In Photos: Boteti The Returning River

What was once an expansive and prolific body of water gradually dried up, leaving wildlife like zebras, hippos, elephants and crocodiles dependent on the few pools of formed from occasional rains.

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Drying Pool

A pool dries in the setting sun.
Recent Rain

Recent rain saturates the ground leaving standing water.
Baobab

One species of baobab can be seen on mainland Africa. The trees are more commonly associated with Madagascar.
Zebra Taking a Dip

A herd of zebra take advantage of the swelled river.
Lone Elephant

A lone African elephant strides past the dry tree trunks.
African Elephant Family

A family of African elephants walk single file through the long grass.
Zebra

Three zebra interact next to the river, a key place to gather and bond with your harem.

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Drying Pool

Recent Rain

Baobab

Zebra Taking a Dip

Lone Elephant

African Elephant Family

Zebra