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As the land dries, everyone struggles to find water. The hippos get trapped in the shrinking lake, and Nalla the elephant finds a clever solution to quench everyone's thirst.
水资源危机：随着旱季来临，大地变得干涸，动物们难以找到水源。
被困的河马：河马群被困在不断缩水的湖泊中。与此同时，幼年河马马富塔（Mafuta）遭遇危机——一只来犯的雄性河马夺取了族群的控制权，迫使母河马带着他远离河流。
巧妙的对策：大象娜拉（Nalla）想出了一个妙招，帮助大家解渴。
卡莉（Kali）的狩猎：母狮卡莉试图将疣猪从洞穴中挖出来，引发了一场滑稽的场面——其他狮群成员也加入其中，最终的狩猎结果令人意想不到。
猎豹出击：猎豹杜马（Duma）带领猎豹联盟前往湖边狩猎。
水资源危机：随着旱季来临，大地变得干涸，动物们难以找到水源。
被困的河马：河马群被困在不断缩水的湖泊中。与此同时，幼年河马马富塔（Mafuta）遭遇危机——一只来犯的雄性河马夺取了族群的控制权，迫使母河马带着他远离河流。
巧妙的对策：大象娜拉（Nalla）想出了一个妙招，帮助大家解渴。
卡莉（Kali）的狩猎：母狮卡莉试图将疣猪从洞穴中挖出来，引发了一场滑稽的场面——其他狮群成员也加入其中，最终的狩猎结果令人意想不到。
猎豹出击：猎豹杜马（Duma）带领猎豹联盟前往湖边狩猎。
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00:10Many tales have been told of Africa, but this is our story.
00:21A drama set in the heart of our world, experienced as we live and breathe it.
00:33Our world is changing, our lives are in danger, but we still have each other, and family is
00:50something worth fighting for.
00:54This is the next chapter in our story, in a place they call Serengeti.
01:00Serengeti.
01:03Serengeti.
01:07Serengeti.
01:08Serengeti.
01:10She is the king.
01:14Serengeti.
01:18Serengeti.
01:25Serengeti.
01:33Serengeti.
01:33Serengeti.
01:36Serengeti.
01:37Serengeti.
01:37Serengeti.
01:38Serengeti.
01:39Serengeti.
01:39Serengeti.
01:40Serengeti.
01:40Serengeti.
01:40Serengeti.
01:41Serengeti.
01:41Serengeti.
01:48The hippopod is under threat from a dangerous outsider, the bull that killed Mafuta's father
02:03out to take over the herd. Mafuta has reason to be afraid. A pod without a leader is a pod
02:18to be conquered.
02:28If the bull is victorious, Mafuta's life could be over.
02:43Those who can, resist.
02:55But it's the invader who is victorious.
03:09All Mafuta has known is gone.
03:14Their only choice is to leave.
03:18The victor proclaims total domination.
03:24All must submit to his power.
03:33Mafuta must be taken far from the river, leaving the conqueror to stake his claim with dung.
03:40A smell to announce his rule.
03:54Mafuta is safe for now.
04:00But he and his mother must start a new life elsewhere.
04:19While the hippos face times of turmoil, Kali has at last found peace.
04:25Mafutan, his father!
04:29Machutan !
04:31La ha.
04:36She's in a pride where everyone supports each other, instead of one which tears itself apart.
04:49One where cubs are cherished, and Kali's hunting skills are revered, not exploited.
05:03Finding food is now a family event, enjoyed by all.
05:15Warthogs are a lion's favourite meal, so keeping their young alive is their main preoccupation.
05:26Keeping count, a task in itself.
05:30There's always one who's left behind.
06:00The End
06:07For warthogs, life is for living.
06:12Who knows when their time is up?
06:22Oh.
06:24Oh.
06:27Oh.
06:31Oh.
07:16In the past, it would have been game over for Kali.
07:21Now she has backup, a team.
07:43Even with a whole pride to help, digging warthogs out is still hard work.
07:57And warthog burrows have emergency exits.
08:07Lots of them.
08:49But not all their efforts are in vain.
08:57Working together, they rarely go hungry.
09:01But the easy life is about to get harder.
09:08The life-giving lake is slowly shrinking.
