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- In nature, all who breathe, be it in air or water, are mandatory members of the food pyramid - and in this world of eat or be eaten, the view is best from the top.
- Powerful. Deadly. Elusive. Manana is a wild leopard. She could kill a man with ease. Yet besides her sits JV, unarmed and unharmed no bars, no cage. She gently brushes past him, almost touching. Today she will allow him to join her as a hunter, a privilege rarely bestowed on fellow leopards, let alone a human. John Varty, wildlife cameraman, has a unique friendship with this wild cat and has gained access to the mysterious world of one of nature's most enigmatic animals.
- Harsh seasons determine life or death, testing creatures against crocs, droughts, and more. Survival demands cunning as predators lurk in waters and along banks. In this predator's world, witness the struggle for life unfold.
- This is the story of the lonely inhabitants of the edge of Botswana's enormous and desolate Pans. The elusive Brown Hyena lives here all year round, but its territory visited by flamingoes, wildebeest zebra and smaller antelopes. During the dry season, time is challenging for the hyena, but when the brief rains spur on the flash floods, the pans come alive with birds and mammals, which in turn are followed by hunters. It is a story of survival in a harsh land and making the most of its resources. Nothing goes to waste, and the hyena eats anything it can scavenge on, bringing back skin, bones and feathers to line its den, home to a small litter of pups. We will follow this elusive and endangered animal and take a glimpse into its struggle for survival.
- Africa is a land of giants. Its mighty rivers sculpt the earth and form impressive valleys and waterways home to many imposing and powerful inhabitants. These are the rivers where massive elephants and hippos live, feed and drink and where ancient crocodiles hunt and breed. They share the rivers with other creatures of their kind, such as porcupines - the giant rodents in Africa, the martial eagle - the biggest of its kind on the continent, and the leopard - a giant among the spotted cats.
- In the heart of Kruger National Park, seven elusive creatures silently navigate the challenges of survival. Over a single day, viewers witness the African wildcat, serval, aardvark, pangolin, genet, civet, and porcupine in their natural habitat amidst Thornybush Game Reserve, alongside formidable lion prides and cunning leopards. Survival hinges on acute senses. The aardvark detects buried danger, the serval relies on keen hearing, while smell guides the pangolin and genet. Camouflage conceals them from predators, but when evasion fails, they employ speed, agility, and cunning to outmaneuver danger. For those cornered, defense is paramount. The pangolin's armor and porcupine's quills offer protection. As darkness falls, the animals reveal nocturnal tactics, utilizing the cover of night to evade predators. This film offers an intimate portrayal of Africa's smaller creatures, highlighting their resilience and adaptability in a delicate balance of predator and prey, revealing the enduring struggle for survival in the wild.
- The mysterious jungles of Thailand are home to some of the rarest wild cats on earth - the Clouded Leopard, The Asian Leopard, The Indian Fishing Cat and the Indo Chinese Tiger. In one of the last truly wild corners of the world this extraordinary collection of secretive predators defend their last remaining stronghold. As their territories intertwine and continuously shift, these cats must cheat death on a daily basis if they are to survive and thrive out in these tangled lands.
- Every day a struggle for survival, keeping out of the way of massive bulls or escaping the razor-sharp teeth of great white sharks. This is the story of a courageous seal braving the ocean and its perils.
- Nature's most remarkable feats on land, at sea, in winter and summer, are revealed in these five-minute documentaries.
- The annual sardine migration up the eastern coast of South Africa creates a moving feast of billions of tiny fish for one of the most diverse shark populations on the planet
- Two young veterinarians travel overseas to South Africa, where they work to preserve the wilderness and the animals that live in it.
- Fast and efficient, an ocean legion is on the move. Growing in momentum, single pods congregate to find food, combining in a super pod of Dolphins of over 3000 strong, and they are on the hunt. Dolphin Super Pod follows a small herd of female dolphins as they battle shark attacks, raise their calves and journey towards the most incredible feeding opportunity in the ocean. Filmed over three years during the spectacular annual sardine run along the eastern coast of South Africa's wild coast, filmmaker Peter Lamberti and his team have filmed one of the fastest predators in the ocean - the Common Dolphin.
