Wild Hunters

Synopsis

Journey across Africa exploring the continent's most iconic and deadliest predators. These African stories are a show of raw power, strength and endurance. An awe-inspiring display of the fierce, everyday battles fought in the wild.

Episodes

Wild Hunters: Deadly Killers of Africa

The wild hunters of Africa face off everyday in a never ending battle to survive. Follow these predators- feline, canine and reptilian- as they compete in the hunt!

Cats

From the Eurasian lynx in Europe to the Margay in India: they all have one thing in common; they are deadly killing machines. A true athlete of the hunt!

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Monday 10 August 10am

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Reptiles

Despite their ancient appearance, reptiles are creatures full of surprises and sophistication. Much like dinosaurs, reptiles are hugely efficient hunters.

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Tuesday 11 August 10am

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Snakes

When on the hunt, snakes judge to perfection the very instant that separates life from death. Venomous snakes are one of the most lethal animals on the planet.

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Wednesday 12 August 10am

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Wolves And Jackals

Wolves are a supreme example of cooperative hunting, their efficiency based on hierarchy within a pack that demands loyalty.

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Thursday 13 August 10am

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Bears

Bears are among the most supreme predators on Earth. The turning of the seasons provokes profound changes in bears' bodies, allowing them to endure the harshest conditions.

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Friday 14 August 10am

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Fish

From the depths of the oceans, to the clearest of high mountain rivers, the jaws of fish and their enemies open and close incessantly.

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Monday 17 August 10am

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Spiders And Scorpions

It is possible that there are no better equipped hunters on earth than the arachnids. They are endlessly surprising creatures that together form a hugely diverse group of gifted predators replete with mysterious marvels, armed with amazing weapons, possessing almost inexplicable powers.

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Tuesday 18 August 10am

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Eagles And Hawks

Few hunters in nature boast the power and majesty of birds of prey. Hunting defines the very quintessence of their bodies and their senses. No other hunters possess such powerful eyesight, such effective, merciless talons, nor can any animal on the planet compete for speed.

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Wednesday 19 August 10am

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Weasels And Raccoons

Among the wide variety of wild hunters on planet Earth, one group stands out for its opportunism, inventiveness and versatility. Genets, and their relatives the mustelids, like weasels and raccoons, are armed with disproportionate ferocity for such relatively small animals.

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Thursday 20 August 10am

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