09:17Many still come to quench their thirst.
09:24But as the dry season takes hold, it may no longer give relief to those who journey here.
09:33For the few flamingos that stayed, food is less easy to find.
09:44And in the heat of the day, the herds drink more of what little water remains.
09:53Despite the looming drought, the lake still provides life support for a small pod of hippos.
10:07Two more are about to join.
10:12For Mafuta and his mother, a welcome refuge.
10:20Here, none of the hippos rule over others.
10:28It's a calm place for those seeking shelter, far from the hubbub of the river.
11:00For Mafuta and his tired legs, a place to rest.
11:04At last.
11:11But where the weary seek shelter, hunters find opportunity.
11:20Including Zalika and her clan.
11:31While others struggle, Zalika plans ahead.
11:41She uses the water as her larder.
11:55Leftovers can be hidden beneath the surface.
12:02Masking the scent from those who steal.
12:10Cheetahs like their food as fresh as it comes.
12:14So Duma has brought the males he joined to the lake.
12:18The place his mother taught him to hunt.
12:26He's returned as a newly accepted member of the team.
12:39Duma has proved he can pull his weight.
12:48Duma has proved he can pull his weight.
12:49But he must continue to prove it.
12:56This time, he must show he can take the lead.
13:00Fire!
13:02Fire!
13:12Fire!
13:16Your died!
13:17Fire!
13:18Fire!
13:21Fire!
13:24Fire!
13:30Oh, oh, oh, oh.
13:56His courage is rewarded with the help he needs.
14:13He's earned his place in an elite hunting team.
14:19But Zalika has a team of her own.
14:40Against such strength, even Team Cheetah is struggling.
14:53Zalika is happy to let them do the hard work.
15:01To face the threat, Duma the attacker must turn defender.
15:21But Zalika makes a fearsome opponent.
15:30And she's not alone.
15:41They're more than a match for the Cheetahs.
15:51This time, the only winner is the wildebeest.
15:57The losers are many.
16:07For all of us, life will only get harder as the dry season starts to take hold.
16:26They're not alone.
16:47Already, the herds are leaving for greener lands.
16:55Even the river is a shadow of its former splendor.
17:08They're not alone.
17:12Bakari was wise to reach here before it was too late.
17:17When the river starts running dry, so does the food it supports.
17:26Already, the banks are barren with little to eat.
17:32But at least there's still water.
17:46Even in the driest times, there's always somewhere where the grass is greener.
17:56The far bank shows promise.
18:05It's just a matter of reaching it.
18:11And avoiding the dangers the river holds.
18:17This is still Magamba's domain.
18:27But what choice has Bakari?
18:31Or the troop he leads?
18:42The shallow waters leave little space for a crocodile to hide.
18:48The troop is hesitant.
18:51But Cheetah will always trust Bakari.
19:17Magamba is stalking.
19:20The Soviet Union.
19:23They've got the frozen water.
19:24They're planning an ambush.
19:26Go, go, go.
19:29Go, go, go, go.
19:32Go, go.
19:34Go, go, go, go!
19:36She heads to deeper water.
19:40Go, go, go, go, go.
19:50Here she can lurk unseen, just where Bakari hesitates.
20:19A miss, only just. But now everyone knows where Magamba lies. It's each for themselves.
20:39A dash to safety.
21:04Bakari's bravery has kept his troop from harm.
21:12Magamba had one chance, and it was squandered.
21:31Bakari has bought his troop some time.
21:43But the dry season has yet to really test them.
21:53As another hot day begins, a serval stirs.
22:06The time to hunt is before the sun is high.
22:13Before the heat saps her energy.
22:27The dry grass provides cover.
22:31But not just for the hunter.
22:38Guinea fowl.
22:45They're everywhere.
22:49Almost too many to choose from.
23:11Far too many to be taken by surprise.
23:34For servals, there's always another meal.
23:45The mongoose too are making the most of the dawn.
23:52For the Paputani cares for, it's a lesson in perseverance.
24:00And knowing just where to look.
24:11Utani's charge must pay attention.
24:16A snake is a feast.
24:23A giant snail, a delicacy.
24:29If only it came without a shell.
24:39Hard won food is not for sharing.
