A river returns after twenty years of total drought
In short: Watch the dramatic transformation of Botswana's Boteti River as it flows for the first time in decades. This footage captures a landscape shifting from a parched wasteland back into a thriving aquatic ecosystem.
For 20 years, the Boteti River in northern Botswana remained dry, forcing local wildlife—including elephants, hippos, zebras, and crocodiles—to survive on small pools created by sporadic rains. This period of extreme drought fundamentally altered the region's geography and biodiversity.
The river has finally returned due to significant rainfall in the Angolan highlands hundreds of miles to the north. For the first time in 30 years, this influx of water has traveled through the river bed, revitalizing the landscape and restoring a once-prolific body of water.
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