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A Leopard Hunts for Food in the Kalahari

In A Leopard Hunts for Food in the Kalahari, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a one-year-old African leopard in the Kalahari Desert learns how to survive on his own by hunting for food. With limited food sources, the young leopard has to be clever and patient. He misses a few chances to catch food, but he keeps trying. Eventually, he returns to find a meal left high in the trees, but getting to it won't be so easy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Africa, a study of the landscape and wildlife of the world’s wildest continent, Africa.

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Ostrich Chicks in the Kalahari

In Ostrich Chicks in the Kalahari narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how ostrich parents tirelessly search for water in the Kalahari Desert. After a long day, they find a watering hole teeming with giraffes, elephants, and zebras. However, danger looms as predators are nearby. When these predators chase away the larger animals, the ostrich family takes the opportunity to drink, demonstrating how survival requires adapting to challenges and opportunities. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Africa, a study of the landscape and wildlife of the world’s wildest continent, Africa.

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The Wasp vs. the Spider

In The Wasp vs. the Spider, narrator Sir David Attenborough invites us to discover The Namib, the oldest and one of the driest deserts in the world, where survival is a true test of nature's creativity. Meet two fascinating insects: the pompilid wasp and the golden wheel spider. Watch as the spider escapes the wasp’s sting and a grim fate by cartwheeling down a sandy slope in an incredible display of survival! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Africa, a study of the landscape and wildlife of the world’s wildest continent, Africa.

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Meet the Drongo, the Desert’s Biggest Trickster!

In Meet the Drongo, the Desert’s Biggest Trickster!, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the mysterious Kalahari Desert, a dry and ancient land full of strange wonders. Discover the bond between meerkats and clever drongo birds, one of nature’s biggest tricksters. During winter, the drongo mimics warning calls to steal food from the meerkats, but they’re smart enough to catch on to its tricks. Despite his sneaky ways, the drongo is a loyal ally most of the year. This video is excerpted from BBC's Africa, a study of the landscape and wildlife of the world’s wildest continent, Africa.