Namibia's Natural Wonders

Namibia's Natural Wonders

Namibia is a country of contrasts, from the arid savannahs to flowing rivers and rugged coastlines. This documentary explores the natural wonders of the country in southern Africa. Despite the dry and barren habitat, the Kalahari Desert in the east is home to a range of rare and fascinating creatures. The ground pangolin resembles a cute dinosaur but is endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trafficking. Animals must be resourceful and clever to survive in the world’s oldest desert and one of the driest places on Earth, the Namib. Around 150 elephants still roam the desert, covering long distances in search of water. The only certainty here is change, as the wind constantly reshapes the dunes. On the coast of Namibia, in contrast, the Atlantic crashes onto rugged cliffs and vast beaches while fur seals try to escape their most dangerous predator – the brown hyena.

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Seasons

Life at the Limit

1. Life at the Limit

Air Date: 2023-10-01

Drought and heat determine life in the Namib. It has not rained here for years. The last desert elephants are suffering from the longest drought in decades. Only about 150 of these animals still roam.

Little Heroes, Big Hunters

2. Little Heroes, Big Hunters

Air Date: 2023-10-01

The Kalahari is a dry and barren desert that nevertheless offers a surprising diversity of species. One of the fascinating creatures that live here is the Ground pangolin. It resembles a cute.

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Rating

10.0/10

Release Date

2023-10-01

Episodes

2 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

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Production Companies

Doclights

Doclights

ARTE

ARTE

ORF

ORF

NDR Naturfilm

NDR Naturfilm

Zorillafilm

Zorillafilm