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Preview of The Elephant and the Termite

Elephants and termites create lifesaving waterholes for thousands of other creatures.

Aired 11/03/2021

Nature

Preview of The Elephant and the Termite

Preview: Season 40 Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Elephants and termites create lifesaving waterholes for thousands of other creatures.

Witness the creation of the waterhole, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife meeting places manufactured by giant elephants and tiny termites. From baboons to dung beetles to chameleons, an entire community of creatures call the waterhole their home.

Aired 11/03/2021

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

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