24:50While squabbling is a dangerous distraction.
25:05The servals found a meal that doesn't vanish into the air.
25:20With plenty that are young and inexperienced.
25:42A snatch and run.
25:45Too quick to prevent.
25:50With no chance of rescue.
25:55Fortunately, it wasn't Utani's charge that was taken.
26:04Lesson learnt.
26:06She'll stay close in future.
26:11There are plenty more hungry predators around.
26:20Since the theft of the cheetah's last meal, Duma has been focused on success.
26:30But are the others as disciplined?
26:37A female.
26:43Food is forgotten.
26:49The female.
26:51The female.
26:51Now their only focus.
26:59Cooperation vanishes as quickly as it came.
27:02All are rivals now.
27:20As tensions rise, it's not just Duma who seems confused.
27:30Face to face with the female, no one's quite sure what to do next, until she flees.
27:53But running isn't the answer, she'll wait to see how the males behave.
28:11No one wants to make the first move, least of all Duma.
28:31Duma breaks the spell by getting too close to a teammate.
28:42Now it's every male for himself.
28:53She isn't impressed, and she has no reason to stay.
29:16They're too busy squabbling to even notice.
29:32Until they do.
29:41Then it just gets worse.
29:45Duma thought he'd joined an elite team.
29:58When the novice feels like the grown-up, it's time to move on.
30:07While Duma struggles to find his place, the baboons find some respite from their troubles.
30:24But Bakari must try to stay focused.
30:32There's always another problem on the horizon.
30:37A rival baboon troop, far bigger than Bakari's.
30:48With food and water scarce, they're in no mood for sharing their space.
30:56Bakari has led his family into enemy territory.
31:14It's a force greater than any he's encountered.
31:21But he'll stand and fight.
31:25Target their leader.
31:27Be the first to attack.
31:32Buy his true time.
31:38And conquer them one by one.
31:46His rival submits.
31:49But this is a battle on many fronts.
31:54And below, his troops are in trouble.
32:03Bakari enters the fray once more.
32:08But he can't fight them all.
32:13There are just too many.
32:25His whole troop is under threat.
32:38It's an unwinnable fight.
32:41The rival troop too strong.
32:48Bakari gives the sign.
32:52Time to leave.
32:58Before any are killed.
33:05They've escaped alive.
33:06But how long can they survive without somewhere to drink?
33:19As drought takes hold, water will be the new battleground.
33:33The land is drying by the day.
33:36The land is drying by the day.
33:57Bakari has taken his troop to a wasteland.
34:02To stand a chance of keeping them alive, he must keep up morale.
34:10But the land is too parched.
34:13Nothing grows.
34:26Noto tries his best.
34:28But all there is, is dust.
34:38For his sister, only a twig to chew on.
34:44The truth is, they need water.
34:55Then just when tragedy seems inevitable, in walks hope.
35:03To stop.
35:29The thorns will plant.
35:29I will find him.
35:31You're not active.
35:31This is scary.
35:31It's avoidance.
35:32For a different spirit,
35:34For Bakari, a chance to save his troop.
35:41In times of drought, follow the elephants.
35:59They just need to keep up, and let the elephants follow their noses.
36:14For them all, a long, parched journey lies ahead.
36:27Even the promised lake is shrinking away.
36:35A smattering of flamingos still stalk the shallows.
36:43And the herds that remain can still find water, but only fit for the desperate.
36:57The hippos are crammed together in what little depth remains.
37:07Mafuta is safe, but only while the lake still lasts.
37:20Despite the growing threat, somehow calmness prevails.
37:27But the pressure is building.
37:38The smallest feel it the most.
37:46And it's about to get worse.
37:51More hippos are arriving.
38:04And every new hippo leaves less room for those already there.
38:18And still they come.
38:24There's no more space.
38:27And the pod is growing desperate.
38:48As they churn the water, it slowly turns to mud.
38:57As they churn the water, it slowly turns to mud.
38:59Nothing could now be life-taking.
39:08There is no respite in sight.
39:19There is no respite in sight.
39:20Their lake home is fast disappearing.
39:23And they have nowhere else to go.
39:28For the hippos, the lake has become a trap.
39:39For the elephants, the lake is their last hope too.
