Film Lens
Set in Shaba during mid-January, the film captures the region's vibrant ecosystem after the rains. The Ewaso Ngiro river attracts large herds of elephants, with matriarchal groups reuniting to access water and food. The documentary details the daily lives of these elephants, who require significant water intake, and shows their interactions with other species in the area.
The film also portrays the risks animals face at the river bank, where they gather to drink. Nile crocodiles lie in wait for unsuspecting prey, while baboons and Kirk's dik-diks navigate their surroundings with caution. The presence of leopards adds another layer of danger, as they hunt under the cover of darkness. This documentary provides a detailed look at the interconnected lives of these animals in a landscape marked by both abundance and peril.
Why Watch
- •See herds of over two hundred elephants at the Ewaso Ngiro.
- •Find out how baboons use teamwork to gather fruit.
- •Meet the elusive leopards hunting at night.
Did You Know
•Elephants need between 80 and 160 litres of water a day.
•The region is home to the largest herds of elephants in East Africa.
•Kirk's dik-diks are the smallest antelopes in Shaba, weighing around five kilos.
•Adult male elephants can drink twice the amount of water as females.
Perfect For
Wildlife enthusiastsNature documentary fansAnimal behavior observers