An incredible safari encounter was caught on camera when a fleeing gazelle made a desperate leap through an open car window to escape a chasing cheetah. The footage shows the gazelle landing in a tourist's lap, with the frustrated predator lunging at the vehicle seconds later. The passenger managed to close the window just in time, protecting the small animal inside. Experts note that while rare, prey will sometimes seek any available cover when cornered. The gazelle was reportedly released once

Heart-stopping footage from a frozen lake captured a dramatic rescue operation. An otter, trapped beneath a thick sheet of ice, was spotted as a frantic, blurry shadow. A lone rescuer, visible only by his heavy winter gear, valiantly used a chisel to break through the solid ice. After powerful blows, a hole was created, and with a swift, gloved hand, the exhausted otter was pulled to safety. The animal collapsed on the snow, gasping for air, as its rescuer observed with concern. This video is cr