With the exception of the cheetahs, the big cats hunt either at night or at dusk.  When the cats hunt, one often seeks hyenas and jackals nearby waiting their turn since the cat is very unlikely to eat the entire animal.  Hyenas will hunt, but are just as likely to finish off someone else's meal.

The Crossing is very famous in the Mara.  It is where the wildebeest and zebras must cross the Mara river on their way to Tanzania.  The Crossing is famous, because, huge crocodiles lay in wait for the animals to cross and then pick them off mid stream.  The river is strewn with wildebeest and zebra carcasses and the smell is pretty bad.We visited the Crossing several times, since it is unpredictable when some animals will cross.  It was only on the last day did we see a significant crossing and the crocodiles got two animals.  I have no photos of that, we were too far away.

We had the opportunity to see a group of three cheetahs hunt - twice.  It was fascinating to watch.  they worked as a team, trying to isolate  a weak or sick animal.  Cheetahs can run up to 80 mph, but can only do it for about 10 seconds then they have to rest and conserve energy.  Neither hunt was successful, but we did see a female cheetah take down a gazelle for she and her cub.

To my surprise, I thought the prey would immediately run as soon as they saw a cheetah, lion or leopard.  Actually not, they turn and face the animal and stand still.  They remain that way until the animal moves or turns away.  Of course, they run when an attack is imminent.