Observe a brindled gnu herd migrating and grazing followed by zebras, crowned cranes, lions, and hyenas
A herd of wildebeests (Connochaetes taurinus) on the African savanna. Grazing along the way, the herd migrates in search of short grasses and other forage. Because wildebeests can swim, streams and rivers do not stop movement of the herd. Zebras often accompany the wildebeests, and crowned cranes lands among them. Predators, including lions and spotted hyenas, also travel with the herd. A large majority of the calves are born within a period of less than a month. The young are able to run less than 10 minutes after birth. This is vital, as the calves' survival depends on moving with the herd.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Hell Creek was home to T. rex, Triceratops, and now…these foot bones.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Giraffes filmed on the African savanna
The giraffe's long tongue allows it to feed on leaves of the thorny acacia tree. Birds called oxpeckers search the giraffe's skin, eating parasites such as ticks.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Mikhail Gnatkovskiy/Dreamstime.comOverview of the saiga.
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© Fun Travel TV (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Learn about natural features of the Outback in Queensland, Australia.
