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Natural World: Hippos - Africa's River Giants
David Attenborough reveals the life of the hippopotamus as never seen before. With incredible underwater footage, this film delves into the world of the hippo - an animal that cannot swim yet is utterly dependent on water. In Botswana's Okavango delta, hippos face an unparalleled challenge - deep floodwaters dry to dust in a matter of months. In one extraordinary season, the team go beneath the surface to see them protect their families and face their enemies as they deal with the drought. Going far beyond their dangerous reputation, the show discovers the true nature of the hippo, an animal that is compassionate, sensitive and highly intelligent.
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Hippos are incredibly dangerous, and lions around them learn this early on. We tend to think of the lions as the supreme danger, but hippos are worse. Even crocodiles generally don't dare to bother them since an angry response can result in a bite force great enough to break their bones--it's just not worth it. It's not surprising to see a pride give way. Hippos also kill humans quite routinely in areas like the Okavango Delta here--at a higher rate than any other wild animal (not including those in the insect and micro worlds like mosquitoes). Despite being shaped a bit like an obese cow, their temperament is even more volatile than the moose.
Kind of funny how baby hippos are cute when they grow up to be murder machines
Lions look like little cats around the hippos. :)
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Yeah, but I’m pretty sure this is one of those rare lion prides that practices hunting bigger quarry it mentioned on the video that they’ve got the numbers and the experience to bring down an elephant, not to mention the hippo is weaker than normal from thirst. Either way I usually hate hippos they’re fat fucks and hog the water holes and kill other animals that desperately need a drink but in this case I really wanted this guy to make it
The only thing worse than a hippo is a genetically modified enlarged Badger. If they were the same size as a Hippo, OMG, they'd rule the galaxy.
Long life to sir Attenborough.. I need his documentary for all my life
I deeply admire Sir Attenborough,his narration is beyond great.
So that's whose voice i have been hearing since i was a child! Thanks to you and many thanks to him
@@HVAC356 me too! I was dying all these days to know who's voice that is
Such a well accomplished man
@@HVAC356 same I looked up his biography and it's just fascinating
I don't know why but these video's always make me tear up and remind me of how bittersweet and beautiful our world can be.
So sad that creatures suffer for a drink of water
@@zuhairs7929 it's nature soo..
@Arcro Jesus Christ quit crying, this is nature. It’s called survival of the fittest, be glad you live in the 21st century. Because you wouldn’t last a day in the old world with your attitude.
@Arcro that’s one of the most snowflake questions I’ve ever heard regarding nature. “So that makes it right” yes it does, nature isn’t fair, nor is life in general. Go to Cuba or Vietnam to see how well your socialistic views work in the real world.
Are you 12?
I would be curious to know how long it took to get all of the footage to put together this spectacular video
Weeks maybe even months you can tell my all the timelapses they've done
I wouldn’t be at all surprised if it took years.
@@henryc1000 yeah that too lol
There's extras and making videos available in the complete series digital package.
Negative 4 minutes.......
This isn't just any hippo, looks like he's a big war veteran, look at those big scars, astonishing and terrifying. This hippo is a fearless warrior, surely the lions can sense that, an alert to stay away.
They weren't trying to kill the hippo, they were just trying to keep him from bathing in the water they drink. 😂
Every water there is hippo- flavored water
Hippo dump infused water
😂
Attenborough's voice is the best for an animal documentary
Because he’s the 🐐
It'll be a sad, sad day when we can no longer obtain documentaries narrated by him. What an absolute wonderful human being to have the privilege of being alive to experience. He cultivated my love of all aspects of nature and an interest in animals and plants and their relationships. Truly the 🐐
He wants us all dead
I totally agree...
@@truthbomber4775 it would be a joyous day for the Earth
I'm convinced that Hippos are the literal embodiment of the "Call an ambulance, but not for me!" meme.
It's interesting to see how the hippos create channels for the water to flow through and are responsible for so many animals being able to have a drink.
Yes hippos are a valuable part of the planet’s ecosystem 👍
Our world is beautiful. Everything but humans
Wow thats very interesting...
