The Wet Season Comes to the Savanna
In The Wet Season Comes to the Savanna, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores what happens when the dry season comes to an end across the African savanna and the herds return to the plains. When submerged by seasonal floods, the grass of the African savanna can still grow. Watch as a young baboon climbs on top of an adult to avoid the water. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: Under what kind of conditions can grass survive?
A: The grass can be frozen, burnt, flooded, or baked and still survive.
Q: Who lives in the savanna all year round?
A: The baboons live in the savanna year-round, but they have to adjust how they get their food during the wet season.
Q: How did the herds of animals survive during the dry season?
A: The animals spread out and clung to small water holes.
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