On December 25, even the savannah is celebrating. Nature is offering abundance of lush grass. Hyenas, lions, cheetahs and elephants share the opulence while a multitude of newborn impalas make their first steps under the stare of a leopard no one really knows if he's ready to respect the Christmas' truce. This original and charming documentary is a unique wildlife film with the Christmas spirit.
Every day amazing feats are taking place in the savannah. Everyone knows about the obvious ones: the elephant is the biggest mammal, the ostrich the biggest bird, the cheetah the speediest... But can you answer questions like: who's strongest than a frog? Who has the biggest tusks? How large can a spider's web be? This amusing and entertaining film sheds a new light on the African wildlife.
Is a rhino stronger than an elephant? Why do gnus march in line? Which is the only feline living in society? From a zebra's stripes to the so-called silence of the giraffe, this film will bring a multitude of answers to questions frequently asked about African animals. Specific points, sharp and often surprising info give this wildlife documentary a playful and enriching dimension.
How do animals use their five senses in the savannah? As one might have guessed, it is impossible to generalize since each species has developed to the extreme the senses appropriate to their survival; and quite often at the expense of others. Never before has the African wildlife been scrutinized under such an original angle and, of course, the outcome is full of surprises and oddities.
What if the lion, a predator known for its fragility and short life expectancy, has been wrongly labeled the king of all animals? Indeed, the hierarchy as we know it in the animal kingdom needs some revisiting. Special attention should be given to those species with incredible capacities to adapt, endless stamina and the ability to expand their natural habitat. Then emerge the true lords of the savannah, among them the herbivores, the birds and some predators. This visually elegant film questions generally accepted ideas and disparage some overrated reputations bringing an original and innovating look on the African wildlife.