Moihbte.
Wow. Just wow. David Attenborough’s narration, the AMAZING footage, the background music and the information the video is providing all contribute to making this a fantastic video. Well done!
I just said the same thing. I must give Respect & Appreciation where it is due. The guy has been a narrator my entire life!! He truly loves the earth & all of its nature
S/o that man fr
do you know where the footage is from?
@@aydinmustahib7687 Okavango desert in Namibia
Imagine being the entire production crew watching their own work back again after the programme was complete, it must be so satisfying.
I couldn't imagine a nature documentary without David Attenborough's voice of gold. 😌👂
I know me either. He’s my favorite
Check out a documentary called "Eden: Untamed". The female narrator did a fantastic job. She did a good job of sucking you into the screen with her voice. Very similar to what David does, in my opinion.
@@calvinm1866 "queen of trees" or something about the fig tree was awesome. it had him and then another version without him and it was a woman, kinda like planet earth. im not sure if it was once again Sigourney weaver or someother lady, cant remember
The best I've heard is Charles dance
Savage kingdom Charles dance best narrator
Respect to the lionesses who just sat down chilling while others were attacking the hippo. They smart
There’s a hierarchy within the pride
@@pmaigotthat7211 yep, trump sends his minions to do his dirty work while he seats and watches them get convicted
I love how the it's a single hippo vs an entire lion clan. It shows the hippos power.
Incredible, I had no idea until this video that hippos were actually helping create the river channels, that end up spreading water to help even more wildlife.
Not really
me neither! Sir Richard!!!
The true irrigators.
me too im womdering how the hippos do that
I don’t know where I’d be in life without David A. his story telling & these perfect shots of Nature!!
maybe rich and successful because you wasted no time with documentaries 🤔😉
@@laughingoutloud3713 i guess so. I’ll take Dave and his passion for the earth any day of the week I wonder if you “laugh out loud” at your own comments ….let me not waste time pondering such a thought. I’ve got to get back to being rich and successful HAHAA
he is a WEF puppet pushing climate change rubbish
What will we do without Attenborough😓♥️♥️u feel every emotion when he speaks, narrates.
Live our Lives as usual 🥶🤯💀
Do you know how many people live on earth?
he's alive stop expecting his death for clout
His proper address is: Sir David Attenborough.
I agree. Absolutely love his voice. His whole life giving us the insight to things we will never naturally see. David attenborough your legendary
I love how the birds just chill on any animal not fighting (hippos at the start, giraffe, etc)
awesome sight you are right
Symbiotic Relationship. They benefit with each other. The hippos, giraffes, etc, suffer from ticks they cant remove. Birds eat those ticks. Parasite for one, food for the other. Altho some of those birds gets some taste to the host's blood(through ticks), making them dig deep and drink up blood from the host's open wounds.
The birds are chilling, they are chowing😋
Though possibly the most dangerous herbivore in the world with the attitude of a tank, the Hippo is also among the most important creatures when it comes to water, possibly more so than elephants. Their brutal majesty is simple yet truly dazzling.
The Hippo isn't the most dangerous herbivore because it isn't one.
@@generator3013 Hippos are indeed herbivores, but they have been seen eating meat, which is actually fairly normal as many herbivores have been seen eating meat, deer eat birds, cows and horses have been seen eating baby chickens, giraffes munch on bones, camels can eat carrion, bones and fish if they absolutely have to, giant tortoises can hunt birds... yeah, most herbivores will eat meat for several reasons, and in a reverse case, carnivores such as alligators will gladly eat fruit.
@@cintronproductions9430 Fascinating
Attitude of a tank!! Love it.
Hippos are important for the water ecosystem and the depending plants, and elephants are important for the land ecosystems by breaking down plants and spreading seeds as they travel far for food and water. Different important pillars for the ecosystem world
5:00 just a beautiful capture 😭 I love our Earth
"finally he gets his much needed drink" **emerges ENTIRE body in water** 🤣🤣🤣🤣
submerge ?
@@user-em9mw9ch3y if she’s talking about 2:25 then no submerge means he would’ve dove in the water
Didn't he though?
