Hippos: Africa's River Giants
With incredible underwater footage, David Attenborough reveals the true nature of the hippopotamus – an animal that cannot swim yet is utterly dependent on water.
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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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | David Attenborough |
Director | Brad Bestelink |
Producer | Laura Marshall |
Producer | Lucy Meadows |
Production Company | Icon Films |
Broadcasts
- Fri 26 Jul 2019 21:00
- Sat 27 Jul 2019 19:30³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Wed 18 Sep 2019 08:00
- Tue 31 Dec 2019 18:00
- Sun 15 Aug 2021 20:00
- Sun 19 Mar 2023 15:35
- Sat 21 Sep 2024 15:00
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