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Tiny frogs call from the reedbeds

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Painted frogs’ beautiful colouration gives them their name. Reed frogs (Hyperolius marmoratus) cling to bulrush stalks as they call out to potential mates in their recognisable high-pitched "peep" calls, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Mudskippers feed on flies
Comical little mudskippers (Oxudercinae sp.) illustrate their land capability as they hop along estuarine mudflats in search of food. Some good macro shots highlight the bulbous eyes and strong pectoral fins of this fish. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Baboons on the Bank
A troop of Chacma baboons (Papio cynocephalus ursinus) forage on the banks of the Black Umfolozi River

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Fiddler crab feeds amid the mangroves
The dappled environment of an estuarine swamp is home to many small crustaceans. Among these is the distinctive fiddler crab (Uca pugnax) with its one enlarged claw.

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Ragged Tooth Sharks Off the Reef
A shoal of raggies (Carcharias taurus) rests in the gentle current off Sodwana Bay, South Africa. These sharks represent one of the healthiest shark migrations on the planet. The large marine creatures spend time at this spot waiting to give birth to their young before heading south again.

04:53

Brutal battle of the gannets
Territorial encounters are driven by the basic will of Cape gannets (Morus capensis) to survive in a huge colony.

01:59

Meerkats in the Karoo
Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) in the Little Karoo, South Africa huddle for warmth in the cool of the afternoon.

03:47

Caterpillar eats choice succulent tips
In the background, a herd of springbok graze on nutritious flowers which line the mountain slopes. Species in this clip include: Springbok (Anitdorcas marsupialis) Succulent (Ihlenfeldia excavata) Succulent (Caphalophyllum spissum) Succulent (Cotula coronopifolia)

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Gannets defend their space
Territorial disputes are the order of the day in a Malgas Island Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony.

05:28

Octopus hunts with skill, speed and savvy
A clever, complex and comical creature, the octopus (Octopus vulgaris) shows off its unique predation skills and amazing camouflage technique. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

04:16

Krill inhabit colder layer of water
The drop-off along the treacherous West Coast of South Africa vividly illustrates how fish and seaweed species differ as the water becomes deeper and colder. We take a closer look at krill (euphausiid sp.).

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