I can't believe humans would ever want to destroy this. The sheer majesty and magnificence of these animals are astounding.
Humans don't want to destroy any of this. The elite just don't care about the damage made while they have their best life, nor do they care about what is left after they die. They don't mind if this is in the world too, they just don't care if it's not.
I disagree. Humanism is lot lot more than this... After all, we are exploring barren planets for life.... Earthly nature is colourful but it is very cruel and burdensome...humans want and need something beyond this...a much more safer world......
The fact that you're using a device or computer has led to the destruction of animals or insects. Now think of where you are, be it a unit or house, and I can assure you that some animals or insects have perished for your comfort. So SIT THE F DOWN and stop being hypocritcal
We don’t wanna destroy them, but we also don’t want to be destroyed. There’s a gray area in between, where we are now. Let’s hope the hippos never become too big of a problem, because despite what we think the government will exterminate them if they feel like it.
Not Humans (Hue-man) u mean mankind aka Neanderthals destroy this.. learn the difference
Hippos said nope not today lol
What an amazing video! The scenes after the water flooded in combined with the music gave me the feeling of "that's how paradise must be". Bealtiful.
The documentation of the first instance of water from that flood is what brought this video to life! Also, with the precise narration from Sir Attenborough best in the narrating business worldwide!!!
My mother recently passed, at 67, loved Attenbourough. I just now realized she had been watching him her ENTIRE LIFE.
yea we do need sir Attenborough his voice is great for these documentary
I've heard this voice thirty years as a lover of nature and our planet.
I love how dangerous hippos are... they look so tranquil but once you mess with them... it's game over.
They kill like 500 *humans* a year. Now look at your comment.
once you mess with their peace of mind by bein caught existing on their watch its game over.
Amazing footage and Attenborough's voice makes it extra sweet.
*Africa's River Giants* Dang, that's got a good ring to it.
They are also known as water horses
This BBC Earth series is the best nature broadcast ever.
The cinematography of this video is so breathtaking
Fr how does one setup the shot on the hippo path under the water so perfectly. Obviously it's not a person dumb enough to be under water with them. So how do u guess just perfectly?
The documentary is the greatest
People die from hippos because people just can't judge and understand how incredibly fast and agile they really are. They are incredibly fast under water and unbelievably fast on land. They can turn on a dime. You look at them and assume they're fat and slow. You couldnt be more wrong
I believe I heard the best hope of surviving a hippo attack is to run in a zig zag pattern because they aren't good at strafe movements. But yeah they are very underestimated!
They are fat but not slow. They can hit up to 30 mph with an average of 19. They’re almost as fast as Usain Bolt
People that get killed are people that live around them . They should know ! I think it’s more like the croc situation… people near the waterfront don’t see the hippo. ( like a croc you can only see eyes or maybe nostrils) people are not getting trampled by hippo on the savanna lol
I believe hippos can’t swim. They actually only run in the water
@@Jacobmelrose26 an attack from anything..including bullets. This is common sense
One thing I didn't realize is how commanding a hippo roar is in the dark of night. It echos through the valley, way more so than that of a male lion.
Don't underestimate the power of added sound effects ;)
@@venezzrok871 Venezz, their sound is unbelievable, I visited Kenyan Masai Mara as a younger youngster, They boulder through your ears from miles away :) :) At night indeed, as @Spelunkerd imagines. Must be deafening from nearby. A force to be reckoned with.
@@TheEijkmanProject lucky you! I dream about it everyday. I fear i will only be able to do this in old age when things don't matter as much anymore
@@HVAC356 Are you Kenyan, looking to go to the homeland? Or am I getting it wrong :)
@@TheEijkmanProject not kenyan just an animal lover stuck in Canada's cold weather
i just love how the other lions just laying there like "yea nah mate i am all good you guys have it your way"
the shots of the water flowing back into the dry river beds are so amazing
The aerial filming of the Hippos underwater being followed by fish was spellbinding.
First birds, then fish! Extraordinary.
these documentary videos about animals are so well-done it makes me want to cry
Fun fact, those wounds on the hippo were most likely created by naughty Ox-pecker birds.
