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About Hunting Giants In The Oldest Desert On Earth

Survival in the Namib Desert is a feat of endurance that few creatures can master. This ancient landscape has existed for 15 million years, creating a world where water is a luxury and the heat is a constant threat. Ian Max Maxwell ventures into this wilderness to track a legend: the desert elephant. These giants have adapted to the soft sand and scarce vegetation in ways that seem to defy nature, but finding them requires more than just luck. Experience a raw look at one of the rarest elephant populations on the planet as they navigate a land that has remained unchanged for millennia.

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Hunting Giants In The Oldest Desert On Earth
Runtime
48 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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