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Now. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Lion-takes-down-buffalo-with-surprising-ease The male lion tosses the buffalo, much larger and heavier than himself, to the ground and tightens his suffocating grip on her throat. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=The-largest-sardine-run-predator-makes-an-appearance- One of the major highlights of the sardine run, that has evaded the crew up until now, is witnessing the Bryde's whale consume hundreds of sardines in a single mouthful. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Crocodile-lurks-in-the-Okavango This year the water in the main Nxamaseri channel was clearer than we have ever seen it. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Gannets-steal-the-shoal As the sun broke the horizon, the diving gannets increased in intensity and large numbers of common dolphins joined the feast. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Air-assault-in-Port-St-Johns Poor visibility but a lot of sound and excitement as Cape Gannets pierce the surface of the water in Port St Johns http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Mass-migration-of-tiny-paddler-crabs One of the most remarkable mass migrations that we have ever witnessed involves the Ngoboseleni lake system and tiny paddler crabs. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Cheetah-relinquishes-its-imaginary-prey Juvenile cat mistakes microphone cover for an easy meal. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Wild-dogs-come-out-of-hiding These strong animals are capable of bringing down a large deer. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Newborn-seals-suckle Within a week, these pups will lose their black coats and take on a lighter shade. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Whip-snake-moves-up-a-slope Reptile flicks its tongue in and out to taste scent particles in its environment. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Orangutan-mother-plays-with-her-baby This big Asian primate displays obvious affection towards her offspring. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Giant-scorpion-ventures-out-in-the-rain As the sun emerges and picks out the arthropod’s greenish colouring, it heads for cover in the forest. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Crocodiles-warm-up-in-the-sun Birds and beasts abound at Nyamithi Pan. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Black-rhino-marks-his-territory Although he cannot see much, excellent hearing and an acute sense of smell alert the huge animal to the presence of intruders. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Whales,-gannets,-dolphins-and-sharks-gather All the predators are in place for the start of the sardine run. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Lone-wildebeest-calf-falls-victim-to-cheetahs WARNING: Footage may upset sensitive viewers. Spotted predators drag their prey out of sight of vultures and eat the animal while it’s still alive. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Water-dragon-clings-to-tree-trunk Lanternflies are so named due to the long extensions on their heads. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Busy-ants-work-for-a-common-cause Insects collect food and nesting material to tide the colony over during the coming winter. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Gannets-feed-on-mackerel Sardine pilot shoals are expected any day now off the Cape coast. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=A-rare-and-beautiful-plant The recently discovered Brunsvigia elandsmontana is found nowhere else on the planet. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Cleaner-shrimp-works-on-rockcod Many species of fish come to this ledge in shallow water to get the parasites removed from their bodies. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Sea-snake-hunts-for-fish This venomous reptile can hold its breath underwater long enough to search among the rocks for prey. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Thailand-park-attracts-diverse-birdlife Several birds try to chase away an owlet that preys on chicks, while the film crew itself tries not to disturb nests. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Rockhopper-penguins-nest-above-a-steep-incline Saunders Island is also home to Magellanic and gentoo penguins, and seabirds that raid their nests. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Komodo-dragons-terrorise-a-deer Three large lizards have attacked a buffalo and a deer; now they wait for the animals to weaken and fall. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Dolphins-at-play-in-the-bay Mother and calf pairs show a keen interest in a strange mammal that's entered their territory. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Goshawk-feeds-and-preens This raptor prefers to launch its attack on prey from the vantage point of a high perch. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Cichlids-hide-in-grass-beds Lake Malawi presents a new perspective on underwater species. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Jackal-steals-vultures-meal A wily scavenger takes full advantage of carrion set out at a 'vulture restaurant'. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Male-lion-claims-buffalo-kill Females are forced to track the buffalo herd once again, seeking another kill to satisfy their hunger and that of their cubs. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Seahorse-hangs-on-to-seagrass The Knysna seahorse is a unique species which lacks a dorsal crown. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Caterpillars-on-the-march Nature reserve close to a city offers a tranquil escape to a less frenetic world. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Cobra-glides-through-the-leaf-litter This shy but venomous snake inflates its hood when it feels threatened. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Butterflies-gather-nectar As they feed on the sweet nectar of flowers, various butterfly species aid plant pollination. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Fiddler-crab-feeds-amid-the-mangroves The dappled environment of an estuarine swamp is home to many small crustaceans. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Dolphins-stranded-on-beach The reason for these animals' death is likely to remain a mystery. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Injured-elephant-calf-struggles-to-eat An attack by predators on a young elephant has left it with handicaps that threaten its survival. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Exquisitely-coloured-fish-live-in-the-dark The 'Malawi butterfly' puts on an electrifying mating display. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Bull-elephant-feeds-on-greenery Another bull with broken tusks appears but both males are calm. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Tortoise-forages-in-the-early-morning-sun This endangered reptile lives in the Renosterveld under the shadow of the great Lemiet Berge. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Dinosaur-footprints-uncovered Preserved evidence of animals from a bygone era is laid bare in a dry riverbed. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Hippos-create-a-mud-bath Wading birds follow the large mammals into the shallow water. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Seals-and-skuas-feed-on-fish Cape gannets indicate where the food may be. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Zebras-graze-on-protected-grassland Golden Gate park contains more than 60 species of grass. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Old-female-hyena-protects-elite-group Clans are matriarchal and females select the most suitable mates. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Hyenas-feed-on-lion-kill A large group of vultures await their turn at the buffalo carcass. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Big-male-leopard-rests-near-kill With an impala carcass in a tree, the big cat waits out the heat of the day, and is ready to defend his meal against the four hyenas that appear. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Cichlids-abound-in-Lake-Malawi More than 800 endemic species have populated every part of the massive lake. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=EXPEDITION:-Vultures-flock-to-wildebeest-carcass The birds land with talons ready to fight for their place at the feast. http://www.earth-touch.com/result.php?i=Echo-Ravine-lives-up-to-its-name Erosion of towering sandstone cliffs over the millennia has carved out a hollow chamber. nonadult