Deserts sit side-by-side in the southwest corner of Africa, and in spite of the lack of water, they are teeming with life.
In Africa's rainforest, animals find ingenious ways to make a life in a claustrophobic, dangerous landscape.
Two ocean currents sweep around and shape the continent's Great Cape; Southern Africa is a riot of life and color.
The vast wilderness of the Sahara desert, in the northern part of the continent, is the toughest part.
Even though the population is increasing, Africa has not lost its largest animals; learning lessons about preserving species.