Sand: River of Giants
- Episode aired Aug 1, 1996
- 26m
The Sand River is shorter and smaller than many of Africa's rivers, but it has great importance because it supports such an abundance of wildlife. Lions stay close to the river, knowing that... Read allThe Sand River is shorter and smaller than many of Africa's rivers, but it has great importance because it supports such an abundance of wildlife. Lions stay close to the river, knowing that their prey, such as buffalo, must pass regularly through their territory. To avoid compet... Read allThe Sand River is shorter and smaller than many of Africa's rivers, but it has great importance because it supports such an abundance of wildlife. Lions stay close to the river, knowing that their prey, such as buffalo, must pass regularly through their territory. To avoid competition with these powerful nocturnal predators, the cheetah hunts by day.