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Africa

David Attenborough explores two deserts in Africa's south west, where he encounters meerkats, black rhinos, giant insects and the greatest giraffe battle ever filmed.

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2026
Southern Africa is a riot of life and colour because of two great ocean currents that sweep around the continent's Cape.
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