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AnimalsTranscript
00:00 This corner of the pond is a bit like the hot spot of the surroundings.
00:04 Here, we come to meet people, so we try to get their attention.
00:09 Alligators have more than one turn in their bags to ride mechanics.
00:17 The cry of the males emits low frequencies underwater, inaudible for humans.
00:22 On the surface, the vibrations make the water dance around their backs.
00:27 [Music]
00:38 But the place is overcrowded. Overflowing with testosterone, the males need to unwind.
00:44 [Music]
00:47 When two mastodons decide to measure each other,
00:50 to interpose between them is far from the most judicious idea.
00:54 [Music]
01:00 This little male takes it to his dependents.
01:04 The two guys make him pay for his insolence.
01:07 Once the virility demonstrations are over, everyone returns to court the females.
01:14 The big males, whose power and status are not contested, have access to very exclusive places.
01:21 [Music]
01:24 The annexed canals of the swamps serve as private basins,
01:28 where these dominant males can seduce in peace,
01:31 without having to move too far from the female gender, which occupies the main time.
01:36 [Music]
01:46 The place is perfect.
01:48 [Music]
01:58 This big heron is in a hurry to evacuate the place.
02:02 [Music]
02:06 But he stays in the perimeter, in case the owner would be generous to him.
02:12 [Music]
02:14 The female of the cypress dome has followed the donjuant to its alcove.
02:18 [Music]
02:25 A delicate nuptial parade begins.
02:28 [Music]
02:32 The heron watches the water in case the presence of reptiles disturbs some succulent fish.
02:37 [Music]
02:46 The lovers turn around and gently frown in a round ritual that can last for days.
02:52 [Music]
02:57 Their union will be consumed under water, in the shelter of the eyes.
03:01 [Music]