North America is home to an array of wild creatures…creatures that have roamed the continent for millennia. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of animals, insects, and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predator skills. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying into their inner sanctums. From the painted deserts to the coastal waterways, to the dense forests, to our own back yards…they creep, crawl, and live where we live, work, and play. The shows climax comes when we reach the animal whose size, strength or fearsome reputation looms above all others. For this superlative denizen of the natural world,...
Australia, a continent unto itself…home to scores of creatures found nowhere else in the world. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of animals, insects, and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. Brilliantly adapted, beautiful to observe, they enthrall and amaze us. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying to their inner sanctums. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Outback, to the urban jungle, they creep crawl and live where we live, work, and play. The shows climax comes when it reaches the animal whose size, strength or fearsome reputation looms above all others. To best understand...
India, one of the oldest and culturally rich countries on the planet. Its Its millions of square miles contain six distinct climate zones and sustain nearly a billion people . Living within its arid deserts, lush jungles, and rugged mountains are scores of dangerous species. Among this myriad is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of mammals, reptiles, and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. Brilliantly adapted, beautiful to observe, they enthrall and amaze us. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying to their inner sanctums. From the foothills of the Himalayas to the forests of the Sunderbans, Indias deadly dozen...
Africas wild spaces host an incredible array of creatures…creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of mammals, reptiles and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predator skills. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying into their inner sanctums. From the arid Saharan deserts in the north, to the lush plains of the south, to the expansive Nile River, they creep crawl and live where we live, work, and play. This shows climax comes when it reaches the animal whose size, power and skill surpasses all others. To best understand this animal, we not only examine...
The steamy jungles of the Amazon region reverberate with the sound of screeches, growls and grunts. These are the noises of creatures hidden in the trees vying with one another for survival in the forest. 1.Eyelash viper - So called because of the enlarged scales above its eyes, the eyelash viper hangs in the trees.
Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, Asia is the largest continent on earth. It is the highest and most populated, and life here is harsh. To survive, the animals that inhabit this continent have evolved into the toughest of the tough.
Asia is the largest and most populated continent on the planet. Here people compete for space with some of the most impressive animals in the world. Creatures that have ingenious adaptations to hunt and defend.
From the parched deserts of Southwestern USA to lush forests of the Costa Rican mountains, this episode covers some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. The creatures here have adapted to survive in an extraordinary variety of habitats, and that means a diverse array of weapons.
National Geographic Channel's hit series returns with a new episode featuring twelve of the deadliest creatures hiding in the forest. They hunt in the dense underbrush, high in the forest canopy and emerge from underground to do battle on the forest floor. Each one of these animals is equipped with unique adaptations for survival - including deadly weaponry and cunning strategies. But the forest is more than a backdrop in the brutal struggle for survival. Often it plays a key role. Its foliage offers camouflage for stealth attacks, its trees provide a platform from which powerful carnivores launch their assaults and its rich food resources attract...
The Desert and Grassland's Deadly Dozen begins with the world's fastest rattler: the sidewinder. Then we travel to Africa for a close up look at one of the world's deadliest - and tiniest - arachnids, the six-eyed sand spider. Next, the beautiful and highly toxic zebra snake. On the open savannahs, three top predators rule the plains by working together - the African lion, the cheetah, and the spotted hyena. Next we take a closer look at three deadly deceivers, the desert death adder, the western coral snake, and the African wild dog. But humans take dangerous risks when they ignore the boundaries set by massive plant eaters - black rhinos and...
We might think our cities of glass, concrete and steel are immune to the dangers of nature. But we're wrong. Wild creatures survive and even thrive in the heart of the city. Among these many species is an exceptional group of twelve - an assembly of mammals, arachnids, and reptiles equipped with an arsenal of predatory and defensive skills and weaponry. Now, witness how they adapt and prosper in a world dominated by humans, hunting on the city streets or altering their behavior to capitalize our presence. Either way, when our paths cross with theirs, the results can be devastating. They're tough, and adaptable, and dangerous-they are The City's...
Oceans cover two thirds of our planet. These five massive bodies of water create the largest eco system on the planet. The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic Oceans contain some of the most dangerous animals on earth. Unique and venomous creatures hunt in tropical waters, while powerful carnivores rule the icy Antarctic. Ideally suited for survival in their ocean environments, twelve elite creatures stand above the pack, armed with keen intellect, ingenious camouflage, venomous fangs and bone-crushing jaws. Whether hunting or defending, their hardcore weaponry should be avoided at all costs! Dive into their world to experience their...