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Kalahari Desert

Happy When It Rains

Happy When It Rains

Kusi, the camel thorn tree, reveals why in the water-starved desert the resident plants and animals are always happy when it rains. He explains the difference the yearly rains make to all the desert’s inhabitants and the burst of new life that follows the long awaited downpour.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Kalahari Babies

Kalahari Babies

Kusi, the camel thorn tree, introduces us to his favourite neighbours, the Kalahari babies. Starting with the arrival of little springbok junior, then discovering why spotted hyena pups always have the last laugh, before joining in with some baby Cape foxes for playtime.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Keeping Kalahari Cool

Keeping Kalahari Cool

Kusi, the camel thorn tree, explains the amazing lengths that the animals of the Kalahari go to in order to keep cool in the searing heat of the desert. From ground squirrels with built in sun umbrellas, to an antelope with a specially designed cooling system in his nose, he reveals the amazing adaptations these desert creatures make use of to keep Kalahari cool.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Leopard School

Leopard School

Kusi, the camel thorn tree, introduces us to the leopard school and its two star pupils. It’s time to discover all the vital skills the two leopard cubs must learn to grow up to be one of the Kalahari’s top predators. From lessons in climbing, to hunting and eating will the learner leopards graduate top of the class?

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all