after an anonymous tipster called to say she was there. The kind-hearted stranger was sparing with details but said he found the cub crying and hugging his deceased mother but could not leave her there. Staff at the Bear League in California have now cared for adorable Tahoe for nearly one month and will release her back into the wild next year. It is believed the man who called is the same person who dropped her off on April 16 because he knew the colour of her blanket and kennel she was left in.

THE WORLD’S most famous micro bully - Venom – has become one of America’s most valuable dogs thanks to his ability to produce lookalike, muscular pups. According to owner Matt Siebenthal, Venom has up to three stud services per week, and each puppy is sold for around $8000. In a year Venom’s puppies in combination with his Stud Service can easily generate sales of over a million dollars, with Matt struggling to keep up with demand. Venom has gained fame worldwide for his unmistakeable bodybuilder physique and lives with his owner Matt Siebenthal, Matt’s wife Deanne and their son Christian in Lake Worth, Florida. Venom’s ability to produce puppies who look exactly the same as him has led Matt and Deanne to launch Venom’s own line, called Venomline, with Venom’s fame helping the American Bully became one of the fastest growing breeds in 2018.

BABOONS horse around on the back of a tame steed as it tries to relax in the sun. The troop of baboons groomed the four-legged creature like it was one of their own and even jumped and somersaulted off the horse’s back like it was a trampoline. Docile Jericho welcomed the unlikely attention and allowed the apes to play without complaint. The bizarre scenes were spotted at the Eden Monkeyland and Birds of Eden near Plettenberg Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa.

DUBBED 'a wolf in sheep's clothing', the Giant Schnauzer is a breed of dog that might look docile but hides an aggressively protective nature. Leedor Borlant of Protection Dogs Worldwide has been training protection dogs for over a decade and says the Giant Schnauzer is one of the hardest breeds to train, making them cost from £30,000 upwards. Leedor's associate trainer Matt owns a Giant Schnauzer himself: "The reason why I got this breed in the first place was because of my asthma - a lot of the dogs used to set the asthma off and I found that the Giant Schnauzer didn't". Matt has returned to Protection Dogs Worldwide for a refresher session with his Giant Schnauzer Achilles: "He's back today just to see where he is after a period of time out - is it still going to perform after two years of doing nothing?" Matt said. Most people would associate the Schnauzer breed to the miniature and standard-sized one, whereas the giant ones are pretty rare. "I would still class them as cute and cuddly, with an underside that not many people see," said Matt. https://www.protectiondogs.co.uk/

Laying only a single egg, the spider wasp has a brutal method to ensure its young have a high chance of survival. With a striking red thorax, the spider wasp gains its name from paralysing arachnids with its large stinger. The spider is then dragged into the wasp’s nest, where it will lay one egg into the still-alive abdomen of the spider, which will act as a ‘host’ to the young. The wasp larvae will then feed on the inside of the spider, till it breaks free as an adult wasp. Videographer / director: Kenneth Gisi Producer: Shannon Lane, Ellie Winstanley Editor: Sonia Estal

In June 2018, whilst on safari in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana, photographer Anton Campbell-Harris got a little too close for comfort with a coalition of cheetahs. During this safari, a female presumably on heat was being harassed by four male cheetahs. After failing an escape up a tree, this female cheetah sought safety in the fleet of cars, where a fight broke out between the angry female and persistent males - right next to the photographers vehicle. Luckily the males were so engrossed in the female cheetah, they didn’t notice all the cars windows were still open.

Territorial claims and disputes are as deadly to animals as well as to humans. This video shows how determined one is to protect and maintain their territory. Nonetheless, with the overwhelming strength of the younger giant cat, the other is subdued. Should he fight till his last breath? Check the video to find out what happened. Territory – a factor that is so vital for anything that lives. Anyone who does not have a space he or she can claim as their personal territory feels so restricted and not totally free to thrive. Thus, it is so important for one to define his or her own personal territory, no matter how small it is. Whether one is willing to share the enjoyment of such territory to another living creature is a choice that could be deadly. For cats, territory is very important - as important as life itself. Marc Nussaume, a wildlife photographer is so lucky to have captured pictures and recorded videos while these <a href="https://rumble.com/v3igm9-leopard-baby-ruining-forward-camera-to-catch.html" target="_blank">jaguars</a> fought. The two jaguars are named Scarface and Marley. They appear to be of the same size so it is difficult to say if they are young or old. But, as mentioned in the video, Scarface is twelve years old while Marley is four years old. At the start of the video, Scarface was shown doing his routine patrol over his territory of about thirty square miles. Wow, that is a wide territory, is it not? Well, if you read about the territory of jaguars online it says that female jaguars usually maintain a range of about twenty square kilometers to twice than this. On the other hand, the males have about double the range of the females territory. If humans build walls or fences to mark their boundaries, how do jaguars mark their territory? Perhaps, there is no need to answer this question as you already know the answer. Now, marking is as important as protecting and maintaining the boundary of such territory thus, the more important question is how do these big cats ward off intruders? No trespassing is their rule. These big cats are solitary in nature. They do not stay in a group like lions stay in a pack. Their tolerance level is so low that an intruder would surely spark a fierce fight. Nature photographer Marc Nussaume and his girlfriend Pailin were so lucky to have witnessed, snapped photos and take a video of this startling incident at Pantanal, Brazil when one male fights to defend his territory while the other fights to conquer and gain a new home. It must take much courage to track jaguars knowing that they are the <a href="https://rumble.com/v3mtb1-lion-stalks-wiener-dog-like-prey-but-his-unexpected-next-move-has-gone-vira.html" target="_blank">beast of prey</a>. With their long and sharp teeth and claws with a muscular body built and massive weight that may go as heavy as one hundred fifty kilograms, humans can easily be overpowered by these giant cats. Will you dare track jaguars to obtain a unique video of how they defend their territory? If you dare go, be careful. You are not a rival or an intruder of these giant cats’ territory but you are to them a sumptuous meal. Remember that these creatures, no matter how gorgeous their coats are, are extremely dangerous.

