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Human Planet: Elephant Face-Off
A Mali cattle herder challenges a herd of African elephants for drinking rights at Lake Banzena, the only watering hole for miles. If the elephants charge, they could kill him, but if Mamadou doesn't get his cattle to water, they'll die of dehydr ...
Added: Apr 11, 2011
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