The video features Coyote Peterson and his team on a mission to spot and film hippos in South Africa's Kariega Game Reserve under the light of a full moon. They use infrared technology and night-vision settings to locate the hippos, which are known to be the most dangerous animals in South Africa, responsible for many human deaths. The team spots four hippos and Coyote attempts to get close to one of them, but ultimately decides it's too risky to exit the vehicle. Instead, he uses a loud call to get the hippo's attention, and they are able to film the animal up close. The team reflects on the experience, noting the hippos' size, speed, and territorial behavior, and Coyote considers them one of nature's most bizarre mammals, best admired from a distance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The crew is on location in South Africa.
2. They are at the Kriega Game Reserve in Eastern Cape wilderness.
3. The reserve spans 10 hectares of protected area.
4. The reserve provides refuge for several of South Africa's biggest animals, including rhinoceros, elephants, and hippos.
5. Hippos are sensitive to sunlight and spend most of their days grazing in rivers and billabongs.
6. At night, hippos come out of the water to feed on moist grasses.
7. Hippos can travel up to six miles away from their main water source.
8. Hippos can weigh nearly 4,000 pounds.
9. Hippos are one of South Africa's most deadly animals.
10. Hippos can reach speeds of nearly 20 miles per hour.
11. Male hippos can be territorial and may kill younger males or babies if they are not their own.
12. Hippos have large ivory tusks that can cause damage.
13. Hippos have eyes that glow red in the light, similar to crocodiles.
14. The crew is using infrared technology and night vision cameras to spot hippos at night.
15. The crew is able to get within 30 yards of a hippo while staying safe inside their vehicle.