0:00:02 > 0:00:05- Hi. I'm Rory.- And I'm Ferne, and we are in Africa.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07In Malawi, south-east Africa, to be precise,
0:00:07 > 0:00:09and we're here to meet some local children.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12And the amazing animals that live right here on their doorstep.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14So, Ferne, what are your plans?
0:00:14 > 0:00:16I'm off to meet a new friend and, together, we're going to go
0:00:16 > 0:00:19and do a little bit of wildlife spotting around a safari camp.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Shall we go and meet her and see what we can find?
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- Have fun bird spotting. - Thank you. See you.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28# My pet My pet and me
0:00:28 > 0:00:31# My pet My pet and me
0:00:31 > 0:00:36# Down every street Are pets to meet
0:00:36 > 0:00:40# Some big, some small Some scaly, some furry
0:00:40 > 0:00:43# Some keep very still Some are always in a hurry
0:00:43 > 0:00:46# Some have four paws
0:00:46 > 0:00:49# Some have sharp claws
0:00:49 > 0:00:50- # Some quack - Some bark
0:00:50 > 0:00:52- # Some purr - Some moo
0:00:52 > 0:00:53- # Some grunt - Some squawk
0:00:53 > 0:00:55# Some cock-a-doodle-doo
0:00:55 > 0:00:58# My pet My pet and me
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0:01:04 > 0:01:06# Have you met My pet and me? #
0:01:12 > 0:01:16Today, we're at a safari camp in Liwonde National Park to meet
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Agnes and her mum and find out what animals live in and around the camp.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21Let's go meet them.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32THEY SPEAK IN CHICHEWA
0:01:38 > 0:01:40Hello, Agnes.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- Hello, Miliah.- Hello.- Hello. - How are you?- Fine, and you?- Good.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45I'm really excited, because you're going to show me
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- some animals that live around the camp today.- Yes.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50What animals are we going to see?
0:01:50 > 0:01:52Vervet monkeys.
0:01:52 > 0:01:53Warthog.
0:01:53 > 0:01:59- And bushbuck.- So vervet monkeys, warthogs and bushbuck.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- That's amazing. Miliah, what is a monkey in Chichewa?- Pusi.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- Pusi.- Yes.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Chichewa is one of the main languages spoken here in Malawi.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11What colour are vervet monkeys?
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- Is grey.- Grey.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- And a black face.- OK.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- Grey bodies, black faces.- Yes.
0:02:18 > 0:02:19They have long tails.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- They're good for climbing, aren't they?- Yes.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- And are there baby vervet monkeys here?- Yes.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- What colour are the babies' faces? - Grey.- Grey.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30So they're a different colour from the grown-ups, aren't they?
0:02:30 > 0:02:32Yes. The babies cling on the mums.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- They cling onto them?- Yes.
0:02:35 > 0:02:36And what else did you say?
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- Warthogs?- Yes.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42They're some of my favourites. What's a warthog in Chichewa?
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- Njiri.- Njiri?- Yeah. - I can't wait to see some.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- They've got tusks, don't they? - Yes.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- What do they use their tusks for? - They dig.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Yeah, they love digging around for roots and things
0:02:53 > 0:02:55and they dig holes too to sleep in
0:02:55 > 0:03:00and they eat in a really funny way. What do they do?
0:03:00 > 0:03:02Warthog are some of my favourites.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- What are yours?- Bushbuck. - Oh, bushbuck.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06How do say that in Chichewa?
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- Mbawala.- Mbawala?- Yes.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- What do they look like?- Reddish.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13Yeah, they're a kind of a reddy-brown colour, aren't they?
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- And do they have anything on their side?- White circle.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Little white spots on the side.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- That's really good for camouflage, isn't it?- Yes.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24You've got so many animals here, Agnes -
0:03:24 > 0:03:26right outside your home!
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Rory, can you tell us some more facts about the animals
0:03:29 > 0:03:31that we might see today?
0:03:31 > 0:03:33Of course, Ferne.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37One, vervet monkeys tend to live in groups called troops.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40They spend several hours each day grooming each other to remove
0:03:40 > 0:03:41dirt and bugs.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47Two, warthogs have long tails that end with a tuft.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49They keep their tails upright when they're running.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52It looks a bit like a flag!
0:03:52 > 0:03:57Three, hippos spend up to 16 hours a day in the water and
0:03:57 > 0:04:01although they're very big and very heavy, they're really good swimmers.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07Four, male crocodiles can be very dangerous
0:04:07 > 0:04:10and they can grow to about five or six metres long.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13That's almost three times as long as me!
