The Hunt — S01E05 — Nowhere to Hide (Plains)

00:00:35 DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: Nearly half of the world's land surface

00:02:35 Her top speed can only be maintained for just a few seconds.

00:05:46 Few can hunt by stealth on the open plains

00:08:30 A solitary bird should be easier to creep up on.

00:10:56 Following her nose, she can sniff out almost anything.

00:12:33 on their willingness to take on anything.

00:13:59 Wildfires can reach temperatures of 800 centigrade.

00:15:16 Their mission, to start a new colony.

00:17:00 The beetle larvae must stock their larders

00:18:56 Bald eagles have been gathering, waiting for this opportunity.

00:21:28 Diving to the bottom causes panic.

00:23:23 Only Africa's largest predator can tackle buffalo.

00:25:31 The lions will need to bring him down quickly, before they overheat.

00:28:41 the challenge for predators and their prey

00:30:31 These wolves face their prey alone.

00:32:12 But they're no honey badgers when it comes to digging.

00:34:37 Oh, dear.

00:35:56 Cleaning out the nest.

00:37:13 is a death trap,

00:38:50 At last, a decent prize.

00:40:39 By late afternoon,

00:43:11 A meagre waterhole brings everyone close together.

00:45:17 This is the lions' time.

00:47:36 on the planet.