more than enough to draw the oryx out of the dunes. 远远多于从沙丘返回的长角羚的需求
The flesh of this oryx will keep the family going for a week at the most. 这只长角羚的肉最多 能维持整个家族一星期左右
Within a week the flash flood has produced a flush of green, 短短一周内 瞬时洪水浸润过的 土地上已长出了青草
But every square metre of soil moistened by this river 这里的每一寸土壤都已被河水润湿
will increase the chances of survival for those that live here. 为生活在这里的动物们带来了生机
The sandy riverbed acts like a giant strip of blotting paper 布满沙子的河床像是一张巨大的吸水纸
The fortunes of many deserts are ruled by distant rains. 许多沙漠的命运都由远方的雨水决定
It's the sort of behaviour that can make all the difference in a place of serious shortages. 这一举措在这个资源 严重匮乏的地方显得极为重要
The elephants have found some of their favourite food. 大象找到了一些它们最喜欢吃的食物