- The Aliwal Shoal off the Kwazulu-Natal south coast in South Africa is an exotic marine wilderness of outstanding beauty and one of the world's top dive sites. This unique environment supports a spectacular coral community and a vast array of endangered fish species including the flagship species - the Ragged Tooth Sharks. it is a paradise to visiting divers and a source of income to those that fish its bounty. it is a protected area and all that use it are its guardians.
- A story of survival against the odds in one of the world's most hostile environments. The harsh environment of an arid desert, cannibalism, deadly snakes, and territorial struggles may not seem an ideal place to rear young, but this Namaqua Chameleon is a ferocious little dragon, defending her patch against all comers. Our brave little chameleon endures many hardships to successfully see her eggs hatch. The tiny infants are less than 5cm long, but thanks to their protective mother, they will start off life in the safety of her territory, a place where few other animals will dare to walk, a place of dragons.
- The Nile crocodiles that live in the Luangwa River in Zambia dominate the waters, sending fear into the hearts of those who enter their domain. Every drink carries the potential risk of death for the animals that rely on the river for water as the crocodiles patrol up and down the banks. Prehistoric, deadly and powerful. These are the Luangwa Valley's ancient rulers. Home to the largest number of Nile Crocodiles per kilometre worldwide, the Luangwa is a battleground. They are the perfect predator. Unchanged from the time of the dinosaurs. And yet, beneath their scaly armour, secrets remain. We uncover the mysteries of these formidable reptiles. Discover... The Secret Ways of Crocodiles.
- This is the story of a savage confrontation spawned by the desperate struggle for survival. The Long Hot Deadly Summer follows one stifling summer in the life of a lioness, a hippo and a crocodile in the Luangwa River Valley in Zambia and reveals the chain of events that WILL ultimately bring them into direct conflict under the scorching African sun.
- Cameramen Who Dare: Bear Battleground We follow wildlife filmmakers from around the globe as they reveal how some of the most groundbreaking natural history footage are shot.
- The 'alienlike' jaws of a moray eel and the remarkably fast strike speed of a puff adder snake are just two of the deadly weapons featured in Africa's Deadliest: Lethal Weapons. During mating season, male elephants duke it out with their massive tusks that grow to 10 feet long. A moray eel uses a second set of jaws in the back of its throat to snatch prey. The octopus camouflages itself until a hapless victim wanders to close.
- Predators specialize in different strategies of killing technique. From silent, unseen ambush assassins, to immense power, stealth and camouflage, these creatures are at the top of their game. Equipped with super-senses, ingenious strategies, lightning-fast reactions and incredible physiological adaptations that have been perfected over millennia, their prey don't stand a chance.
- Alone they may be weak, but with strength in numbers, some African creatures are deadly. Wild dogs the size of household pets conquer prey more than 10 times their size, and the tiny mongoose's tight family unit keeps it out of trouble. Buffalo travel in herds up to 1,000 strong, and when threatened, they attack in force. During the annual Sardine Run, a super-pod of common dolphins up to 5,000 strong rely on their military precision to outmaneuver sharks and feed on the plentiful sardines.
- The Okavango Delta in Botswana is so large it is visible from space. This is home to an alphabet of wild animals, from aardvark to zebra. And some of the smallest mammals live here. Meet the Mongoose gang. They may look cute and cuddly but they'll do whatever it takes to protect themselves. And it's a never-ending battle. Snakes, birds of prey and other predators are always lurking, dive-bombing or attacking. Survival is tenuous - especially being so little, and vulnerable. Preservation of the gang depends on keeping up the numbers. As many as eight generations of mongooses live together. We follow one gang as it struggles to endure. Besides predators, they have to deal with the threat of nature. A flood forces them to evacuate the abandoned termite mound they inhabit in search of another safe haven. The journey becomes a gauntlet of peril. They risk injury... and death. But nothing will stop them from reaching their new home. If they can keep growing in numbers this gang will beat the odds. More than anything, they are a loving and caring family. It's what has kept them going. And it will keep them going. They're small but they're feisty. They're survivors. They're banded brothers.
- Ellen Rogers assists Dr. Cobus Raath in capturing a white rhinoceros and, to her surprise, she's handed a dart gun to tranquilize the massive animal. While the rhino is temporarily unconscious, she and Raath drill holes in its horns and insert microchips as a way for authorities to track poachers.
- Ellen and Jorge have an eventful encounter with a herd of wildebeests.
- Complications arise when Ellen and Jorge are given the task of capturing two adolescent giraffes.