
A Spotted Hyena Arrives
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
As temperatures climb and resources are limited, a spotted hyena arrives to the waterhole.
At the end of the dry season with temperatures rising and food resources dwindling, the waterhole has become more important than ever. Water has become scarce, and the waterhole must now service animals from further and further away. With more animals and increasing competition for water, what will happen when a spotted hyena comes to drink?
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A Spotted Hyena Arrives
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
At the end of the dry season with temperatures rising and food resources dwindling, the waterhole has become more important than ever. Water has become scarce, and the waterhole must now service animals from further and further away. With more animals and increasing competition for water, what will happen when a spotted hyena comes to drink?
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