Life at the Waterhole

A Spotted Hyena Arrives

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?

A Spotted Hyena Arrives

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  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 54m 10s

    Learn how rain transforms the area into a lush grazing pasture, creating an abundance of food. Moderate weather makes it harder for predators, as prey can migrate further. With plenty of food available, mating and birthing seasons have arrived.

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    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 53m 20s

    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.

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    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 53m 8s

    Meet the first animal visitors to a new manmade waterhole in the African savannah. Using state-of-the-art cameras, scientists watch as warthogs and elephants discover the new oasis. But things become dangerous when leopards and lions close in.

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