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Water holes can be dangerous traps for thirsty animals, as this hippo soon finds out...

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Natural World: Hippos - Africa's River Giants
David Attenborough reveals the life of the hippopotamus as never seen before. With incredible underwater footage, this film delves into the world of the hippo - an animal that cannot swim yet is utterly dependent on water. In Botswana's Okavango delta, hippos face an unparalleled challenge - deep floodwaters dry to dust in a matter of months. In one extraordinary season, the team go beneath the surface to see them protect their families and face their enemies as they deal with the drought. Going far beyond their dangerous reputation, the show discovers the true nature of the hippo, an animal that is compassionate, sensitive and highly intelligent.

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[ReflectedMiles]

Hippos are incredibly dangerous, and lions around them learn this early on. We tend to think of the lions as the supreme danger, but hippos are worse. Even crocodiles generally don't dare to bother them since an angry response can result in a bite force great enough to break their bones--it's just not worth it. It's not surprising to see a pride give way. Hippos also kill humans quite routinely in areas like the Okavango Delta here--at a higher rate than any other wild animal (not including those in the insect and micro worlds like mosquitoes). Despite being shaped a bit like an obese cow, their temperament is even more volatile than the moose.

[larsdamen]

I don't know why but these video's always make me tear up and remind me of how bittersweet and beautiful our world can be.

[Andrea-houv]

Long life to sir Attenborough.. I need his documentary for all my life

[contendor]

Attenborough's voice is the best for an animal documentary

[petrov]

This isn't just any hippo, looks like he's a big war veteran, look at those big scars, astonishing and terrifying. This hippo is a fearless warrior, surely the lions can sense that, an alert to stay away.

[Metalhorse_]

They weren't trying to kill the hippo, they were just trying to keep him from bathing in the water they drink. 😂

[lyndseystrait]

Wow. Just wow. David Attenborough’s narration, the AMAZING footage, the background music and the information the video is providing all contribute to making this a fantastic video. Well done!

[trancecrew]

What will we do without Attenborough😓♥️♥️u feel every emotion when he speaks, narrates.

[officertom]

It's interesting to see how the hippos create channels for the water to flow through and are responsible for so many animals being able to have a drink.

[yumi_x]

I couldn't imagine a nature documentary without David Attenborough's voice of gold. 😌👂

[henryc]

I would be curious to know how long it took to get all of the footage to put together this spectacular video

[anthonymason]

I don’t know where I’d be in life without David A. his story telling & these perfect shots of Nature!!

[MrRAAN]

I can't believe humans would ever want to destroy this. The sheer majesty and magnificence of these animals are astounding.

[ciscodiaz]

People die from hippos because people just can't judge and understand how incredibly fast and agile they really are. They are incredibly fast under water and unbelievably fast on land. They can turn on a dime. You look at them and assume they're fat and slow. You couldnt be more wrong

[robertjensen]

Incredible, I had no idea until this video that hippos were actually helping create the river channels, that end up spreading water to help even more wildlife.

[kosakukawajiri]

Though possibly the most dangerous herbivore in the world with the attitude of a tank, the Hippo is also among the most important creatures when it comes to water, possibly more so than elephants. Their brutal majesty is simple yet truly dazzling.

[genah_spengentertainment]

The documentation of the first instance of water from that flood is what brought this video to life! Also, with the precise narration from Sir Attenborough best in the narrating business worldwide!!!

[Rheinguard]

I'm convinced that Hippos are the literal embodiment of the "Call an ambulance, but not for me!" meme.

[archduchessalexandra]

yea we do need sir Attenborough his voice is great for these documentary

[abuhammam]

Respect to the lionesses who just sat down chilling while others were attacking the hippo. They smart