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THE GREAT MIGRATION how it works

ore than two million animals. An arduous, year-long 500km journey over open plains, through woodlands and across rivers. In an area covering 40,000 sq km. Battling severe drought and heavy rains along the way. Living in constant fear of predators. In an endless quest for food and water. All orchestrated by the weather. Welcome to the Great Migration.

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