It’s ‘Silly Season’ in Mamba Valley and the heat draws black mambas from the shadows. They’re on the hunt for summer lodgings, but as some of the deadliest snakes on the planet, they’re not popular neighbours. Many will fall victim to a gun or the sharp end of a shovel, but some will be lucky enough to be ‘rescued’ by a snake-wrangling team. One snake has a special mission; she ’s recently mated and ready to deliver a new generation of venomous hunters into Mamba Valley.
Zambia's Luangwa Valley is the setting for a dramatic standoff between lions and hippos as they struggle to survive through the dry season. Forced to share a rapidly disappearing river, both species turn on each other in a desperate fight over territory. For two lion cubs growing up in the constant presence of agitated hippos, a dangerous world awaits.
Spiders are found in every home and garden but their relationship with humans has never been an easy one. Using macro filming techniques and shot over three years, this film reveals the hidden lives of these astonishing creatures and how they adapt and thrive in the face of constant hostility.
Some frogs eat their outsized prey alive, while others are as big as a human baby. Some species have grotesque deformities – unique survival mechanism that no other living creatures possess. From the jungles of South America to the swamps of Africa, we examine some of the more bizarre frog species, and reveal some startling predatory behaviour unique to these overlooked amphibians.
Forced out of his father’s territory by a rogue male, this is the story of Kumal, a young Indian tiger and his remarkable journey to adulthood in the wilds of central India. Time and space are running out, and to continue his legacy, he must find a territory of his own and a mate. Harassed by local villagers and hampered by his poor hunting skills, he is left on the brink of starvation. He must adapt quickly to a life on his own or his very survival will be at stake.
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