The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey (2012)

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Every year, on the steppes of the Serengeti, the most spectacular migration of animals on our planet: Around two million wildebeest, Burchell's zebra and Thomson's gazelles begin their tour of nearly 2,000 miles across the almost treeless savannah. For the first time, a documentary captures stunning footage in the midst of this demanding journey. The documentary starts at the beginning of the year, when more than two million animals gather in the shadow of the volcanoes on the southern edge of the Serengeti in order to birth their offspring. In just two weeks, the animal herd's population has increased by one third, and after only two days, the calves can already run as fast as the adults The young wildebeest in this phase of their life are the most vulnerable to attacks by lions, cheetahs, leopards or hyenas. The film then follows the survivors of these attacks through the next three months on their incredible journey, a trip so long that 200,000 wildebeest will not reach the end.

Director: Julian Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Mark Adair
Production: KSM GmbH
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, The Microscopic World of Insects, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

africa, zebra, migration, wild animal, nature, gnu, nature documentary, serengeti

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey about?
Every year, on the steppes of the Serengeti, the most spectacular migration of animals on our planet: Around two million wildebeest, Burchell's zebra and Thomson's gazelles begin their tour of nearly 2,000 miles across the almost treeless savannah. For the first time, a documentary captures stunning footage in the midst of this demanding journey. The documentary starts at the beginning of the year, when more than two million animals gather in the shadow of the volcanoes on the southern edge of the Serengeti in order to birth their offspring. In just two weeks, the animal herd's population has increased by one third, and after only two days, the calves can already run as fast as the adults The young wildebeest in this phase of their life are the most vulnerable to attacks by lions, cheetahs, leopards or hyenas. The film then follows the survivors of these attacks through the next three months on their incredible journey, a trip so long that 200,000 wildebeest will not reach the end.
Who directed The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey?
The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey was directed by Julian Thomas.
Who stars in The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey?
The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey stars Richard E. Grant.
How long is The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey?
The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey?
The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey is a Documentary film.
Where was The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey produced?
The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey?
The themes of The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, The Microscopic World of Insects, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.