In the vast Serengeti plains, the circle of life is on full display as newborn wildebeest face immediate danger from predators. In a stunning 4K UHD video captured by BBC Earth for their series A Perfect Planet, viewers are transported to the heart of the African savanna where the struggle for survival is a constant reality.
The footage shows the harsh reality that only one in ten wildebeest calves will make it to adulthood, highlighting the brutal nature of the animal kingdom. From the moment they are born, these vulnerable creatures must navigate the treacherous landscape while being hunted by predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs.
Despite the overwhelming odds stacked against them, the wildebeest calves exhibit remarkable resilience and instinct as they try to outrun their predators. The footage serves as a powerful reminder of the delicate balance of nature, where life and death are intertwined in a continuous cycle.
As viewers witness the drama unfold in stunning clarity, they are given a glimpse into the unforgiving world of the Serengeti and the tenacity of its wildlife. The video serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and brutality of nature, showcasing the raw reality of survival in the animal kingdom.
For those who are captivated by the wonders of the natural world, this video offers a mesmerizing look at the harsh realities faced by newborn wildebeest as they fight for their very survival in the wild.
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Video “Newborn Wildebeest Immediately Hunted by Predators | A Perfect Planet | 4K UHD | BBC Earth” was uploaded on 09/08/2024 to Youtube Channel BBC Earth
Incredible filming! Awards are in order!
Omg that chase scene is legendary!
The ladies were out in force that day. Goodness! "Oh look Sire, the herd is on the move." The minute old babies rolling around in the grass is actually rather sweet.🥰
Next up, crossing a river full of crocodiles. 😢
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run predators run
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Spawn camping
"Where's the beef ?" 😂 🤗 😋
Horn in the throat? 😳
A beautiful exchange of chaos and necessity. In its purest form, the struggle to stay alive. A race to quell the starving, and to escape death.
"Every 3 weeks…500,000 calves are born here…DAMN😮🤔. As cruel and hard to watch as it is people, having all these babies survive every 3 weeks…would be absolutely catastroohic and severely overcrowding for humans and animals, that live on the continent. So yes, God has those that are sacrificed for the good of animal and man…and never with the intent of evil. Just remember that; when watching these videos…that's how I get through them. Everything God does, is for a reason…even if we don't agree."☺
spawn kill
Was the hyena likely okay?
This is CGI… 😅
It blows my mind that animals don't have critical(?) thinking skills. If they stood in a circle around their young, there's a very small chance their young will die.
Yep… that's why the universe is natural and not god made. No sane god or entity would ever made a place were you born to just being eaten alive right after through unspeakable pain and terror
So pity the small 😢
Interesting how the comments are all about the camera and zero empaty for the calf
That Hyena is such a sleaze urrgh Hyenas smh lol go and hunt adult animals
Wonderful
Momma got that predictor good 😅
GREAT shot of the hyena chasing the wildebeest
The whole video is more than likely AI. If it was real wouldn't the camera crew had of intervened before the attack?
wow❤
Nothing Happens!🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱
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2:57 😂
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Damn! I didn't know hyenas can be this fast😂 he still lost 🤦
Life has no meaning without nature
Last scene, I thought the wildebeest would grab the hyena by the neck the way a horse or zebra would.
Sir David Attenborough Voice. Background music.❤
That hyena was seemingly running against the traffic
Tough world
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Sehr schön Gruss Jürgen 🤠
BBC is awesome!. The hyena tracking footage is amazing! 🎥✨