World's Deadliest

Golden sands; warm, crystal-clear water; palm trees … it sounds like heaven, but paradise can have a dark side. Living in the world's most idyllic places is no holiday for many animals — this is fiercely contested real estate, and the hunting grounds of some truly terrifying and deadly creatures. The world's most exotic destinations can be a Predator Paradise.

In the animal kingdom, covert assassins evolved. Lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce at lighting speeds, they search for their next meals. They fight for survival, battling foes. They are animal ninjas and possess the skills to kill: speed, stealth, agility, patience and weapons. In the next hour, the world's deadliest animals will use their jaw-dropping talents to fight to live another day. From stealthy cats to patient seals, giant centipedes to kick-boxing kangaroos, these animals will amaze us on World's Deadliest: Animal Ninja Warriors.

This episode introduces viewers to the deadly world of the most feudal families, almighty monarchs, territorial clans and awesome armies of the animal kingdom. Holding the crown for the largest land carnivore in the world, polar bears feast like kings, eating all the seals they can. Male giraffes go head to head in epic neck-jousting battles over females. Sand tiger sharks wage wars in utero. Wildebeest warriors get the upper hand — and hoof — in one of the greatest wildlife migrations on earth. Watch how these creatures and other species duke it out in World's Deadliest: Game of Thrones.

In science fiction, lethal morphing "Transformers" may be a figment of the imagination, but here on Earth, beware: transformers are for real! Whether it's to hunt or protect itself against predators, these animals are spine-chilling killing machines ready to mutate in surprising and amazing ways. From color changing to shape shifting, getting fierce, turning up the heat, fooling their prey or simply letting it fly, these animals do anything it takes to survive on World's Deadliest: Transformers.

Some baby predators must learn hunting from their parents, while others are deadly from the day they are born. And some deceive their prey or manipulate their brains. In a world where only the strong survive, these babies come out swinging.

This episode welcomes viewers to the deadly world of the most armed and dangerous gangsters, assassins and con artists of the animal kingdom. A gang of flesh-eating fish take down a river rat; a Bengal tiger shows just how to get the job done—alone; a red-back spider lures, then eats, her date; a femme fatale like no other, mama brown bear goes head-to-head with another bear to protect her young; and a pack of killer whales demonstrate how they live up to their name. Watch and discover how these animals and more earned their spots on World Deadliest: Nature's Most Wanted.

The disputed borders between land and water come in many different forms — beaches, riverbanks, swamps and frozen ice. Each is home to its own dramas and conflicts, as aquatic and terrestrial creatures meet and engage in combat. Predators learn to hunt in different situations, and prey must watch for attacks from every direction.