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Footage of the many species that thrive in Africa, including lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalo and elephants.

Africa's Big Cats

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Large cat species in Africa.

The Big 5

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The iconic `Big Five' of the savannah.

Dung Beetles: Nature's Recycler

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Africa's dung beetles play a huge role in its ecosystem.

Meet the Meerkats

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A look at the lives of meerkats.

Springbok & Impala: Life in the Herd

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Africa's charismatic megafauna receive a lot of attention, but the antelope have rich stories filled with daily struggles of survival; two antelope species, springbok and impala, outnumber all the others and play critical roles in the circle of life.

The Hamadryas of Awash

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Ethiopia is a land of extremes, home to mountainous highlands, vast river valleys, and parched deserts; for each of these disparate environments, a fascinating primate species has evolved traits and behaviors that allow its members to thrive.

Life in the Leftovers

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The two top carnivore species.