Giraffes, black rhinoceros, meerkats and the magnificent gelada are among the animals captured in the opening episode of the series, which focuses on the Kalahari Desert.
David Attenborough's Africa - first pictures:
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Attenborough's new six-part series will explore the entire continent, showcasing wildlife and landscapes with breathtaking camerawork and rare shots of animal interaction. The series has been billed as a landmark natural history programme by the broadcaster.Watch the trailer for Africa below:
Africa starts tonight (January 2) at 9pm on BBC One.
Watch our recent interview with TV legend David Attenborough below:
