Wild

Follow Dr Zeb Hogan on his quest to find what could be the world's largest and most deadly freshwater fish: the giant freshwater stingray.

Some hundred million years ago, crocodiles were the ruling T. rexes of the waters. They galloped on land, ambushed prey at the river's edge—even terrorized dinosaurs. These swift predators evolved through the ages into the modern crocs we know today. Now, armed with newly discovered prehistoric crocodile bones, Dr. Paul Sereno is determined to bring the ancient creatures to life—and tell their fantastic untold story. Learn about a croc that pursued prey across land, a supercroc that locked its jaws around dinosaurs, even a croc with a startlingly canine face. Blending art, forensics and biology, a team reanimates a lost world of strange Cretaceous crocs that paleontology forgot.

The Elephant in the Living Room takes viewers on a journey deep inside the controversial American subculture of raising the most dangerous animals in the world, as common household pets. Set against the backdrop of a heated national debate, director Michael Webber chronicles the extraordinary story of two men at the heart of the issue - Tim Harrison, an Ohio police officer whose friend was killed by an exotic pet; and Terry Brumfield, a mentally unstable man who struggles to selfishly raise two African lions that he loves like his own family in a small cage in his backyard. He does not understand the controversy over "owning" wild animals; the reality is, he keeps them for himself, not because he thinks it puts the lions in a good situation. In the first of many unexpected twists, the lives of these two men collide when Terry's male lion escapes its pen and is found attacking cars on a nearby highway.

Filmed in Mongolia - this show focuses on Zeb's research on the ecology and conservation status of the world's largest trout species, the taimen, a huge predator that can grow to 6 feet and 200 pounds. Highlights of the show include details about a a partnership between scientists, anglers, and local monks designed to help protect the taimen, a discussion of threats including poaching and gold mining, and beautiful scenes of Mongolia and fly fishing. Themes: Lake Baikal watershed, fish biology, endangered species issues, partnerships for conservation, catch and release angling, ecology of long-lived species, threats to freshwater biodiversity.

A team of experts goes in search of the elusive Pacific Giant Octopus. The waters of the North Pacific around Canada's Vancouver Island are a strange and little known world. The ocean is incredibly clean, the location is isolated and huge thermal vents heat the otherwise cold surrounding – these factors combined have led to animals and plants that can grow to huge proportions. Humpback Whales, Orcas, Wolf Eels and Bald Eagles all thrive here. A team of experts goes in search of the elusive Pacific Giant Octopus. Growing to nine meters across with the power to kill sharks, it is a formidable creature, but also intelligent and incredibly shy. Navigating ghostly mushroom fields, enormous forests of kelp, and sulfurous thermal vents the dive team explores an alien world, where persistence is rewarded with encounters with three of these magnificent creatures.

Mothers on the savannah have a lot to handle, especially Victoria the cheetah, who has four young cubs. Female cheetahs are solitary cats, and they raise their offspring without the help of a male. Victoria must protect and provide for her young while simultaneously teaching them how to hunt and fend for themselves. Lions, on the other hand, live in prides. See the social dynamic evolve when Lauren the lioness forms a pride with her sister and two male lions.

In Africa, the warthog is a constant target for hungry predators. Cheetah, Lion and Leopard actively hunt this prized delicacy. Fewer than 40% of piglets ever see their first birthday. This year a warthog mother will face these terrible odds and try to raise her family to adulthood. She must learn from the lessons of her past and face her enemies with intelligence and determination… to be the Warthog: Mother of Courage.

Billions of Sumo sized gelatinous monsters are preparing to wreak havoc on Japan's coastal towns and cities. This film captures an underwater attack unfolding onto Japan's shores. We follow a fishing community that is being destroyed by huge blooms, a scientist racing to find a way to stop these monsters breeding, and a chef determined to introduce jellyfish to the Japanese palette.

Join primatologist Mireya Mayor as she travels into the heart of the jungle to explore the great apes’ secret world. Get a rare and intimate look into the family life of a gorilla group and witness individuals performing unexpected feats in the wild. Spectacularly photographed and featuring new scientific insight, Mystery Gorillas presents startlingly familiar animals like you’ve never seen them before.

In a land reduced to sand and water, every day is a struggle for survival. But one creature has conquered these two elements: crocodiles have learned to thrive.

A dramatic, real-life tale of three leopards plays out in Botswana's Okavango Delta. This is prime habitat for Africa's most secretive big cat. Leopards normally avoid each other but this island is the common hunting ground for all three individuals as they are drawn together by the changing seasons and the movement of their prey. What unfolds is an in-depth look into their lives; following the tension, drama and, in the end, heart wrenching tragedy, as all three seek a common goal - to dominate one of the Okavango's most prized leopard territories.

Female tiger, Machli, has held her lakeside territory for 11 years. Her three cubs, Satra, Athara and Unis, are on the verge of adulthood. They are about to face one of the most dangerous times of their young lives, leaving the safety of their mother’s company and venturing into the wilderness to find their own territories. When one of the tigers sets her sights on the lakeside territory, battle commences, and one by one, the tigers are pushed out. The only tiger remaining is Machli. Will daughter challenge mother in this battle for supremacy over India’s Ranthambhore National Park?

It is only once the sun has gone down beyond the horizon that the deadly lion truly comes to life, using scent and sound to stalk and kill its prey. But this night-time hunting routine has always been virtually impossible to capture on film - until now. With the aid of new light-enhancing, heat-seeking technology, see how the starlight camera transforms pitch-black wilderness into an array of vibrant colors. Observe lions and their prey in crystal-clear detail as our team, at long last, gets the chance to properly study these untamed predators during their most active period. This film demonstrates not only how groundbreaking equipment can revolutionize wildlife program making, but also the terrifying precision of the hunting lion after dark. Pierce through the darkness and encounter a hidden world previously unseen by human eyes.

Off the coast of San Francisco, an unexpected killing has challenged the great white shark's supremacy as the ultimate predator. Whale-watchers witnessed a stunning act of nature as a killer whale rose to the water's surface with a great white in its mouth and held it there for 15 minutes. Even more amazing, biologist Peter Pyle was nearby and able to get underwater footage of two whales feeding on the shark.

An elite team of marine biologists set out to investigate why the waterways surrounding Sydney have become hunting grounds for some of the most dangerous shark species known to man.

Imagine you're lost at sea...what scares you the most? Exposure? Exhaustion? Or...sharks? In Surviving Shark Night, Mike Rutzen lives out one of our greatest primal fears. He dumps himself in three shark hotspots, with one ultimate goal...to survive a night in the water with great white sharks. Mike wants to better understand shark behavior, and dispel the popular image of sharks as mindless killing machines. Helping him, a crew who is tested to the max, on a journey far out to sea, a journey deep into fear....

Enter the strange world of the Moray Eel to discover the secrets that have made it such a successful and adaptable predator, and the truth behind its ugly reputation. Moray Eels: Alien Empire

See firsthand the numerous changes that have led to dramatic decline of the lion population, and what needs to be done in order to ensure their survival. Live through some of the most extreme cat sequences ever captured on film. See a lion pride bring down a large buffalo, a blood feud erupt when scavenging hyenas move in on the kill and catch a glimpse of leopards who creep from the bushes to hunt and retreat into the trees before falling prey to larger killers. Beyond the blood and gore lies a stark reality: Big cats kill to live and live to kill.

A brave clan of Meerkats struggle in the Namib Desert, working together to cope in a hostile world. In the harsh and unforgiving Namib Desert, there are hunters, big and small. A brave clan of Meerkats struggle here, working together to cope in a hostile world. Facing jackals, snakes and birds of prey, as well as the harsh desert climate, life in this tightly-knit clan is full of drama.

Powerful. Deadly. Elusive. Manana is a wild leopard. She could kill a man with ease. Yet besides her sits JV, unarmed and unharmed no bars, no cage. She gently brushes past him, almost touching. Today she will allow him to join her as a hunter, a privilege rarely bestowed on fellow leopards, let alone a human. John Varty, wildlife cameraman, has a unique friendship with this wild cat and has gained access to the mysterious world of one of nature's most enigmatic animals.

The largest reptile on Earth, the saltwater crocodile rules the rivers and estuaries of Australia's Northern Territory. But each year this cunning, ferocious predator is tested by the harsh extremes of nature and by battles for dominance with its own kind. National Geographic takes you deep into the salties' territory, using high-speed cameras and infrared technology to reveal the little-known world of these master hunters.