Survival Of The Beast

Trek across the Namibian desert with the bush elephant and learn how it keeps its cool in a place with little food or shade. Discover how this giant consumes specific plants, digs wells, and hikes endless dunes in a quest to find precious water.

Navigate a mangrove forest in Borneo with the saltwater crocodile, which is perfectly suited to life among the watery roots. Discover how this reptile uses the environment to regulate its temperature and why its epic patience makes it a super hunter.

Investigate the art of nest making with the jungle’s master builder: the orangutan. Shadow Max as he tries to escape the insect-filled floor of the Borneo rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate’s natural engineering prowess.

Track chimpanzees through the Rwandan forest with Max, who tries to convince these powerful monkeys that he’s a friend, not a foe. Pick up some key tips on jungle dining and witness complex family dynamics, including grooming and socializing.

Peek inside the secret world of the fearless, often misunderstood sloth bear. Travel to Sri Lanka with Max and discover how this fierce, shaggy animal fights off leopards and other deadly rivals, all while trying to secure enough protein to survive.

Prowl the Sri Lankan jungle with the leopard, who is a master of camouflage. See how this formidable feline hunter has adapted perfectly to the hot, dry climate on the island, then discover its best tricks for stalking and catching deer.