In an awe-inspiring moment at South Africa’s Kruger National Park, a 37-year-old photographer, Jackie Badenhorst, she captured the incredible encounter between an angry elephant and a pack of wild dogs at the Welverdiend waterhole.

As the elephant approached the waterhole, it noticed the dogs surrounding it and immediately changed its demeanor.

Raising its head to appear more imposing, the elephant asserted its dominance. Marching between the dogs, it took a stand and began to quench its thirst.

However, the playful dogs showed no signs of leaving, which led the elephant to take more drastic action.

Using its trunk like a water cannon, the mighty creature sprayed water toward the dogs, urging them to retreat. Despite the effort, the persistent canines continued to test the elephant’s patience.

The photographer, Jackie Badenhorst, shared her experience, “The dogs were rather curious, almost playful, trying to see how close they could get, how much they could push him.

The elephant got irritable and tried spraying the approaching dogs with water – which they would nimbly dodge! He later ran toward them shaking his head, trumpeting.”

Eventually, the elephant sought a more peaceful part of the savannah, leaving the wild dogs to venture off and explore other animals in the area, including buffaloes and kudus, and even attempting to catch some warthogs for breakfast.

For Jackie, witnessing this interaction between two incredible species, wild dogs and elephants, was an extraordinary experience. Her passion for wildlife and photography led her to capture these remarkable moments, even after moving away from the bush.

Jackie shared, “I enjoy the adventure of traveling to remote places, the excitement of not knowing what you may see and photograph, and at the end of the day, spending time in nature is what it’s all about.”

Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze as animals interact in their natural habitat, showcasing the beauty and strength of the animal kingdom.