River Battlefront
In the heart of Africa, two giants—the hippopotamus and the Nile crocodile—are forced to share the same shrinking waterways. Shaped by shifting seasons, these rivers are lifelines for countless species, yet they also become battlegrounds under the sun’s relentless heat. As water levels fall, tensions rise, and a fragile peace can quickly spiral into violent conflict. Every remaining pool becomes fiercely contested territory, where survival depends on strength, strategy, and timing. In this river world, one misstep can trigger all-out war, as two of Africa’s most powerful animals are pushed ever closer when the dry season sets in.
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