Episode 2

Discover how hotter weather impacts the animals, as the waterhole becomes busier in the evening cool. Nocturnal activity brings a new predator out of the shadows: hyena, creatures so elusive it’s hard to know the size of the clan.

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.

At the end of the dry season with temperatures rising and food resources dwindling, the waterhole has become more important than ever. Water has become scarce, and the waterhole must now service animals from further and further away. With more animals and increasing competition for water, what will happen when a spotted hyena comes to drink?