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The Secret Ways of Hippos

In the oxbow lakes of Zambia’s Luangwa River, giants lurk just below the surface. Carpeted by Nile cabbage, these overgrown oases are a haven for hippos. Here, they want for nothing… but a river cannot always be in flood. The Luangwa transforms from a lush paradise to a boneyard in the dry season. During these harsh months, the largest concentration of hippos on Earth must wrestle for space in a rapidly shrinking river. We uncover the mysteries of these iconic species. And reveal their survival tactics against the elements, a legion of opportunistic predators, and even their kind. Follow one hippo’s journey from tiny calf… to titan. Discover what lies just below the surface… Discover the Secret Ways of Hippos.

  • Peter Lamberti
    Director
  • Helen Young
    Writer
  • Peter Lamberti
    Producer
  • Gary Lamberti
    Editor
  • Peter Lamberti
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Television
  • Genres:
    Natural History, Wildlife, Documentary, Animal Behavior, Nature
  • Runtime:
    50 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 8, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD 1920x1080
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Earth Touch UK
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Peter Lamberti

Peter Lamberti, wildlife enthusiast, producer and filmmaker, is the creative driving force behind Aquavision TV Productions and Lion Mountain Media, the most extensive wildlife filmmaking and post-production group in South Africa. Founded in 1990, Peter’s passion for filming extraordinary animal behaviour both underwater and in the wild African bush, has led Aquavision TV Productions from making local dive programmes to producing award-winning internationally recognized natural history documentaries.

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