Every year, millions of wildebeest and other animals follow an age-old natural cycle of migration between the Serengeti and Masai Mara. What makes this journey even more remarkable is that it involves wildebeest bravely risking their lives to cross the Mara River, with its dangerous, hungry inhabitants: the crocodiles. Now, a Youtube channel is offering a cheerful look at this natural wonder with its series of videos about crocodile hunting wildebeest.
Crocodile Hunting by Wildbeest
The long, yearly journey of the wildebeest is a remarkable feat of nature, but the most remarkable part of it is likely when the wildebeest come to the Mara River and have to cross it. The river is home to a large population of crocodiles, and they’re waiting to snap up any wildebeest that’s unfortunate enough to cross. Every year, hundreds of the animals are devoured by the reptiles before they’re ever able to do it.
However, not all of the wildebeest perish in the river. Some make it through by forming tight packs and using their numbers to keep the hungry crocodiles at bay. It’s a sight to behold as the group of wildebeest bravely make their way across the river, and through the jaws of the crocodiles.
The wildebeest have another trick up their sleeve when it comes to crossing the river. They’ve been known to take advantage of the crocodiles weak spot: their bellies. By swimming in a circle, the wildebeest are able to create an eddy in the river that spins the crocodiles into a dizzy, disoriented state, and this gives them a greater chance of making it safely across the river.
A Cheerful Look at the Great Migration on Youtube
The spectacular event is now being captured in a series of Youtube videos. The channel “The Great Migration” is dedicated to documenting the wildebeest’s journey, with a particular focus on the crocodile hunting. Every year, the channel’s team of filmmakers heads to the Mara River to capture the wildebeest’s hazardous crossing.
The videos offer up a cheerful take on the wildebeest’s crossing. Instead of focusing on the animals’ suffering, they instead put the spotlight on the animals’ courage and determination. Viewers can watch as the wildebeest bravely make their way across the river, narrowly escaping the jaws of the crocodiles.
The team also focuses on the other animals that are part of the migration. Viewers can get an up close look at the other animals that are crossing the river such as zebras, antelopes, and hippos. They can even watch as the animals team up and fight off the crocodiles.
The Great Migration videos offer a unique, cheerful look at the wildebeest’s yearly crossing of the Mara River. For viewers who want to experience the natural wonder of the great migration, the videos offer an up close and personal look at the event. And for those looking to cheer on the wildebeest’s courage and determination, The Great Migration is the perfect place to do it.