Wild Kingdoms

Arid and unforgiving, deserts push their inhabitants to the extreme. From the desert elephant to the shovel-snouted lizard, see how they survive.

Rivers are the life veins of our planet - offering all those that depend on them respite from both heat and thirst. But, for the life they give, they also take away. These rivers are ruled by fearsome creatures who take no prisoners. Hippos, crocodiles, water monitors and fish eagles are but a few of the heavyweights who patrol these treacherous realms. Join us as we delve into the lives of these extraordinary creatures as they battle it out to establish who the ultimate Lord of the river.

Rainforests, one of the last remaining strongholds for our planet's wild creatures. Vast treasure troves of life filled to the brim with animals of all colours, shapes and sizes. The tropical climate, daily rainstorms and high humidity combine to create one of the richest and most complex ecosystems on Earth. Here, life flourishes like nowhere else - and every creature has had to adapt unique mechanisms to survive amidst these lush and futile worlds.