Yeah, they're not actually friends, they're vampires! The only reason they even eat ticks off the herbivores is because ticks are swollen with blood.
Makes sense. I would assume, since there was a drought, the hippo had to just tolerate them.
Watch the girrafe in the start, they are pecking its eyes.
Or From fights sometimes
Created ... I don't know. He may have fought another hippo regarding from the two holes on his skin. But those naughty oxpeckers certainly have kept his wound open to drink his blood and attracted parasites to eat
Amazing video footage, just awesome! Thank you for providing us a glimpse into the equally brutal & wonderful aspects of nature.
That was so well filmed, amazing! and of course a legendary narrator! Fascinating stuff.
Sir David Attenborough it's so nice to hear your voice when you are showing us the Animal Documentaries and please keep the videos coming
Oh wow. Is this what The Lion Guard was referring to in the Hippo Lanes episode? Incredible. Reminds me of the way wolves affect the flow of the rivers in Yellowstone National Park.
Love David attenborough. Voice of wisdom.
Without a shadow of doubt,I would definitely say the best video with captivating shots..all the scenes along with sound behind were really something out of the world on top of that this earth 🌍 is made for all beings not just human beings..animals are the beauty of jungle
Ooooh, those cute little birdies DRINKING BLOOD DIRECTLY FROM THE WOUNDS
Gotta love the Hippo surfin' birds
Breathtaking. The filming has come a long way. It’s sad when animals don’t have water…
The fact that the grass doesn't move in the time-lapse clips is just insane
Nice video editing trick
Hippo walked up like the final boss
Nature is so beautiful so is this documentary love all the footage 💞
Love nature ❤️ Lots of respect for camera man and team 🙏
oh my god these wildlife moments in this video are so incredible, thanks for sharing
Zeus your God?
Just beautiful. Attenborough is such a treasure.
Lion: I'm king of the jungle roaaaar Hippo: allow me to introduce myself Lion: meowwww 🐱🤣
Kudos to BBC for the amazing shots!
This video was so beautifully made :’) from the animal noises, to the spectacular shots of the many different yet magnificent creatures. Truly stunning. Good job to all the people who were able to make this happen. In my opinion one of the best so far. But of course all of them are haha.
Music is top notch, too.
@@ericstandefer9138 always
You are well made
Beautifully made like YOU baby! 😂
@@loveisthemostpowerfulforce1397 🙏🏽🙏🏽💫🌞
I remember David Attenborough from my childhood... you can't mistake that voice ... he is simply the G.O.A.T !!!
Hats off for the amazing videoGraphy and the marvelous commentary by BBC Earth Team.
This made me realize how people in 1st world countries take water for granted.
🦁: "Raawr, I'm the king of the jungle! Fear me!" 🦛: "How cute. Now move aside so I can drink or else!" 🦁: (kitten noises)
Hip hip hurray 👍🏻 -Hippopotamus
When David Attenborough speaks I sit frozen, mesmerized on the edge of my seat.
What amazing creatures and what a beautiful world! To say the absolute least.
Notice how you don't say Africa is beautiful
@@robstuart1385 He said the whole world was beautiful, stop being petty.
@@upturnedblousecollar5811 gfy
The hippopotamus is a very interesting specimen of an animal.
In what way?
In many
The camera shots and angles are amazing, always give respect and aknowledgement to the camera crew
The footage and narration is top tier👍. Kudos to the team.
God, why this video is so spectacular in every way, the editing, the way they took it, as well as Sir David Attenborough as the narator, make it so perfect! I’m gonna crying now. 😢😢😢
Crom your God?
