A herd of gazelles approaches a riverbank, unaware of the danger lurking beneath the surface.

Crocodiles vs Gazelles | Natural World: The Crossing | BBC Earth · 3:37 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: This footage captures the tension of a gazelle herd approaching a river, highlighting the hidden threats found in the natural world. It serves as a glimpse into the dramatic, high-stakes encounters that define survival in the wild.

The video documents a moment of vulnerability as gazelles navigate a river crossing. It illustrates the constant, unseen dangers that wildlife face in their natural habitats, emphasizing the dramatic nature of predator-prey interactions.

This content is part of a broader collection of natural history stories curated by BBC Earth, which has produced over 50 years of nature programming.

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