Nature - The Greatest Animal Migration

Were setting off on an African adventure. Our destination is the famous Serengeti. Were taking you along on the greatest animal migration in the world, when millions of wildebeest make the long journey from Tanzania to Kenya. Its a journey into the unknown. On their odyssey, the wildebeest will meet very different neighbors. There are also some spotted and striped traveling companions on this 1,000 kilometer march. Unfortunately, not all travel acquaintances mean well, those who get separated from the group are particularly vulnerable. The great wildebeest migration is representative of the merciless cycle of life and death. But as yet, everything is peaceful thats why the plain has turned into a playground for the 200,000 migrating zebras. And sometimes zebras and lions even think alike. The vultures always manage to find plenty of food during the wildebeest migration. Next door, it looks like the hyenas are enjoying a cozy siesta, but hyenas should never be underestimated. Even though it can seem that butter wouldnt melt in their mouth, their bad reputation is not unjustified. Its time for the wildebeest to move on and were staying with them. The herd stretches out to maybe 40 kilometers in length. For many young animals its a first test of strength. Destination for the early stage of the track is the dusty riverbank. Thats where the wildebeest want to cross the river, but theres a problem. The river is occupied by hippos. Although hippopotamuses are vegetarians theyre incredibly heavy so its a better idea to wait until the swimming pool is free again. The herd immediately gets going, theres no time to lose. While the first animals have found a soft spot from which to leap into the water the bulk of the animals are heading towards the steep banks. One young animal was unable to keep up and has become separated from the group. Tired, it steps into the mud to cross the water but the herd doesnt wait for strugglers.