In the northern part of Botswana in
Africa, is a vast, dry wilderness that
contains some of the highest concentrations
of big game animals left on the continent.
The fate of this land, and the fortunes
of the creatures that inhabit it, are
entirely dependent on two river systems:
the Chobe and the Okavango. Life here
follows a tidal rhythm, echoing the
ebb and flow of water in the rivers.
On the banks of the Chobe, great herds
of buffalo and elephant gather while
lions hunt along the floodplains. Closer
to the Okavango Delta at San-Ta-Wani,
the water is disappearing rapidly. All
the species that rely on it are forced
into savage conflict. Huge crocodiles
lie in wait in the pools and lions spring
constant attacks on herds of desperately
thirsty animals. |