0:04:16 > 0:04:18My Pet And Me!
0:04:19 > 0:04:22None of the animals here are pets, are they, Agnes?
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- No, they are wild.- That's right.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27So we mustn't try to feed them or get too close.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31Is there anything we can do to help care for the wild animals here?
0:04:31 > 0:04:33- Protect them.- Yeah.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36If we protect the places they live, their habitats,
0:04:36 > 0:04:39then the animals can take care of themselves more easily.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42So what can we do to protect wild animals here in the camp?
0:04:42 > 0:04:44No fishing.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47That's great, so there's plenty of fish left for the crocodiles
0:04:47 > 0:04:48and the birds. What else?
0:04:48 > 0:04:50No cutting down trees.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52That is really important, isn't it?
0:04:52 > 0:04:55That way, then there's plenty of trees left for animals to live in
0:04:55 > 0:04:58and get food from, and is there one more thing?
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- No building. - That's really important.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03There is no building allowed in the national park
0:05:03 > 0:05:05and, that way, there's plenty of room left for the animals.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07So what are we going to do now?
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Collecting elephant poo!
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- Really?- Yes, come on!- OK.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- There's some.- Yeah. There's lots.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22Wow, it's very big.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26Agnes, why do you pick up elephant dung?
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Put it on the grass and cook with it.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30Oh, that's really clever.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33So you put it on the grass to help the grass grow
0:05:33 > 0:05:36and you use elephant dung instead of firewood for cooking,
0:05:36 > 0:05:39and that way, you don't have to chop down trees.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41It's a really brilliant idea.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44Ooh, got a lot!
0:05:44 > 0:05:45Last bit. Good job.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- Shall we go and put it on the grass? - Yes!
0:05:48 > 0:05:49Let's go.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56- Just here?- Yes.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Yeah? Tip it out. OK.
0:06:03 > 0:06:04Please break it up.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- Break it up?- Yes.- Crush it.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10OK.
0:06:10 > 0:06:16With all of this elephant dung, this grass is going to grow really high.
0:06:16 > 0:06:17- Is that good?- Yes?
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- OK. What's next?- Water it.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- Shall I turn on the tap?- Yes.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24Here it comes.
0:06:27 > 0:06:28That looks great.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34The grass will grow really well now and the animals can feed on it.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Is that enough?- Yes.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- What's next?- Fill the bucket.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- Do we have another job to do? - Yes.- OK.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43We'll wash it out.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50Here we go. It's nice and clean. Fill it up now.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- I think that's enough now.- Yes.
0:06:54 > 0:06:55Shall we go?
0:06:58 > 0:07:01Another way we can help the local wildlife is by making sure
0:07:01 > 0:07:03the birdbath is nice and full,
0:07:03 > 0:07:05and we're going to do that now, aren't we, Agnes?
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- Shall we take some leaves out? - Yes.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13Birds don't want to have baths with leaves in them.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- Let's fill it up.- Yeah.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23That's perfect. Shall we go and see what birds come to visit?
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- Yes!- Come on.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32What kinds of birds do you think we're going to see?
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- Weaver birds. - Are they the little yellow ones?
0:07:35 > 0:07:36- Yes.- Oh, lovely.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41What are they doing, Agnes?
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- Drinking.- Yeah, they must be thirsty.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46How did you know there were going to be weaver birds?
0:07:46 > 0:07:48They come here all the time.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51Look, they're having a bath!
0:07:51 > 0:07:54All the birds have had a nice little drink. Good job!
0:07:58 > 0:08:00My Pet And Me!
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Agnes, there are so many incredible animals here, aren't there?
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- Hello, mvuwu!- Yeah, hello, mvuwu!
0:08:09 > 0:08:11We've got a hippo in the background.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15If hippos could do anything, what do you think they would do?
0:08:16 > 0:08:19If hippos could do anything,
0:08:19 > 0:08:23they would make an elephant-poo fire.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26They would cook leaf pie
0:08:26 > 0:08:28with grass
0:08:28 > 0:08:32and invite all their friends for tea -
0:08:32 > 0:08:36the warthogs, the monkeys,
0:08:36 > 0:08:39the bushbuck and the elephants,
0:08:39 > 0:08:42and they all dance all night.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Agnes and I are going to do a little bit of wildlife spotting
0:08:50 > 0:08:51around the camp.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- Agnes, how many animals do you think we're going to see today?- Lots.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57This is the best place to see the monkeys.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- This is the best place to see the monkeys.- Yes.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Oh, I hope we get to see some.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06Look, Agnes. There's some coming along the footpath.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- There, in the tree.- Right up there.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16So what's that one doing all the way up there?