Once again, thank you kind Sir Attenborough and the support crew - the film, land and air transport and the musicians people! Would you consider doing a Q&A in 2022? Anyone else think that this would be amazing, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? 👍 Much love and prayers from a huge fan somewhere near Seattle and around the World. ⚘🙏❤🙏⚘
Africa is the most beautiful continent on earth
Water is Life. Water is Sacred. Thank-you Hippos ❤️
Hippos are highly territorial, they usually live in lakes or rivers, spend the day chilling in water to protect their skin from burning under the sun and come out at night, technically expanding their territory at night. They usually give 2 warnings before attacking, the sound at 0:55 is the first one when they notice you invade their territory, the second one is coming closer to you with the jaw fully open to show their teeth. After that, if you are still there they usually charge. There's probably not a single animal (or even group of animals) that would/could face an adult hippo, their skin and fat are too thick to penetrate with teeth and claws, their charge is like a schoolbus hitting you at 50 kph, their jaw is like having said bus fall on whatever part of you they get. They are that lethal.
Cough cough rhino and elephant cough cough
@@ossipe1367 they are dangerous too but a hippo is more aggressive than either of em which is why more people die from them
@@CHeeSechez74 I know, they aren’t nearly as aggressive as hippos but in a fight a bull elephant would win and a rhino would have a good chance as well
@@ossipe1367 well rhino only loses to an elephant in a fight there are many videos on youtube of hippo vs rhino you can watch them
@@ossipe1367 Elephants are not aggressive
This sort of content is my comfort food.
Feels like the hippo's dead ancestors heard his cries for help and brought forth the river. Remarkable!
Hippo After having Energy Drink felt like a real King
Don't mess with the hippo
Another spectacular video that must've taken months to film (to be able to have the time lapse of the river) and only for 6 minutes! And Attenborough's narration is second to none.
BBC is still my favourite channel, even compared to all the other documentaries and KZheadrs
“Built like a truck with the personality of Jeffery Dahmer with tusks”- Casual Geographic
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tolle Bilder, klasse Aufnahmen!👍
Only animals that don’t fear the hippo are birds 😅
Amazing documentary and narration as always
that underwater hippo trail floored me...
Maybe I just have too many personal issues but I was literally cheering and jumping up and down when the rain started coming in and the Hippo was saved by the water.
How sweet
Very interesting. I did not know hippos walk underwater. Some crazy wildlife footage.
they can because they're all muscle no fat
They thicc
What did you think they did lmao
They can't swim. They're not boring enough. So they do walk underwater and when you see them from the surface of the water looking like they're swimming what they're doing is they're going down to the bottom of the body of water and pushing themselves off the bottom repeatedly that's how come they appear to make movements like a dolphin when they are chasing something in water because they are just simply sinking down to the floor and then rebounding from the floor over and over again.
What a footage and a fantastic narration!
i like the way they pictured her/him in every frame
I love our beautiful planet
I love these kind of videos. Thank you to whomever posted to.
Love how the elephants are just chilling in the background like they're saying get me some popcorn.
This video is a perfect example of the majesty of nature.
That underwater scenes! Gorgeous!
Fantastic. Learn something new every day.
Learn something every day*
I love how the Elephants watch like “Wouldn’t be me tho”
Hippo said yeah you better run
Hippo is such a good tanker build.
😀 High DPS High HP pool High speed land and water Hax!
I've seen rich people have lions and tigers but never seen one own a Hippo lol
I saw a program and a man had a hippo for a pet, he was a farmer........... A hippopotamus called Humphrey who became an internet sensation after being raised as a pet has mauled his keeper to death. ... The 40-year-old farmer, who said the animal was like a "son" to him, was confirmed dead by medics early on Sunday morning. 14 Nov 2011
Pablo Escobar had a half a dozen in Colombia
That's right Pablo Escobar made the stupid call to bring hippos to his home in Colombia and now 40 years later they are officially an invasive species 🙃
@@wildnfree101 It's the owner not the hippo! /s
The first few second into the video….the hippo eyes are piercing?! Scared me…😆😂😩🙌🏾
I just wanted to say that I love this film.
That bird pecking that giraffes eye bugs me
tiny insects bite their eyelids the birds remove them
@@BigDsGaming2022 I know but it still freaks me out
@@Markrobinson-bb3ti I once walked into a big circle of Mating Water Moccasins . They were all around me and man was I freaked I slowly walked between them and got the heck out of there never saw that many poisonous snakes together since so I know what you mean Brother