Episode
Nature: Purgatory | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
Overview
The dry season is developing into a severe drought that is more intense than anything Katavi National Park has witnessed before. The young animals attempt to understand their rapidly changing world while the experienced adults rely on their years of knowledge to survive.
Details
- Series
- Nature
- Season
- Season 43
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2025-04-09
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Purgatory | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise is Episode 11 in Season 43 of Nature. It aired on 2025-04-09. The runtime is 53 min.
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Episode 10: Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
Episode 12: Salvation | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
After the worst drought in years, hope looms on the horizon. The rains finally arrive, and the water brings relief and movement for all. However, the parched land cannot absorb the heavy rain, bringing fresh dangers and further testing the animal families’ survival skills.
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