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- It's eating.- Yes.- Yeah?
0:09:18 > 0:09:20And what do they eat?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- Leaves.- Leaves. OK.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Vervet monkeys are mainly vegetarians,
0:09:24 > 0:09:27which means they like to eat things that come from plants.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30And they like playing, don't they?
0:09:30 > 0:09:32I love the baby one. I love them, too.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35And I can see the different-coloured faces on the babies.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- And their long tails, too, for climbing.- Yes.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- They're cleaning each other.- Yes.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45It's lovely, isn't it,
0:09:45 > 0:09:47because it's a monkey's way of saying "I like you"!
0:09:52 > 0:09:55It's very exciting that you have them right here.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- Yes.- Right inside the camp.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02Look, there. A kingfisher.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Oh! A giant kingfisher. With a huge fish in his mouth!
0:10:05 > 0:10:08It's a big fish.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- That big fish is his breakfast. - Yes.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12That is a pretty big breakfast!
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- He's gorgeous, and his little red tummy.- Yes.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18Shall we go see what other animals we can find around the camp?
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- Let's go.- Come on.
0:10:26 > 0:10:27We have to be quiet.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36Look at that one there.
0:10:36 > 0:10:37Hi, warthogs!
0:10:38 > 0:10:42I can't believe there are so many warthogs around the pool, Agnes.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Yes.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- What are they doing? - Looking for food.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- What are they eating? - Grasses.- Grass.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52Wow! Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
0:10:52 > 0:10:55I love all these little hairs as well.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- It's a bit like a beard.- Yes.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59They're fantastic.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- Come on, come on.- OK. Bye, warthogs.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14Look, Agnes. Elephant!
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- What is an elephant in Chichewa? - Njobvu.- Njobvu.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21Oh, they are so beautiful. What are the elephants doing?
0:11:21 > 0:11:25Elephant drink. He's looking food.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27Looking for food. They look hungry.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30Do you think it's elephant breakfast time?
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Yes.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42This is my favourite place.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45Oh, Agnes, it is incredible.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48Look at all of these animals.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Look at those baboons!
0:11:53 > 0:11:54There's lots of them.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56What are those at the very, very back there?
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- Crocodiles. - Yeah, they're crocodiles.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03And look at their big open mouths, which helps to keep them cool.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- Are they waiting for some food?- Yes.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07And what do they do when they get their food?
0:12:10 > 0:12:13You can see some hippos too. Some mvuwu.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Look, there. Bushbuck.- Oh, wow!
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- They're your favourites, aren't they?- Yes.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21I'm so glad I got to see them.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23They're gorgeous.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- I like their little white spots. - Yes.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28I can't believe they're so close.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34There's a warthog right there. It's amazing.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Agnes, this place is incredible.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39I've never been anywhere like it before.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42There are so many animals that live around the camp.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44It's wonderful. Thank you very much.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47Zikomo kwambiri. Was that right?
0:12:47 > 0:12:48Yes!
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- Hiya, Rory.- Oh, hi, Ferne. How was it?- It was awesome.
0:13:02 > 0:13:06We saw loads of amazing wild animals that live around the camp.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08It's so exciting getting close to animals
0:13:08 > 0:13:09we never get to see at home.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12It really is, and Agnes taught me so much about them.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16Thanks for coming. Malawi and its animals are incredible.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- # Today we met - OINK OINK
0:13:22 > 0:13:25# A lovely pet
0:13:25 > 0:13:28# We see how much you care for them
0:13:28 > 0:13:31# Thank you so much for sharing them
0:13:31 > 0:13:34# Time for us to
0:13:34 > 0:13:36# Just remind you
0:13:36 > 0:13:40# After you've played with your pet
0:13:40 > 0:13:41# Wash your hands
0:13:41 > 0:13:43# Don't forget
0:13:43 > 0:13:46# It doesn't matter what pets you've got
0:13:46 > 0:13:48# You might have one You might not
0:13:48 > 0:13:51# It's still fun finding out
0:13:51 > 0:13:55# What having a pet is all about
0:13:55 > 0:14:01# My pet, my pet and me My pet, my pet and me
0:14:01 > 0:14:04# My pet, my pet and me Come back and see
0:14:04 > 0:14:07# My pet and me. #
0:14:07 > 0:14:08- ALL:- Bye!