OWNERS of a unique American bully say they have a “million dollar dog”. OG China Boy is one-of-a-kind, combining elements of American, Exotic, and Pocket bullies in one muscle-pound, compact package. Founder of 038 Bullyz and owner of OG China Boy, Eddie Bonilla, said: “OG China Boy is a million dollar dog. It's a dream come true for a lot of people to get to the level where we're at with OG China Boy. It's like the equivalent of making it to the NBA. Sometimes it's unreal.” Eddie runs his Massachusetts-based breeding business along with his wife Jennifer, and is the owner of seven other bullies – though China Boy is the head of the pack. The couple imported their prize pup from China, and have now given him a stud fee of $5,000. After Eddie had China Boy for 40 days, he says the dog had already netted him around $200,000 in stud fees, and predicts he will easily make a million dollars in the coming years. Eddie said: “When you think of him and what he's made in two-and-a-half months, he’s priceless. But even with a million dollars, nobody's going to give up this dog.” Weighing in at around 75 pounds, the sought-after American bully is particularly unique due to the combination of desirable elements from multiple versions of the Bully breed. With a 25-inch head combined with his compact size, China Boy is sure to become a legend in the bully game in-future.

A helpless horse was pulled from a raging river after a grueling two hour fight for survival. The 500lb wild filly was spotted struggling to stay upright in strong currents after getting trapped by boulders in Trout Creek in Summerland, British Columbia. Theresa Nolet, 59, from Ontario, Canada, captured the amazing rescue on camera as volunteers, fire fighters and police officers attempted to pull the horse out of the cold water.

THE owner of the world’s biggest pitbull has paid tribute to his supersized canine companion - with an equally supersized tattoo. Dark Dynasty K9s founder Marlon Grennan, 31, had a giant image of Hulk, the 175lb pit bull who has taken the internet by storm, inked on to his chest. Hulk has become the figurehead of the New Hampshire-based protection dogs company and Grennan said he wanted to immortalise the canine colossus as a mark of respect for changing his life. Hulk’s size and power has catapulted him to internet stardom, with his own book deal, dog food brand and merchandising line - and regular guest appearances at dog shows. The enormous mutt recently attended a dog event in Manhattan to try out his new chunky gold collar, the ‘Midas’, made by the team at Big Dog Chains. Dog Dynasty season 2 is available on Barcroft TV’s YouTube and Facebook Watch pages, with a new episode released every Friday.

MEET the daredevil 19-year-old who LOVES snakes - including deadly venomous ones. Student Bryce Broom lives in South Africa and boasts a reptile room with a variety of snakes from all around the world. His current collection includes five ball pythons, two snouted cobras, corn snakes, a variety of geckos and a pair of cape cobras - Africa's most toxic cobras. Bryce was given eight months left to live due to serious health complications, but he claims that snakes have literally saved his life by giving him hope and a sense of purpose. Bryce told Beastly: "I don't like calling my snakes a collection because they are part of my family." Bryce spends most of his daily routine taking care of his beloved pets... Bryce has been handling dangerous animals for as long as he can remember: "I've got photographs of me handling tiny little crocodiles when I was tiny myself," said Bryce. The most dangerous animal Bryce owns is a year-old cape cobra with an attitude: "Most Cobras bluff and just strike at you with their mouth closed but not her, she will come at you with mouth open just ready to bite - they have a potent neurotoxic venue that shuts down your nervous system, it's a nasty bite," Bryce added.

