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Life and death on the river.

Life and death on the river.

Thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara River in the Serengeti National Park as part of the annual migration, not all survive. Such is the mad scramble to cross that some animals are injured and/or drown in the attempt.

Wildebeest, Crossing the Mara River

The critical point of the annual wildebeest migration is crossing the Mara River.   Predators,  notably crocodiles,  gather at crossing points and await their prey.