These pictures captured the stunning moment two tigers lashed out at each other in a battle for territory.
These pictures captured the stunning moment two tigers lashed out at each other in a battle for territory in South Africa
Dust can be seen flying from the ground as the pair leapt into the air to fight just after sunset at Tiger Canyons reserve
Photographer Marion Vollborn captured the fight, which was eventually won by the tiger defending her territory.
Mrs Vollborn, of Burscheid in Germany, said: ‘They were fighting for five minutes, the older tiger won and the younger one had to leave the territory.
Photographer Marion Vollborn captured the fight, which was eventually won by the tiger defending her territory
Mrs Vollborn said: ‘They were fighting for five minutes, the older tiger won and the younger one had to leave the territory’
The two tigers engaged in a ferocious battle and lashed out with their paws at one another in a battle over territory
‘It was a very loud fight, it was exciting to witness them both fighting. It was incredible, the noises and swirling dust was all very impressive,’ the photographer said
Mrs Vollborn added that neither of the tigers were hurt after the fight, which occurred just after sunset
Mrs Vollborn said it had been the the older tiger who won and the younger one was forced to leave the territory