2024-06-17
Just off the east coast of South Africa, lie two different worlds. One is a stage for the bold and the beautiful. While in the other, ambush and camouflage reign. Both are home to a vast array of life, from ancient residents to ocean wanderers. These are the Dune Kingdoms of Aliwal and Sodwana.
Thirst for rain alongside the animals of the Kalahari, as they endure a brutally dry year. Witness cooperation between elephant herds in their desperate search for water and meet a meerkats strange babysitter, who helps the next generation survive.
Discover the clever way elephants dig wells, and see the relief that comes with a sudden riverfilling downpour. Mourn cheetah Kuletas loss after lions kill one of her cubs, and get a frontrow seat when wild dog Phoenix faces off with a hyena mob.
Go rogue with frigate birds, who steal meals from smaller seabirds relax in a mongooserun spa with a grateful warthog and decode an African elephants secret message. Then watch lovelorn capuchin monkeys hurl rocks to attract prospective mates.
Follow penguins, iguanas, tortoises, frogs and tamarins from Mexico to Peru, and as far west as the Galapagos Islands, as they live out their daily dramas, affected by the suns heat, looming predators and hazardous weather conditions.
See how creatures from the Tibetan plateau, to the lush rainforests of Thailand, to Vietnams twisted mangroves, survive four extra hours of daylight once a year, searching for food, fighting for dominance and raising their families.
Discover the clever way elephants dig wells, and see the relief that comes with a sudden riverfilling downpour. Mourn cheetah Kuletas loss after lions kill one of her cubs, and get a frontrow seat when wild dog Phoenix faces off with a hyena mob.
Go rogue with frigate birds, who steal meals from smaller seabirds relax in a mongooserun spa with a grateful warthog and decode an African elephants secret message. Then watch lovelorn capuchin monkeys hurl rocks to attract prospective mates.
In central Namibia, a pack of painted wolves roams the arid land. Amid threats from lions and drought, a plucky little pup called Lyca has to grow up fast, learn the skills of a hunter, and find her place as member of the pack.
In South Africas Greater Kruger Park, A little cub called Chiga has been born into family of hunters the Mala Mala lion pride. Under the guidance of a devoted father, a fierce mother, and a playful sister, Chiga finds her place in the pride.
Evolution has granted some animals a distinct advantage over their opponents. Investigate the perfect bodypart mutations that have given wunderpus octopuses, axolotls, royal spoonbills, ayeayes, and other creatures an edge.
Just off the east coast of South Africa, lie two different worlds. One is a stage for the bold and the beautiful. While in the other, ambush and camouflage reign. Both are home to a vast array of life, from ancient residents to ocean wanderers. These are the Dune Kingdoms of Aliwal and Sodwana.
Thirst for rain alongside the animals of the Kalahari, as they endure a brutally dry year. Witness cooperation between elephant herds in their desperate search for water and meet a meerkats strange babysitter, who helps the next generation survive.
Follow penguins, iguanas, tortoises, frogs and tamarins from Mexico to Peru, and as far west as the Galapagos Islands, as they live out their daily dramas, affected by the suns heat, looming predators and hazardous weather conditions.
See how creatures from the Tibetan plateau, to the lush rainforests of Thailand, to Vietnams twisted mangroves, survive four extra hours of daylight once a year, searching for food, fighting for dominance and raising their families.
Discover the clever way elephants dig wells, and see the relief that comes with a sudden riverfilling downpour. Mourn cheetah Kuletas loss after lions kill one of her cubs, and get a frontrow seat when wild dog Phoenix faces off with a hyena mob.