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Africa is a land sculpted by time where animals have evolved complex weapons to arm them in the battle to live another day. An elephant's tusks can defend, or attack. An octopus uses camouflage to find food, or hide from an enemy. A Cape Fur Seal's speed and agility are valuable tools to catch a penguin, but ineffectual against a Great White Shark. A single hippopotamus holds a pride of twelve lions at bay with his sheer bulk, but backs down when faced with the piercing teeth of another hippo. With lethal weapons wielded by fearsome predators and prey, animals walk a precarious path, here among Africa's Deadliest.

A filmmaker determines to document the story of a conservationist who is struggling to save wild leopards in Africa from extinction.

In the heart of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, beneath towering mahogany and mopani trees, roamed one of Africa's most legendary lions-Cecil. Known for his immense size and regal presence, he was a dominant force in the wild long before his tragic fate at the hands of hunters made global headlines. While his death sparked international outrage, Cecil: The Legacy of a King shifts the focus to his extraordinary life. A warrior, a father, and a leader, Cecil's story is one of strength, survival, and the bonds that define a pride. This documentary honors the legacy of a lion who was more than just a symbol-he was a king.

A troubled young man has a series of dreams in which he is a combat soldier in the South African Bush War, where he meets his father at the same age. Getting to know him gives the son insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of life-long feelings of abandonment and anger, which leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation.

On the northern bank of the Sand River in the Mala-Mala Game Reserve in South Africa, seven magnificent creatures reside in an area the size of Manhattan Island. Tracking them for 24 hours reveals a never-ending daily drama.

A faraway war - A clash of ideologies - And some of the biggest battles fought on African soil since World War Two.

Don't blink, don't scream and whatever you do, don't forget to press 'record'.

There is a mystery behind that masked grey visage, and ancient life force, delicate and mighty, awesome and enchanted, commanding the silence ordinarily reserved for mountain peaks, great fires, and the sea.

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.

In the untamed heart of Africa, two phenomenal beasts vie for supremacy in one of the continent's true wilderness areas - the majestic buffalos and the formidable lions. The buffalos dominate the plains with their sheer bulk, power, and aggressiveness, while the lions rule through fear and tenacity. When these titans clash, the ground trembles, dust chokes the air, and sharp claws meet impressive horns in a brutal struggle for dominance. Witness the raw power and primal behavior of lions as they navigate this savage battleground. This is "The Lions of Makalolo" - where nature's fiercest predators behave badly, and the land runs red with the blood of the vanquished.

Africa's rivers are the wildest places on our planet. Bursting with life, they are home to an array of wildlife who depend on the rivers for their survival.

Spanning over two thirds of our planet, the world's oceans are home to creatures that can be traced back to Earth's humble beginnings. A world where life blossoms...And danger lurks. These are the world's Ultimate Oceans. Across the three breathtaking episodes, this extraordinary series will enter the world below the waves and uncover an enchanted place filled with infinite secrets, mysteries and hidden wonders. Our oceans are a place where life hangs in the balance, and each creature must play its part in a never-ending cycle. Ruled by the tides, guided by instinct, all who live here - from the small to the huge - have their place in a delicate, perfectly balanced system - Against all odds, every day is a race to be the fastest, biggest, smartest or most powerful. To survive, they must navigate their LIFE IN THE DEEP.

A haunting roar echoes across the Liuwa Plain. There is no answer, there hasn't been for years. She has no pride, no support - she alone must safeguard her own survival. She is Lady Liuwa, the Last Lioness.

Documentary about the trials and tribulations of rearing Jamu, an orphaned leopard cub in the Luangwa Valley. Jamu was orphaned at two weeks old after her mother was killed in a snare. Under the care of John Varty and his team, Jamu survived severe dehydration and slowly began to explore her world.

Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.

A routine drone survey turns deadly when Ryan Johnson, a marine biologist based in South Africa, films a humpback whale being attacked and strategically drowned by a Great white shark. This is a total perspective shift on a creature he's spent his life studying. To make sense of this event, Ryan follows Humpback whales on their migration, mapping their weak spots. He also takes a new look at Great White sharks. How do they become whale killers?

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.

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.

Africa's Deserts are hostile and unforgiving realms, in which all living things bow to the power of the elements. These formidable landscapes, with their near total lack of resources, have forged creatures unlike any other on earth. In Untamed Africa: Deserts, animal encounters reveal the astonishing adaptations of and struggles faced by the inhabitants of a world devoid of most life.

Epic Animal Encounters showcases some of wildlife's most remarkable moments, caught on film by lucky amateurs and professionals, see a different side of the Natural World.

The rivers of Africa burst with life- invigorating the landscape and providing a bounty for the animals that depend on them for their survival. The seven mighty rivers punctuate the seasons and shape the lives of everything they touch. Whether these rivers are in flow or in retreat, life must still go on- for the animals every dry season is a test of their strength but when the rains pour and the rivers flow they bring with them a time of birth and renewal- for where there is water- there is life.

WILD is an unforgettable expedition across diverse landscapes of Africa exploring the fascinating lives of their extraordinary inhabitants. This 6-part series showcases the vast expanse of infinite beauty, breathtaking scenery and wildlife spectacles that this exciting continent has to offer. This colourful, riveting and awe inspiring adventure is filled with thrilling tales of life and death. WILD journeys across 6 of Africa's most spectacular regions on a visual extravaganza that delves deep into the majestic wilderness of the African continent highlighting her iconic wildlife from a unique point of view. WILD explores the lives of the Africa's most remarkable animals whose lives constantly hang in the balance. Their surroundings may be filled with beauty and wonder but in the endless cycle of life, these creatures must learn to cope in a temperamental and complex world, risking their lives each day to survive. Experience the hope, the heartbreak, perseverance and renewal of life as WILD dives head first into the never ending fight for survival amidst some of the planet's most challenging environments.

The Rivers of Africa shape the lives of those who call their banks home- in the African wilderness there can be no life without water. The continents rivers are the focal point of the dramas of the bushveld- the same river that gives life also harbours death. For the many creatures that live along Africa's rivers - the need to quench their thirst is an essential part of their lives- but rivers such as the Mara in Kenya are a barrier for animals where death comes in many guises- but each animal has their own way of navigating these treacherous waters.

A once-in-a-lifetime, action-packed adventure through Africa's last untamed, majestic wildernesses. Massive Africa is a unique and unparalleled visual journey.

Scientists dive deep on the mysterious and unusual predatory behavior of orcas attacking great white sharks, and the disappearance of the other sharks after these attacks.