Okavango Delta

Ok, imagine a really big and flat place that got filled up with water. Now that water place is surrounded by a bunch of dry land. That wet place is called the Okavango Delta, and it's in Africa.

But it's not just any wet place! The Okavango Delta is really special because it's like a big sponge that gets soaked with water and then slowly lets it out like a faucet. This happens all year round, so there's always some water in the Delta even when it's not raining.

The waters of the Delta are so important for the animals who live there - elephants, lions, and hippos - because they can drink from it and find food that grows in the water. Sometimes the water in the Delta might cover up the land where animals normally live, so they have to swim, wade or find a new place for a while. At other times, the water will dry up and the animals will graze on the plants that grow on the dry land.

People also live near the Delta, and they use the water for lots of things like fishing, farming and transportation. They know how important it is to take care of the Delta, so it stays a special place for everyone to enjoy.