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S1E2
Face-to-face with an Elephant
May 26, 2021
In the middle of the night, M. Sanjayan finds himself nose-to-nose with a young bull elephant at the waterhole. Out of the darkness the elephant creeps ever closer, aware of the presence of humans but gaining trust with each step. Eventually M. Sanjayan gets a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with one of Africa's giants.
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Herd Love Is In the Air
S1E3
Cameraman Bob Poole observes the social dynamics within herds of giraffe and zebra.
Episode 2 Preview
S1E2
Discover how heat impacts the animals, as the new waterhole becomes busier in the evening....
A Spotted Hyena Arrives
S1E2
As temperatures climb and resources are limited, a spotted hyena arrives to the waterhole....
Preview
May 19, 2021
Explore the daily drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole with cameras.
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