| Cheetahs use their speed to outrun their prey, which includes such fleet-footed creatures as gazelles and wildebeests. |
| A desperate fight between wildebeests and Nile crocodiles has taken place on the Mara River that runs through Tanzania and Kenya. |
| The wildebeests endure a tough journey, and every year an estimated 250,000 wildebeest die after failing to complete an entire migration cycle. |
| The hours tick by but by late afternoon, the first of the wildebeests slide down the steep bank and into the river. |
| By day, follow expert Masai guides on foot to spot lions, cheetahs, and wildebeests without disturbing their habitats. |
| The local, seasonal presence of large herds of migratory wildebeests and zebras reduces predation pressure on giraffe calves and increases their survival probability. |
