Skip to main content

Life at the Waterhole

New Three-Part Series Airing Wednesdays at 8 pm Beginning May 19

Explore the daily drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras. Dr. M. Sanjayan and his team uncover the complex dynamic of this bustling oasis where elephants, lions, leopards and more meet and compete for water.

LIFE AT THE WATERHOLE: Episode 1
Airs Wednesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. 

Meet the first animal visitors to a new manmade waterhole in the African savannah. Using state-of-the-art cameras, scientists watch as warthogs and elephants discover the new oasis. But things become dangerous when leopards and lions close in.

LIFE AT THE WATERHOLE: Episode 2
Airs Wednesday, May 26 at 8 p.m.

Discover how hotter weather impacts the animals, as the waterhole becomes busier in the evening cool. Nocturnal activity brings a new predator out of the shadows: hyena, creatures so elusive it’s hard to know the size of the clan.

LIFE AT THE WATERHOLE : Episode 3

Airs Wednesday, June 2 at 8 p.m.

Learn how rain transforms the area into a lush grazing pasture, creating an abundance of food. Moderate weather makes it harder for predators, as prey can migrate further. With plenty of food available, mating and birthing seasons have arrived.