Crocodiles have earned themselves a reputation for being cold-blooded killers- but this creature of the deep has a surprisingly soft side too that of a doting devoted parent. After the mating ritual between a couple has completed the female crocodile takes great care in laying her eggs and tending to her young when they hatch. During the first few months of their lives, baby crocodiles are extremely vulnerable and only a lucky few make it to adulthood. It is up to the crocodile mother to ensure the survival of her young brood.
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WN06 Cheetah Africa's Fastest Cat
Cheetahs are built for speed and can usually finish off a kill within 300 meters. With their lightweight bodies, lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts their chosen victim doesn’t stand a chance as the cheetah reaches speeds of up to 100 km per hour. Once a kill has been made the cheetah mu...
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WN07 Dung Beetle Baby Nursery.
Dung beetles are one of the most efficient members of Africa’s clean-up crew. With so many animals residing in the bushveld, there is always an excess of dung- and the hard-working dung beetle doesn’t waste any time when it comes to scooping it up. The beetles carefully roll the dung into a tigh...
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WN08 Dung Beetles Fighting For Balls
The dung beetle may seem humble but this small creature has a much darker side. Fighting between beetles for dung balls is rife with opponents always looking for an easy steal. Piles of dung are hotspot of intense competition, dirty tricks and outright robbery. Rolling the perfect ball and hangin...