A MONSTER-sized 218lb English Mastiff named Ringo is keeping the spirit of the Fab Four alive – after siring a puppy named Hey Jude. Ringo is one of the ‘fur Beatles’, owned by father-of-two Joe Thompson, 39, of Duluth, Minnesota. Together with Harrison and Paul, the trio collectively weigh close to 700lbs, and command stud fees of between $2,500 and $3,000. The puppy, a beautiful reverse brindle, was born by c-section at the Family Friends Vet Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, weighing 12oz. “This is a breeding we’ve talked about for a very, very long time,” Joe said. “It’s about more than puppies – it’s about legacy. Deb was my mentor, she was the one that found the female that produced Ringo’s son Harrison.”

We think it is pretty safe to say that we can divide all dogs in this world in just two categories - those who love bath time and those who run from it, never looking back. Whenever their owners mention the tedious activity, dogs either run straight for the bathroom, whining and barking at the tap to start running, or they run and hide behind anything they can think of, just to avoid getting a drop of water on them. It may have something to do with how they were treated when they were babies, which brings us to the conclusion that this little guy will love <a href="https://rumble.com/v2zuhv-basil-the-great-dane-loves-his-bath-time.html" target="_blank">bath time</a> forever and ever! A two-week-old puppy was found abandoned in a dumpster with his two sisters. The small litter was found by Dallas Animal Service and referred to the DFW Rescue Me animal shelter, where volunteer Claire Fowler was tasked with looking after the babies. Claire, a 21-year-old student, said: “The little guys need round-the-clock care – they can’t use the restroom by themselves or even regulate their own body temperature. I do everything for them and they need to be fed every couple of hours.” When asked for what made her decide to film the puppy’s glorious moment of blissful nirvana, Claire said: “I decided to film him in the bath because he was enjoying it so much and I really wanted to capture it. He just looked so content.” She adds that his sisters don’t enjoy bath time as much and would rather <a href="https://rumble.com/v30fok-great-dane-at-bathtime.html" target="_blank">stay dirty</a>, but it still has to be done. None of the babes have names yet because they are still so young, but Claire is certain they will all get good, strong names.

We've all been introduced to the unusual friendship terms, but some of us decide to take things to a whole different level. Some people nowadays choose to take are of animals such as Tigers, Lions, and eve Crocodiles in this particular case. Even though these kinds of friendships might seem weird and even crazy, somehow this owner and his <a href="https://rumble.com/v3c0ba-crocodile-bite.html" target="_blank">crocodile</a> have found a way to create a friendship and live to together for as long as 20 years. In A small pool of water in an Indonesian back yard, lives Kojek the crocodile. Kojek spends his days in a small channel of water at the back of Irwan's garden. The family's washing hangs right next to it and Irwan's three children are free to play ballgames on the turquoise-green ceramic tiles parallel to the crock. Because he's been with the same family for 20 years, Kojek, according to Irwan, poses no threat to humans. In the whole time he's lived with Irwan, there have been no accidents or injuries, to humans at least. Irwan story of how he saved this crocodile is really inspiring and definitily worth to hear and see.The is truly one of those inspiring stories where A Beast and A Human have come to terms and have crossed all boundaries just to prove that such animal can be domesticated and become part of the family. Take a look as this incredible story and the true frendhsip between human and beast.

A YOUNG woman is preparing to make the move to live with her long-distance boyfriend in Thailand and care for the world’s deadliest snakes. 18-year-old Lara Mlinaric from Croatia, met 22-year-old reptile-enthusiast Christopher Sharron, aged 22, on the internet when she asked him a question about one of her animals. The pair hit it off and Lara is now preparing to move to Bangkok to be with Chris and start their own centre dealing with the rehabilitation of venomous snakes. Chris owns over 60 snakes including a King Cobra which has a bite capable of injecting enough neurotoxic venom to kill 20 people.

There are some people out there who believe that animals are just ordinary creatures but the truth is the animal kingdom never ceases to amaze and inspire us, making us put all our differences aside. Unusual friendships happen all the time and not just in the world of humans but with animals also. Giraffes and ostriches, dogs and owls, chickens and puppies, rabbits and deer, lions and bears are just handful examples of how friendships in the animal kingdom have no limits. And friends do not have to look anything alike to make a great team just as this unusual friendship proves. Their <a href="https://rumble.com/v4ey2r-friendship-with-bears.html" target="_blank">friendship</a> is definitely something to be admired and taken as an example. The extraordinary difference between these species is just not at all an issue for them to see as a barrier but better yet an opportunity to show the world that all of us can somehow find a way to get along and love each other. Rats and cats aren’t famous for their strong friendship, however this <a href="https://rumble.com/v3292q-new-york-street-drummers.html" target="_blank">New York</a> cafe en'tails' peace and harmony between the furry animals. The Brooklyn Cat Cafe located on Atlantic Avenue has recruited two rodents, Emile and Remy, to help care for young orphaned kittens. This is an extraordinary tail with a happy ending which is basically a sanctuary for animals that have lost their way and have been limited by nature in one way or another. This lovely cafe shop has found a amazing way to bring a news meaning to unusual friendships. People are free to walk in, get some coffee and enjoy the presence of cats and rats. These species are known to have no love for each other going by stereotypes, but don't you be to quick to say until you watch this video. Enjoy! Videographer / director: Adam Gray Producer: Shannon Lane, Ed Baranski Editor: Sonia Estal