39:47Nala, in her wisdom, has guided her family here.
39:52But this is not what she was expecting.
40:01After the long journey, Gadogo is desperately thirsty.
40:06He, like the rest of the herd, depends on Nala for everything.
40:12But what she's led them to is troubling.
40:20The water, stagnant and stale.
40:27It's undrinkable.
40:30Nala must find another way.
40:45Kadogo is struggling just to stay on his feet.
40:49But Nala won't stop till she's found what they need.
40:58Her secret lies beneath the sand.
41:12Oh no!
41:26She isn't digging alone.
41:29She isn't digging alone.
41:33Kadogo tries his best to help his mother.
41:55Finally, Nala reaches what she's looking for.
42:04Water filtered by the sand.
42:13As soon as it's taken, it's replenished.
42:22And Kadogo gets the drink he so desperately needs.
42:43They're not the only ones drinking.
42:45The whole herd follows Nala's lead.
42:54Digging wells of their own.
42:57And all happy to share.
43:12And all happy to share.
43:22With Kadogo refreshed, his old energy returns.
44:04While the elephants play, their wells are left unguarded, the perfect moment for the baboons
44:16to arrive.
44:23When in doubt, do as the elephants do.
44:37They must drink fast, the wells won't stay unattended for long.
44:49Cheka will drink while she can.
44:53She knows only too well they're always on borrowed time.
45:06Oh no!
45:08Oh no!
45:15Oh no!
45:20Oh no!
45:38Bakari is not so easily evicted, but even he won't take on an elephant.
45:56Emboldened, Kadogo does his bit to help.
46:17Duma, too, has returned to the lake.
46:20Having left the coalition, he's back hunting on his own.
46:29Now all he needs is a meal for one.
46:31Hmm.
46:32Hmm.
46:32Hmm.
46:43Hmm.
46:44Oh no.
46:45Huh?
46:51True!
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48:52Duma's no longer keen to impress
48:56and there's nothing here to share.
49:02He'll keep what's rightfully his.
49:12Once more, Duma walks alone.
49:24As everyone seeks water, more arrivals join the elephants.
49:38Impala 2 inspects the wells.
49:42Impala 2 inspects the wells.
49:59But searching for water is now a search in vain.
50:05There's so little to be found.
50:10Once more, Bakari follows the elephant's lead
50:14and Ntoto follows Bakari's.
50:32With so little to find, the impala move on.
50:49There is still water, if you know where to look.
51:01As the lake shrinks, they move closer and dig deeper.
51:09Kodogo drinks as much as he can, but Nala must start rationing.
51:17The wells are beginning to run dry.
51:25And Kodogo's feet aren't helping at all.
51:30Nala tries the gentle approach,
51:36but to little avail.
51:42Kodogo is stubborn
51:46and doesn't take things seriously.
51:59He can always try a neighbour's well.
52:20Finally, Nala has had enough.
52:23But all she's doing is putting the problem elsewhere.
52:34For Kodogo, there's always another well to trash.
52:45Wherever he goes, he slowly turns the wells into mud pits.
53:15The elephants may not appreciate the devastation,
53:19but there are some who do.
53:37But first, they must negotiate the elephants.
53:54Warthogs like nothing better than a cooling mud bath,
53:58especially one prepared earlier.
54:22Among them, guinea fowl try to quench their thirst.
54:28A few precious drops is all they need.
54:55These moments of respite are to be treasured.
54:58They are not about to last.
55:06The hippo's one remaining oasis is fast becoming a trap.
55:19The hippo's one remaining oasis is fast becoming a trap.
55:24Already, it's thick and sticky.
55:49Mafuta's mother brought him here to find refuge.
55:52Now, it's a quagmire.
56:00But this is just the start of their misery.
56:08The bull who took over their pod has followed them.
56:18The river could no longer support him.
56:26The lake is no better.
56:33But while there is still water, he'll dominate the pool.
56:46Already, he makes his presence felt.
56:59The pressure is on.
57:02Panic soon spreads.
57:15There's no way in and no way out.
57:20And it's only going to get worse.
57:26How will they survive?
57:31You can watch all episodes of Serengeti 3 on BBC iPlayer.
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57:42David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities is exclusive to iPlayer.
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