A daring mother and son duo have hand-raised 14 bears in their back garden. In the heart of Bearadise Ranch, Florida, Monica Welde and her son, Johnny IV, spend their days rolling around with bears that weigh up to 1,000lbs. The Welde family have looked after grizzly bears, black bears and polar bears for the last 91 years – using their license to provide for those in need of a home. But the <a href="https://rumble.com/v3keop-father-and-son-keep-family-tradition-alive.html" target="_blank">family tradition</a> came under threat last year when Monica’s husband, Johnny III, died of a heart attack just after he turned 60. But with the help of her son, a devastated Monica has put her loss to one side so she can concentrate on continuing the family legacy and caring for their beloved pet <a href="https://rumble.com/v33t2e-living-with-the-bears.html" target="_blank">bears</a>. It was Johnny III’s grandfather who introduced the giants to the Welde family in 1946. They have been training the bears for appearances in movies and TV shows. The youngest Johnny in the family was introduced to the potentially dangerous animals when he was only three and has always seen them as part of his family. “Here at Bearadise Ranch our bears have natural habitats to come out and enjoy.” Monica says. “And our daily interaction with the bears is communication, loving, petting. They thrive on physical contact. That’s the greatest form of enrichment for the bears – the relationship we share with them which is based on mutual love and respect.” Still, this dynamic duo admits they have a few scars from their interaction with the bears, but they say it is only natural when you deal with such powerful animals. They might not be your run-of-the-mill pet, but when you learn to read their signals, everyone can be a good friend with a wild animal.

Love is in the air in Florida, as these three lovebirds have formed an unlikely polyamorous relationship. The new bird in town is three-year-old Rhea, who suffers from the same condition as once monogamous Indi and Lemon. Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease affects the feather follicles in birds, causing them to fall off completely. Both Rhea and Lemon have been completely affected by it, though Indi is yet to become bald. Rhea’s owner had to give her precious pet away when her work visa had expired, because PBFD is highly contagious, but not present in every country in the world, and her native Panama is one of them. Fortunately, Fabiana Guagliardo and her family have taken Rhea in as one of their own. She said: "Since we already had Lemon and Indi, who also live with this disease, I already knew what to do! I guess that we were very worried at first. Mainly because Rhea is very intense and loves having all the attention in the room. Fabiana was worried that Rhea might become a third wheel for her birds, but Indi warmed up to her immediately, allowing Lemon to rest, since she is worse off with her condition. Despite sharing one male, the two females only ever get jealous over food. Fabiana says: "If Rhea uses or gets near Lemon’s yellow plate, they fight! Other than that, they share everything. Sharing is caring, right?” Videographer / director: Fabiana Gualiardo Producer: Shannon Lane, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

A generous animal lover is helping find homes for New York’s stray dogs - by giving them a free bath and haircut. In 2016, almost 9000 homeless dogs were taken in by the Animal Care Centers of NYC according to the ACC Asilomar Statistics. Over half of these were strays found on the streets, with no owners to care for them, feed or groom them. Armed with his scissors and electric clippers, volunteer dog groomer Mark Imhof has been visiting the centers for two years to help the homeless animals desperately in need of a haircut. He said: "My wife and I adopted a Pitbull. She was filthy and I gave her a bath and I said, ‘Wouldn't it be great if somebody visited the shelter and cleaned up the shelter dogs?’, and that started my idea." About two years ago Mark started coming in and grooming a few dogs at the ACC and in that time he’s <a href="https://rumble.com/v380jj-amazing-transformation-of-dog-that-lived-in-a-dungeon-for-years.html" target="_blank">transformed</a> over 500 dogs, basically making him a fixture at the care centers. After bathing and grooming the dogs, Mark drastically changes their appearance. And this also causes an immediate affect on the dogs' personality, with many of them instantly becoming more confident and happy. Mark’s selfless acts of kindness has enabled many of the dogs to finally find their fur-ever homes, some within an hour of being <a href="https://rumble.com/v31ppg-sleepy-dog-gets-groomed-by-cat.html" target="_blank">groomed</a>. "There’s a great, lovable dog at the shelter, just waiting to be your new best friend. Adopt, don’t shop.